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Herbert Smith Freehills advises DAL on leasing transaction for electric traction vehicles with DB Regio and on financing with Helaba

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing (DAL) on a leasing transaction with DB Regio AG for 15 brand new electric traction …

The UK and EU automotive aftermarket sector – New regulations afoot

Companies should be aware of two important recent developments regarding competition law exemptions for vertical agreementsOn 1 June 2023 the UK Motor …

OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT

The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …

Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung advise Inchcape on acquisition of Mercedes-Benz unit

Herbert Smith Freehills's longstanding associate firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung (HBT) has advised global automotive distributor Inchcape plc on its …

How last mile delivery can accelerate the automotive industry's drive to net zero

A combination of societal pressure and economic sense are pushing delivery businesses towards zero-tailpipe emission vehicles Last mile delivery is the …

Global M&A Outlook 2023: Automotive Electric and digital revolutions still drive M&A

The automotive sector is currently experiencing two inflection points at the same time: an electric vehicle revolution, as the industry transitions …

Herbert Smith Freehills Inchcape plc on £1.3 billion business combination to acquire Derco, the largest independent automotive distributor in Latin America

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehils is advising Inchcape plc, the leading independent multi-brand global automotive distributor, on its …

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CarExpert on its capital raise with Seven West Media

Herbert Smith Freehills’ venture capital team has advised CarExpert on its multi-million dollar capital raise led by Seven West Media.CarExpert is an …

Adapting road safety to autonomous vehicles, joint law commission issues report on legislative changes

As liability shifts from driver to manufacturer and software developer, a range of new concepts surrounding safety and the marketing of autonomous …

EV batteries: Powering the automotive revolution

The global market for EV batteries is growing at a breath-taking pace as the automotive industry rapidly electrifies to meet accelerating decarbonisation …