The automotive industry remains a flagship component of Geldards LLP’s commercial litigation workload. Under the leadership of Nino Simone, the team represents an impressive client roster across various levels of the judicial system. Jonathan Butler has been particularly prolific in the automotive sector, while also handling complex disputes in the retail and engineering sectors; across all these areas, he regularly oversees freezing orders and injunction work. Andrea Clayton is the key figure in a range of sectors due to her focus on matters involving a technical aspect, such as engineering, metallurgy and chemistry, while Lewis Adamson receives a stream of automotive instructions regarding consumer rights.
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‘The team is able to run complex, high-profile litigation at very keen rates and with highly efficient staffing.’
‘Jonathan Butler is extremely focused on the client's commercial aims and knows how to achieve them. He has a fantastic book of work.’
‘Geldards is very experienced and familiar with automotive industry matters.’
‘Jonathan Butler is pragmatic, direct, and very easy to work with. Very logical and well-reasoned advice.’
- ‘Lewis Adamson is extremely knowledgeable and always finds a solution.’
Key clients
- National Farmers Union
- Lookers
- Sytner Group
- Opel Automobile GmbH
- Lithia
- Stellantis
- LKAB Minerals
- Vauxhall Motors Limited
- Omya UK
- National Farmers Union
- Lookers
- Sytner Group
Work highlights
Acting for the client in its multi-million pound Commercial Court claim against Dawsongroup & Daimler Buses UK for alleged defective passenger coaches, including a successful appeal in the Court of Appeal against Dawsongroup.
Defeating service of a Claim Form for Opel Automotive GmbH and obtaining strike out of a £1m claim for lack of jurisdiction on behalf of a subsidiary of global manufacturer Stellantis for alleged breach of Tooling and exclusive Parts Supply Agreements.
Leading the defence to claims against leading automotive retail groups in respect of hundreds of claims for compensation arising out of the FCA’s ban on discretionary commission arrangements in relation to finance agreements entered into between 2007 and 2021.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rebecca Stojak
Practice head
Nino Simone
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Butler; Andrea Clayton; Lewis Adamson