Taylor Wessing demonstrates strength in the automotive sector, while also operating comfortably across the aviation, rail, and maritime freight sectors. The team’s diverse portfolio encompasses proficiency across the full spectrum of M&A work, as well as expertise in environmental and planning law. Lauded for his wealth of experience in public procurement law, Michael Brüggemann handles a busy workload, including advice on EU state aid law and foreign trade law. Thomas Kahl is an expert in IT law, with a focus on digitalisation projects in the automotive sector.
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Key clients

  • Arrow Electronics Arverio Sennder Technologies Wanfeng Bayerische Landesbank Hyundai Motor Europe Innerio Group Seabridge Transport Momenta Audi Duisburger Hafen AG Enterprise-Rent-a-Car BP Europe Bentley Europe Mazda Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe Great Wall Motor Toyota Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing Ministry for the Environment, Nature and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia American Airlines

Work highlights

Advised sender Technologies GmbH on the acquisition of the European land transport business of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Advised Arrow Electronics, Inc. on the acquisition of iQmine GmbH, a provider of engineering services for the automotive and transportation industries.
Advised the Wanfeng subsidiary Diamond Aircraft on the acquisition of insolvent German air taxi pioneer Volocopter.
Other key lawyers

Michael Brüggemann; Michael Florian Ranft; Thomas Kahl