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Germany
Dr. Thomas Lennarz, Dr. Peter Wende & LL.M.
CMS focuses on the automotive segment, providing expert advice on development, distribution, and supply agreements. E-mobility, digitalisation, and AI are further areas of strength for the team, which frequently collaborates with experts from departments such as TMC, dispute resolution, corporate and M&A. Practice head Gerald Gräfe‘s broad practice extends to product liability and product safety, while also frequently supporting clients with international contractual matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘Great teamwork within and with the client, efficiency and expertise in handling technically complex litigation matters in the transport sector.’
Key clients
- Porsche
- A subsidiary of Mercedes AMG
- Webasto
- KURZ Gruppe
- DeepDrive
- Ionity GmbH
- ElringKlinger AG
- Mahle
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Stellantis N.V./FCA Italy S.p.A/FIAT
Work highlights
Advised DeepDrive on entering into a strategic partnership with Continental for the development of an efficient wheel hub e-motor, including an integrated hydraulic brake.
Advised Ionity GmbH on the establishment of an alliance of leading European charging infrastructure operators under the name Spark Alliance, with Fastned, Electra, and Atlante.
Practice head
Gerald Gräfe