Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s transportation department is well-regarded for its regulatory and litigation capacities, and includes BMW, Mercedes Benz AG, Nissan, Ford, Hyundai and a host of other automakers and suppliers among its portfolio of clients. The team is co-headed by its Washington DC-based senior partners, which includes Joanne Rotondi, who is considerably experienced in environmental regulation related matters. William Yavinsky lends to the team his experience in commercial and intellectual property matters. Denver's Emily Kimball is the rail practice leader, and is well-established in a broad spectrum of rail regulatory compliance issues, including transactional diligence, environmental issues and hazards, and enforcement defence. Ryan Ford is a key member of the team for strategic litigation in the motor vehicle industry, including terminations, establishments, facilities, transfers, and other areas. Hannah Grae is also highly active in the team for automotive manufacturers, especially in the environmental regulation and technological space.
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Key clients
- BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis
- Ford Motor Company
- Nissan North America Inc.
- Hyundai Motor America/Genesis Motor America
- Daimler Truck
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
- Mercedes Benz AG
- indie Semiconductor
- Alliance for Automotive Innovation
- Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
Work highlights
- Advised Nissan on various topics, including regulatory and legislative developments and potential policy changes.
- Advised Railway Supply Institute (RSI), a trade association that represents freight and passenger rail equipment suppliers, including tank car manufacturers, tank car lessors, and component suppliers to North American railroads and their 150,000 employees.
- Represented Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America in challenges to nationwide incentive programs for dealers building brand-exclusive facilities.
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Ryan Ford
Emily Kimball
Practice head
Joanne Rotondi; William Yavinsky; Emily Kimball
Other key lawyers
Hannah Graae; Ryan Ford