Automotive
Howard & Howard represents a diverse client base in the automotive industry, including but not limited to: original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”), Tier I and Tier II suppliers, after-market manufacturers and dealerships. Our attorneys’ knowledge and expertise enables Howard & Howard’s clients to successfully compete in the ever changing climate of the automotive industry, from what was once a
· Entity Formation
· Issues Involving Operations
· Joint Venture
· Merger and Acquisitions
· Commercial Transactions
· Supply Chain and Distribution Matters
· Technology Licensing and Acquisition Matters
· Joint Development Activities
· Patent, Trademark and Copyright Prosecution
· Litigation
· Labor, Employment and Immigration Matters
· International
· Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition, Development and Leasing
· Environmental Compliance
· Federal, State and Local Tax
We are proud of the broad range of work we provide on behalf of our clients, including:
· Successfully completing M&A transactions involving Tier I and Tier II suppliers
· Intellectual property portfolio development, management and prosecution
· Assisting suppliers in resolving supply chain disputes relating to raw material pricing as well as other issues
· Assisting clients in joint development and joint venturing with overseas partners
· Assisting OEMs with development of dealerships
· Disposition of assets and product lines
HOW WE
Howard & Howard represents hundreds of clients in the automotive industry ranging from the largest OEMs to small, closely-held, family businesses. Howard & Howard approaches each representation with the following principals in mind: (i) we will attempt to achieve your business goals in the most efficient, expedient and cost effective means; (ii) we find creative solutions to issues affecting our clients; and (iii) we produce top quality work product with the goal of facilitating client objectives while maintaining maximum profitability.

