Automotive
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The digitalization of production, electromobility, in-vehicle software, and autonomous systems are shifting value from mechanics to data and services. Manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies require legal frameworks for homologation, service networks, warranties, telematics integration, and cross-border component supply. In an environment of rapid technological change, contractual mechanisms, intellectual property protection, and effective supply chain risk management are crucial.
We design legal solutions that support operational continuity, the commercial launch of innovations, and the legal sustainability of business models. We help clients translate technical specifications into legal guarantees without unnecessary delays and assist in addressing international trade and customs matters.
Key challenges in the sector
Companies face increasing demands for compliance with emission standards and ESG requirements, complex management of multi-tier contracts, and growing accountability for software and cybersecurity. Additional challenges include customs and tax issues related to parts imports, product recalls, and financing the transition to low-carbon manufacturing technologies.
The introduction of new technologies brings litigation risks linked to intellectual property, third-party integrations, and complex product safety testing. Insufficiently defined contractual relationships can result in supply disruptions, losses from warranty claims, or even barriers to exporting to key markets.
Why Nomus
Our team provides a multidisciplinary approach that integrates commercial law, M&A, intellectual property protection, labor law, competition law, and tax advisory into a single coherent strategy. We draft supplier and OEM contracts that precisely reflect technical and operational risks, design compliance and incident-response frameworks for telematics and data systems, and ensure robust protection of patents, designs, and know-how. We also provide legal support for warranty mechanisms, recalls, and negotiations with insurers.
Whether you are an international component supplier with your own R&D center, a local business entering the automotive supply chain, or a technology company developing solutions for connected vehicles, we tailor our legal solutions to your specific role within the ecosystem. For larger players, we prepare comprehensive compliance programs and multi-jurisdictional transaction structures, while for smaller firms, we assist with tier-1 qualification processesand protection of technical know-how.
We Develop Roadmaps for the Transition to E-Mobility. We design comprehensive roadmaps for the transition to electromobility, defining clear milestones for homologation, software certification, and supply-chain transformation. Each solution is aligned with your business objectives and technological timeline, ensuring that legal processes enable innovation rather than slow it down.
Our experience with projects across Central Europe allows us to anticipate the specific regulatory and operational features of the Slovak and Czech markets, as well as the export requirements to Germany and other key destinations.
Our services for the automotive sector
Commercial Law
• Drafting and reviewing contracts with OEM manufacturers and tier suppliers, including technical specifications and quality standards
• Structuring distribution and dealership agreements for domestic and international markets
• Preparing service and warranty agreements with clearly defined mechanisms for handling claims and liability
Intellectual Property
• Protection of technical innovations and engineering designs
• Licensing strategies for software and integrated vehicle systems
• Resolving patent infringement and know-how disputes within the supply chain
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Legal due diligence in acquisitions of suppliers and technology companies
• Structuring joint ventures for electric mobility development
• Post-merger integration and reorganization of production capacities
ESG and Environmental Law
• Implementation of sustainability reporting within the supply chain
• Legal support for decarbonization strategies and transition to electromobility
• Environmental audits of manufacturing sites and design of corrective measures
GDPR and Cybersecurity
• Data protection for connected vehicles and telematics systems
• Cyber incident response planning for manufacturing environments
• Compliance programs for cross-border transfer of technical data
Employment Law
• Workforce transformation in manufacturing automation
• Collective bargaining and social plans during restructuring
• Legal solutions for agency workers and production flexibility
Competition Law
• Vertical agreements and distribution networks
• Dawn raids and cartel investigations
• Merger control and joint venture assessments
Tax Law
• Optimization of cross-border supply chains and transfer pricing
• R&D incentives and tax reliefs for innovation
• VAT solutions for complex supply chain structures
Litigation and Arbitration
• Warranty claims and product liability
• Supplier disputes and enforcement of contractual penalties
• International trade arbitration
Compliance
• Recall procedures and product safety
• Homologation processes and technical standards
• Export control and regulation of dual-use goods
Schedule a strategic consultation for your automotive project – we will identify legal risks and propose concrete steps to minimize them.
