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The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented change and disruption. Innovative incumbents and nimble new players are charting the future of personal and commercial mobility. Technological advances such as electrification and autonomous vehicles, and shifting consumer choice driven by sustainability and on-demand mobility will influence not only automotive manufacturers, suppliers and dealers, but also supply chains in other industries and governments at all levels.

Our firm assists automotive industry players to navigate opportunities and pitfalls brought on by this innovative landscape, and the commercial impacts on their business. Whether in commercial, regulatory or advocacy work, clients benefit from efficient, practical legal solutions that align with their business objectives. We support clients across the full spectrum of the industry, including original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, technology developers, and distributors.

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"Their strength is in their ability to effectively function as a team. Advice is prompt and clear; it is apparent that there is alignment among the team with significant trust between team members."

Broadly, our expertise includes:

  • Innovation – autonomous and connected vehicles, vehicle and ride sharing, V2X communications, electrification and EV infrastructure, process improvement
  • Technology & IP – patents, trademarks, technology procurement, licensing and commercialization, privacy and cybersecurity
  • Regulatory – vehicle safety, emissions, stationary environmental, transportation of dangerous goods, insurance
  • Employment services – Employment law, occupational safety, worker's compensation, pensions and benefits
  • Government relations – public policy issues, trade and other cross-border issues
  • Litigation – class actions, product liability, regulatory enforcement matters, sales and marketing liability, commercial and dealer disputes
  • Dealer issues – network planning and management, corporate structures, agreements, real estate, disputes
  • Commercial – M&A, financing, import/export, customs and trade, real estate, competition/antitrust, insolvency and restructuring
  • Product Support – warranty issues, recalls, insurance
  • Tax – tax structuring, import/export duties, commodity tax, transfer pricing
  • Sales & Marketing – consumer protection, pricing, contests, finance and lease advertising

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"One client enthuses: 'I have been impressed with their legal analysis as well as their ability to comprehend the complex situation of the case.'"

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"They are very knowledgeable, upper-calibre legal assistance for sure,"

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Key Contacts

  • Cheryl M. Woodin Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner
  • Michael C. Smith Michael C. Smith, Partner
  • Leonard J. Griffiths Leonard J. Griffiths, Partner
  • Radha D. Curpen Radha D. Curpen, Vancouver Managing Partner
  • Matthew  Flynn Matthew Flynn, Partner
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Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Environment (Band 1); Competition/Antitrust; Corporate/Commercial: The Elite (Alberta & Ontario), Highly Regarded (BC); Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence); Intellectual Property; International Trade/WTO; Real Estate (Alberta, Ontario, BC & Nationwide)
Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business
Environment (Band 1); Competition/Antitrust; Corporate/M&A; Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence); Intellectual Property; International Trade/WTO; Real Estate
The Legal 500 Canada
Dispute Resolution: Alberta (Tier 1); Environment (Tier 1); Capital Markets; Competition and Antitrust; Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution: Ontario; Intellectual Property; International Expertise; International Trade; Real Estate
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Class Actions (Toronto); Competition Law (Calgary, Toronto); Corporate Commercial Law (Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto); Environmental Law (Calgary, Toronto); Intellectual Property (Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto); Property Development, Property Leasing (Calgary) and Property Financing & Development (Toronto)

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