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Driving transformation for a better tomorrow.
The automotive sector is dynamic, and so are we. You can trust our Automotive group to guide you strategically on tomorrow’s issues as well as today’s.
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Overview

The auto industry is undergoing dramatic change, with electric, autonomous, and connected cars at the forefront. Global supply chain issues and accelerating climate and sustainability concerns fuel regulatory uncertainty.

In this era of transformation, Fasken continues to be your trusted partner. We will make sure you are ready for all of tomorrow's opportunities and challenges.

 

Strategic advice on cross-border environmental and regulatory issues

 

We are leaders in helping clients navigate environmental and regulatory matters. We have a proven track record of successfully negotiating with regulators and enforcement agencies, and coordinating with US counsel on parallel issues with agencies such as the EPA.

Full-service support across the automotive industry

We provide key advice and representation to OEMs, automotive suppliers, distributors and other companies in the areas of:

  • class actions
  • product liability
  • environmental
  • competition and antitrust
  • regulatory
  • ESG
  • privacy
  • technology
  • marketing and advertising
  • government relations
  • international trade
  • dealer disputes
  • supply issues
  • contracts
  • intellectual property
  • labour and employment
  • tax

Achievements

Team

Primary Contacts
  • Peter J. Pliszka, Partner | CHAIR, LIFE SCIENCES LITIGATION | CHAIR, PRODUCT LIABILITY & INSURANCE GROUP, Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3336, ppliszka@fasken.com
  • Guy Winter, Partner, London, +44 (0)20 7917 8535, gwinter@fasken.com
  • Noah Boudreau, Partner, Montréal, QC, +1 514 394 4521, nboudreau@fasken.com
  • Rosalind H. Cooper, Partner, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5127, rcooper@fasken.com
  • Michael Parrish, Partner, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4863, mparrish@fasken.com

Client Work

  • Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc. completes C$150 million private placement debt financing, [Deal - Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc.], Leading provider of truck leasing, rental, logistics, and used truck sales completes private placement offering.
  • Pendine Group Completes Acquisition of ASG Group, [Deal - Pendine Group], Pendine Group acquires ASG Group.
  • Represented BMW in first appellate case in Canada about European data protection requirements and Ontario discovery obligations, [Case - BMW AG and BMW Canada Inc.], Represented a German multinational car manufacturer in foreign data protection requirements and Ontario discovery obligations case.
  • Trailine Trailer Parts Ltd. announces the sale of its company to Fleet Brake Parts & Services Limited., [Deal - A-1 Paul’s Trailer Repair Ltd.], Fleet Brake acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Trailine, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement.
  • Transdev Canada completed the acquisition of the Les Mécaniques Lapierre Inc. workshop, [Deal - Transdev Canada Inc.], Acquisition of Les Mécaniques Lapierre by Transdev Canada.
  • Cars.com Inc. acquired D2C Media Inc. for C$140 million, [Deal - Cars.com Inc.], Acquisition of D2C Media by Cars.com Inc.
  • LKQ Corporation acquires Uni-Select Inc., [Deal - Uni-Select], Acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. by LKQ Corporation.
  • Transdev Canada acquires Patient Transport Services, [Deal - Transdev Canada Inc.], Acquisition of Patient Transport Services by Transdev Canada.
  • Taiga Motors completes private placement of $40.15 million of secured convertible debentures, following an extensive review of various options and alternatives, [Deal - Taiga Motors Corporation Special Committee]

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