Allende & Brea has wide experience in providing legal counsel to clients operating within the automotive and mobility sectors. The industry is currently undergoing profound structural transformations, propelled by the emergence of new technologies and innovative business models. Concurrently, Argentina is experiencing a favorable regulatory and economic climate for the expansion of these activities, driven by governmental policies aimed at deregulation, tax simplification, and the introduction of incentives for hybrid and electric vehicles, with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth within the automotive sector.
Our practice advises shareholders from diverse economic sectors, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), technology suppliers, distributors, financial institutions, and transportation service providers. Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers has deep expertise across the diverse areas of law and a thorough understanding of the automotive and mobility industries, which enables us to deliver sophisticated, integrated, and client-specific legal solutions aligned with the sector’s evolving regulatory and commercial landscape.
Among other services, our legal counsel in this sector includes:
Corporate Transactions, Commercial Agreements, and Operational Structuring
- Drafting and negotiation of dealership, distribution, and commercial agency agreements.
- Structuring and execution of asset and equity acquisitions, business reorganizations, and corporate restructurings within the sector, with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and transaction efficiency.
- Legal support in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving shareholders in the automotive industry.
- Legal structuring of dealership networks across Argentina, including regulatory compliance, contractual framework, and operational viability.
Regulatory Framework, Sustainability, and Emerging Technologies
- Interpretation and application of local and international legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to sustainable transportation, electric mobility, and smart vehicle technologies.
- Environmental compliance, including emissions standards, waste management, and adherence to sustainability regulations.
- Legal analysis of Argentina’s foreign exchange regulations and their impact on the structuring of mobility-related operations and financing models.
- Risk assessment and legal advisory regarding the use of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems in vehicles, including liability for design defects, professional negligence, and consumer protection matters.
- Legal framework applicable to the importation of automotive components and vehicles.
- Legal counsel to companies engaged in the development of battery technologies and other innovations associated with electric and hybrid vehicle platforms.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Representation in pre-litigation mediation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, aimed at achieving cost-effective and efficient outcomes.
- Legal representation before civil, commercial, labor, and administrative courts.
- Representation before domestic and international arbitration proceedings involving commercial and contractual disputes.
Allende & Brea understands that the mobility ecosystem is undergoing a wide transformation, where technological innovation is reshaping traditional business models.
Our legal team combines technical proficiency with strategic insight into the trends driving this transformation—such as electrification, automation, connectivity, and shared mobility models—allowing us to provide legal solutions that anticipate regulatory developments and align with our clients’ business objectives.
