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the leading independent multi-brand global automotive distributor on its £1.3 billion cash and shares business combination to acquire Derco, the largest independent automotive distributor in Latin America which partners with global OEMs such as Suzuki, Mazda, Renault, Changan, JAC, Great Wall and Haval across Chile, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. HSF also advised on the £600 million of new acquisition financing comprising a bridge facility and a term loan
On its acquisition of Chargemaster (now bp pulse) the UK's largest EV charging network, and on becoming a 33% shareholder in Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS, trading under ChargeNow)
As European coordinating competition litigation counsel in relation to follow-on damages claims stemming from the EU Commission's settlement decision in Trucks, the most high profile competition infringement and follow-on damages cases in Europe
In relation to its Chinese joint venture established with Chery Automobile
On its acquisition of Intermark Auto, a leading operating lease and fleet management company in Russia
In a class action arising from Toyota and Lexus motor vehicles fitted with allegedly defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation
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Partner, Head of Corporate Germany, Co-Head Manufacturing & Industrials, Germany
Managing Partner - Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety (Australia, Asia), Melbourne