ArentFox Schiff offers in-depth expertise in automotive industry regulations, litigation, franchises, real estate, vehicle safety, emissions and environmental matters. The team advises hedge funds, auto dealers, private equity firms, manufacturers, suppliers, and various other parties in conventional regulatory and transactional matters, and contemporary issues pertaining to EVs, driverless vehicles, and new areas of regulation. Los Angeles-based Aaron Jacoby heads the team, and is an established contact for automakers and suppliers for his expertise in automotive and technology industries. Russell McRory and Michael McMahan are both key members of the team, both having experience in litigation arising before the Federal and New York state appellate level. Paul Marshall Harris , Sara Judge , Gregory Paonessa and Kelly Ballentine all joined the team in in 2024.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
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Clients clés
- Keeler Motor Car Company
- Group 1 Automotive
- Group 1 Automotive
- Envision Motors
- RunBuggy
- Premier Ford NY, Inc., Plante Consulting LLC, Patchoge 112 Motors, LLC, and 440 Jericho Turnpike Auto Sales, LLC
Points forts
- Represented Keeler in its sale to Open Road Capital of a majority stake in Keeler’s business, which operates Mercedes-Benz, Honda, BMW, and Mini dealerships in Albany, NY and Ridgefield, CT.
- Represented Group 1 Automotive in its acquisition of Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus in February.
- Represented Envision Motors in its acquisition of three of Mercedes-Benz dealerships and underlying real properties in the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Aaron Jacoby
Autres avocats clés
Russell McRory; Michael McMahan; Paul Marshall Harris; Sara Judge; Gregory Paonessa; Kelly Ballentine