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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.
Fasken

Overview

Fasken has one of Canada's largest automotive groups. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers results for you, both in routine matters and in game-changing litigation, corporate transactions and regulatory matters.

We have an in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, and the skills and knowledge necessary to guide you on all the legal issues facing OEMS, auto suppliers and dealers, including product liability, class actions, environmental, regulatory, privacy, competition/antitrust, intellectual property, licencing, dealer disputes,  contracts, government relations, international trade, and tax and labour and employment.
 
We have acted for decades for OEMs, distributors/importers, suppliers, vehicle component manufacturers and dealerships. 
 
We have extensive experience in dealing with environmental and regulatory matters, and negotiating with regulators and enforcement agencies, with whom we have strong relationships. We routinely work with US counsel handling parallel issues with agencies such as the EPA.
 
We are at the forefront of issues affecting the automotive sector. We anticipate issues in new areas and help you plan for and address major trends and developments. Trust us to advise you on strategic matters such as technology, privacy, and new business models.  

Ask us to show you that we know automotive issues first-hand

 

 

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Achievements

Team

Client Work

  • Fleet Brake Parts & Service Limited announces sale to Parts for Trucks Inc.,
  • Bank of Montreal leads syndicate of international lenders in C$2.45 billion multijurisdictional financing for Element Fleet Management Corp.,
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada co-lead international lending syndicate in US$1 billion credit facility re-financing for NFI Group Inc.,
  • Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc. / Location de Camions Penske Canada Inc. completes C$275 million offering,
  • Rockyview Industries Inc. is acquired by National Carwash Solutions, Inc.,
  • Vanedge Capital successfully led seed round of funding of over C$5 million for Autozen,
  • Aligned Climate Capital leads SWTCH Energy Inc.'s US$10 million Series A Financing,
  • Penske Automotive Group, Inc., through its Premier Truck Group (PTG), acquires TEAM Truck Centres Limited,
  • Volex Acquires Terminal & Cable TC and Prodamex,

Knowledge

Fasken Institute

News