We put our clients in the driving seat, literally.
Classic cars, supercars and high value cars are a passion, a desire and sometimes even an investment. As prices rise and fall so does the potential for disputes. Is the history genuine? Who is the true owner? What does ‘fully restored’ actually mean?
Whether you’re purchasing your first classic or supercar, or adding to your collection, we offer insightful commercial advice on purchasing and restoration. And when it’s time to sell, we can assist as well.
We also support high-value car manufacturers, dealers, auction houses, collectors, restorers with associated legal matters.
With many of the team being owners themselves, we know first-hand the problems often faced and we have experienced the potential emotional and financial hazards that require navigating. Involving us early on in the legal process can help steer you around potential problems and ensure you have the that the matter proceeds as smoothly as possible.
Key services in automotive law
Establishing title, history and provenance
With history and provenance impacting significantly on value, we assist clients in the due diligence stages of purchasing/selling and in drafting the necessary documentation. This helps minimise future disputes and ensures such matters are fully recorded and preserved for later sale.
Navigating the complexities of classic and supercar restoration
Restoration of classic and supercars can be costly and complicated. Our legal team helps protect your investment and can advise on the sort of matters you need to consider if you are considering embarking on a restoration.
We also have significant experience in advising in relation to disputes that occur during restorations.
Purchase and sale documentation
We represent clients in negotiations and transactions involving classic and supercars. Our experts can draft and review related contractual documents to safeguard your interests when buying or selling a classic or supercar and help to reduce the risk of future issues arising
The import and export of high-value vehicles
Alongside our international connections, our team is well positioned to handle the legal requirements involved in moving vehicles internationally, including in relation to taxation, customs and compliance.
Meet your automotive legal team
Head of Middle East & North Africa desk 
Jonathan Silverman Consultant Solicitor
Head of Corporate & Commercial London Jean-Paul da Costa Partner
Karen Dobson Partner
Business Development Alasdair McMillin Managing Partner
Guy Morgan Partner
- Meet the whole team
Jonathan Peet Consultant Solicitor
We have a track record. Work that we have recently undertaken:
- Advising on the licensing of driving simulators to a F1 Team.
- Advising on an aborted purchase of a F1 Tyrrell P34 continuation for a Spanish McLaren Dealership.
- Assisting a well-known Classic car dealer set up an online Classic Car auction business.
- Advising on and drafting Franchise and Dealership Agreements, as well as related Lease and commercial property work.
- Assisting a car manufacturer with issues arising out of the opening of a new London flagship showroom.
- Resolving numerous restoration disputes (for both restorers and owners).
- Assisting with drafting provenance and sale/purchase documents and warrantees.
- Resolving provenance and ownership disputes.
- Assisting with related investment, wealth-planning and tax issues, particularly in the context of inheritance
- Introducing associated service providers, such as dealers, valuers, restorers, shippers/carriers, insurers, accountants and asset finance providers.
Driven by passion, backed by results — see our work with other enthusiasts
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