Hogan Lovells US LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP's Strategic Operations, Agreements and Regulation practice is led by Patrick Ayad (distribution antitrust and contract law, focus on the automotive and transport sectors) at international level, while the German practice is headed by Florian Unseld, who is well versed in advising across the industrial, consumer goods and logistics sectors. The diverse and cross-border expertise in the life sciences, technology, food, cosmetics and feed industries is regularly requested by major clients in the context of distribution systems, supply and leasing agreements, trade disputes and supply chain issues, including compliance. The latter area is a key strength of Jörg Schickert, while Susanne Schuster, who was appointed to counsel in January 2024, focuses on innovative distribution systems and contract drafting; the two counsels Golo Edel (logistics, automotive, food and consumer goods) and Sebastian Schnell (automotive, chemicals, consumer goods and technology) are further key contacts.