With deep roots in the heart of the U.S. automotive industry, Warner provides proactive, timely and cutting-edge advice to suppliers throughout Detroit, North America and around the globe. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in every area of law that impacts the global automotive and mobility market. We understand the complex relationships between parts suppliers and vehicle manufacturers, and we stay on top of the laws, regulations and critical issues that are transforming this industry. From essential contract support and intellectual property protection to preemptive counsel on distressed suppliers, warranty and recall, litigation matters and corporate transactions, Warner’s multidisciplinary full service team anticipates and quickly responds to the challenges our clients face. Our extensive industry insight and deep supply chain experience, infused with the ability to quickly solve problems will keep your organization ahead of the curve.
“Supplier First and Supplier Only” for Automotive Supply Chain Matters
If your current law firm is representing large OEMs, there might be business conflicts of interest related to your specific needs, strategies and operations. As a policy matter, we were the first firm in Michigan to take the position that we would not represent original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on supply chain disputes. Instead, we have long been focusing only on the interests of our automotive supply clients. We are deeply embedded in the industry, including with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) where we have served for more than a decade as antitrust counsel; as founders and leaders of MICHauto; as members of the Women’s Automotive Alliance; and as leaders for the Automotive Hall of Fame.
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International Automotive Supply
Warner’s automotive attorneys have been keeping international auto suppliers ahead of the curve for decades.
Located in the heart of the North American automotive industry, Warner represents more than 200 domestic and international auto suppliers who do business in the U.S. We’re unique among automotive attorneys because we represent only auto suppliers – not manufacturers. As such, we have extensive cross-border and international experience with automotive supply issues. We know contract law, terms and conditions and the complex nature of the relationships between auto suppliers and manufacturers.
Several of our clients operate in both inside and outside of the U.S. Here are some examples of our experience with them:
- Lead outside counsel for the North American subsidiary of a German auto parts manufacturer in $250 million dispute with OEM and other matters
- Principal outside counsel for an automotive piston manufacturer and supplier to North America, South America, Europe and Asia on matters related to contracts, litigation and general business
- Legal counsel to the Original Equipment Suppliers Association
- Lead litigation counsel for a national automotive finance company; responsible for all commercial litigation in the eastern U.S.
- Counsel to U.S.-based global powertrain manufacturer in general corporate matters and in acquiring, developing, leasing and selling real estate
And because we’re a large corporate firm, our experience is vast and varied. Here are some examples that may appeal to auto parts suppliers with international business interests:
- Economic Development: We’ve drafted brownfield legislation and secured economic incentives for clients.
- Environmental: We’ve drafted solid waste management legislation and clean-up laws and have represented Fortune 100 clients with CERCLA and RCRA sites.
- Immigration: We were special immigration counsel in the sale of a U.S. company and when another company outsourced functions to Asia.
- Litigation: We’ve successfully represented suppliers and manufacturers in myriad disputes and have been recognized by Chambers USA as a top litigation firm.
- Labor and Employment: We’ve advised Fortune 100 companies on the design and administration of benefit plans.
To learn more about how Warner can help keep you ahead of the curve, please contact us or visit the main automotive web page.
MICHauto
Warner is a founding sponsor of MICHauto, Michigan’s Automotive Accelerator. This organization is the first nonprofit membership group dedicated to promoting and supporting Michigan’s global leadership in the automotive industry.
Tom Manganello, chair of the Warner automotive industry group, has been very active in the formation of MICHauto. Warner has long served clients in the automotive industry and we are very pleased to be a major sponsor of this important organization.
For more information, visit the 
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Strengths Snapshot
• All types and aspects of supplier contracts
• Supply chain disputes, including litigation and other dispute resolution methods
• Intellectual property (from crafting a thoughtful procurement strategy and drafting patent applications for you on the front end or negotiating licenses and terms and conditions that protect your technologies later on)
• Distressed supplier issues (bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring)
• U.S. and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures (including due diligence)
• Cybersecurity and privacy
• Autonomous vehicles – automated and connected mobility
• Environmental issues / Warner has the only air quality expert in the state, and attorneys experienced in groundwater and PFOA/PFAS issues as well
• Immigration / Many of our clients are not based in the U.S., or have parent companies based outside of the U.S.
• Economic incentives (not only within Michigan, but across the country)
• Warranties, recalls and cost recovery
• Product liability
• Labor and union issues, plus HR and employment
• Closely held businesses
• International expansion
• Wind down and liquidation
• Construction, real estate and equipment asset purchase
• Tax
• Environmental
• Cybersecurity and privacy
Area of Focus
Our automotive attorneys offer a full range of legal services in areas such as:
Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
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Representing secured creditors, debtors and creditors committees in bankruptcy cases and workout transactions
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Structuring business transactions designed to anticipate bankruptcy problems
Related Attorneys: Robert H. Skilton III
Commercial Litigation
- Supply chain terms and conditions negotiations, dispute resolution and litigation
- Standard terms of purchase and sale
- Dealer and distributor agreements
- Sales representative agreements
- Requirements and exclusive dealing contracts
- Tooling contracts, recovery and lien disputes
- Consignments
- Review and negotiation of loan documents
- Buyer financing of custom production lines and equipment
- Seller financing arrangements, such as purchase money security interests and letters of credit
- Supplier litigation including breach of contract, supplier resourcing, purchase order conflicts, raw materials surcharge recovery and general commercial litigation
Related Attorneys: Douglas A. Dozeman, Thomas J. Manganello, Michael G. Brady, Douglas E. Wagner
Construction and Real Estate
- Real estate acquisition, financing, development, leasing and disposition
- Zoning
- Condemnation
- Tax abatement and property tax appeals
- Litigation
- Contract drafting and preparation
- Construction liens, filing and enforcement
- Dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and litigation
Related Attorney: Christian E. Meyer
Contract Drafting, Review and Negotiation Advice
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Represent suppliers in drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating automotive supply and commercial contracts
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Assist both large publicly traded companies and small privately owned companies with lease, purchase, sale and distribution of goods and services
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Negotiate and document development, supply and manufacturing agreements, software licensing agreements, equipment purchase and/or leasing agreements, nondisclosure agreements and terms and conditions of sale and purchase
Related Attorney: William R. Jansen
Employment Litigation
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Wrongful discharge litigation
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Discrimination litigation
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Harassment litigation
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Covenants not to compete
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Public accommodation litigation
Related Attorney: Andrea J. Bernard
Environmental
- Acquisitions, divestitures and development
- Air quality issues, including NSR, PSD, NSPS, NESHAPs
- Brownfield redevelopment
- Enforcement proceedings and litigation
- Environmental audits
- Solid and hazardous waste management
- Superfund negotiation and litigation
- Water quality issues
Related Attorneys: John V. Byl, Steven C. Kohl, Scott D. Hubbard, Daniel K. DeWitt
Human Resources
- Union election campaigns and collective bargaining
- Grievance and arbitration procedures
- De-certifications
- Strikes and picket line activity
- Wage and hour issues
- Employee benefits
- Contract drafting and preparation
- Workplace violence and harassment
- Discrimination
- Workers’ compensation
Related Attorneys: Anthony J. Kolenic, Jr., Louis C. Rabaut
Immigration
- Critical immigration issues in mergers and acquisitions
- Visas for executives and managers of multinational companies
- Visas for high-tech workers
- Special issues relating to Canadian workers under NAFTA
Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Litigation of infringement actions, licensing agreements, and unfair competition and antitrust issues
Related Attorneys: Charles E. Burpee, William P. Dani, Douglas A. Dozeman
International Business Transactions
- Foreign acquisitions
- Export and import sales
- Doing business in China
- Licensing and distributor agreements
- International tax
- Legal issues of foreign subsidiaries of domestic corporations
Related Attorney: Jeffrey A. Ott
IT Procurement
- Quality procurement processes
- Software audits, including an inventory of all IT contracts
- Form software contracts
- Contract processes, including serving as part of the negotiating team
Related Attorney: Janet P. Knaus
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Divestitures
- Reorganizations
- Joint ventures
Related Attorneys: Jeffrey S. Battershall, James E. Romzek, Gregory E. Schmidt, Stephen C. Waterbury
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
- TREAD Act
- Vehicle Safety Act
- NHTSA reporting requirements
- Defect and noncompliance investigations
- Recall requirements
- Rulemaking Activities
Related Attorney: Christopher J. Predko
Nonroutine Securities Matters
- Domestic and foreign securities offerings, public and private, including equity and debt
- Financing and development of financial products
- No action letters and interpretive advice
- Proxy contests and solicitations
- Compliance and regulatory issues involving Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Securities litigation including class-action defense
Related Attorney: Jeffrey A. Ott
Product Liability Litigation
- Automotive product liability
- Class-action defense
- Breach of warranty and lemon law
- Automotive supplier issues, including breach of contract, supplier resourcing, purchase order conflicts and bankruptcy
- Risk management
Related Attorneys: Douglas A. Dozeman, Thomas J. Manganello, Edward J. Bardelli, Douglas E. Wagner
Real Estate Tax Appeals
- Appeals concerning assessed value, taxable value and tax exemptions
Related Attorney: Christian E. Meyer
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- “I Protest!” How to Escape the Offer You Can’t Refuse
- Suppliers Begin to Tackle Tariff Costs
- The New North American Trade Deal: What It Means for the Auto Industry
- Implications of Supreme Court Wayfair Decision for Automotive Suppliers
- Is SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Pro-Business and Anti-Regulation?
- Warner Establishes a Tariff Team
- The Road to Tariff Exemptions is Paved with Red Tape
- Cybersecurity Attacks Growing in Frequency and Cost and Demand Suppliers’ Attention
- Visteon v. Leuliette: Federal Judge Unseals Documents
- DSRC v. 5G: Which Will It Be for Connected Vehicles?
- White House Orders Auto Import Investigation
- Autonomous Vehicle Involved in Pedestrian Fatality – Don’t Rush to Abandon the Technology
- Cybersecurity and Roads Data Gain Protection from Public Disclosure
- Design Patents: Will Design Beat Function Every Time?
- Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Are About to Hit the Auto Industry
- Automotive Focus – Winter 2018
- Affordable Care Act Extended Reporting Deadline and Penalty Assessments
- NAFTA Renegotiation – How It Could Affect Your Supply Chain
- The “Directed Buy” Relationship – An Arranged Marriage That Demands Close Attention for Auto Suppliers
- Arbitration vs. Litigation: The Choice Matters
- Medical Marihuana and Employment in Michigan: Where are We Now?
- Why Connected and Autonomous Cars May Be to Blame for the Loss of Net Neutrality
- The Autonomous Vehicle Patent Race
- “Drivewrap” Agreements for Developers of Autonomous Driving Technology: Can They Work for You?
- Dyson’s entrance into the auto industry is a reminder that change is coming
- Will Your Force Majeure Clause Protect Your Business in an Unpredictable World?
- The Preference Payment Predicament
- A Renewed Focus on Michigan Groundwater Extraction Could Have a Ripple Effect for Michigan Auto Manufacturers
- U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils Updated, Softer Policy Guidelines on Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
- Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to the Inter Partes Review Process: Private or Public Right?
- Considering a Move? Consider Financial Incentives as Well
- Does a Termination for Convenience Clause Really Mean What It Says?
- NHTSA Reporting: The Agency is in Flux but Suppliers Must Be Proactive
- Don’t Let Disruptors Disrupt Your Best Practices
- Michigan Mold Lien Act Under Fire
- Automotive Focus – Summer 2017
- Waymo v. Uber – A Cautionary Tale
- Right to Repair and Modify Vehicles after Lexmark
- Tesla Model 3: The Decision to Skip Prototype Testing Means Added Risk for Suppliers
- When Cars Talk to Each Other, Will Driver Privacy Suffer?
- When Cars Talk to Each Other, Will Driver Privacy Suffer?
- Volkswagen AG to Pay $2.8 Billion in Criminal Fines Related to Emissions Scandal
- Flipping the Script: Turning Added Risk into an Opportunity for Suppliers of Driverless Vehicle Systems
- Are You Paying Too Much for Your Talent?
- Three Insights into How Justice Gorsuch Might Affect the Automotive Industry
- Preparing for Increased Warranty and Recall Risks in 2017
- Acquiring a Company? Pay Attention to Its Real Estate
- So, What’s Included in Donald Trump’s Tax Proposals?
- The Brexit Effect on the UK Patent and Trademark Environment
- Ahead of the Curve – Winter 2017
- A Busy Week for the Automotive Industry . . . and for the U.S. Department of Justice
- Mobility, Safety and CES 2017
- Passing the (Driving) Baton: the Liability Challenge of Less-Than-Fully-Driverless Cars
- Auto Trend: Infotainment System Patents Are on the Rise
- Very Last Minute Tax Planning Using Generous Expensing Limits for Machinery and Equipment Placed in Service in 2016
- The Scoop on Michigan’s New Landmark Automated Vehicle Laws
- Now What?
- West Coast Culture Collides with Automotive Reality
- Virtual Reality Could Expose Automotive Companies to New Claims of False Advertising
- Standard-setting for connected vehicles: an antitrust concern?
- Data Breaches: The Risk, the Cost and What You Can Do to Protect Against Them
- Michigan continues its march to position itself as the leader in automated vehicle legislation, but not without legislative challenges.
- Is Trade Secret Law the Solution for Protecting Autonomous Vehicle Software?
- Why We Need the American Center for Mobility . . . Now
- Tick Tock . . . the FLSA Clock is Running
- New IP Strategies for Automotive Suppliers: Leveraging the America Invents Act
- Planning to Travel Abroad? Better Pay Your Taxes
- Ahead of the Curve – Summer 2016
- New Federal Legislation Creates Notice Requirement for Confidentiality Agreements
- Disintermediation: A gateway to the OEMs?
- Can You Hear the Whistle Blowing?
- Will raw material prices finally rebound? And, if so, are you “Stuck in the Middle”?
- Here he goes again . . .
- Google Moves Fast on Autonomous Vehicles
- Shhh! The Importance of Protecting Trade Secrets
- OESA and Warner Join Forces to Present “Legal Trends to Watch in 2016” to the Automotive Supply Industry
- Here Come the Extenders (Not Another Apocalyptic Teen Movie)—Just Another Tax Act
- Whistleblower Incentives and Protections In the New “FAST” Act Pose Increased Risks for Suppliers
- Autonomous Vehicles—Safety vs. Privacy
- Recent Case Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting Trade Secrets
- Ahead of the Curve – Winter 2016
- Employing Retirees? Take Steps to Avoid Problems with Corporate Retirement Plans
- Platooning – Not Just for the Enlisted
- Is Your Company Right Sizing its State Tax Compliance with its Footprint?
- Avoiding the Collision at the Crossroads of Intellectual Property and Antitrust Laws
- Watch Your Flank: In the Race to Find New Talent, Make Sure You Protect Your Existing Key Employees
- What Should Automotive Employers Do in Light of the Supreme Court Repudiation of Retiree Health Care Case Law?
- Will Software Copyright Protection Control the Future Development of Vehicles?
- Ahead of the Curve – Summer 2015
- 2014 was the Year of the Automotive Recall
How Can Suppliers Protect Themselves Amid Wave of Recalls? - Trucking, Mining Industries Blazing a Path to Vehicle Autonomy
- Ahead of the Curve – Winter 2015
- Moldbuilders/Tool Builders Beware: Permanent Means Permanent
- Suppliers, Vendors Must Examine GM’s Assumption Notice
