.jpg)
EU-UK Spotlight: Renewables, trade, and the global supply chain
Dr. Patrick Ayad, M.Jur. (Oxford)
Partner Global Regulatory
Munich
Berlin
Languages
English, German, French
-
Overview
-
Experience
-
Credentials
-
Insights and events
Legal 500 Deutschland, 2021"For us, Patrick Ayad is an invaluable adviser. He not only points out the legal risks, but also finds proactive ways to develop projects." client
Patrick Ayad runs your business from a legal perspective. He is a global leading practitioner on international contract drafting, procurement, and distribution, as well as an experienced regulatory advisor. With more than 25 years of experience, Patrick brings considerable knowledge on both commercial and regulatory matters in various industries, including Automotive and Mobility, Transportation and Logistics, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer as well as Technology.
Patrick designs, reviews and negotiates your commercial contracts of all kinds. He is highly recommended for legal advice and representation of companies in the areas of international contract drafting, purchasing and sales, distribution, cooperation, research and development and licensing. In addition, he often advises in the context of corporate transactions. Patrick is an experienced speaker and publishes regularly.
Patrick is Hogan Lovells’ Global Managing Partner for Sectors and leads the firm’s global Future of Mobility strategy, and is also co-leader of the firm’s global Strategic Operations, Agreements and Regulation (SOAR) practice area.
According to recent sources, "Patrick Ayad is an extremely good commercial lawyer" (Chambers Germany, 2026) and "has a strong automotive experience" (JUVE handbook, 2025/2026). His clients praise him as "innovative, driven, good" (Chambers Germany, 2026). His team is praised as "pragmatic and knowledgeable of the automotive sector, understanding our needs well and approaching things from both a legal and business perspective" (Chambers Germany, 2026). Patrick is considered "always pleasant to work with, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented" (Chambers Germany, 2026).
Legal 500 Deutschland, 2021"For us, Patrick Ayad is an invaluable adviser. He not only points out the legal risks, but also finds proactive ways to develop projects." client
Representative experience
Advising Hyundai Motor Europe and Kia Europe on various innovative distribution models and topics (including aftersales, restructuring, and disputes) as well as on various regulatory matters.
Advising Lockheed Martin on several defense projects in Germany.
Advising Mercedes-Benz on a comprehensive revision of the standard purchase contract documentation.
Advising Mitsubishi Motors on the restructuring of the distribution system in Europe as well as on various regulatory matters.
Advising several automotive manufacturers (OEMs) on various innovative new distribution models (including direct and online distribution).
Advising several market leaders for consumer electronics on standard contracts for global use (procurement, supply, distribution, license, transport and logistics).
Advising several new automotive and mobility market entrants on their market entries and innovative mobility concepts (e.g., autonomous and electric vehicles as well as transportation services).
Advising various global leading companies for consumer, industrial and technology products on a variety of regulatory and product compliance matters.
Advising several worldwide leading automotive companies on emissions regulations in Europe (incl. emissions reviews and investigations) and other EU automotive regulatory matters (e.g., Battery, ELV).
Advising worldwide leading automotive companies on commercial contracts for development, procurement, supply and distribution, including restructuring and termination.
Advising worldwide leading automotive companies on other regulatory matters.
Advising worldwide leading aerospace and defense companies on global model contracts and major contract projects (including contract negotiations).
Credentials
Education
- Dr. iur., LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München), 2005
- M.Jur., University of Oxford, 2004
- Dipl. iur., LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München), 1997
Recognition
News
Press releases
21 November 2023
Events
Webinar
26 March 2026 | 09.00 - 10.00 am (GMT) | 10.00 - 11.00 am (CET) | 05.00 - 06.00 pm (HKT/CST) | 06.00 - 07.00 pm (JST)
Webinar
12 March 2026 | 09.00 - 10.00 am (GMT) | 10.00 - 11.00 am (CET) | 05.00 - 06.00 pm (HKT/CST) | 06.00 - 07.00 pm (JST)
Webinar
26 February 2026 | 09.00 - 09.45 am (GMT) | 10.00 - 10.45 am (CET) | 05.00 - 05.45 pm (HKT/CST) | 06.00 - 06.45 pm (JST)