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. Within more than 15 years he has gained considerable knowledge on commercial and regulatory matters, advising global companies particularly in the industrial and consumer goods industry sectors.

Patrick drafts, reviews and negotiates your commercial contracts, and, if needed, defends them against your business partners. He is highly renowned in the areas of international contract drafting, procurement and distribution, as well as regulatory issues such as environment and international trade. He is a leading individual in the area of commercial contracts, contract drafting and distribution law in all relevant directories (Chambers, JUVE, kanzleimonitor.de). He also frequently advises global companies in transactions, speaks at seminars, and publishes regularly.

Patrick heads the commercial practice area in Germany and is on the leadership team of the global commercial practice area. He also has considerable industry knowledge, particularly in the industrial and consumer sectors. He heads the "Global Industry Sector Group Automotive and Mobility" at Hogan Lovells. According to recent sources, "One of the top commercial lawyers… His leading of negotiations and advice is always appropriate to the situation" (Chambers Europe, 2017). For every issue he has a "pro-active, innovative advisory approach" (JUVE handbook, 2016/2017). He also has an "outstanding reputation in the automotive industry" (JUVE handbook, 2015/2016).