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Dr. Patrick Ayad, M.Jur. (Oxford)

Partner
Munich

Dr. Patrick Ayad, M.Jur. (Oxford)
Email
patrick.ayad@hoganlovells.com
Phone
+49 89 290 12 216
Fax
+49 89 290 12 222
Languages
English, German, French
Practice Group
Corporate
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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).

Practices

Industries

"He is accessible and pragmatic. His advice is practical and relevant." (Client)

Chambers Europe, 2016

Areas of focus

Representative experience

Advising worldwide leading automotive companies on various model contracts for procurement, development, supply and distribution, including restructuring and termination.

Advising worldwide leading automotive companies on mobile source regulations (including emissions reviews and investigations).

Advising worldwide leading automotive companies on other regulatory matters.

Advising a global market leader in interactive entertainment on Europe-wide distribution contracts and regulatory issues.

Advising a global market leader in interactive entertainment on revision of standard contracts (procurement, supply, marketing, transport, logistics).

Advising a global automotive supplier on large-volume supply relations with several automotive companies and other automotive suppliers.

Advising a global automotive supplier on regulatory issues.

Advising Advent International on the acquisition of H.C. Starck GmbH from Bayer AG.

Advising Advent International on the acquisition of the oxo and derivate division from Celanese AG as well as on the acquisition of the fashion discounter Takko.

Education and admissions

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

2017

Leading Name for Trade and Distribution Law

Legal 500

2015 – 2017

Top ranked for Commercial Contracts in Germany

Band 1, Chambers Europe

2017

"One of the top commercial lawyers… His leading of negotiations and advice is always appropriate to the situation".

Chambers Europe

2016/2017

Most Recommended Lawyer for Contract Law

Kanzleimonitor

2011 – 2017

Frequently recommended lawyer for Distribution, Trade, Logistics

JUVE handbook

2016

"He is accessible and pragmatic. His advice is practical and relevant." (Client)

Chambers Europe

2015/2016

Excellent reputation in the automotive industry

JUVE handbook

2015 – 2017

Leading name for distribution law

JUVE handbook

2015

"He really gets to the bottom of what we need as clients, and understands the commercial situation. He is also very amicable and responsive." (Client)

Chambers Europe

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