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 heads the global “Industry Sector Group Automotive and Mobility” at Hogan Lovells. He also heads the German Commercial practice and is on the leadership team of the global Commercial practice. Patrick 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 as well as distribution and trade law in all relevant directories (Chambers, JUVE, Legal 500). 

According to recent sources, Patrick is "one of the top commercial lawyers… His leading of negotiations and advice is always appropriate to the situation" (Chambers Europe, 2017). He is "hailed as a leading figure in the market who is characterised by 'his practical new ideas and pragmatic approach'" (Chambers Europe, 2018). He is "outstanding" and for every issue he has a "pro-active, innovative advisory approach" (JUVE, 2016/2017). Patrick has an "excellent reputation in the automotive sector" (JUVE, 2017/2018) and is known "as a leading expert for automotive distribution matters and automotive sector work in general" (Legal 500, 2018).