Automotive Law
The motor industry moves fast.
So do we.
We work with franchised motor groups and dealer networks across the UK — advising on the areas that matter most to your business.
Years advising the motor industry
Client retention rate
year-on-year
Protecting Your Franchise & Supplier Relationships
Commercial contracts can be complex, creating high value risk. Our commercial team help dealers understand what they've already signed up to, and support with the negotiation of terms and help push back where necessary. We can also support the drafting of template supplier agreements that protect your business with your supply network, from valeting to logistics and everything inbetween.
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Buying & Selling Dealerships
From single-site acquisitions to multi-franchise group sales, we run transactions that move quickly and protect what matters. We know where the risk sits in a dealer book. We understand the challenges of the ever moving sector and can ensure our fixed fee model gives your business certainty from day one.
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Property & Leases
Dealership property is complex. We handle lease renewals, new-site acquisitions, landlord disputes and the specific challenges of manufacturer-required facility upgrades.
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Employment & HR
High staff turnover, bonus disputes, TUPE on acquisitions — we handle the full range of employment issues that come with running a large retail operation in a fast-moving sector. We understand the impact of volume bonus on pay plans, we know what a workshop controller should be targeted on, we speak your language.
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Regulatory & Compliance
From FCA consumer finance obligations to GDPR and DVSA compliance, we keep dealer groups on the right side of a regulatory landscape that's only getting more demanding.
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Disputes and Litigation
Unfortunately disputes occur, and our commercial litigation team are both robust and commercially astute in protecting your interests, with a clear understanding of sector nuances and typical challenges that arise. We help you resolve problems with a focus on pragmatism and are well placed to advise on all manner of disputes.
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Consumer Rights Obligations
We help navigate the complexities of complying with your legal obligations as a supplying dealer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and the need to deliver on customer care and service. We can support with Motor Ombudsman complaints, customer disputes, rejection requests and more.
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Built around your business.
Trusted by the industry
Trusted across the motor industry, we’re proud to work with dealerships and automotive brands to deliver professional solutions built on trust, expertise, and long-term partnerships.
Stacey and her team have provided invaluable help and support to our business, providing clear and pragmatic advice when needed, and "breaking down barriers" to enable us to make commercial business decisions. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending CG.
Car Finance 247
We have a great relationship with CG, they really understand the motor industry and all its quirks and challenges. The team are quick to respond, and their advice is pragmatic and commercial, whilst ensuring we are always acting in accordance with our ‘Purpose, Principles and Ambition’. We really value the support and appreciate the transparent and up-front approach to fees.
TrustFord
Initially we were hesitant about the switch to CG as we had some tough cases on the go at time of transfer, but these have been grabbed hold of quickly by the CG team and guided us to good resolutions. Overall, the team are very pleased with the decision to move the account to CG Professional and we look forward to working with the team in the future.
Managing Director, Wessex Garages
CG have helped us through the minefield of employment and legal matters. Whenever we have any queries we always get a very quick and clear response which has helped us massively, so a big thanks to Stacey and the team
S.G. Petch
Hippo have been working with Stacey and the team for just over 3 years. The team understand our business, people and motivations and can be relied upon. Initially just helping us on the consumer law side, we're now pleased to have extended our services covering all legal aspects of the business. We can’t thank the team enough for all their hard efforts and advice.
Hippo Motor Group
We have worked with CG on a number of issues and I would recommend them. They provide a quality service which not only demonstrates knowledge of our industry but they also appreciate the commercial demands on our business.
Perrys
Sector specialists, not generalists.
We have a team of high quality lawyers and advisors, all experts in their field. We work collaboratively and flexibly, in an engaging and unrivalled working environment which puts our client’s needs first.
