AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICE

The Automotive Practice at Edmond Pereira Law Corporation is built around one principle, the law must work for the realities of the automotive trade.

Led by James Gomez, the practice combines legal expertise with a deep, working understanding of the automotive industry. As an active enthusiast and collector, Gomez brings more than just legal knowledge, he understands how deals are structured, where risks arise, and how disputes unfold in practice. Clients engage the firm not only for legal advice, but for decisive, commercially grounded solutions.

For Automotive Businesses

We act for dealers, importers, financiers, and cross-border operators. Our work includes:

Cross-border expansion and market entry strategy
Structuring and scaling automotive businesses
Mergers and acquisitions
Customs and regulatory advisory
Drafting and review of:
- Hire purchase agreements
- Financing structures
- Dealer and supplier contracts
Ongoing corporate protection and dynamic policy advisory (continuous review of legal and operational exposure)

For Disputes & High-Stakes Issues

We act in complex and commercially sensitive automotive disputes. Key areas:

Warranty and defect claims
Lemon law disputes
Misrepresentation and vehicle condition issues
Mileage tampering claims
Financing and repossession disputes

For Individual Clients

We represent buyers and owners facing issues with defective or misrepresented vehicles.

Consumer protection claims
Disputes against dealers
Recovery for defective or non-conforming vehicles

Industry-Focused, Results-Driven

What distinguishes the firm’s Automotive Practice is its dual capability in both advisory and disputes, coupled with a genuine understanding of the industry. Clients engage us not only for legal solutions, but for strategic guidance in navigating the commercial realities of the automotive space.

Gomez is frequently consulted on complex and commercially sensitive automotive matters, where precision, discretion, and decisive action are critical. We approach each matter with a clear objective: to achieve commercially sensible and decisive outcomes, whether through negotiation or litigation.