Automotive, Manufacturing & Industrials

Rising to meet the challenge of dynamic markets

Mallesons advises on the full product lifecycle and works with clients in every stage of the production, movement, buying and selling of goods around the world. It is this connectivity throughout the supply chain which defines our Automotive, Manufacturing and Industrial sector expertise in Asia.

To drive success in Asia, Automotive, Manufacturing and Industrial businesses need to get to the heart of what it means to adapt and ensure that they are future-fit for the region. In an industry where the sum of its constituent parts requires synergy across the supply chain, the need to drive growth and value which hits the bottom line must be underpinned by innovation and the optimisation of work practices and processes. This is against a backdrop of changing market dynamics, geopolitical challenges, social and environmental expectations, and disruptive technological and scientific forces. However, Automotive, Manufacturing and Industrial businesses who are able to harness these factors to their benefit will outrun the competition.

Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers understands what it means to meet these opportunities and challenges head-on.

Using our specialist expertise, we also help clients optimise their tax structures and industrial relations frameworks, manage disputes, and comply with regulatory requirements relating to market power and occupational health and safety requirements.

Featured Insight

Leading the Charge: EV Battery Supply Chains

The strong global push to electrify the world’s vehicle population has in turn created exponential demand for the various components comprising an EV, with the most important being its energy source – the battery. The EV battery (and its supply chain) serves as the single most valuable part of an EV, typically accounting for 30% to 40% of the value of the vehicle[2]. This high cost is mainly attributed to the battery’s composition of several critical raw minerals, including lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel and graphite[3]. As we share below, these minerals are hard to come by and supply is concentrated in the hands of a few countries.

24 July 2024

Featured Insight

Indonesia’s Nickel Rush – Riding the Waves of the EV Battery Revolution

Nickel is set to become one of the most important critical minerals in the net zero transition, reaching a predicted global market of almost US$60bn within 5 years. Future industry growth will be driven by the dramatic increase in demand for lithium-ion EV batteries – of which nickel is a key component. Given the exponential growth in demand, there is still a high risk that supply will fall short in the coming decade.

12 October 2023

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Briefing note for state of emergency in Myanmar

This article was written by Michael Lawson, Daisy Mallett, Su Meng and David Phua.

05 February 2021