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Our Classic Car Law Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our lawyers advise and represent German and international clients on legal matters involving classic cars, collector cars, historic sports cars and racing cars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in Munich, Germany, our Classic Car Law team combines experience in German contract law, litigation and dispute resolution with an understanding of the particular legal issues arising in the international collector car market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We advise collectors, buyers, sellers, dealers, restoration workshops and other businesses on matters including the purchase and sale of classic cars, defects and warranty claims, rescission of purchase agreements, authenticity and vehicle identity, matching numbers, restoration disputes, classic car auctions, accident damage and insurance claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For international clients, we also advise on cross-border transactions and disputes involving German law. Legal advice and correspondence can be provided entirely in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Our Classic Car Law Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our lawyers form an experienced and dedicated team advising German and international clients across all areas of classic car law<\/strong>. We assist collectors, buyers, sellers, dealers and restoration businesses with transactions and disputes involving classic cars, collector cars and historic vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechtsanwalt | Partner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra Bendler-Pepy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechtsanw\u00e4ltin | Partnerin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Felix Bode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechtsanwalt | Senior Associate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marie D\u00f6tsch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rechtsanw\u00e4ltin | Associate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our Lawyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

German Lawyer | Certified Specialist in Commercial and Corporate Law | Certified Specialist in Banking and Capital Markets Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg advises and represents German and international clients in complex classic car matters, with a particular focus on high-value collector cars, historic sports cars and racing cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His practice includes disputes concerning vehicle defects, rescission of purchase agreements, authenticity, replicas, matching numbers, vehicle identity, restoration work and classic car auctions. He has extensive experience in litigation and complex disputes involving valuable and historically significant vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. R\u00f6nsberg has been recognised by Best Lawyers for Litigation<\/strong> and by Handelsblatt in \u201cGermany\u2019s Best Lawyers\u201d for Dispute Resolution<\/strong>. His practice has also been recognised by The Legal 500<\/strong> and Leaders League<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View profile: Dr. Louis R\u00f6nsberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandra Bendler-Pepy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

German Lawyer | Avvocato<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandra Bendler-Pepy advises and represents clients in classic car law, with a particular focus on legal matters involving Germany and Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her German-Italian background is particularly valuable in cross-border transactions and disputes involving classic cars, including purchases, sales and other legal matters with connections to both jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View profile: Sandra Bendler-Pepy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felix Bode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

German Lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felix Bode advises and represents classic car collectors, dealers and restoration businesses<\/strong> in legal matters concerning valuable historic vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His work includes contractual matters and disputes arising from the purchase, sale, ownership, maintenance and restoration of classic cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View profile: Felix Bode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marie D\u00f6tsch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

German Lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marie D\u00f6tsch advises and represents clients in classic car law, including transactions and disputes involving valuable classic and collector vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A particular focus of her work is on cross-border matters involving Germany and Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View profile: Marie D\u00f6tsch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Advice for Classic Cars and Collector Vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Classic car law frequently involves questions that go beyond ordinary automotive law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The identity, originality and value of a collector car may depend on its chassis, engine and gearbox, matching numbers, restoration history, provenance or documented racing history. In a legal dispute, these technical and historical characteristics can be just as important as the contractual documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our lawyers advise and represent clients particularly in matters involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n