Accelerating change: 2025 automotive insights and the road ahead for 2026
The automotive industry is moving fast. From electrification to evolving regulations and a fast increase in new market entrants, the industry is navigating a changing landscape. Drawing on our work advising automotive industry participants, we have identified five key trends shaping the sector and the legal considerations behind them.
13 November 2025
Powering the automotive narrative with Dave Noonan
For the second episode of this season, our co-hosts Raph and Kaye sat down with Dave Noonan, Social Media and Retail Communications Manager at Ford Australia. In this episode, Dave shares how the brand is evolving its approach to storytelling in a fast moving media landscape by focusing on content that brings to life the people behind the brand.
15 August 2025
CIE Legal partner on lawyers needing to chill out
Our partner, Andrew Thompson, recently sat down with the folks at Australasian Lawyer to discuss his unusual pathway into the law.
5 March 2024
CIE Legal advises Optimus Group on the landmark $44 million acquisition of Autocare
Leading commercial and automotive law firm CIE Legal is advising Optimus Group on the acquisition of LINX CCG’s Autocare business.
15 February 2024
Deciphering deceptive fuel labels: High court verdict
In December 2023, the High Court found in favour of Mitsubishi in its long-running fuel consumption label litigation.
15 February 2024
Changes to the Unfair Contract Terms Regime: Infographic Summary
From 9 November onwards, there are changes to the Unfair Contracts Regime in force, which, amongst other things, increase the scope and scale of penalties.
7 November 2023