Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ('Freshfields') advised Renault Group on the carve-out of its electric vehicle and vehicle software defined business enabling to create the Ampere Group.

The Ampere Group, based in France, aims at becoming the European leader in electric vehicles with around 11,000 employees, including 3,500 engineers.

The Freshfields team is led by partner Guillemette Burgala, alongside counsel Arnaud Mouton and associate Tanguy Mirabel for corporate matters. Advice on IP matters was provided by partner Giles Pratt, alongside senior associates Tony Gregory and associates Cameron Skinner and Nicola Fish. Advice on labour matters was provided by partner Christel Cacioppo, alongside senior associate Sarah Bassis and associate Jeanne Viscovi - De Laender.