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Our Transportation practice group is well equipped to handle due diligence technicalities and complexities for transactions involving freight transportation, logistics and related infrastructure, motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and product specifications. Our lawyers and technical professionals have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the operational intricacies of the transportation industry.

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We provide comprehensive due diligence services to companies, private equity firms, and other law firms, helping evaluate transactions and assisting with successful closings. Our services include:

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Assessing federal and state regulatory compliance risks and obligations involving trucking, brokerage, ocean shipping, rail, intermodal, freight forwarding, warehousing, and other transportation and logistics services, as well as the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles and/or equipment.

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Advising on compliance with regulations administered by agencies including the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Surface Transportation Board, Transportation Security Administration, and Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

<a>Identifying potential compliance and commercial risks and liabilities related to freight transportation operations, the acquisition of rail and other transportation infrastructure</a>, and the manufacturing of motor vehicles and equipment.

Identifying potential commercial opportunities and synergies related to transportation operations and infrastructure involved in proposed transactions.

Advising on safety and hazardous materials compliance, leasing of equipment and drivers, and post-closing actions to mitigate issues and ensure continuing compliance.

Identifying and addressing transportation regulatory approvals, transfers of permits and authorities, notice to government authorities, and other requirements implicated by a transaction.

Advising on purchase agreements, representations and warranties, disclosures, manufacturing agreements, supplier purchasing contracts, product specifications, and other documents involving transportation and manufacturing-related transactions.

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Our extensive experience and industry knowledge enable us to provide clients with the insights and guidance they need to make informed decisions in transportation M&amp;A, T&amp;C, purchasing, and joint venture transactions and achieve their strategic objectives.

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Transportation Due Diligence

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/karyn-a-booth/">Karyn A. Booth</a>, Practice Group Leader 
202.263.4108, <a href="mailto:Karyn.Booth@ThompsonHine.com">Karyn.Booth@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/sandra-l-brown/">Sandra L. Brown</a>, Partner 
202.263.4101, <a href="mailto:Sandra.Brown@ThompsonHine.com">Sandra.Brown@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jason-d-tutrone/">Jason D. Tutrone</a>, Partner 
202.263.4143, <a href="mailto:Jason.Tutrone@ThompsonHine.com">Jason.Tutrone@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/dan-ujczo/">Dan Ujczo</a>, Senior Counsel 
614.469.3319, <a href="mailto:Dan.Ujczo@ThompsonHine.com">Dan.Ujczo@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/david-e-benz/">David E. Benz</a>, Counsel 
202.263.4116, <a href="mailto:David.Benz@ThompsonHine.com">David.Benz@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/kerem-bilge/">Kerem Bilge</a>, Counsel 
202.263.4104, <a href="mailto:Kerem.Bilge@ThompsonHine.com">Kerem.Bilge@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/richard-m-couch/">Richard M. Couch</a>, Associate 
202.973.2736, <a href="mailto:Richard.Couch@ThompsonHine.com">Richard.Couch@ThompsonHine.com</a>
<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/will-godfrey/">Will Godfrey</a>, Director, Mobility, Automation and Safety* 
202.263.4119, <a href="mailto:Will.Godfrey@ThompsonHine.com">Will.Godfrey@ThompsonHine.com</a>
*Not licensed to practice law

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