Mediation examples:

• an intellectual property dispute (registered and unregistered design right, breach of confidence, passing off, trade mark infringement and copyright) arising out of the setting up of a business in customised body parts for a luxury car brand;

• a dispute concerning the heritage of an iconic motor brand;

• a dispute between a retired Formula 1 racing driver and his former team over an agreement reached on termination of the relationship concerning, amongst other things, ownership of an F1 car and parts;

• a dispute concerning the development of certain components used in the manufacture of F1 engines;

• a dispute concerning an exclusive distribution agreement in the automotive sector;

• a dispute between a major motor vehicle brand and a foreign (sole incumbent) distributor over a procurement exercise in which the incumbent was unsuccessful;