Hogan Lovells' automotive litigation co-chairman Colm Moran has joined Shook Hardy & Bacon in Los Angeles as the firm continues to build out its automotive industry offerings.

Joining Moran is Hogan Lovells counsel Robert Feyder. Both attorneys represent automakers in litigation with franchised car dealers while also advising on regulatory compliance. Moran has represented Ford, Porsche and Jaguar, among others, according to federal court records.

"He's an incredible lawyer," said Shook Hardy's Los Angeles managing partner Michael Mallow. "He's one of the top two or three lawyers who practice in dealer franchise work."