Dentons is pleased to share the 2026 Global Autonomous Vehicles Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to help stakeholders navigate the rapidly evolving legal, regulatory and policy landscape governing autonomous vehicles across key jurisdictions worldwide.
As autonomous vehicle technology continues to advance, governments and regulators across the globe are adopting different approaches to testing, deployment, safety, liability, data governance and commercialization. This year’s Guide provides a practical overview of these developments and highlights emerging trends affecting organizations operating across borders.
Drawing on insights from Dentons professionals around the world, the Guide examines the opportunities and challenges facing companies throughout the autonomous mobility ecosystem and provides practical guidance for organizations navigating an increasingly complex global regulatory environment.
If you would like to discuss how developments in a particular jurisdiction may impact your organization, please contact us.
Eric Tanenblatt is the Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. He also leads the firm's US Public Policy Practice, leveraging his three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.
Dr. Michael Malterer is an Automotive partner in the Munich office of Dentons. Michael is an automotive business expert and car enthusiast, focusing on transactions, strategic and regulatory work in the automotive and related sectors in Europe, co-leading the Global Autonomous Driving Team of Dentons. Michael advises clients on connectivity, autonomous driving, sharing, and electrified driving.
Brett Dorman is a senior managing associate in Dentons’ Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group, where he counsels technology companies at the intersection of intellectual property, data processing and regulatory compliance. His practice spans a wide range of industries and cutting-edge subject matter—including fintech, healthtech, adtech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, biometrics and e-commerce—positioning him to guide clients through the legal and commercial challenges of innovation and bringing products to market.
Jeff Denham is a senior policy director in Dentons’ Washington, DC Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice, leveraging extensive experience in transportation, infrastructure, agriculture, natural resources, and energy policy. A former four-term US Congressman and California State Senator, he helped advance major legislation including the FAST Act and Veterans Skills to Jobs Act, served in key congressional leadership roles, and is a US Air Force veteran who earned two Meritorious Service Medals for his service in Operations Desert Storm and Restore Hope. He is also the founder of Denham Plastics LLC and an almond farm owner in California.
Jordan Cooper is a managing director in Dentons’ Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice and advises clients on a diverse range of policy matters, including transportation and infrastructure, agriculture, defense, and technology. He assists clients in developing and executing government relations strategies to advance their legislative and regulatory agendas before Members of Congress, relevant House and Senate committees, and federal agencies.
