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Key contacts
Managing Partner, Head of Tax: Frédéric Feyten
Partner, Head of Corporate/M&A: Gérard Maitrejean
Partner, Head of Banking & Finance, Insurance: Vivian Walry
Partner, Head of Investment Funds: Aurélien Hollard
Partner, Corporate/M&A: Pawel Hermeliński
Partner, Regulatory: Aurélia Viémont
Partner, Investment Funds, Insurance: Benjamin Bada
Partner, Head of Employment, Dispute Resolution: Hugo Arellano
Partner, Investment Funds: Julia Bruzzese
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution: Antoine Laniez
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

70

Number of partners

10

Languages

English, French

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Financial and corporate
Financial services regulatory
Investment funds
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Firm overview

CMS is a future facing law firm. With more than 84 offices in over 47 countries and 6,300 lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. This enables us not only to anticipate the future, but also to actively help shape it.

Active in Luxembourg since 2011, CMS has more than 70 lawyers, genuine experts in their fields that provide full support to local and international groups on all legal aspects of their Luxembourg transactions, as well as their day-to-day operations. We specialise in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Investment Funds and Tax but are also able to assist our clients on Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Capital Markets, ESG as well as Insurance matters.

Part of our commitment to providing tailor advice to our clients’ needs is our industry sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across financial services, private equity, and real estate. At CMS, we bring innovation to life across all departments of our firm, reinventing legal service delivery, embracing technology, and having an innovative culture technology to solve real problems and generate value for our clients and our business.

We are also committed to running our business ethically and sustainably. We are diverse, supportive and inclusive, taking our responsibilities seriously and creating a culture in which all our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Securitisation
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • Real estate funds
  • Real estate finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
Tel:+3522627531 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://cms.law/en/lux/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Tier 4
32 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
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Arendt & Medernach
10 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
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Elvinger Hoss Prussen
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

BSP
7 practice areas
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DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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NautaDutilh
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
8 practice areas
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Bonn & Schmitt
8 practice areas
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Dentons
10 practice areas
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Luther
9 practice areas
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Ogier
6 practice areas
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Stibbe
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Brucher Thieltgen & Partners
8 practice areas
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CMS Luxembourg
7 practice areas
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Dupont Partners
4 practice areas
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GSK Stockmann
9 practice areas
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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour
9 practice areas
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Norton Rose Fulbright
7 practice areas
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Vandenbulke
5 practice areas
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AKD
7 practice areas
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Ashurst Perkins Coie
3 practice areas
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Brouxel & Rabia
9 practice areas
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Kleyr Grasso
8 practice areas
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Linari Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Maples Group
4 practice areas
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Pinsent Masons
1 practice area
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Strelia
4 practice areas
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White & Case
6 practice areas
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Financial services regulatory
Tier 3
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
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Arendt & Medernach
10 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 practice areas
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Elvinger Hoss Prussen
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
9 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

AKD
7 practice areas
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Brucher Thieltgen & Partners
8 practice areas
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CMS Luxembourg
7 practice areas
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DSM Avocats à la Cour
4 practice areas
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GSK Stockmann
9 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Notable

Baker McKenzie
8 practice areas
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Brouxel & Rabia
9 practice areas
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FBX Legal
1 practice area
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Investment funds
Tier 3
34 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
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Arendt & Medernach
10 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
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Elvinger Hoss Prussen
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 practice areas
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Linklaters
9 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Ashurst Perkins Coie
3 practice areas
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CMS Luxembourg
7 practice areas
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Dechert
5 practice areas
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Maples Group
4 practice areas
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Ogier
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

AKD
7 practice areas
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BSP
7 practice areas
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Bonn & Schmitt
8 practice areas
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Debevoise & Plimpton
2 practice areas
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Dentons
10 practice areas
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GSK Stockmann
9 practice areas
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
2 practice areas
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Linari Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Luther
9 practice areas
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NautaDutilh
10 practice areas
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PwC Legal
6 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Stibbe
7 practice areas
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Van Campen Liem
2 practice areas
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White & Case
6 practice areas
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Notable

Brouxel & Rabia
9 practice areas
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Chevalier & Sciales
2 practice areas
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K&L Gates
2 practice areas
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Kleyr Grasso
8 practice areas
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Norton Rose Fulbright
7 practice areas
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Vandenbulke
5 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 4
34 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
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Arendt & Medernach
10 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
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Elvinger Hoss Prussen
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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Stibbe
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

BSP
7 practice areas
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Bonn & Schmitt
8 practice areas
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Linklaters
9 practice areas
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Luther
9 practice areas
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NautaDutilh
10 practice areas
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Ogier
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

AKD
7 practice areas
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CMS Luxembourg
7 practice areas
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Charles Russell Speechlys
5 practice areas
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DSM Avocats à la Cour
4 practice areas
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Dentons
10 practice areas
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GSK Stockmann
9 practice areas
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Kleyr Grasso
8 practice areas
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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour
9 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
5 practice areas
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Strelia
4 practice areas
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Vandenbulke
5 practice areas
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Tier 5

Brouxel & Rabia
9 practice areas
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Brucher Thieltgen & Partners
8 practice areas
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Maples Group
4 practice areas
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Norton Rose Fulbright
7 practice areas
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Notable

Linari Law Firm
7 practice areas
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PwC Legal
6 practice areas
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RJ Gaito
4 practice areas
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TS&P
3 practice areas
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White & Case
6 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

CMS is an international law firm with presence in about 84 offices in more than 47 countries across the globe. CMS has a strong presence in Europe. The Luxembourg office was established in 2011. The Luxembourg team is being led by managing partner Vivian Walry and supported by well-seasoned lawyers such as Gérard Maîtrejean and Julia BruzzeseThe firm’s Luxembourg office was established in 2008. The firm has acquired a solid reputation for Banking, Investment funds, and M&A.  

 

Highlights 

In Banking the firm advised Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund on a $300 million financing provided by the United States International Development Finance Corporation. 

In M&A the firm recently advised DL Invest on the €55.5 million acquisition by Emira Property of DL Invest. 

The firm also advised Amethis Europe Expansion fund on the acquisition of stakes in Hoche Partners Corporate Services. 

 

Key clients 

Aviva Investors, Arcano Partners, Golding Capital, Macquarie Capital, and UBS. 

 

Testimonials 

2022/2023

"They are quick to respond and always willing to help. As we are a start-up, the firm has aided us not only in specific projects but also by one-on-one conversations on the best route, more as a friendly chat than formal." - Financial services regulatory Client 

"Very good work, even complex topics are solved brilliantly, fast delivery." - Investment funds Client 

"Pragmatism. Flexibility. Professionalism. Reactivity. Reliability." - Private equity Client 

"He makes time to discuss our projects before executing any formal work in order to have a good understanding and maintain reasonable costs, as we are a start-up in an innovative space." - Aurélien Hollard  

"He has very strong knowledge and he is very proactive, which is clearly appreciated." - Gérard Maitrejean 

"Very good work, fast delivery." - Stéphane Boutoundou 

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Deal Highlights
18 results18 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Allianz Real Estate - M&A
2021-08-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Gérard Maitrejean
Allianz Real Estate
Acquirer
Volkswagen AG - Joint venture
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Joint venture
Gérard Maitrejean
Volkswagen AG
Joint venture partner
Biogroup - M&A
2021-12-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Gérard Maitrejean
Biogroup
Acquirer
Worldline - M&A
2021-05-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Pawel Hermeliński
Worldline
Seller
WOW Tech Group - M&A
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Gérard Maitrejean
WOW Tech Group
Merger party
VGP European Logistics - Joint venture
2021-06-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Joint venture
Pawel Hermeliński
VGP European Logistics
Joint venture partner
AMP Capital - M&A
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Pawel Hermeliński
AMP Capital
Seller
20-20 Technologies Commercial Corp - M&A
2021-10-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
M&A
Andreea Antonescu
20-20 Technologies Commercial Corp
Acquirer
Artisa Finanz AG - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Artisa Finanz AG
Fund manager
Atlante Gestion - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Atlante Gestion
Fund manager
Aviva Investors - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Aviva Investors
Fund manager
Eurazeo - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Eurazeo
Fund manager
Patrizia Immobilien AG - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Patrizia Immobilien AG
Investment manager
Savills Investment Management - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard, Benjamin Bada
Savills Investment Management
Fund manager
Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund (3SIIF) - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund (3SIIF)
Fund manager
Tristan Capital Partners - Fund formation
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Fund formation
Aurélien Hollard
Tristan Capital Partners
Asset manager
Principal Real Estate Europe - Real estate acquisition
2021-06-01
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Real estate acquisition
Andreea Antonescu
Principal Real Estate Europe
Acquirer
Schroder Real Estate Investment Management Ltd - Real estate acquisition
2022-02-24
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Real estate acquisition
Gérard Maitrejean
Schroder Real Estate Investment Management Ltd
Acquirer
M&A
Sovereign wealth funds and key sectors such as industrials and chemicals, and financial services are driving deals across the region
M&A
Amid sectoral realignment and strategic growth, energy, real estate and PE are playing central roles in reshaping deal flows in the CEE region
M&A
Investors need to consider deal protection mechanisms, such as material adverse change clauses, in light of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on various countries
New hires were made across the finance and funds practices in Singapore, Riyadh, Brussels, Washington, DC and New York
ESG
DEI is a high priority particularly in regions seeing an influx of international businesses and challenges in talent retention
New hires were made across the banking, corporate and capital markets practices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore
M&A
New hires were made across the PE, banking, M&A, structured finance and funds practices in New York, London and Hong Kong
ESG
The EU's new directive requires credit institutions to manage ESG risks by establishing robust governance arrangements
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