MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour

Luxembourg

Key contacts

Managing Partner: Michel Molitor

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Languages

English, French, German, Luxembourgish, Portuguese, Italian and Korean

Key practice areas

Banking and finance

Banking

Capital markets

Financial and corporate

Investment funds

Corporate and M&A

Restructuring and insolvency

M&A

Capital markets

Firm overview

MOLITOR is a leading independent Luxembourg law firm with extensive international reach, known for pairing legal precision with practical commercial judgment.

The firm covers a broad range of practice areas, including banking and finance, corporate and M&A, employment, insurance, IP/IT, litigation, private equity, real estate and tax. Its multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to serve clients' interests on both domestic and cross-border matters.

MOLITOR delivers innovative and commercially focused solutions, combining technical legal expertise with a pragmatic understanding of business needs.

Key practice areas

Asset finance
Banking
Financial restructuring
Investment funds
M&A
Private equity
Private equity funds
Project finance
Real estate finance
Restructuring and insolvency
Securitisation
Structured finance/securitisation

Sector expertise

Banking
Construction and materials
Financial services
Government and public policy
Healthcare
Insurance
Investment management
Real estate
Social infrastructure
Technology and telecommunications

Address:

8, rue Sainte-Zithe

L-2016, Luxembourg

PO Box 690

Luxembourg

Tel:+352 297 298 1 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.molitorlegal.lu

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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour

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Financial and corporate

MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour is an independent law firm based in Luxembourg. The firm was established in 1996.The team is currently led by managing partner Michel Molitor and supported by Chan Park. The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring & insolvency work but is also active in capital markets work.

Highlights
MOLITOR has built a strong reputation in M&A, acting for strategic clients and investors involved in the purchase or sale of operational businesses in Luxembourg, both regulated and unregulated. Their work over the past year spans share and asset deals, as well as corporate reorganisations. In restructuring, the team led by Philippe Thiebaud has assisted clients in preventive restructuring measures, formal insolvency proceedings, cross-border restructurings, and the implementation of restructuring plans under Luxembourg law.

Testimonials
“What sets MOLITOR apart is its rare ability to combine high-level technical expertise in Luxembourg law with a highly pragmatic and business-oriented approach. The team demonstrated strategic agility by understanding the nuances of our financing requirements and balancing investor expectations with our long-term vision” – Banking and finance

“During the M&A phases, they provided clear risk assessments that enabled swift decision-making. They do not simply identify legal obstacles but proactively propose alternative structures. The team is accessible, responsive and acts as a true business partner rather than merely a service provider.” – M&A

“With its strong deal expertise, the team supported our urgent matters promptly. We were working to a very tight timetable and required assistance at short notice, and the team consistently responded as expected.” – M&A

“The team was highly responsive and proactive throughout the negotiation and structuring of the transaction.” – M&A

“For M&A matters, particularly given the value and size of the transaction, we greatly appreciated the quality, commercial practicality, speed, responsiveness and client focus demonstrated by Matthieu De Donder. He brought the right level of experience and seniority, balancing Luxembourg legal requirements with our commercial objectives while managing a challenging negotiation process. He drove the transaction forward, ensured his team delivered on time and consistently produced work of the standard we expected. He was a trusted adviser throughout the entire deal.” – M&A

“What stands out about MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour is its combination of deep Luxembourg legal expertise with a highly pragmatic and commercial approach. The team is exceptionally responsive, detail-oriented and able to navigate complex cross-border matters efficiently while remaining solution-driven throughout the process. The firm distinguishes itself through strong partner involvement, practical advice tailored to clients’ business objectives and an ability to handle sophisticated matters with a high degree of technical precision. The lawyers are approachable, proactive and consistently provide clear guidance on nuanced legal and strategic issues.” – Private equity

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Molitor strengthens funds and corporate practice

Luxembourg firm adds new partner from leading local team

Jon Moore, January 13 2017

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François Cautaerts and Chan Park, June 01 2015