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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour

Luxembourg

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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Michel Molitor
Quick facts
# Partners

10

# Other qualified practitioners

35

# Total number of practitioners

45

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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Banking and finance
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Linklaters
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Tier 2

BSP
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DLA Piper Luxembourg
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Dentons
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Loyens & Loeff
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
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Luther
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NautaDutilh
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Ogier
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Tier 4

AKD
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CMS Luxembourg
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GSK Stockmann
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Norton Rose Fulbright
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Simmons & Simmons
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Stibbe
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Vandenbulke
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Tier 5

Addleshaw Goddard
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Ashurst Perkins Coie
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Brouxel & Rabia
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Maples Group
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Goodwin Procter
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Kleyr Grasso
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Linari Law Firm
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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour
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Pinsent Masons
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Strelia
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White & Case
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M&A
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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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Linklaters
9 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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DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 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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Ashurst Perkins Coie
3 practice areas
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CMS Luxembourg
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Dentons
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GSK Stockmann
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Kleyr Grasso
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Luther
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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour
9 practice areas
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Maples Group
4 practice areas
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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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Tier 5

Brouxel & Rabia
9 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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Norton Rose Fulbright
7 practice areas
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Brucher Thieltgen & Partners
8 practice areas
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Linari Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Pinsent Masons
1 practice area
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TS&P
3 practice areas
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Vandenbulke
5 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Arendt & Medernach
10 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
View profile
Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
View full profile

Tier 2

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
View profile
Elvinger Hoss Prussen
11 practice areas
View full profile

Tier 3

DLA Piper Luxembourg
8 practice areas
View profile
Luther
9 practice areas
View full profile
White & Case
6 practice areas
View profile

Tier 4

Linklaters
9 practice areas
View profile
NautaDutilh
10 practice areas
View profile

Notable

Brouxel & Rabia
9 practice areas
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Brucher Thieltgen & Partners
8 practice areas
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Dentons
10 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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Ogier
6 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
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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