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Established in 1875 Dechert is an international law firm headquartered in Philadelphia. The firm has multiple office locations throughout Europe including an office in Luxembourg.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm’s corporate practice advises clients on M&A and private equity transactions, capital markets and restructuring.
In funds the firm acts as a one- stop- shop for an extensive client base on all issues related to investment funds- from formation and regulatory advice to M&A and JVS, to exits and restructurings, as well as all related portfolio company work.
The firm boasts strengths in innovation intensive sectors such as financial services, life sciences, energy and TMT.
Key clients
Key recent clients include China Ping An Insurance Overseas, New Capital Fund Lux, Stepstone Group, Swiss Capital, Zadig Asset Management, European Capital Partners (Luxembourg), Certares Management and ArchiMed.
“Magic Circle” law firm Allen & Overy was founded and is headquartered in London. The firm’s Luxembourg office opened in 1990.
Highlights
The firm fields large banking and capital markets teams which advise a wide assortment of buy- and sell-side clients. The firm is mainly active in financial services regulatory, structured finance and securitisation and cross-border debt and equity capital markets work.
The corporate and M&A team is among the largest and well- recognised in Luxembourg. It regularly features as lead counsel on landmark multi-jurisdictional work. The firm also boasts a market leading private equity and alternative investments practice and is particularly strong in the real estate and financial sectors.
In investment funds the firm is also one of the top firms in Luxembourg. Its funds team focuses on fund structuring and fund establishing issues, with expertise stretching from retail funds (UCITS) to alternative investment funds (AIFs).
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
"The associate on the transaction was exceptional. Provided quality, practical and commercial advice throughout the negotiation process. Dedication to the transaction was outstanding." - Asset finance
"They have a good knowledge of requirements from the CSSF." - Banking & finance
"Very responsive and knowledgeable." - Banking & finance
"Promptness, tailor-made solution." - Capital markets : Debt
"In-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which our start-up evolves and of the challenges faced by a fintech. " - Capital markets : Derivatives
"Allen & Overy is one of the leading firms in this field. Their market insight, their technical understanding and forward-looking approach is unparalleled." - Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
"The team is responsive - very good understanding of the clients' activities and business requirements - all lawyers involved appear well trained and have solid expertise." - Investment funds
"Great knowledge of the subject and providing us with pragmatic solutions." - Investment funds
"The firm provided a very good service, dedicating a skilled team to the matter, helping in closing the deal in a short time frame." - Investment funds
"Very responsive. High quality of advice and quality of advice consistent over the time." - M&A
Headquartered in London, Simmons & Simmons is an international law firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It has had an office in Luxembourg since 2015.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a highly experienced banking and real estate financing team, which has carved out a reputation for executing complex cross-border transactions within challenging timetables. The firm also boasts a highly specialised and experienced infrastructure team. The firm advises both lenders and borrowers and stands out for its strong relationships with top investment banks and private wealth arms of large corporations.
In investment funds the firm tends to focus on real estate, infrastructure, private equity and debt funds, notably on cross-border investments. The firm also has a standout funds finance practice.
Key clients
Notable clients for the firm include BlackRock, Cube Infrastructure Managers, Monument Assurance Belgium, Leggett & Platt, Invesco, Starwood Capital Group, Stepstone Real Estate, Round Hill Capital, Valor Real Estate Partners, European Investment Fund, Funding Circle, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Mediobanca, BBVA, NatWest Markets, BNP Paribas, ING Bank and Savills Investment.
Clifford Chance firm has embedded itself at the top of the Luxembourg corporate finance market with Tier 1 rankings across the board. In May 2026, Marc Mehlen, an IFLR100-rated market leader in banking and finance, was appointed managing partner, succeeding M&A focused Katia Gauzès.
Key clients
Key clients include Lux-Airport, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, Bayerische Landesbank, Froneri, Helvetia, Partners Group, Apollo, Deutsche Bank
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Good coverage of the European market; good international network; very experienced investment funds team; good knowledge of market.” - Investment funds
“Clifford Chance Luxembourg has significant experience in dealing with legal and regulatory topics related to new areas in capital markets such as securities token markets. Clifford Chance Luxembourg has accompanied us along our regulatory discussions with the CSSF.” - Financial services regulatory
Dupont Partners is a commercial law firm based in Luxembourg. It was formed in 2018.
Focusses/specialisms
Banking work is one of the firm’s key specialties. It has a high level of expertise in real estate finance, acquisition finance, fund finance and securitization.
The firm also fields an experienced corporate and private equity department, whose work spans private equity real estate structures, alternative asset investment structures, complex real estate assets and privately held corporate structuring and restructuring.
Key clients
Key clients include Hamburg Commercial Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bayerische Landesbank, KBC, Belfius, ING, TheValueChain Solutions, Capitok, China Merchants Bank, AG Real Estate and Raiffeisen Bank.
Client feedback: 32n edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Hands-on. Very pragmatic and results-oriented. Always reachable and committed.”
Formed as a result of a three-way merger in 2012, Dentons has operations in more than 80 countries across the globe. The firm is present in Luxembourg and advises clients across several practice areas.
Focusses/specialisms
In financial and corporate work, the firm is active and well known for its M&A and private equity teams.
In M&A it tends to do predominantly cross-border work, working in close collaboration with the firm’s other offices.
The private equity practice often works on complex transactions, often for large private equity firms such as Terra Firma Capital Partners and Apax Partners.
The firm also fields a busy funds team which covers regulated and unregulated investment funds from a regulatory and tax perspective. It is especially strong in work related to alternative asset classes.
Key clients
The firm’s key clients list includes multinational corporations such as Dynamic Corporation, Orco, CPI Property Group, Mavin Property Fund, Dana Holdings, Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), Infracapital, Esco Technologies, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Enbridge, Yanfeng, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Silicon Valley Bank, Solera and Recurrent Energy and Roundhill.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Restructuring
“Very responsive, always available, pragmatic.”
Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, Maples Group has offices in the Americas and Caribbean, EMEA and Asia. The firm’s teams in Luxembourg advise both local and international clients.
Focusses/specialisms
In finance the firm is very experienced and visible in cross-border transactions, including fund financing in connection with the setting up of bridge-capital commitments and NAV facilities, securitization, corporate debt facilities, acquisition, asset and real estate financing, restructuring and capital markets.
The firm’s corporate team is similarly active and has vast expertise in investment funds, corporate restructuring, corporate finance, and securities.
Key clients
The firm’s client list features the likes of Francisco Partners Management, Impala, Telus, Bain Capital, Saputo, BCP Securities, Credit Suisse (Securities), Jefferies Group, CAE, Walmart, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Hyatt, Global Payments, Intermediate Capital Group, Bank of Montreal and Morgan Stanley.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Maples Group has highly professional and skilled advisers that we can count on. They prepare all legal documents precisely and in a timely manner. My experience with Maples has always been very smooth and easy and I would recommend Maples Group Luxembourg to any corporations that need legal service in Luxembourg.”
Investment funds
“Excellent communicators. They take a true partnership approach to their work with us. Very good knowledge of the regulatory environment and efficient results.”
Norton Rose Fulbright is an international law firm with locations in over 50 countries, including a Luxembourg office.
Focuses / specialisms
The scope of the firm’s expertise is wide in Luxembourg covering relevant M&A, joint ventures, private equity, loan work, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
Key clients inculde Shell, BP, Blackstone Real Estate, Brookfield Asset Management, Amundi Immobilier, Commerzbank, Warburg Pincus, Sandvik, ING, United Services Automobile Association, INEOS, LFIS Capital, Perwyn, The Standard Club, VF Corporation, CNA Hardy, the shareholders of Makios Logistics, PGGM Vermogensbeheer, and Agri Resources Group.
Chicago-headquartered Baker McKenzie has operations across the world. The firm has a strong presence in the Benelux region, including an office in Luxembourg.
Focusses/specialisms
Part of the firm’s international M&A practice, the Luxembourg corporate team provides cross-border advice to both buyers and sellers, working across practice and industry lines and coordinating with other offices.
In investment funds, the firm advises both investors and fund promoters on regulated and unregulated investment vehicles.
Key clients
Key investment funds clients include Invesco Real Estate, Macquarie Asset Management, BNP Real Estate Management, Castlelake, HO Capital Partners, Audax Private Equity and Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad.
Headquartered in London, Ashurst is an international law firm with 30 offices in 20 countries. The firm’s Luxembourg office was launched in 2018 to build upon the success of its London-based Luxembourg desk.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm has a comprehensive offering in the financial and corporate area. It advises clients on domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and corporate regulatory matters.
The investment funds team is a major component of the firm’s global funds offering. It advises on the formation of UCITS and non-UCITS retail funds, SIFs, RAIFs, other unregulated alternative investment funds and SICARs.
Key clients
Key clients include Intermediate Capital Group, Barings, EQT, Castlelake, Soludec, Edmond de Rothschild, Savills Investment Management, CapMan, Foresight Group, Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), Vector Innovation Fund and Concerto.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Investment funds
“Knowledgeable on financial market and market standards. Flexible and strong client focus.”
“Proactive, knowledgeable, flexible, reactive.”
Ogier is a global law firm headquartered in Jersey. The firm operates in Luxembourg and boasts a wide network of offices across the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland and Jersey. The firm established its Luxembourg office in 2012. The Luxembourg team is led by Bertrand Geradin and supported by highly qualified lawyers including Hervé Leclercq. Ogier Luxembourg is particularly focused on banking, capital markets, investment funds and M&A.
Highlights
The firm advised Inmarsat on their upsized $1.975 billion senior secured notes.
Key Clients
abrdn, Apax Partners and Wisag.
Testimonials
"They are good value for money." - Banking Client
They will always get the job done." - Banking Client
"Expertise" - Banking Client
"Very responsive, strategic, practical, and sound analysis and clarity of thought." - Investment funds Client
“The team led by Anne-Gaelle Delabye is a pleasure to work with. In addition to a strong expertise in funds, they are very professional, reactive and are business minded.” - Investment funds Client
“Ogier went above and beyond on several occasions." – Investment funds Client
"They were extremely attentive to our commercial requirements and were flexible as required to accommodate requests from our stakeholders.” – Investment funds Client
"They are great." - Investment funds Client
“Commercial, efficient, and easy to work with.” - Investment funds Client
“Anne-Gaelle is a great business partner and very nice to work with. She understands well the client's requirements and knows how to manage difficult situations. She is a trusted advisor. - Anne-Gaelle Delabye
“Takes time to understand and execute on the commercial objectives not just the narrow specific request.” – Gil Gayetti
Kleyr Grasso is a medium-sized full-service Luxembourg law firm. It was established in 1994.
Focusses/specialisms
The firm is active in financial and corporate work, where its engagements range from banking transactions – such as loans, securitization, capital markets and structured finance – to advice on corporate M&A, private equity, takeovers and buyouts.
Its investment funds team advises international and domestic asset managers with regards to all aspects related to the funds industry in Luxembourg.
Key clients
Key clients include Corestate Capital Holding, Vivalto Partners, SOCOM, Kodehyve , Samsonite and TA Associates.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“They have a deep knowledge of Luxembourg law, including traditional corporate issues as well as financial services and banking. They also have a practical and effective approach, which is much appreciated by clients.”
“Efficient, prompt and clear advice and assistance when needed. The team works diligently against tight deadlines, providing good work. Above all they are friendly and a great team to work and partner with.”
Loyens & Loeff is an international law firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Rotterdam with offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Switzerland. The Luxembourg team is led by managing partner Frédéric Franckx and supported by prominent legal professionals such as Anne-Marie Nicolas, Frédéric Lemoine, Jérôme Mullmaier, and Marc Meyers. The team advised clients across several practice areas including Banking, Capital markets, and M&A.
Highlights
The firm advised Goldman Sachs Bank USA in relation to a $325 million facility provided to Luxembourg entity managed by HPS Investment Partners.
The firm advised advised AlpInvest Partners on the implementation, structuring and financing of CARLYLE ALPINVEST PRIVATE MARKETS SICAV – UCI PART II.
The firm recently advised J P Morgan Securities on the €1.7 billion privatisation of L’Occitane International.
The firm also advised Ad-hoc group of bondholders of the Demire Group on the $517 million debt restructuring of DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate and its subsidiaries.
Key Clients
AlpInvest Partners, Apax Partners, Brookfield Corporation, EQT Fund Management, and Hayfin Capital.
Testimonials
“They are real experts on the field.” – Banking Client
“They are dedicated and do everything within their power to make the transaction go through.” – Banking Client
“Anne-Marie Nicolas and Marko Huskic really stand out in terms of their commerciality and expertise in the field. They are truly world-class and our go-to Luxembourg law firm on any financing on which we are lead counsel.” - Banking Client
“The local reputation of the firm. Availability and expertise of engagement partner. Excellent relationship management skills and responsiveness to regulatory expectations across the Partner and Senior Associate on account.” - Investment funds Client
“They are very available and always ready to jump on a call. They are commercially minded in their advice and tailor to our specific needs" - Investment funds Client
“Loyens & Loeff offer fully integrated services on all relevant aspects of financial restructurings with a Luxembourg angle. They have expertise in the structuring of tailored solutions and deep knowledge of relevant corporate-law aspects.” – Restructuring Client
“Very responsive and implicated in the matter.” – Adrien Pierre
“Ana is particularly responsive and has a very good sense for negotiation dynamics.” – Ana Andreiana
“She knows how to manage her team and each transaction.” - Anne-Marie Nicolas
“Anne-Marie is very commercial and responsive. She can find creative solutions to complex issues and communicate them very well.” - Anne-Marie Nicolas
“Christophe is always available and will not be shy of asking questions to make sure his advice will be perfectly tailored to our needs. He is also very responsive and will immediately act if any pressing issue arises.” – Christophe Boyer
“Jerome's relationship management skills are amongst the best I have experienced professionally. His availability and approach give every value to the word Partner.” - Jerome Mullmaier
NautaDutilh is a leading Benelux law firm with offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Luxembourg, New York and Rotterdam. The firm was established in 1724. The firm covers a variety of financial and corporate areas including M&A, corporate, banking and capital markets. The firm is also active in the Luxembourg investment funds space.
Luther is a leading business law firm established in 2010.The firm is headquartered in Germany and has 11 offices across Asia and Europe including Luxembourg. The Luxembourg team is led by managing partner Bob Scharfe, supported by highly qualified lawyers such as Eric Sublon and Mathieu Laurent. The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency work but is also highly active in investment funds.
Highlights
The firm advised Barclays Bank on the $800 million facility provided to Ares for the acquisition of a portfolio of loans.
The firm also advised SumUp on its €1.5 billion private credit loan provided by a group of lenders including Apollo Global Management and Deutsche Bank.
The firm advised EUROCLEAR on its acquisition of Adepa Global Services Group, Banque Havilland, and Banco Inversis.
Key Clients
Altice, CEE Group, EUROCLEAR, Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank, Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale (Helaba).
Testimonials
“Very responsive and market oriented.” – Banking Client
“Trust, availability, and reliability.” – Banking Client
“Technical experience, fast understanding of client needs and proactivity in addressing the client needs.” – Banking Client
“Professionalism, expertise and impeccable client service.” - Capital markets Client
“Very knowledgeable and skilled, hands-on mentality.” - Investment funds Client
“The combination of legal expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. They bring a high level of technical competence, and they can translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice that aligns with the commercial goals. I’ve particularly appreciated their responsiveness and the way they take ownership of the matter. The team is well coordinated, and it’s clear they work well internally, which creates a seamless experience. Their experience in was evident.” – M&A Client
“Support with the restructuring process of an investment company based on the new procedure in Luxembourg and day to day business.” – Restructuring Client
“Very responsive. Good market knowledge.” – Bob Scharfe
“Bob is the lead lawyer on all our transactions.” - Bob Scharfe
“Bob combines technical legal expertise with a strong sense of practicality. He’s exceptionally thorough and detail-oriented, which gives real confidence that nothing gets overlooked. At the same time, he has a commercial mindset and communicates clearly which helps move matters forward efficiently. He’s calm, constructive and well-prepared.” - Bob Scharfe
“Very knowledgeable, really good understanding of the business, and clear instructions on things that need to be done and next steps.” – Claudia Hoffmann
“Trusted advisor, always available, detail oriented and always able to find solutions.” - Raphael Schindler
“Very efficient - Knowledge, communication and focused on problem solutions.” – Robert Goerend
“Close to client's needs, very professional.” - Robert Goerend
AKD is a Netherlands-headquartered pan-Benelux firm with a significant presence in Luxembourg. AKD was established in 1903 and has grown to become a well-recognised legal practice across Europe. Outside The Netherlands and Luxembourg, it has offices in offices Belgium, Japan and Korea. The Luxembourg team comprises highly experienced lawyers who provide top-tier legal services, including highly regarded Jevgeniy (Jev) Nesch Jevgeniy, who heads the investment management practice, and notable practitioner Nicolas Bonora, a partner in the banking & finance practice.
Highlights
In financial services regulatory, the firm has particularly worked on regulatory matters for clients connected with the financial services sector. Significantly, the firm recently advised KKR on the acquisition of a portfolio of credit rights and real estate assets. In investment funds, the firm works on cross-border fund formation work. In M&A, the firm works on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures for clients.
Key clients
KKR, Unzer, Baytex Energy, Pictet and RN3 Partners.
Testimonials
“The lawyers at AKD are proactive, communicative and have the soft skills necessary to handle difficult discussions with counterparties and their counsel. AKD has experience across a broad range of clients, banks and opposing counsel and are able to provide insights on what current market practice is like.” - Banking
“Very responsive and knowledgeable - user friendly.” - Investment funds
“AKD was very efficient, fast and the advice was always to the point. Specialists from other practice groups (litigation) worked closely together with the financial services specialists.” - Investment funds
“Very good value for money, experienced team, partner-lead, and business-oriented.” - Private equity
“Professionalism and support in tough periods.” - Private equity
“Arnaud is knowledgeable, communicative and has excellent soft skills.” – Arnaud Barchman Wuytiers van Vliet
“Jevgeniy is very knowledgeable and assist the clients efficiently in connection with the setup of a complex fund structure.” - Jevgeniy Nesch
“Client relationship.” – Jevgeniy Nesch
“Very responsive and user friendly. Concise advice - does not get lost in technical detail.” - Jevgeniy Nesch
“Top-notch corporate lawyer in Luxembourg, extremely knowledgeable, always available and always looking for the most efficient solutions.” – Nicolas Marchand
Independent Luxembourgian law firm Arendt & Medernach was established in 1988 and is presently led by managing partner Jean-Marc Ueberecken. Besides its Luxembourg office the firm has representative offices in Hong Kong, London, New York and Paris.
Highlights
The firm is a strong player in the Luxembourg market, achieving tier 1 rankings in Banking, Financial services regulatory, Investment funds and M&A and is also very active in capital markets and restructuring and insolvency transactions.
In banking and finance the firm worked on a mix of loans, financings and refinancings.
In capital markets the firm worked on a mix of note issuances, IPOs and secondary share offerings.
In investment funds the firm focused on assisting with both domestic and cross-border fund formation work.
In M&A the firm’s work focused in on assisting with both investments and acquisitions for clients from a wide range of sectors.
In restructuring and insolvency the firm worked on both corporate and financial restructurings.
Testimonials
Banking and finance
“Available and has expertise in multiple fields of law.”
Financial restructuring
“Very hands on, responsive and excellent technicians but at the same time having a very good commercial understanding.”
Financial services regulatory
“Immediate availability, Expertise and Knowledgeable about the local market and best practices.”
Investment funds
“Full scope Lux advice - very experienced. Leading market player.”
Private equity
“High quality work, solution driven efficient and deliver the work in a timely manner.”
Sébastien Binard
“Very good technical skills, expert on the market on corporate and insolvency law, super communication and client oriented, good budget management.”
Michael Jonas
“Good client management and a trusted advisor.”
Isabelle Lebbe
“Strong knowledge of in Investment Fund industry.”
Dominik Pauly
“He has very good technical skills, notably in the field of financial restructurings, a pragmatic way of solving upcoming issues and challenges. Also, he has a very good commercial understanding which helps him finding solutions very efficiently.”
Key clients
Key clients of the firm in banking and finance include European Investment Bank, Knorr-Bremse, Nestlé, SES and Spotify.
Key clients of the firm in investment funds include Amundi, Bain Capital, Permira, Schroders and Ufenau Capital Partners.
Key clients of the firm in M&A include Alvotech, L Catterton, Majorel, Tokeny and Tonies.
Key clients of the firm in restructuring and insolvency include Adler Group, Bain Capital, Fidera, Food Delivery Brands Group and Noteholders of Swissport
Bonn & Schmitt is a leading independent law firm in Luxembourg. The firm has an extensive international practice serving a global client base across Asia and Europe. The firm has a team of notable legal professionals, such as highly regarded Alex Schmitt. The firm demonstrates strong capabilities in banking, M&A, and investment funds.
Highlights
In banking and finance, the firm particularly assisted with European cross-border loans and financing.
In investment funds, the firm worked on a mix of cross-border structuring and formation work.
In M&A, the firm focused its work on assisting with sales and investments.
Key clients
Banca Finnat, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, Bayerische Landesbank, EQT Partners, and LUX IM.
Testimonials
“We really appreciated the fact that they have a team of experts who supported us in drafting the contracts and in the civil aspects regarding the type of operation we had to conclude.” – Banking Client
"The responses are quick, personalized, and very clear." - Private equity Client
"He responds very quickly and is very competent." – Stéphane Ebel
“He has a great communication, both written and by calls.” – William-Alexandre Toublanc
Brucher Thieltgen & Partner is a boutique law firm based in Luxembourg. The firm was established in 2006. The team is led by managing partner Nicolas Thieltgen and supported by well-seasoned lawyers such as Philippe Sylvestre. The firm is particularly strong in financial services regulatory work and is also known for its active practice in banking, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Highlights
In banking and finance the firm focused on assisting with cross-border loans and financings.
In financial services regulatory the firm has a particular focus on assisting clients linked with financial services on a range of regulatory issues.
In M&A the firm has a focus on assisting with acquisition transactions.
In restructuring and insolvency the firm has a particular focus on both domestic and cross-border insolvencies.
Testimonials
“Responsive, knowledgeable, and practical.” – Banking Client
"The availability of the Team to provide a high quality and quick answers to our requests.” - Investment funds Client
“Brucher Thieltgen & Partners impressed us with their deep expertise in insolvency and cross-border litigation, combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Their ability to quickly grasp the political and legal sensitivities of the case, and to coordinate seamlessly with our Austrian team, was particularly valuable. What sets them apart is not only their technical precision in Luxembourg law, but also their responsiveness, clarity in communication, and strategic thinking. They understand the broader context beyond the legal framework and act as true partners in navigating complex, high stakes matters.” – Insolvency Client
“Responsive, knowledgeable, and practical.” – Nicolas Thieltgen
“He listens to our needs and try to find the right solutions.” – Nicolas Bernardy
“Philippe Sylvestre stands out for his exceptional expertise in insolvency and litigation. He combines legal precision with strategic thinking and provided clear, solution-oriented guidance in a highly complex cross-border matter. His reliability and in-depth knowledge make him an outstanding partner in sensitive proceedings.” - Philippe Sylvestre
Multinational law firm DLA Piper has offices in over 40 countries across all continents. The firm has an office in Luxembourg which offers comprehensive advice to clients across several financial and corporate areas.
Focusses / specialisms
In banking the firm has a comprehensive offering across a wide variety of lending work such as acquisition finance, real estate finance, structured finance, securitisation and restructuring. The firm is also active in regulatory work and advises financial sector actors and investment managers on MAR, EMIR, MIFID and PSD.
The capital markets team has strong experience in the issuance of debt and equity securities, including high-yield bond issues and IPOs.
In funds work the firm advises initiators and managers, banks and other actors on international projects, with a special focus on real estate, private equity debt, infrastructure and venture capital.
The firm has a capable M&A team which not only works on international transactions, but also substantial local investments in Luxembourg.
Key clients
Key clients include Aareal Bank, ING Bank, AXA Asset Management, Axalta Coating Systems, Signature Capital, Herbalife, Danaher, Infrastructure Partners, Medtronic Global Holdings, Generali, Heitman International, Harrison Street, Claret Capital Partners, Middleland FA Capital, Tioga Capital Partners, STG Partners, FFF Real Estate, Prologis, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, Prime Capital, Carlyle Group, EIG Global Energy Partners, PRA Group Holdings, Société Générale and MiddleGame Ventures.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
In banking the firm was involved in the full spectrum of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers including real estate, asset, acquisition and project finance, as well as financial restructuring work.
The investment funds practice was primarily involved in supporting fund formation and structuring mandates across a variety of fund types in Luxembourg. The firm also worked on financial services regulatory work for investment companies.
The restructuring and insolvency practice of the firm was also active during the research period with the team advising notable clients in banking, financial services and entertainment industries on restructuring matters.
The M&A team advised on a diverse set of transactions for a range of buy and sell side clients including cross-border acquisitions, investment, joint venture and restructuring mandates. The team was particularly active in the real estate sector.
The firm recruited many counsels to the M&A practice during the research cycle including Senior associate Guillaume Schaefer while Counsel Ambroise Foerster and Associate Natalia Goormans departed the firm.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Arrow Global Group €125 million acquisition of Vilamoura World
DIC Asset €635 million acquisition of office properties
EIG Global Energy Partners $10.8 billion acquisition financing
Enad Global 7 €109 million acquisition of 100% share capital of Innova intellectual properties
Suning Sports International €275 million 12% notes financing
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial restructuring
"Proactivity, good knowledge."
Financial services regulatory
"Very pragmatic and solution-oriented team. "
Investment funds : Private equity funds
"A lot of experience in the field and good network in the company to cover various topics, independent of jurisdiction."
"The firm provided very good advice on the structuring of our fund platform, taking into account our institutional constraints and peculiarities. They were able to introduce us to some high-quality service providers and were also instrumental in registering the fund on very short notice. The team is very easy to work with and is solutions-oriented."
M&A
"Highly proactive, fast responses, great understanding of the industry of the client."
"Extremely responsive and well organised, extremely proactive, great communication, very sophisticated."
Private equity
"DLA Piper provide timely solutions for complex issues with extensive clarifications."
"Very flexible, professional team."
Bahya Bouharati
"She is very competent, hard-working and easy to deal with. "
Pignon Celine
"Really reactive person, knows her file very well."
Catherine Pogorzelski
"Excellent listener, very pragmatic, makes practical solutions emerge."
Lindsay Tulloch
"Flexible when it comes to meeting times. Good knowledge of the industry."
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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour SARL is a highly respected and independent law firm in Luxembourg. Hard work, enthusiasm, and profound knowledge and experience have given us a fine reputation in advising global, international and local corporate clients, including banks and financial institutions, commercial companies, industrial groups as well as top tier law firms from other countries in all areas of Banking & Finance and Corporate & M&A.
Our firm is consistently involved in high level, cross-border banking & finance deals and we regularly advise our clients on matters of corporate law, set up Luxembourg corporate structures and assist in complex corporate and M&A transactional work.
MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour is also highly experienced in dispute resolution and banking and corporate litigation and has been ranked by the leading legal directories across its chosen practices.
Luther in Luxembourg is a leading business law firm established in 2010. The firm’s multilingual professionals advise clients across numerous practice areas, particularly Corporate/M&A, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Investment Management, Employment, Real Estate and Insurance/Reinsurance.
The firm provides interdisciplinary legal advice to multinational corporations, investment funds, private equity firms, and financial institutions. To best serve its clients, Luther in Luxembourg utilises the greater network of the law firm’s international offices and has long-standing, close relationships with business law firms in all relevant jurisdictions around the world.
Luther is one of the top addresses among German commercial law firms. It employs over 420 lawyers and tax advisers and is present in 10 German economic centers and has 11 international offices in European and Asian financial centers
Luther is a founding member of unyer (www.unyer.com), a global organisation of leading professional services firms that cooperate exclusively with each other.
An independent and specialized Luxembourg business law firm
Founded in 2005, the firm has a track record of almost 20 years in the Luxembourg market
Specialised in the core areas of the Luxembourg financial centre: Corporate/M&A, Finance and Investment Funds
Recognised both internationally in legal directories and locally in Luxembourg
Trusted by large and well-reputed international clients
Working in compact and highly qualified teams, offering in-depth experience, clear-cut advice and partner accessibility
Our belief: “Quality is not scalable” - responsiveness combined with competence beats size!
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.
Brucher Thieltgen & Partners, a legal practice established in Luxembourg City at the heart of the international financial centre, is a multidisciplinary boutique firm active in business law and litigation. The firm offers a global service to both local and international clients and has effectively combined its Luxembourgish traditions with an international viewpoint.
Brucher Thieltgen & Partners has a solid experience in banking and finance laws through constant practice in these matters, both in the specifities of Luxembourg laws as well as in the framework of international transactions. The firm is particularly active in transactional and regulatory work and advises well-known Luxembourgish and foreign credit institutions as well as other professionals within the financial sector. The lawyers also assume the representation of their international clients in the event of judicial or extra-judicial litigation and the assistance during any eventual negotiations.
The firm can rely on an experience of more than 30 years of professional practice. Since 2010, Brucher Thieltgen & Partners is in a constant process of growth, particularly in the volume of complex cases, which enables it to rival larger and better-known national and international law firms.
Ogier is an international and offshore professional services firm with the knowledge and expertise to handle the most demanding and complex transactions and provide expert, efficient and cost-effective services to all our clients.
Our lawyers provide practical advice on a unique combination of six laws: BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg. The firm's global network of offices spans Asian, European and US time zones.
Our commercial understanding and experience of working with leading financial institutions, professional advisers and regulatory bodies enable us to add real value to our clients’ businesses.
GSK Stockmann is a leading independent European corporate law firm with over 250 professionals across our offices in Germany, Luxembourg and the UK.
GSK Stockmann is the law firm of choice for Real Estate and Financial Services. In addition, we have deep-rooted expertise in key sectors including Funds, Capital Markets, Public, Mobility, Energy and Healthcare. For international transactions and projects, we work together with selected reputable law firms abroad. Our advice combines an economic focus with entrepreneurial foresight. That is what is behind: Your perspective.
More about us: www.gsk-lux.com
Areas of practice
In Luxembourg, GSK Stockmann is the trusted adviser of leading financial institutions, asset managers, private equity houses, insurance companies, corporates and FinTech companies, with both, a local and international reach.
Our lawyers advice domestic and international clients in relation to Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity, Investment Funds, Real Estate, Regulatory and Insurance as well as Tax.
Luxembourg has for long been at the forefront of the trends and evolutions relating to the financial markets and structured finance environment. It grew to become a well-established financial centre in Europe with worldwide recognition, known as one of the world’s safest and business friendly environment.
Our Luxembourg office consists of a highly experienced team of lawyers and tax specialists, top-level service, and its strong emphasis on customer care. Clients value the Luxembourg team’s responsiveness, in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and constant dedication to achieving their commercial objectives.
In Luxembourg, we cooperate with many US and UK international firms who do not have a footprint in Luxembourg.
International independent boutique Luxembourg law firm, areas of experties: Venture Capital, Private Equity, M&A, investment and fund structures, issuance of Employee Stock Option Plans for high growth companies.
Secured and unsecured debt, asset backed securities as well as bond issuance transactions.
