Drawing upon an 'extensive knowledge of both current trends and likely future approaches to matters', the 'exceptional' team at A&O Shearman provides 'top quality legal advice' to a raft of blue riband sponsors across the full spectrum of corporate advice, including M&A transactions, disposals and exits. Across all these areas the team often works alongside other practitioners throughout the international network and excels in providing a joined-up and holistic service (often including tax and finance input) on major cross-border transactions. 'Based on his deep knowledge and experience', both on a fee-earning front and his role as a board member of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA), Peter Myners is able to provide 'outstanding' advice across both the corporate aspects of Luxembourg investment platforms and pursuant downstream investments. In his role as overarching corporate head, Fabian Beullekens handles a significant amount of buy and sell-side private equity work, and Jacques Graas provides 'very efficient, knowledgeable and responsive' advice to financial sponsors /sovereign wealth funds on the Luxembourg law advice pursuant to large-scale cross-border transactions. Sylvain Cailleau is also key to the team's success in the sector and is recognised by one client as 'their "secret weapon" who is taking even the most complicating cases and always finding a solution'.
Private equity in Luxembourg
A&O Shearman
Praxisleiter:
Fabian Beullekens; Peter Myners; Jacques Graas; Sylvain Cailleau
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‘The team is very efficient, knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The A&O Shearman Luxembourg team is exceptional. They have extensive knowledge of both current trends and likely future approaches to matters, and they provide absolute top-quality legal advice.’
‘Peter Myners provides outstanding advice based on his deep knowledge and experience.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised CVC Capital Partners, as co-investor alongside EMMA Capital, on its acquisition of Packeta Group, a leading e-commerce logistics and out-of-home delivery player in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Advised Marlin Equity Partners on the sale of a majority stake in Talkwalker, a leading global listening and analytics company, to social media management platform Hootsuite.
- Advised IK Partners on its acquisition of a minority stake in A-Safe, the UK-based barriers and guard rails business.
Arendt & Medernach
Led by Adrian Aldinger , Arendt & Medernach's 'proactive, hardworking and smart' multidisciplinary team has the strength-in-depth and resources to handle a tremendous range and volume of work for many of the largest global private equity sponsors, from the initial fund structuring, ongoing regulatory advice and on the pursuant downstream M&A. Laurent Schummer has wide-ranging sectoral knowledge (including in tech-heavy industries) which he implements to good effect on venture capital/growth capital mandates through to core private equity leveraged buyout (LBO) work. Pierre Beissel has deep insight into the private equity space not only through the institutional knowledge garnered through his many years' in private practice but also his affiliation with major trade associations, including the LPEA.
Praxisleiter:
Adrian Aldinger
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pierre Beissel; Laurent Schummer; Sébastien Binard; Bob Calmes; Alexander Olliges; Carsten Opitz; François Deprez; Philippe Harles; Fouzia Benyahia
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‘The team is proactive, hardworking and smart.’
Kernmandanten
Aermont
Ardian
Bain Capital
General Atlantic
HarbourVest Partners
LVMH / L Catterton
Macquarie Group
Neuberger Bergman
Thoma Bravo
Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Partners Group on the acquisition of ROSEN Group, a global provider of mission-critical inspection services for energy infrastructure assets, from its founder, Hermann Rosen.
- Advised Thoma Bravo Global on the acquisition of EQS Group AG, a leading international cloud software provider in the areas of corporate compliance, investor relations and ESG.
- Advised European asset manager Aermont Capital on the sale of an initial 50% stake to Keppel Limited.
Clifford Chance
Closely integrated with the office's investment management and tax groups as well as the firm's broader international resources, Clifford Chance is well-positioned to provide 'technically excellent' advice to high-profile international sponsors, including Permira, KKR and EQT, on the Luxembourg aspects of many big-ticket cross-border M&A transactions. This globally integrated, multi-disciplinary approach was recently exemplified by the firm's representation of BlackRock on its $12.5bn acquisition of Global lnfrastructure Partners, involving as it did corporate and regulatory advice from Luxembourg, London and Europe. Katia Gauzès had a key role in the aforementioned mandate and successfully balances her duties as office managing partner with a still thriving fee-earning practice. Saskia Myners is well-versed at advising funds on their own or as part of a co-investment strategy across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure and real estate. Christian Kremer is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Katia Gauzès; Christian Kremer; Saskia Myners
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oliver Zwick; Paul Van den Abeele; Emmanuel-Frédéric Henrion; Kristof Meynaerts; Maren Stadler-Tjan; Sascha Nolte; Dunja Pralong-Damjanovic; Simone Schmitt; Lauren Harris; Christian Lennig; Peter Audesirk; Severina Käppeli; Louis Mamère; Frédérique Davister; Mélissa Kdyem; Nina Aymé; Megi Bllaca
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‘The lawyers are technically strong, very knowledgeable of the Luxembourg market, committed and capable of drawing up significant resources at short notice.’
‘They have a strong understanding of the sector and are technically excellent.’
‘Maren Stadler-Tjan is experienced and provides high-quality and pragmatic advice.’
Kernmandanten
BlackRock
Alter Domus
Permira
Macquarie Asset Management
NREP’s Logicenters
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Partners Group
HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
KKR
Mirastar
KKCG
amedes Medizinische Dienstleistungen GmbH (“amedes”)
The investor consortium comprising OMERS Infrastructure, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and AXA IM Alts
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (“NATO”)
Apis Partners LLP
AccorInvest
EQT
Three Hills
Essling Co-Invest Healthcare SCA SICAV-FIAR
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising BlackRock on its $12.5bn agreement to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure fund manager.
- Advising the existing Alter Domus shareholders, including the Founders and Permira, on their new strategic partnership with Cinven.
- Advised Macquarie Asset Management, lead investor in Verkor’s Series C financing round, the largest equity raise for a French start-up.
Elvinger Hoss Prussen
Working directly with sponsor clients as well as in a referral capacity from international law firms, longstanding independent Luxembourg heavyweight firm Elvinger Hoss Prussen is regularly engaged to advise on the domestic law advice pursuant to many large cross-border M&A transactions. Praised for her ability to provide 'technically excellent and creative' advice, Toinon Hoss is a favourite among many large financial sponsors, including Cinven and Hellman & Friedman, on complex transactions involving nuanced structuring and is recognised by one client as 'the Luxembourg lawyer you want in your corner'. Anna Hermelinski-Ayache 'is always available to address any queries' on the buy or sell-side and is a key member of the practice that also includes Katia Panichi, who co-heads the team alongside Hoss.
Praxisleiter:
Toinon Hoss; Katia Panichi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Patrick Santer; Cintia Martins Costa; Anna Hermelinski-Ayache; Frédéric Clasen; Caroline Bocklandt
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‘EHP stands out for the responsiveness of its associates and the hands-on involvement of its partners.’
‘Toinon Hoss is technically excellent and creative.’
‘Anna Hermelinski-Ayache knows the file and structure inside out and is always available to address any queries.’
Kernmandanten
Advent
STAR Capital Partnership
Apollo
BC Partners
Blackstone
Bregal
Cinven
CVC Capital Partners
Carlyle
Hellman & Friedman
PAI Partners
PIMCO
Providence Equity
Providence Strategic Growth (PSG)
Silver Lake
Sixth Street Partners
TDR
TPG
Vitruvian Partners
Oakley Capital
Elliott Advisors
Alliance| |Bernstein
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- Assisted Providence Equity Partners in the acquisition of the VivaGym Group.
- Advised The Carlyle Group in relation to the acquisition of Meopta-optika.
- Advised CVC on its acquisition of Sunday Natural’s high quality food supplements and nutrition products, its financing and on the implementation of related reinvestment steps.
Linklaters
Providing 'solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice' at all levels of seniority, Linklaters' Luxembourg team is a key component of the firm's overarching global private equity practice, regularly being plugged in to provide the relevant domestic law advice on large M&A transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions. The team, which is now headed by the 'creative and commercial' Rémy Bonneau, following the retirement in May 2024 of Nicolas Gauzès, is appreciated for its close working arrangement with clients, which according to one, feels more akin to being an 'extension of our legal department rather than the use of a third party service provider'. Bonneau excels in navigating through complicated and unusual structures both for financial sponsors acting on their own as well as part of a co-investment strategy, and is also well-versed in advising on portfolio company restructuring matters.
Praxisleiter:
Rémy Bonneau
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Manfred Müller; Joakim-Antoine Charvet; Catherine Kremer; Danièle Buchler; Maxime Bertomeu-Savalle; Florence Forster
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‘The team is very knowledgeable, efficient, responsive and dedicated to its clients which makes its work feel more like the extension of our legal department rather than the use of a third party service provider.’
‘The team is experienced and responsive.’
‘Linklaters is able to provide quality advice on all levels by taking into consideration country specific laws and regulations.’
Kernmandanten
Apax Partners
Triton Partners
Cerberus
Ardian
Montagu Private Equity
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
HgCapital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising DigitalBridge and Vantage Data Centers on its €2.5bn sale of a stake in Vantage Data Center’s European stabilised data center business.
- Advising a consortium led by Centerbridge Partners and Advent International on their investment in Aareal Bank AG.
- Advising Triton on the partial divestment of Triton and management from RENK by way of a private placement and listing of RENK Group AG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Loyens & Loeff
Enhanced by the firm's complementary funds, tax and finance offerings, Loyens & Loeff is well-placed to provide 'solutions-oriented' advice to private equity firms across the panoply of their needs, from advice on the initial fundraising project, advising on the Luxembourg investment vehicle to facilitate the downstream M&A, and on the exit process. Under the leadership of Marc Meyers and Frédéric Franckx, the team has established excellent ties with a multitude of US and UK international law firms, in particular, which regularly refer work to it to advise on the relevant Luxembourg structuring associated with complex cross-border mandates by virtue of the firm's ability to provide 'very clear and seamless solutions for the execution of complex transactions and processes'. With strong connections within the Luxembourg ecosystem, as a result of connections built up through many years' fee-earning and through trade body leadership roles, the 'very knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic' Mathilde Lattard has developed strong ties with many leading financial sponsors including EQT and Capvis, acting for the former on a host of acquisitions and divestitures during 2024. Drawing from 'a wealth of experience and insight' as a partner, Frédéric Lemoine also handles work for the aforementioned clients, recently advising Capvis on the €130m sale of portfolio company, Visable, to Alibaba. Combining corporate and restructuring skills, UK and Luxembourg-qualified partner Michael Scott regularly advises on distressed M&A matters for sponsors, as well as often being engaged in corporate restructuring work for portfolio clients. Ana Andreiana also handles some distressed investment work (and restructurings) as well as conventional private equity-led M&A and exits via IPO.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Meyers; Frédéric Franckx
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guy Palmaers; Thierry Lohest; Michael Scott; Mathilde Lattard; Siobhán McCarthy; Ana Andreiana; Frédéric Lemoine; Jordan Kaselow; Alina Stoica; Diogo Dias; Ana Taleska
Referenzen
‘The balanced team is smart and responsive.’
‘They provide solutions-oriented advice.’
‘The team provides very clear and seamless solutions for the execution of complex transactions and processes.’
Kernmandanten
AG Insurance
Brookfield
Capvis
EQ Hotels
EQT
GLAS
Intermediate Capital Group
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Towerbrook Capital Partners
Trill Impact
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising EQT in connection with its £4.5bn acquisition, together with co-investors (including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), of Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc.
- Advising JP Morgan, on the privatisation of the Group L’Occitane.
- Advising Capvis on the €130m sale of one of its portfolio companies, Visable, a to the Chinese group Alibaba.
AKD
Co-headed by Cedric Bless and Nicolas Marchand, the corporate team at Benelux firm AKD continues to perform well in the private equity market since opening its doors almost a decade ago. In particular, it has developed robust ties with a number of major international law firms acting as local counsel on large cross-border M&A deals, as well as generating some increasingly strong ties directly with a number of major financial sponsors, including Bridgepoint and Pictet Alternative Advisors.
Praxisleiter:
Cédric Bless; Nicolas Marchand
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Imède El Moudden
Kernmandanten
Pictet Alternative Advisors (Europe) SA
AIMCo
Bridgepoint
Eni
Miya group
Peakside
Consortium of Stellex Capital Management, Carlyle and Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG)
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Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's cross-disciplinary private equity group, which draws from the office's corporate, tax and investment funds practice areas, handles work for sponsors throughout their investment life-cycle. On the downstream investment front, the team regularly works alongside other offices from the firm's expansive international network to provide a one-stop-shop service on cross-border mandates. Jean-François Findling is key to the firm's M&A in the sector, including for private equity funds acquiring assets in the financial services sector and for infrastructure funds on their transactional work. Elodie Duchêne also handles a considerable amount of private equity-related investment work, as well as regularly providing advice on management incentive plans.
Praxisleiter:
Jean-François Findling; Elodie Duchêne; Diogo Duarte de Oliveira; Amar Hamouche; Laurent Fessmann
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Olivier Dal Farra
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BSP
Leveraging strong ties with a number of leading private equity sponsors, as well as being a popular choice among international law firms serving in the role as local counsel on big-ticket cross-border mandates, BSP continues to receive a significant flow of work in the sector. Within the 'dedicated, hardworking and efficient' team a number of individual practitioners have developed strong and loyal ties with some leading players, including practice head Linda Harroch who remains Advent's go-to practitioner for Luxembourg investment structuring. Michaël Kitai is also a key member of the team and has nurtured an excellent relationship with Goldman Sachs' asset management division, regularly advising it on Luxembourg-related issues pursuant to their cross-border transactional work.
Praxisleiter:
Linda Harroch
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christel Pierre-Alexandre; Jean Steffen; Michaël Kitai; Cécile Jager; Yseult Tournebize; Axel Voisard
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‘It is a dedicated, hardworking and efficient team.’
Kernmandanten
Global Infrastructure Partners
Goldman Sachs
Advent International
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Goldman Sachs’ Luxembourg lending vehicles in the Blackstone / Goldman led £1.25bn direct lending deal in support of the EQT take-private of Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc, a global veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business.
- Advising Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading independent infrastructure investor, as Luxembourg counsel in connection with the sale by Global Infrastructure Partners of a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to VINCI Airport, the world’s leading private airport operator for £1.27bn.
CMS
Deploying a multi-disciplinary approach to work in the sector, CMS utilises the expertise of corporate and funds lawyers to provide a 'very reactive and professional' service on behalf of a strong and growing roster of private equity sponsor clients. While it does generate some of its own work, many of the instructions flow from other offices at the firm, with the CEE region a particularly fertile source. Key practitioners include head of corporate Gérard Maîtrejean and Pawel Hermelinski, who both handle private equity-related M&A and JV transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Gérard Maitrejean
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pawel Hermelinski
Referenzen
‘The team is very reactive and professional.’
‘They display a tailor-made approach and adaptability to provide relevant advice for complex issues.’
Kernmandanten
Nordic Capital
Alder II
Change Capital Partners
SINO-CEEF
McWin Capital Partners
Arcano Partners
3VC
DartLabs
Terra Firma
Aviva Investors
Apax
Golding Capital
Astorg
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Alder on its merger with SkyCom, the leading Luxembourg-based telematics specialist, to form a new entity, EcoMobility.
- Advised Change Capital Partners on the sale of its 100 per cent interest in Frette, the leading Italy-based luxury linen and home furnishings business, to Raza Heritage Holdings, a consortium of strategic and private equity investors.
- Represented McWin Capital Partners on a partnership with Subway to expand the Subway franchise network in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic.
Mourant
Gaining greater visibility and a broader field of expertise since recently rebranding as Mourant, legacy private equity boutique Lexfield is even better-equipped to handle referral work from a loyal roster of international law firms, in particular, on the Luxembourg structuring aspects of complex cross-border M&A mandates. 'A true mastermind in the Luxembourg private equity legal sphere', team head Aldric Grosjean stands out for 'his exceptional experience and knowledge on cross-border complex transactions'. Jan Dobrzensky, who joined in May 2024 from Arendt & Medernach also enhances the team in light of his ' excellent knowledge of the private equity market'.
Praxisleiter:
Aldric Grosjean
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Saniyé Tipirdamaz; Jan Dobrzensky; Mathieu Gangloff
Referenzen
‘The team is very responsive, solutions-oriented and extremely knowledgeable. They are great technical lawyers who combine deep legal knowledge with a strong business mindset.’
‘Aldric Grosjean is a true mastermind in the Luxembourg private equity legal sphere, with an enviable track record.’
‘Aldric Grosjean stands out for his exceptional experience and knowledge on cross-border complex transactions.’
Kernmandanten
Helios Investment Partners LLP
Blue Pearl Energy
Monterock International Limited
Korea Asset Investment Management
KSL Capital Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Helios Clear Fund on its second and third closings, which saw institutional investors, such as the European Investment Bank, enter the fund in order to continue to operate as the largest ESG PE/VC fund with an exclusive focus on Africa.
- Advised a consortium of lenders on the financing of the acquisition of a major entertainment group by one of the world’s most prominent private equity firms, with more than $500bn in AUM.
- Advised one of the biggest alternative asset managers worldwide, with over $ 1tr in AUM, on several restructurings required in preparation for future exits from some 15 different real estate projects located in EU.
NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh is well-versed at handling a myriad private equity transactional work, including on behalf of some high-profile and loyal sponsors, with work running the gamut from advice on LBOs and public-to-private transactions through to secondary transactions and exits through an IPO process. The majority of the work is of a cross-border nature, and as well as regularly acting alongside international law firms as co-counsel, the team is also able to provide a one-stop-shop service on Benelux-centred mandates by virtue of also having lawyers based in Brussels and Amsterdam. Team head Margaretha Wilkenhuysen regularly handles private equity-led M&A and is also adept at advising portfolio companies on restructuring matters. Other key members of the team include Caroline Notté, who often handles work for Partners Group, and Romain Sabatier, whose workflow includes conventional and distressed M&A for fund clients.
Praxisleiter:
Margaretha Wilkenhuysen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jean-Marc Groelly; Romain Sabatier; Caroline Notte; Geraldine Leonard; Aline Nassoy; Audrey Derep
Kernmandanten
Alchemy Partners
Apex Group
KBC securities
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Oaktree Capital Management
Thomas H. Lee Partners
Partners Group
Apollo Capital Partners
Horizon Equity Partners
Mid Europa Partners
Gamut Capital Management
International Automotive Components Group
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Partners Group on its investment in Exus.
- Advised Automotive Components Group in connection with the equity investment by Gamut Capital Management via a debt equity swap.
- Advised G-Core in the $60m Series A financing round from various PE investors.
Stibbe
Delivering 'very high quality legal advice in a timely fashion', Stibbe's three-partner M&A/private equity team maintains strong ties with a number of loyal high-profile financial sponsors, as well as oftentimes advising on the Luxembourg law aspects of cross-border matters in collaboration with international firms based in the US and UK, in particular. Clients also benefit from access to tax, fund structuring and finance experts within the office with deep knowledge in the private equity sector, ensuring that they are well-served throughout the life-cycle of a deal. 'Outstanding' team head Gérald Origer has excellent market credentials as result of his ability to provide 'accurate and valuable' advice to the likes of KKR and Investindustrial on complex cross-border transactions. Bernard Beerens is also key to the firm's private equity-led M&A work, including within the telecoms and tech sectors, while Claire-Marie Darnand rounds out the team at a partner level.
Praxisleiter:
Gérald Origer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Claire-Marie Darnand; Bernard Beerens; Sabrina Lai Cheong; Frédéric Pilorget; Tom Storck; Francois Bernard
Referenzen
‘The team delivers very high quality legal advice in a timely fashion.’
‘Gérald Origer is outstanding. He is available and his advice are always accurate and valuable.’
Kernmandanten
AUNA S.A.
AustralianSuper Pty Ltd.
Corsair Capital
Segro
Investindustrial
PGIM Real Estate Capital VII SCSp
KKR
PeakSpan Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AUNA S.A., the Luxembourg holding company of one of the largest and most recognized players in the Latin American healthcare industry in identifying and addressing all Luxembourg legal aspects linked to its $360m US initial public offering of 30,000,000 Class A ordinary shares.
- Advised Investindustrial in relation to the acquisition by a Luxembourg investment vehicle from Gestioni SpA of the entire share capital of Fassi Holding S.r.l. (an Italian engineering company).
- Advised Corsair Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in MJM Holdings, a leading independent commercial insurance broker based in Poland.
Bonn & Schmitt
The 'very hands-on and flexible' team at independent Luxembourg law firm Bonn & Schmitt has, over the years, established a strong reputation among referring law firms and directly from sponsors for its ability to advise on corporate matters throughout the life cycle of a transaction, from acquisition to sale. local and cross-border acquisitions. Senior counsel Chantal Keereman and Cédric Bellwald are highly skilled in structuring private equity transactions using Luxembourg investment holding platforms. Keereman is also particularly adept at handling restructuring work in this area.
Praxisleiter:
Stéphane Ebel; Chantal Keereman; Cédric Bellwald
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anne Selbert
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‘They are a very solid team technically and very human in the way they communicate with each other.’
‘The personal treatment we have received has been excellent. They are very hands-on and flexible.’
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Brouxel & Rabia Luxembourg Law Firm
Since recently establishing as a spin-off firm from the now defunct Wildgen, Brouxel & Rabia Luxembourg Law Firm has made a strong impact in the investment fund sector. Founding partner Samia Rabia , 'who offers the flexibility and availability needed for M&A-related private equity deals', has been particularly active and involved in some significant transactions in the EU involving a Luxembourg nexus.
Praxisleiter:
Samia Rabia
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Carmine Reho; Emma Massicard; Marco David; Miroslava Dudas; Pablo Umbon-Manzano
Referenzen
‘The team has a good knowledge of the sector and is very proactive.’
‘They have a great team focused in private equity and are involved in some major transactions.’
‘Samia Rabia is a very well-positioned partner who offers the flexibility and availability needed for M&A-related private equity deals.’
Kernmandanten
Nexteer Automotive
Platinum Equity LLC
Swiss Post
PSDr Immo GP
Axio Capital
Yeldo Group
Serers Investments S.à.r.l S.pf
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Swiss Post on the acquisition of a prominent family group in France, Portmann Gestion SAS.
- Advised Serers Investments S.à.r.l S.pf on the complex private equity-driven restructuring.
Dechert Luxembourg
Mirroring the firm's overarching strength in the private equity field, Dechert Luxembourg is 'up to date on all new and upcoming regulations and changes in Luxembourg and the EU', ensuring that the office is well-placed to work alongside other core offices, including London, to provide the Luxembourg structuring on cross-border M&A mandates. Team head Jean-Louis Frognet is well-versed at setting up Luxembourg vehicles for private equity, as well as advising on the underlying transactional work.
Praxisleiter:
Jean-Louis Frognet
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Patrick Goebel; Matthias Kerbusch; Laura Rossi; Marc Seimetz; Arne Bolch; ChristineRenner
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‘The team is very reliable and with high expertise in each’s sector.’
‘Dechert is very knowledgeable about private equity and up to date on all new and upcoming regulations and changes in Luxembourg and the EU.’
Kernmandanten
StepStone Group
All Seas Capital
Quilvest Capital Partners
HAEK MASTER S.A. SICAV-RAIF
AENU FUND SCA, SICAV-RAIF
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PwC Legal Luxembourg
Deploying a transversal approach which leverages the firm's M&A, funds, tax and finance offerings, PwC Legal Luxembourg provides 'solutions-oriented and pragmatic' advice to private equity funds across a wide range of their structuring and investment needs. The 'responsive and focused' Catherine Baflast is key to the team's success in the space, regularly advising private equity clients on the establishment, acquisition, and sale of investment structures, targets, and joint ventures.
Praxisleiter:
Catherine Baflast
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jean-Yves Lhommel; Marc Albasser; Maxime Gilot; Rose Ngalako; Joy Peynet; Jean Valat
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‘They provide solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice.’
‘Catherine Baflast is very responsive and focused.’
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Strelia
Increasingly focused on private equity-led M&A work since the arrival of Michaël Meylan and Vanessa Schmitt from Stibbe in June 2022, the 'outstanding' team at business law firm boutique Strelia 'stands out for its seamless combination of legal excellence with a highly client-focused approach'. Under their expert leadership, as well as providing some advice as lead counsel (particularly on sell side roles), the team regularly works alongside international law firms providing the relevant Luxembourg structuring pursuant to cross-border M&A transactions, including a considerable amount with a French connection.
Praxisleiter:
Vanessa Schmitt; Michaël Meylan; Etienne de Crépy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Estelle Schul; Giada Mognol
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‘The outstanding team provides precise, rigorous and pragmatic advice rooted in a real knowledge of the most recent market practices.’
‘The team stands out for its seamless combination of legal excellence with a highly client-focused approach.’
‘Thee team is known for its deep understanding of commercial and private equity transactions, coupled with the ability to deliver swift, practical solutions.’
Kernmandanten
MBO+
IQ EQ
Keensight Capital
LVMH
Rubis
Astorg / Corialis
SGT Capital
Clarion Partners Europe
Opengate Capital
Transition Capital Partners
Novastone
Adeleon Familienholding GmbH (fka Westfa Holding GmbH)
AMCI
Arev Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted MBO+ on the indirect acquisition of a pool of Luxembourg entities acting in the field of high-end swivel lifting rings, as part of a more global transaction which allowed MBO+ to acquire HPS International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of complex industrial hydraulic cylinders.
- Assisted Keensight, a European growth buyout investor, in the strategic merger of Biovian and 3P Biopharmaceuticals, two leading biologics CDMOs, creating the new pan-European leader 3PBIOVIAN.
- Assist IQ EQ, one of the world’s leading investor services providers, backed by Astorg, in relation to the acquisition or contemplated acquisition, related financing and/or the reinvestment of the target’s management into the management package of the IQ EQ group of the several targets across Europe, USA and India.
White & Case S.à r.l.
Playing an increasingly important role within the firm's global private equity offering since it was formally established in March 2022, White & Case S.à r.l.'s small team provides 'commercially minded and pragmatic' advice to institutional firmwide sponsor clients, including CVC and Oaktree, on the applicable Luxembourg structuring in relation to global M&A transactions. Thomas Glauden takes the lead on much of the work, regularly working alongside colleagues from key European offices, including London, on real estate and infrastructure projects, inter alia. Splitting his time between Brussels and Luxembourg, Thierry Bosly co-heads the team alongside Glauden and has particularly strong ties with Belgian private equity sponsors.
Praxisleiter:
Thierry Bosly; Thomas Glauden
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‘The responsive team has a very strong knowledge of the law.’
‘The team provides commercially minded and pragmatic advice that align with business objectives.’
Kernmandanten
Pollen Street Capital
Macquarie Asset Management
Norvestor
Ramudden Global (portfolio company of Triton)
CVC Capital Partners
DNEG (backed by NaMa Capital)
Oaktree Management Capital
BC Partners
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Hameur (owns Magimix and RobotCoupe)