Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Luxembourg
Band 1
Contact number
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The firm is widely recognised in the market for providing a broad range of global tax services. The team has notable strength advising on tax structuring issues for investment funds and is proficient in assisting with the tax aspects of large international corporate and real estate transactions, working alongside the firm's offices in other jurisdictions. The law firm also represents multinational clients in tax investigations and disputes with the Luxembourg tax authorities. It is a popular choice for banking and private equity clients. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has the expertise, availability and flexibility."
"The team is extremely well versed on sophisticated matters and is very technical."
"The firm provides an efficient analysis and insightful advice."
"The lawyers are very proactive and hard-working."
"The firm has the expertise, availability and flexibility."
"The team is extremely well versed on sophisticated matters and is very technical."
"The firm provides an efficient analysis and insightful advice."
"The lawyers are very proactive and hard-working."
Notable Practitioners
Jean Schaffner is one of the leading tax lawyers in the Luxembourg market. He has outstanding experience in a range of tax matters, including advising on the tax aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, as well as acting on administrative tax disputes.
"What I appreciate is that Jean Schaffner is technical and skilled. It is crucial to be working with someone who can keep an eye on the law, tax consequences and business realities. I rely on Jean to guide me; I would not be able to walk without him."
"Jean Schaffner is probably the most talented, smartest and practical tax lawyer in Luxembourg. He always finds a solution."
Patrick Mischo has a particular focus on assisting investment managers with the tax aspects of fund structuring and transactions. He also offers experience representing clients in contentious tax matters.
"Patrick has provided an unparalleled level of service over the years. He is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my career."