Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Luxembourg
Band 1
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Provided by Arendt & Medernach
Arendt's investment management practice is the market leader in Luxembourg thanks to the expert advice it provides, combining pragmatism and in-depth knowledge of the sector. Our clients encompass all kinds of firms, from small start-ups to niche boutiques and the biggest international asset managers.
This diversity means we work on a comprehensive range of funds, encompassing UCITS and alternative investment funds, strategies ranging from plain vanilla stock-picking to sophisticated use of complex instruments, and assets including money market instruments and stocks, as well as less traditional investments such as carbon emissions, vessels, artworks and royalties.
Our expertise is derived also from our strong long-term relationship with industry regulator Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier(CSSF), built through daily contact and involvement in strategic committees and working groups. Our active involvement in the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) enables us to voice our clients' concerns and ensure they are adequately addressed.
With a deep pool of legal expertise in our investment fund practice and representative offices in other leading financial centres including London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris, we are ready to assist our clients however innovative or complex their projects may be.
Chambers Review
Arendt & Medernach is a top-rated practice with a formidable reputation for investment fund expertise. The law firm advises on a range of funds including UCITS, private equity, RAIFs and real estate funds. Its lawyers specialise in complex structuring and assist international asset managers with investment platforms and funds domiciled in Luxembourg. Additionally it acts for fund managers on regulatory and tax matters, often acting alongside members of the firm's market-leading tax team.
Work Highlights
- Arendt & Medernach advised Ufenau Capital Partners on fund set-up and investor negotiations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Arendt team is very good at handling complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers usually provide very structured and efficient solutions to complex matters."
"The team responds in timely manner, with depth to its knowledge."
"They are first rate at public fund regulatory work. Their advice is detailed, commercial and sensible."
"The Arendt team is very good at handling complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers usually provide very structured and efficient solutions to complex matters."
"The team responds in timely manner, with depth to its knowledge."
"They are first rate at public fund regulatory work. Their advice is detailed, commercial and sensible."
Notable Practitioners
Claude Niedner is chair of the firm and a highly reputed lawyer who has experience assisting prominent investment management companies with regulatory issues, such as passporting.
"Claude Niedner is diligent, very technical and knows the law very well."
Gilles Dusemon is highly regarded for advising a wide range of international investment managers on the launch of private equity funds.
Isabelle Lebbe offers prominent experience in UCITS issues, as well as ESG funds. She is particularly popular with investment services companies.
Michèle Eisenhuth advises international financial institutions and asset managers on the establishment of debt funds.
"She is absolutely fantastic, thoughtful and very commercial."
Florence Stainier is a new addition to the rankings this year following strong client feedback. She has experience advising on a range of funds including UCITS and ETFs.
"Florance Stainier is very committed to business."
"Florence is known and very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arendt & Medernach
Luxembourg
Members
Provided by Arendt & Medernach
Adrian Aldinger
Camille Bourke
Carl de la Chapelle
Corinne Prinz
Fiona de Watazzi
Francis Kass
Gregory C. Beltrame
Henning Schwabe
Nicolas Bouveret
Pierre Beissel
Piotr Giemza-Popowski
Rodrigo Delcourt
Yves Lacroix