Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Luxembourg
Band 2
Contact number
+352 45 62 62About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert’s multilingual lawyers in Luxembourg combine profound legal knowledge with practical commercial judgment. We provide local and multinational clients with legal representation of the highest quality.
We provide high-quality advice on the formation, restructuring and on-going compliance of:
- Managers, including UCITS and non-UCITS management companies and alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs)
- Regulated investment funds such as UCITS, “Part II” funds and Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), including hedge funds, real estate funds and funds of funds
- Regulated Investment Companies in Risk Capital (SICARs)
- Securitization vehicles
- Holding companies
We provide advice on the eligibility, registration and distribution of investments for all types of retail, restricted and private Luxembourg investment vehicles.
By working closely with our counterparts in Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Munich and Paris, we also provide tailor-made, cross-border advice on the UCITS and AIFM Directives.
Chambers Review
Dechert has a well-reputed practice known for acting on fund formation, restructuring and closing. Its lawyers advise across various asset classes, including real estate, debt and private equity. The law firm frequently assists international managers with the creation of funds in Luxembourg, often working alongside colleagues in the firm's other offices. The team also has experience advising on regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Dechert assisted Forty51 Advisors with the establishment of its first venture capital fund in life sciences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dechert's lawyers provided very good advice that saved us from a heavy and expensive process."
"The Luxembourg team has a deep knowledge of the market."
"The lawyers are very good at explaining complex matters in an easy way."
"The work was done precisely, reliably and fast. Dechert are able to find very suitable solutions for us."
"Dechert's lawyers provided very good advice that saved us from a heavy and expensive process."
"The Luxembourg team has a deep knowledge of the market."
"The lawyers are very good at explaining complex matters in an easy way."
"The work was done precisely, reliably and fast. Dechert are able to find very suitable solutions for us."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Goebel advises both domestic and international investment managers on the launch and closing of Luxembourg-based funds, as well as regulatory aspects such as SFDR classification and taxonomy.
"Patrick Goebel is responsive and knowledgeable."