Firms To Watch: Banking, finance and capital markets

The arrival of the ‘technical and pragmatic’ Saniyé Tipirdamaz in November 2022 from Arendt & Medernach was a statement of intent for Mourant, significantly enhancing the practice’s ability to provide financing advice to the firm’s impressive roster of funds clients.

Banking, finance and capital markets in Luxembourg

A&O Shearman

Acting on its own and also able to tap into vast resources throughout its international network, the ‘highly skilled’ offering at A&O Shearman provides a ‘business-oriented mindset’ to commercial and private banks, multilateral lenders, funds, corporates and fintech entities across a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters. Frank Mausen has a thorough understanding of debt and equity capital markets matters, including in relation to bond issuances and the establishment of securitisation vehicles. The ‘calm and pragmatic’ Paul Péporté co-heads the capital markets function alongside Mausen and is noted for his ‘deep understanding of structured products.’ Pierre Schleimer excels at handling fund and real estate financing matters, and also provides advice on distressed financing. Promoted to partner in May 2023, Andreas Hommel co-heads the banking and finance team alongside Schleimer and is particularly active advising on real estate and fund finance mandates. Baptiste Aubry is newly appointed head of the office’s financial services regulatory group and is a popular resource among both banks and fund managers seeking to navigate the intricacies of the country’s regulatory framework.

Praxisleiter:

Pierre Schleimer; Frank Mausen; Paul Péporté; Andreas Hommel


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Baptiste Aubry; Francois Guillaume de Liedekerke; Bénédicte Kurth; Evelina Palgan; Pierre-Henry Maroteaux; Carole Schmidt; David Van Gaever


Referenzen

‘The firm displays a business-oriented mindset, making discussions about legal concepts simpler.’

‘They are a highly skilled firm with comprehensive expertise on regulatory matters and structured products.’

‘Paul Péporté was always available to discuss the risks, pros and cons of any amendments in a calm and pragmatic way.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised EIB on the provision of a €300m credit line to SES for the financing of a new satellites programme.
  • Advised Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat, the Luxembourg state savings bank, on a significant fund finance transaction to a fund managed by Luxembourg private equity fund manager SwanCap.

Arendt & Medernach

The ‘deal oriented’ team at Arendt & Medernach provides a ‘high-quality’ service to a loyal and large pool of lenders and borrowers across the spectrum of new money financings, restructurings and regulatory matters. Matthieu Taillandier, who heads the firm’s transactional offering, advises lenders and borrowers on fund financing matters. On the capital markets front, François Warken has a strong grasp of regulatory and transactional procedures and remains a popular choice for issuers, in particular, across a plethora of debt and equity capital markets work. Displaying a ‘keen understanding of cross-border issues,’ Grégory Minne has ‘quickly grown to be well respected in the banking field,’ handling new money and restructuring mandates. Glenn Meyer heads the overarching banking practice and handles AML and terrorist financing matters. Philippe Dupont also remains ‘a key figure in the Luxembourg market’, providing transactional, litigation and regulatory expertise to banking clients. At a more junior level Emmanuelle Mousel excels at regulatory matters, Nicolas Tintanne has a broad transactional finance practice and Dominik Pauly is ‘an impressive expert in complex cross-border finance’ mandates, including those with a German nexus. Other recommended practitioners include founding partner Paul Mousel, for his insurance regulatory knowledge, and Laurent Schummer for equity capital markets work.

Praxisleiter:

Glenn Meyer; Matthieu Taillandier


Weitere Kernanwälte:

François Warken; Grégory Minne; Pierre-Michaël de Waersegger; Philippe Dupont; Paul Mousel; Laurent Schummer; Marc Mouton; Lynn Alzin; Emmanuelle Mousel; Dominik Pauly; Nicolas Tintanne


Referenzen

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and solutions-oriented.’

‘The firm has outstanding expertise in all major finance and capital markets areas, including financial restructuring. The team has built a loyal and large client base which allows them to advise clients on almost all major Luxembourg finance and restructuring transactions.’

‘The team provides continuous high-quality services and relies on highly accessible team members. They are well organised and particularly adept at handling a high volume of complex cross-border finance transactions.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


Citibank


Clearstream Banking


Crédit Agricole


Goldman Sachs


HBSC


Midas Wealth Management


Pictet & Cie


Swissquote Bank Europe S.A.


UBS


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Permira on the negotiation of the €4.5bn subscription credit line made available to Permira VIII 1 SCSp and Permira VIII 2 SCSp.
  • Assisted UBS Fund Management (Luxembourg) S.A. on the issuance of debt securities linked to European Union allowances under its €10bn fiduciary note programme.
  • Advised VINCI Airports SAS, in the context of a major acquisition of a minority stake in Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMA) (Mexico).

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance provides a ‘high quality and responsive service’ to a stellar roster of banking and funds clients providing or seeking finance to facilitate a range of transactions. The team is well-placed to advise on cross-border mandates by virtue of its vast international network but is also picking up an increased volume of work where Luxembourg law governs the contractual documentation between parties. In this regard, the ‘very responsive’ Martin Wurth is noted for his fund financing prowess and regularly advises banks and borrowers on both syndicated and bilateral facilities. Steve Jacoby also provides ‘top-notch’ advice on fund financing subscription and capital call facility agreements, as well as handling a considerable amount of fintech and acquisition finance mandates. Stefanie Ferring handles new money deals, refinancings and restructurings, with the real estate sector a particularly fertile source of work. Marc Mehlen rounds out the team at a leadership level and is noted for his capital markets prowess, particularly as it relates to securitisations and debt issuances.

Praxisleiter:

Steve Jacoby; Martin Wurth; Marc Mehlen; Stefanie Ferring


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christian Kremer; Audrey Mucciante; Eimear O’Dwyer; Adnes Muhovic; Udo Prinz; Boika Deleva; Yolanda Ghita-Blujdescu; Alexandre Sensi; Margaux Felix; Sadan Ramovic; Yi Wang; Sherazade Ould-Hocine


Referenzen

‘The team provides a high quality and responsive service.’

‘It is a very strong and experienced team, especially in the fund finance sector. Their practice is backed up by an equally strong fund formation team, which makes them a go-to law firm in Luxembourg.’

‘Very good and knowledgeable partners working alongside talented associates. They are responsible and attentive to detail. They do not compromise with short cuts and help us mitigate our legal risks to a great extent.’

Kernmandanten

BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV


Münchener Hypothekenbank eG


EQT Infrastructure


Banco Santander


Prologis


Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts Luxembourg


Sixth Street Partners LLC


China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Luxembourg Branch


China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A.


ING


Fund Financing


HQLAx


Natixis


B2Holding ASA


European Investment Bank


ING Bank N.V.


Bayview Global Opportunities


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised BNP Paribas Fortis as documentation agent, joint co-ordinator and mandated lead arranger on €750m revolving credit facilities agreement with swingline option for Encevo S.A., governed by Luxembourg law.
  • Advised European Investment Bank on an issuance by the EIB of its first euro-denominated bond on a private blockchain.
  • Advised a syndicate of international lenders on a Luxembourg law-governed €440m green term loan facility for Warehouse De Pauw NV.

Elvinger Hoss Prussen

Elvinger Hoss Prussen leverages an ‘in-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg legal market,’ enabling it to provide ‘practical, responsive and results-oriented advice’ to funds, corporates and banks on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Headed by the vastly experienced Pit Reckinger, the team’s generalist ethos ensures that clients receive a holistic and coordinated service and a degree of flexibility that can be lacking in more siloed practices. André Hoffmann exemplifies this approach, being equally comfortable handling regulatory matters as he is banking and finance transactions. Other key practitioners include capital markets experts Philippe Prussen and Philippe Hoss, Karl Pardaens, who is adept at handling fintech regulatory work, as well as ECM matters (including SPAC listings) and Henri Wagner, whose recruitment from A&O Shearman in March 2023 was a major boost for the firm in light of his international banking and financial services regulation expertise.

Praxisleiter:

Pit Reckinger


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Philippe Hoss; André Hoffmann; Toinon Hoss; Katia Panichi; Karl Pardaens; Philippe Prussen; Cintia Martins Costa; Nicolas Steichen; Henri Wagner; Anna Hermelinski-Ayache; Ana Bramao; Thierry Kauffman; Azadeh Djazayeri; Tiago Nogueira


Referenzen

‘The firm brings in-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg legal market coupled with awareness of drivers such as commercial factors and other jurisdictions.’

‘I found the partners and associates super responsive and understanding of the needs of a US fund setting up in Luxembourg, then transacting an acquisition.’

The team provides practical, responsive and results-oriented advice.’

Kernmandanten

The European Investment Fund


Providence Equity/PSG Equity


Banque de Luxembourg


Banque Haviland


Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company


Gramercy Funds Management LLC


Valaris Limited – Valaris Finance Company LLC


Fortress Investment Group


NREP


Quilvest


The European Investment Bank


Blackstone


Revantage Europe


Ardagh Group S.A.


Monroe Capital


Société Générale Bank & Trust


Aareal Bank AG


Apollo


CVC


TPG


Mileway


Codic International SA


Digital Bridge


ArcelorMittal


Subsea7


Cinven


Intelsat


Codeis


Silver Lake


Belron


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the European Investment Fund in the implementation of a first loss portfolio guarantee agreement.
  • Advised Cinven on the acquisition financing for the acquisition of Euro Techno Com Group.
  • Advised Quilvest on financings for its fund range and for its group.

Linklaters

A strong offering in its own right and also able to leverage international resources across the network, the 'approachable, dedicated and efficient' team at Linklaters is able to ensure full alignment for large global creditors and debtors engaged in cross-border financings. ‘Always abreast of legal developments and market trends,’ team head Melinda Perera has gained trusted advisor status for clients on banking as well as debt capital markets work, where she has regular engagement from banks as underwriters on landmark supranational debt issuances. The ‘exceptional’ Patrick Geortay has a broad ranging practice that includes both regulatory and transactional expertise, including in relation to asset, acquisition and real estate finance. Nicki Kayser is ‘definitely someone you want in your team for complex matters,’ including for advice on debt issuances in digital form through DLT. The ‘very accessible, responsive and solutions oriented’ Eliane Dejardin Botelho is also recommended on regulatory issues and the establishment of bespoke derivatives and securities financing structures.

 

Praxisleiter:

Melinda Perera


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicki Kayser; Patrick Geortay; Eliane Dejardin Botelho; Rémy Bonneau; Delphine Horn; Anna Christina Görgen; Thibaud Müller; Tiago Ventura Mendes; Merve Nazli Kaylan; Laura Mbo; Laurent Benoit; Adrian Danciu


Referenzen

They have strong industry knowledge and connectivity with all the landmark deals in the market coupled with a global reach in regard to sector knowledge and regulatory insight/compliance.

‘The team, from partners to associates is very well trained, well versed, supportive, protective, commercial, and is seen nearly as an extension of the business.’

‘The team is approachable, dedicated and efficient.’

Kernmandanten

Bank of China


AXA Logistics Europe Master S.C.A.


Moolec Science Limited


ISDA


Artex Services AG


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank/Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised lead managers in the connection with several issuances of notes by the European Union under the debt issuance programme.
  • Advised the joint lead managers in relation to a dual tranche (10-year tenor and 20-year tenor) bond issue by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for an aggregate amount of €3bn.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB with the issuance by the European Investment Bank of its first ever digital Climate Awareness Bond.

Loyens & Loeff

Resourcing matters with ‘responsive lawyers who are proactive and diligent,’ and who have comprehensive knowledge across loan and capital markets financial products, Loyens & Loeff provides ‘an excellent client service’ across a range of secured and unsecured new money and refinancing and distressed financings. Spearheaded by Vassiliyan Zanev, the firm has gained acclaim for its fund financing work, with a myriad of major fund clients regularly turning to the firm for credit through subscription, capital call and NAV facilities, among other methods. Zanev is also well-versed at advising on structured finance matters, structuring of securitisation vehicles and the issuances of asset-backed securities. Anne-Marie Nicolas heads the secured lending team and as well as being ‘very skilled in insolvency situations’ is also adept at advising on new money acquisition and leveraged financing transactions. Other key members of the team include Audrey Jarreton, who excels at handling acquisition and real estate finance work, and Adrien Pierre, who has ‘very strong technical skills and great market knowledge’ in the context of financial services regulatory work.

Praxisleiter:

Anne-Marie Nicolas; Vassiliyan Zanev


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Audrey Jarreton; Noémi Gemesi; Adrien Pierre; Maude Royer; Natalja Taillefer; Ekaterina Lebedeva; Sarah Ambulante; Marko Huskic


Referenzen

‘They are solid technicians and provide an excellent client service.’

‘Great team with responsive lawyers who are proactive and diligent.’

‘Vassiliyan Zanev is one of the pre-eminent Luxembourg finance lawyers and is noted for his practical and pragmatic approach.’

Kernmandanten

BlackRock


Goldman Sachs


Corestate Capital Holdings


EQT Fund Management


Brookfield Asset Management


J.P Morgan


Morgan Stanley


EQT


Bain Capital Credit


Bank of America


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised BlackRock on the establishment of an $11.5bn Islamic financing as well as a first-of-its-kind issuance of $3bn Sukuk notes in the context of its refinancing of its stake in Aramco Gas.
  • Advised Bank of America in relation to the subscription credit facility for the Luxembourg fund of Blackstone Real Estate Partners X.
  • Advised on the landmark Adler Group restructuring, implemented through a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act.

BSP

Led by Laurent Lazard, the ‘responsive and efficient’ team at BSP provides ‘high quality and cost-effective advice’ to banks, funds and corporates seeking or providing finance, often requiring a more bespoke structure. Lazard is particularly adept at advising arrangers and issuers on securitisation transactions, particularly where auto loans form the underlying asset class. The ‘impressive’ Nuala Doyle also advises on securitisation mandates, although she is best-known for her DCM and ECM work, both from a transactional and a regulatory perspective. Nicolas Widung, who was recently promoted to partner, is ‘highly responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable,’ and has earned particular acclaim for his real estate finance work.

 

Praxisleiter:

Laurent Lazard


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nuala Doyle; Nicolas Widung


Referenzen

‘The firm provides high quality and cost-effective advice.’

‘They are commercial, responsive and efficient.’

‘Nicolas Widung is highly responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

Kernmandanten

Absa Bank Limited


Novus Capital Luxembourg S.A./Nomura International SA


Volkswagen Bank GmbH


Goldman Sachs


Banque Internationale à Luxembourg


Deutsche Bank AG


ADLER Group SA


Bank of Ireland


CAFICO


Nordic Investment Opportunities


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised ABSA Bank on their $1bn Master Structured Note Programme.
  • Advised Nomura International (as arranger) and Novus Capital Luxembourg (as issuer) on its successful securitization programme.
  • Advised Deutsche Bank with respect to a series of guarantee agreements that it entered into with European Investment Bank for the purposes of covering loan and bond positions held by Deutsche Bank in Spain.

DLA Piper Luxembourg

DLA Piper Luxembourg has ‘rapidly developed good cross-border capabilities’ since it was established in 2017, and regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional mandates. An ‘outstanding all-around lawyer,’ team head Xavier Guzman is ‘a wizard in the Luxembourg financing environment,’ with a varied offering that includes acquisition finance work, as well as niche expertise in relation to renewable energy financings. Combining extensive financial services regulatory knowledge with an impressive transactional practice, Laurent Massinon finds ‘practical solutions in difficult situations’ including in relation to project finance work, as well as restructuring matters. Yann Zellet provides ‘client and business-oriented advice’ to borrowers and lenders, particularly in the context of energy and fund financing transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Xavier Guzman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Laurent Massinon; Constantin Iscru; Christina Nickel; Yann Zellet; Berta Blasco Lázaro; Eduardo Fonseca


Referenzen

‘Technically irreproachable, responsive and reliable. Deep knowledge of the market practices.’

‘Xavier Guzman is a wizard in the Luxembourg financing environment; he is very knowledgeable and has acute attention to details to ensure the deal moves into the right direction. Highly recommended!’

‘Xavier Guzman is an outstanding all-around lawyer.’

Kernmandanten

3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás S.A.


Danaher Corporation


Aareal Bank AG


EIG Global Energy Partners


Energy Infrastructure Partners AG


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development


Fortress Investment Group LLC


Generali


Harrison Street


The Carlyle Group


Claret Capital Partners


Axalta Coating Systems


Macquarie


PRA Group Inc.


Medtronic Global Holdings S.C.A


Traton SE


Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale


Treo Asset Management


Paragon Customer Communications Limited


Signature Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Traton S.E. with the second update of its debt issuance programme of up to €12bn.
  • Advised EIG Global Energy Partners on the financing/refinancing aspects relating to a $4.8bn acquisition of a minority interest in Repsol Upstream.

NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh provides a ‘hands-on, accessible and responsive’ service for a bank-focused client base across a range of finance mandates throughout the Benelux region. As well as work on fund and acquisition finance transactions, Josée Weydert regularly advises underwriters on debt capital markets mandates, including recently in a liability management context. Sara Gerling co-heads the team alongside Weydert and as part of her broad practice regularly handles real estate finance mandates with a German nexus.

Praxisleiter:

Josée Weydert; Sara Gerling


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Margaretha Wilkenhuysen; Romain Sabatier; Meliha Dacic; Ann Blato


Referenzen

‘They have a good presence in the market.’

‘Pleasant to deal with and keen to help.’

‘The first-class firm is at the top of their game and top of the market in Luxembourg and Netherlands.’

Kernmandanten

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.


HSBC


IBM


IQ-EQ


Jefferies Finance LLC


Masonite International Corporation


Natixis


Onex Corporation


Orion Engineered Carbons


Postbank


Rabobank


Rothschild Bank


SS&C technologies


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Gamuda Berhad in connection with an acquisition structure (including the establishment of a Luxembourg joint venture company) of a site at Hampstead along with a co-investor, Astir Living Limited.
  • Assisted Edmond de Rothschild with the listing of a Luxembourg law-governed notes issuance programme on the professional segment of the EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg stock exchange and subsequently with its first loan investment in the UK.
  • Assisted Deutsche Bank and the other purchasing banks on a €700m secured senior notes issue by Merlin Entertainment, via a Luxembourg issuing vehicle, Motion Finco Sarl.

Baker McKenzie

Acting on its own and regularly working alongside practitioners across the firm’s extensive international network, Baker McKenzie provides ‘very reliable’ and ‘solutions oriented’ advice to lenders and borrowers on financing solutions to facilitate M&A transactions, for working capital and restructuring solutions. The real estate sector informs much of the workflow, with Jean-François Trapp regularly engaged in domestic and pan-European financing mandates to facilitate large-scale commercial and retail projects. Laurent Fessmann co-heads the team alongside Trapp and regularly provides bridge and fund finance solutions to asset managers.

Praxisleiter:

Laurent Fessmann; Jean-François Trapp


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ana Vazquez; Alexis Bouvet


Referenzen

‘The team provides very reliable advice.’

‘Explanations and clarifications are clear and understandable. The team provides solutions-oriented advice.’

 

Kernmandanten

Invel Real Estate group/Goldman Sachs Asset Management


Bausch Health


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Invel Real Estate group with a financing restructuring completed in the context of a secondary sale of Italian and Luxembourg real estate fund units by Castlelake to Goldman Sachs through the implementation of a new joint-venture and co-investment agreement between Invel Group and Goldman Sachs.
  • Assisted Bausch Health with several amendments to its credit facilities agreement.

CMS

Leveraging ‘excellent market knowledge and deep expertise’ in the fund and banking space, CMS' Luxembourg office is regularly instructed on standalone domestic regulatory issues, as well as providing local law financing advice, alongside lawyers throughout its network of offices, across a myriad of transactional matters. Team head Vivian Walry has ‘great knowledge and commercial understanding’ and is noted for his project finance, regulatory and capital markets expertise. Aurélia Viémont takes the lead on all regulatory matters and through her involvement in working groups, as well as her fee-earning work, has developed a deep understanding of both traditional banking and fintech regulatory developments.

Praxisleiter:

Vivian Walry


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Aurélia Viémont; Zornitsa Dimitrova


Referenzen

‘The team has excellent market knowledge and deep expertise.’

‘Vivian Walry has a great knowledge and commercial understanding and treats every task, whether small or large, with the same amount of attention and care.’

‘This team has it all, dedicated and engaged professionals, human touch, technical knowledge, specific experts, they dedicate time and effort to customers. Honestly, I am super happy that we found them.’

Kernmandanten

Bank of Ireland


UniCredit Bank


ING


Royal Bank of Scotland


EBRD


National Australia Bank


Erste Bank


Raiffeinsenbank International


Aareal Bank


Novo Banco


Nordic Capital


Tristan Capital Partners


Dentons

The asset management sector is at the core of Dentons' financing workflow, both in relation to providing liquidity and capital to funds for their core business, as well as in the context of downstream investment activity. Pure fund finance work remains the core driver, with ‘very efficient’ team head Stéphane Hadet regularly instructed by banks lending to funds utilising a myriad products including NAV, subscription and hybrid facilities. The team also regularly works alongside colleagues throughout Europe (including the CEE region), advising real estate funds and property companies on financings to facilitate property acquisitions. Other work includes securitisations and regulatory advice.

Praxisleiter:

Stéphane Hadet


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Oilver Lesage; Nathalie Campello; Christophe Renaudin; Yifan Zhang


Referenzen

‘The firm provides an extremely high level of service across the board. They have very good strength in depth, which means they are able to support large numbers of transactions at any one time while maintaining good quality advice and transaction management.’

‘Stéphane Hadet is a pleasure to work with, always ensuring that his team delivers transactions on time and in an efficient manner.’

‘Christophe Renaudin shows complete dedication to getting the deal done and is a real asset to use on our transactions.’

Kernmandanten

Rabobank


CPI Property Group


Slate Asset Management


Al Habtoor Hotels Overseas LLC


CPI Property Group


HB Reavis


Round Hill Capital


CIBC


 


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a syndicate of ten European, Asian, and North and South American banks, led by Rabobank, on a two-year sustainability-linked loan facility to multinational coffee merchant Sucafina.
  • Advised CPI Property Group on a successful tender offer of outstanding bonds due in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
  • Advised Slate Asset Management on the financing to Move About Group to support the rollout of more than 150 electric vehicles as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Europe.

KLEYR GRASSO

The ‘very commercial and relationship driven’ team at KLEYR GRASSO provides ‘efficient solutions’ to a borrower-focused client base on their ongoing financing needs as well as to facilitate their transactional needs. Combining ‘extensive legal knowledge and commercial acumen,’ team head Renata Jokubauskaite regularly advises on acquisition finance mandates. The arrival of ‘very well reputed practitioner’ Pierre-Alexandre Degehet from BSP in June 2023 also strengthens the team in light of his broad ranging transactional and regulatory expertise.

 

Praxisleiter:

Renata Jokubauskaite


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag; Delphine Tempé; Pierre-Alexandre Degehet


Referenzen

‘A boutique firm with an approach as efficient as a big law firm. They are flexible enough to negotiate fees and timelines and have commercial acumen along with remarkable legal skills.’

‘They are very commercial and relationship driven.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their understanding of the client’s needs and the capacity that they have to propose adequate and efficient solutions to the legal difficulties that are encountered.’

Kernmandanten

TA Associates


Kodehyve


Ogier

The first offshore law firm to establish a presence in Luxembourg, Ogier gained a first-mover advantage and has cultivated a loyal roster of clients, including funds and banks, as well as regularly being referred work from well-established international firms lacking a presence in the jurisdiction. Led by Jad Nader, the ‘strong banking team’ has ‘extensive experience in funds finance,’ and is able to provide integrated advice utilising Cayman and Luxembourg structures for lenders providing a range of credit facilities to these asset managers. Other work includes a borrower-focused offering for funds on financing to facilitate their downstream M&A and real estate transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Jad Nader


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicolas Bonora; Caleb Holder; Chloe Dominici; Fabiana Popescu


Referenzen

‘They have a strong banking team with extensive experience in funds finance. They are user-friendly and provide the right service for London market transactions.’

‘Jad Nader and Caleb Holder are both very responsive and always go the extra mile when needed.’

 

Stibbe

The ‘very responsive’ team at Stibbe provides ‘pragmatic, proactive and cost-effective advice’ to borrowers and lenders on real estate, corporate finance and restructuring matters. Sponsor-backed leveraged finance work is also a particular strength, with the team working well with UK and US referral firms, as well as directly with funds, which are appreciative of the firm’s ‘great grasp of international issues.’ ‘Technically impeccable’ team head Jean-Marc Delcour has ‘a vast knowledge of the market,’from both a transactional and regulatory perspective.

Praxisleiter:

Jean-Marc Delcour


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicolas Pradel; Steven Paridaens; Nawelle Deghdough; Lawene Mulla


Referenzen

‘The Stibbe team is very responsive and able to meet tight deadlines whilst always providing excellent quality advice.’

‘They provide good quality, pragmatic, pro-active and cost-effective advice.’

‘Jean-Marc Delcour is technically impeccable and has a vast knowledge of the market. He looks after our interests, but he knows how to adequately handle the relationship with the sponsor and tries to find common ground.’

Kernmandanten

Unicredit Bank


Eleuthera SPC


Morgan Stanley


Software Solutions Investments


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG


Betlclic Everest Group


RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Lux S.à r.l.


Deutsche Bank AG


Argentex BV


London & Regional Properties Limited


BNP Paribas


J.P. Morgan


Glenwell Group


Ginkgo Advisor


BentallGeenOak


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the lenders in relation to a senior facilities agreement (as amended from time to time) to the SLV Lighting Group.
  • Advised Deutsche Bank in a series of financing transactions relating to the acquisitions of Luxembourg, French and Swedish entities holding logistics properties located in France, the Netherlands, England and Sweden with Sunrise Real Estate as asset manager and sponsored by a major US global alternative investment manager.

AKD

The ‘client-focused’ team at AKD continues to gain traction in the market as a result of its ability to provide ‘dynamic, solutions-oriented and tailor made advice’ to borrower clients across a wide range of cross-border banking and capital markets matters. Yann Hilpert is ‘responsive and experienced’ and excels at handling acquisition and asset finance mandates. Hilpert co-heads the team alongside recently promoted partner Arnaud Barchman, who is ‘pragmatic, business oriented and very knowledgeable’ across securitisation and DCM mandates in particular. The team is rounded out a partner level by Jasper Verhoog, who specialises in financial supervision and securities law, and acts as main liaison between the firm’s Luxembourg and Dutch offices.

Praxisleiter:

Yann Hilpert; Arnaud Barchman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jasper Verhoog; Delphine Gomes


Referenzen

‘The team provides excellent, dynamic, solutions-oriented and tailor made advice.’

‘The team at AKD is client focused. They work to understand our needs and timelines and then they deliver accordingly, which builds trust.’

‘Yann Hilpert is responsive and experienced. He provides “No fuss” efficient legal advice.’

Kernmandanten

KKR


Morgan Stanley


AIMCo


Oxenwood


International Finance Corporation


KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH


Cain International


Pictet Group


Bridgepoint


TREA ASSET MANAGEMENT S.G.I.I.C. S.A.


Reference Financial Services S.A.


Intermediate Capital Group


Morgan Stanley


Natixis


Greystar


Alaric Securities


Catalina Holdings


Baytex Energy Corp.


U.S. Bank


Unzer


Stellex Capital Management


Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as trusted advisor to Unzer on all legal matters in Luxembourg, with a strong focus on regulatory work.
  • Assisted KKR on a securitisation transaction with PayPal for a value in excess of €40bn.
  • Assisted an aircraft manufacturer on the lease of two airliners to a Luxembourg-based airline.

GSK Stockmann

The ‘entrepreneurial and innovative’ team at GSK Stockmann has a ‘clear understanding of the market’ and is regularly involved in high-value, cross-border financing deals, both on lender and borrower side. Philipp Mößner is particularly adept at handling real estate finance matters with a nexus to Germany and co-heads the team alongside Andreas Heinzmann, who excels in handing capital markets and securitisation matters.

Praxisleiter:

Andreas Heinzmann; Philipp Moessner


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Valerio Scollo; Manuel Fernandez; Anna Lindner; Hawa Mahamoud


Referenzen

‘The team is entrepreneurial and innovative. They are responsive to clients and have a clear understanding of the market. They are also lovely individuals and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Manuel Fernandes is a remarkable lawyer.’

‘Excellent expertise and cross-border collaboration.’

Kernmandanten

Aroundtown SA/Grand City Properties S.A.


Cells Property Investors and Deutsche Finance International


CELLS Property Investors GmbH and Kamco Investment Company K.S.C.


Hines Immobilien GmbH


FREO Group


Universal-Investment-Luxembourg S.A.


Fasanara Capital


Alter5 Financial Technologies S.L.


Channel Finance S.A.


EQT Private Equity


Vicenda Asset Management AG


PlusPlus Capital AS


Trade Asset Securitisation Company S.à r.l.


ID Finance Spain, S.A.U.


Mediobanca International – EMTN and Warrants Programmes


Credit Suisse AG


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  • Advised Aroundtown SA and Grand City Properties on various matters throughout 2022/23. Both Aroundtown SA and Grand City Properties S.A. offered a scrip dividend to their shareholders following the AGM.
  • Advised Cells Property Investors and Deutsche Finance International in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade from Archer Hotel Capital and Event Hotels.
  • Advised the FREO Group in connection with a complex joint venture equity contribution and mezzanine financing provided by Cain International in relation to their real estate development Koryfeum, a large-scale, innovative and sustainable office campus in Unterschleißheim next to Munich, Germany.

Luther S.A.

Leveraging ‘excellent experience with Luxembourg supervisory law and good contacts with the authorities,’ Luther S.A. is well-positioned to navigate the domestic regulatory terrain on standalone matters, as well as a myriad finance and capital markets domestically and in a cross-border context. ‘Proactive and attentive’ team head Bob Scharfe provides ‘practical and solutions-oriented’ advice to banks, funds and corporates across a wide array of new money and refinancing transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Bob Scharfe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marion Lanne


Referenzen

‘Very good understanding of client needs and commercial mindset.’

‘They value all their clients, big and small; they also have a long-term vision towards business.’

‘Great experience with Luxembourg supervisory law, good contacts with the authorities, reliable responsiveness and fast delivery of results and, where necessary, alternatives.’

Kernmandanten

Altice


AM Alpha


Antaria Luxembourg


Avellinia Capital


AssetCo PLC


Bentall GreenOak Europe


Berlin HYP AG


Bitflyer


DBS Bank


DEREIF


DZ HYP AG


Dynamica


European Investment Bank


KanAm Grund Group


Lagfin SCA


LD Education


Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) S.A.


NAS Invest


Socadif Capital Investissement


SV SparkassenVersicherung Holding AG


 


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  • Advised Altice International S.à.r.l. on the successful refinancing of €1.7bn of term loans and on the raising of €0.4bn of new term loans (facilities agreement, security package and relevant conditions precedent).
  • Advised the European Investment Bank regarding the granting of a first-loss guarantee to Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, with the aim to increase financing of small and medium enterprises in Germany and Europe.
  • Advised Lagfin SCA on the placement of €536.4m of new senior unsecured equity-linked bonds and the concurrent repurchase of a nominal amount of €327.4m of the previous equity-linked bonds.

Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg

Leveraging the firm’s overarching buy and sell-side funds strength, fund finance accounts for a sizeable volume of work for Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg, with the firm regularly acting on its own as well as in unison with other offices throughout the network across a wide range of credit facilities. Team head Louis-Mael Cogis excels at this, although his finance work is broader than that to also include structured corporate finance matters, acquisition finance and real estate finance. Cathrine Foldberg Møller heads the office’s standalone regulatory team and handles a varied array of matters impacting traditional banking, payment services, investment activities as well as product regulation and financial promotion.

Praxisleiter:

Louis-Maël Cogis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cathrine Foldberg Møller; Rachida Benhalima


Referenzen

‘The team works well together across jurisdictions.’

‘Provided valuable advice and have extensive knowledge in this field.’

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  • Assisted a Luxembourg undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) umbrella fund in connection with the entering into an unsecured $130m uncommitted multi-currency revolving credit facility agreement entered into by forty six of its sub-funds with a global leading bank as lender.
  • Advised a European independent asset management group focused on real estate in relation to several subscription line facilities for an aggregate amount of €1.33bn and granted by the Jersey branch of a top tier US bank to a Luxembourg investment fund with a feeder fund guarantor and a cascading security package.
  • Advised once of Japan’s largest bank as new lender in a fund financing transaction, in relation to the transfer of two subscription line facilities and the grating of a new subscription line facility for an aggregated amount of €313m and granted to Luxembourg alternative investment fund belonging to a global multi-alternatives platform.

Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP

Often working closely with colleagues based across its German offices, Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP is ‘very easy to work with’ and delivers a ‘personalised service’ to funds and banks across a range of structured finance, capital markets and banking matters. Team head Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is particularly adept at advising arrangers and originators on securitisation transactions involving a wide range of asset classes, including solar loan receivables and auto loans.

Praxisleiter:

Ariane Mehrshahi Marks


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Valérie Laskowski; Agnes Merz


Referenzen

‘It is a solid team that is very easy to work with.’

‘The team understands our needs and provides what feels like a personalised service. Excellent communication and timely deliverables.’

‘Ariane Mehrshahi Marks and Agnes Merz provide a smooth and efficient service.’

Kernmandanten

Taulia


CA-CIB


Enpal


Volkswagen (Volkswagen Bank and Volkswagen Leasing)


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank


PEAC


Banca Ifis


Intesa Sanpaolo


Bank11


Uncredit


Société Générale


Santander


Demire


UBS asset management


HICL Plc


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  • Advised Banca Ifis and Intesa Sanpaolo as arrangers in relation to a securitisation of receivables arising from loans granted by a fund managed by Azimut Investments to Italian SMEs.
  • Advised Enpal on securitization of solar loan receivables of up to €356m for first German residential solar ABS.
  • Advised a consortium of banks on a facility agreement of €1.035bn for Frankfurt-based data centre operator maincubes.

Maples Group

Under the expert guidance of Arnaud Arrecgros, the ‘knowledgeable, commercial and responsive’ team at Maples Group continues to gain market share within its areas of focus and is regularly referred work to it by many leading international law firms, which are appreciative of its ‘understanding of the “big picture” of a deal’. As well as being ‘very well-versed in the fund finance space,’ Arrecgros is adept at handling structured finance matters and is increasingly active in the market handling future flow securitisation deals.

Praxisleiter:

Arnaud Arrecgros


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David De Pasquale; Maurice Honnen


Referenzen

‘They are knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.’

‘They are very commercial and will find a pragmatic solution where it’s needed.’

‘The team is exceptionally responsive and commercial; they understand deadlines; they understand the “big picture” of a deal.’

Kernmandanten

Bain Capital


BCP Securities, LLC


Credit Suisse (Securities) LLC


Jefferies Group LLC


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Norton Rose Fulbright

With an ‘exceptional knowledge of banking and financial law, as well as good contacts with supervisory authorities,’ Norton Rose Fulbright is well-positioned to represent funds, corporates and lenders across a wide spectrum of banking and capital markets transactions where Luxembourg is the main jurisdiction, as well as in deals where it is simply a part of the security package. ‘Very responsive’ team head Stéphane Braun takes the lead on most of the transactional matters (including corporate finance, structured finance and securitisation matters), while the ‘technically strong’ Nam Nguyen-Groza has a strong grounding in financial services regulatory matters.

Praxisleiter:

Stéphane Braun


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dorothée Ciolino; Nam Nguyen-Groza; Cyril D’Herbes; Charlène Thibaudon


Referenzen

‘The team is diligent and proactive.’

‘They have an exceptional knowledge of banking and financial law, as well as good contacts with supervisory authorities, and very good networking at home and abroad.’

‘Stéphane Braun is very technical and responsive.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


Bank of America


Bank of China, Luxembourg Branch


Bayerische Landesbank


Bemo Europe Banque Privée


BNP Paribas


BOS Wealth Management Europe S.A.


Cardif Lux Vie S.A.


Citibank


Cornèr Banca S.A.


Crédit Agricole


East West United Bank


European Investment Bank


FUCHS et Associés


Goldman Sachs


GP Bullhound


ING


J.P. Morgan


Kulczyk Investments SA


LFIS Capital SAS


MUFG


National Bank of Canada


National Bank of Greece S.A.


Northern Trust Global Services SE


P+


Planet Payment


Rabobank


Raiffeisen Bank International


Royal Bank of Canada


Royal Bank of Scotland


Société Générale/SGBT


Standard Chartered Bank


Standard Club Group


The Hokus Platform


The SCP Group


Toronto Dominion


United Overseas Bank


USAA


Visalux S.C.


Warburg Pincus


Wordline


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Ashurst

Under the expert guidance of the ‘technically excellent, commercial and user-friendly’ Fabien Debroise, Ashurst‘s Luxembourg office has gained prominence for its fund finance offering for a lender-focused client base. Here the team regularly works alongside its London office and is adept at advising on the full range of lending products, including on subscription lines, NAV facilities and GP facilities. Other areas of expertise include real estate and acquisition finance, where the firm is well-placed to provide the local law advice on cross-border mandates, often working in tandem with other offices throughout the network.

Praxisleiter:

Fabien Debroise


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Katia Fettes; Fiona Keating


Referenzen

Our go-to people for difficult Luxembourg deals.’

‘In my opinion, Fabien Debroise is the best fund finance lawyer in Luxembourg – he is technically excellent, commercial, responsive, super user-friendly and cost-effective.’

Kernmandanten

Barings


Morgan Stanley


Intermediate Capital Group


NatWest Markets PLC


Investec Bank PLC


Oxford Properties


Barclays Bank PLC


Credit Suisse


Castlelake


The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited


Equitix Limited


Banco Santander S.A.


National Australia Bank Limited


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  • Advised Investec on a facility that part-funded the acquisition of four portfolio companies: First Camp, Veni, Sperre and NetNordic by a newly established continuation fund managed by Norvestor.
  • Advised an international banking consortium on a €322.2m financing for Nexrail, a rolling stock lessor, to finance the acquisition of new and more eco-friendly locomotives from manufacturer Vossloh Locomotives.
  • Advised an ICG-managed fund on a €150m facilities agreement arranged by Standard Chartered Bank, supporting investments, portfolio companies, and short-term working capital, with a negotiated subscription line security package for Luxembourg entities.

Bonn & Schmitt

Known for its commercial litigation prowess (which includes financial services disputes), Bonn & Schmitt also handles financing transactional work, including in the context of syndicated and bilateral loans. Senior partner Alex Schmitt co-heads the team alongside the ‘professional and pragmatic’ Françoise Pfeiffer, who ‘provides precise, solutions-oriented advice.’

Praxisleiter:

Alex Schmitt; Françoise Pfeiffer


Referenzen

‘The firm is very accommodating of investors’ needs.’

‘Françoise Pfeiffer has a professional and pragmatic approach and provides precise, solutions-oriented advice.’

‘A competent, available team with whom we carried out effective work.’

Kernmandanten

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg


EQT Partners


Bayerische Landesbank


Capvis Equity Partners


China Development Bank


Cerberus Capital Management


Huawei


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Brucher Thieltgen & Partners

The ‘very knowledgeable and accessible’ team at Brucher Thieltgen & Partners provides ‘precise and high-value legal advice and support in banking and finance matters.’ The scope of the work is broad and includes varied regulatory work for funds and banks operating in Luxembourg, an area where team head Nicolas Thieltgen, who has ‘excellent knowledge of the financial sector,’ is adept in both a contentious and non-contentious setting.

Praxisleiter:

Nicolas Thieltgen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anne-Marie Ka


Referenzen

‘It is a very knowledgeable and accessible team.’

‘The firm provides precise and high-value legal advice and support in banking and finance matters, always combined with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Nicolas Thieltgen has excellent knowledge of the financial sector.’

Charles Russell Speechlys

The ‘professional, responsive and cost-effective’ integrated corporate and finance team at Charles Russell Speechlys is ‘very knowledgeable across complex areas of Luxembourg finance and capital markets law’ for a borrower-focused client base. Victor Regnard regularly handles real estate secured financing and refinancing work, and co-heads the team alongside securitisation and DCM expert Jean-Baptiste Beauvoir-Planson.

Praxisleiter:

Victor Regnard; Jean-Baptiste Beauvoir-Planson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Clément Missey


Referenzen

‘The extremely professional, responsive and cost-effective team is very knowledgeable across complex areas of Luxembourg finance and capital markets law.’ 

‘Jean-Baptiste Beauvoir-Planson is our go-to partner whom we get on board for finance advice with Luxembourg aspects. Highly recommended.’

Kernmandanten

EQT Exeter


Nuveen


RedTree Capital


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  • Assisted EQT Exeter across several transactions to deploy financing and refinancing real estate facilities.
  • Assisted Nuveen in the granting of financings facilities in excess of €95m across two transactions.

Dechert Luxembourg

Leveraging the firm’s strong overarching credentials within the asset management space and its international network, Dechert Luxembourg excels in providing Luxembourg law structuring advice to funds, both as borrowers and lenders, on cross-border mandates. Jean-Louis Frognet, who co-heads the team alongside Laura Rossi, is well-versed at handling funds, real estate and acquisition finance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jean-Louis Frognet; Laura Rossi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marc Seimetz; Rui Cheng; Thomas Tomasic


Kernmandanten

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes


Crédit Agricole CIB


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  • Advised the ad hoc group of secured and unsecured bondholders of Brazil’s largest domestic airline, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., in connection with its recently concluded $1.6bn combined liability management and new capital financing transaction.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole CIB in connection with a financing of a portfolio of 5 student residences located in France (Dijon, Rouen, Saint-Étienne and the Paris region) from Uxco Group.

Goodwin

Reflective of the firm’s global overarching fund expertise, Goodwin's Luxembourg office primarily focuses on borrower work, either to help raise capital for the funds themselves or to facilitate investments being made by them. Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine and Elie-Raphaël Soudry, who joined from Loyens & Loeff in November 2022, co-head the team, and are both well-versed at handling financings throughout the capital structure.

Praxisleiter:

Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine; Elie-Raphael Soudry


Kernmandanten

Rothschild & Co


ICG


Crossroads


BentallGreenOak


Bridgepoint


Roundshield


G Squared


Landfair


Eiffel Investment Group


Kreos Capital


TA Associates


Linari Law Firm

Boutique independent firm Linari Law Firm has a strong reputation advising on financing and regulatory work relating to complex securitisation structures. Managing partner Vincent Linari is one of the main contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Vincent Linari-Pierron


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Guillaume Deflandre; Ketovs Aleksejs


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MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour SARL

The ‘responsive and creative’ team at MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour SARL handles a range of finance transactions for borrowers and lenders, often handling the Luxembourg law advice pertinent to international matters. Armel Waisse is a key contact and has recently been particularly active on distressed transactions, both for creditors in insolvency scenarios, as well as on light touch refinancings. Michel Molitor co-heads the team alongside Waisse and often handles litigation in the sector.

Praxisleiter:

Michel Molitor; Armel Waisse


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Chan Park; Laurent Henneresse; Claude Feyereisen; Ariane Wourwoukas


Referenzen

‘The team is responsive and creative.’

‘They are business and people-oriented.’

 

PwC Legal Luxembourg

Since joining from Loyens & Loeff in March 2022, Cédric Raffoul has galvanised PwC Legal Luxembourg's finance offering, providing a ‘very responsive and proactive’ service to borrowers, in particular across a range of new money and restructuring mandates. Although he is best-known for his capital markets transactional work, Raffoul has also ‘recently added regulatory and fintech to his skills.’

Praxisleiter:

Cédric Raffoul


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sixtine Auguet


Referenzen

‘The firm has excellent capabilities in Luxembourg for capital markets, regulatory and fintech matters.’

‘PwC Legal Luxembourg is the one-stop shop for all Luxembourg legal issues. Particularly relevant is their cross-border capabilities, and I have had great experience working with them on orphan Luxembourg SPV 144A/Reg S notes issuances.’

‘They are very responsive and proactive – it would be easy for them to take a more passive role given that their involvement in our cross-border deals is typically limited to Luxembourg issues, but this is not the approach they take, which is greatly appreciated as it keeps the ball rolling forward on all fronts.’

Kernmandanten

Ocyan


Alpha Trains (Luxembourg) Holdings S.à r.l.


CELSE – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe S.A.


Ramsay Health Care Limited


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  • Advised Brazilian oil and gas company Ocyan on the restructuring of approximately $2.7bn of indebtedness.
  • Advised Alpha Trains (Luxembourg) Holdins S.à r.l. on its successful raising of €548m through a combination of green holdco loan and senior loans to refinance existing indebtedness and purchase electric trains and locomotives.
  • Advised Ramsay Health Care Limited with the establishment of an A$2bn Australian Guaranteed Medium Note Programme.

SJL Jimenez Lunz

Led by the ‘experienced, versatile and very business-oriented’ Michel Jimenez Lunz, SJL Jimenez Lunz has ‘very good knowledge of the market,’ enabling it to provide a holistic service to banks and borrowers, both at the front end of deals, as well as in any pursuant refinancings. Antoine Fortier Grethen is also a key member of the team and has a ‘strong knowledge of all legal aspects of a deal and of the fund financing market.’ 

Praxisleiter:

Michel Jimenez Lunz


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Antoine Fortier Grethen


Referenzen

‘The team is very reactive and has a very good knowledge of the market. We have worked with the team on all equity bridge transactions and their knowledge of fund financing is impressive.’

‘Michel Jimenez Lunz is an experienced, versatile and very business-oriented lawyer.’

‘Antoine Fortier Grethen is technically adept and also practical and responsive. He has provided first class service throughout my dealings with him and is my first choice for Luxembourg lawyers in the field of fund finance.’

Kernmandanten

AEW


Airbus Bank


Amro Partners


ARA Europe


Bank of Montreal


Berlin Hyp AG


BNP Paribas


CACIB/CACEIS


Deutsche Pfandbrief Bank (PBB)


DRC Capital


DWS


European Energy Efficiency Fund (DWS)


Hemisphere


Infrared Capital Partners


KMG


LaSalle


LCL


Natixis


Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation


Morgan Stanley


NEP Group


Postbank


Raiffeisen Bank International


Resolution Properties


Romark


Royal Bank of Canada


Silicon Valley Bank


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank


Topland Jupiter


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  • Advised CACEIS and a syndicate of 7 banks on a €3bn multicurrency equity bridge facility made available to newly structured Antin V fund, comprised of 4 parallel funds, one RAIF feeder fund and one special purpose vehicle.
  • Advised several insurance companies as note purchasers in the context of a €575m private placement issued by HG fund management entities.
  • Advised BNP Paribas and several other lenders in respect of a €1bn equity bridge facility granted to a newly established private debt fund.

TS&P

TS&P provides ‘commercial and solutions-oriented’ advice to European and US asset managers across a wide array of financing matters, from fund finance through to acquisition finance to enable subsequent downstream investments. Torsten Schmitt heads the team that also includes Nicolas Ronzel, who provides ‘innovative solutions,’ in part due to his previous in-house role within the alternative investment funds space.

Praxisleiter:

Torsten Schmitt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicolas Ronzel; Florian Bonne; Aurélie Guérin; Sabine Brandes


Referenzen

‘The team is accessible, commercial and solutions-oriented.’

‘Nicolas Ronzel provides innovative solutions.’

‘Nicolas Ronzel goes above and beyond to ensure that the deal gets done; he is technically excellent while being pragmatic and responsive.’