Capital
Our Capital practice delivers sophisticated legal strategies across the full spectrum of financial markets, supporting asset managers, institutional investors, and corporate issuers. We provide guidance on the formation and management of Investment Funds, navigating the complex regulatory landscape to structure UCITS, AIFs, and specialized vehicles that align with cross-border distribution goals. Our expertise extends deeply into Private Equity and Debt Finance, where we advise sponsors and lenders on the intricacies of acquisition finance, leveraged lending, and capital structure optimization throughout the deal lifecycle.
We recognize the distinct needs of high-growth ecosystems, offering dedicated support for Venture Capital transactions. From seed-stage structuring to late-stage exits, we assist founders and investors in negotiating equity dynamics and governance. Furthermore, our team handles complex Structured Finance and securitization matters, designing robust legal frameworks for asset-backed transactions. By integrating these disciplines, we help clients manage risk and unlock value, whether they are raising capital, deploying funds, or engineering complex financial instruments.
Investment funds
We specialize in structuring UCITS for retail investors and AIFs (Alternative Investment Funds), such as RAIFs or Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs). Our team ensures full compliance with the AIFMD and manages relationships with the CSSF (the local regulator), providing a “passporting” strategy that allows your funds to be marketed effectively across the entire European Union.
Private Equity
By leveraging Luxembourg’s flexible “toolbox” of corporate vehicles (like the SCS or SCSp), we structure cross-border acquisitions and holding companies. Our experts advise on the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive to optimize the complex financing and security packages required for European buyouts. We act as a vital bridge between international sponsors and the local regulatory environment.
Debt Finance
Our practice utilizes the Luxembourg Laws on Collateral Arrangements to provide one of the most lender-friendly environments in the world. We structure syndicated loans and bond issuances on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), while handling security interests that are bankruptcy-remote. This ensures that your cross-border lending is both secure and enforceable under EU-wide insolvency regulations.
Venture Capital
We assist “Scale-ups” and VCs in navigating the European fundraising landscape. Beyond drafting investment agreements using Luxembourgish corporate law—allowing for bespoke share classes and “Liquidation Preferences”—we advise on the EuVECA regulation. This enables VC managers to market their funds across the EU more easily while ensuring compliance with local substance requirements for tax residency.
Structured Finance
As Luxembourg is a leading jurisdiction for securitization under the 2004 Securitization Law, we help clients establish Securitization Vehicles (SVs). These can be subdivided into “compartments” to segregate assets and liabilities. Our approach ensures these structures comply with the EU Securitization Regulation, and we provide legal opinions on the validity of “true sale” and “bankruptcy remoteness” for global investors.
