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Elvinger Hoss Prussen > The Legal 500 Rankings

Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

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 Allen & Overy Luxembourg in March 2023 was a major boost for the firm in light of his international banking and financial services regulation expertise.

Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Leveraging ‘in-depth knowledge of the Luxembourg legal jurisdiction,’ Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well-placed to advise local and multinational corporates on both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. In this context, the ‘very experienced’ Toinon Hoss has an excellent reputation among international referring law firms, as well as financial sponsors, for providing ‘solutions-focused’ advice on the Luxembourg structuring aspects of cross-border mandates. Pit Reckinger‘s wide-ranging corporate expertise encompasses transactional, including financial services and insurance M&A in adddition to corporate housekeeping and governance advice. Philippe Hoss‘ transactional prowess includes both traditional strategic and sponsor-backed M&A, as well as work on de-SPAC mandates. Karl Pardaens is ‘very technical,’ ensuring that he is a popular choice for clients on M&A in highly regulated sectors, as well as advice in relation to fintech matters. Katia Panichi, who co-heads the team alongside Philippe and Toinon, is well-versed in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Luxembourg > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides ‘insightful advice’ to private and public sector entities seeking a thorough and robust resolution to their cases, both through conventional litigation and arbitration. Appreciated for his ‘analytical approach,’ Pierre Elvinger is a ‘top-flight litigator’ across commercial, civil and employment disputes and heads the team alongside the ‘outstanding’ Marc Elvinger. Elisabeth Omes has an excellent ability to explain ‘difficult issues of Luxembourg law in the cross-border context,’ and is well regarded by banks and funds across a range of complex disputes, offering insight through her previous role at the domestic financial regulator.

Luxembourg > Fintech Tier 1

At Elvinger Hoss Prussen, IP/IT expert Gary Cywie is pivotal to much of the fintech-related work handled by the firm, often teaming up with banking, capital markets and funds practitioners to provide a seamless offering to fintech providers and established financial services institutions. Cywie has been particularly active of late advising on blockchain-related matters and recently formed part of a cross-disciplinary team alongside regulatory and investment fund practitioners advising Azimut Investment and BNP Paribas’ Securities Services on the first phase of a joined blockchain initiative consisting of the tokenisation of units in a Luxembourg reserved alternative investment funds. Karl Pardaens is also a key member of the team and has a particular focus on advising on tokenised securities.

Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 1

The 'very professional, flexible and committed' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen has 'an outstanding understanding of the market practice and strong relations with the CSSF’, ensuring it is very well-placed to guide fund managers through the intricate regulatory terrain and to structure the optimal fund vehicle relevant to both retail and alternative asset strategies. Gast Juncker has 'perfect knowledge of both the Luxembourg and EU regulatory framework' and has developed a particular niche advising Chinese asset managers on establishing UCITS funds in the country. Jérôme Wigny is 'able to synthesise the nuanced analysis of complex issues, with a user-friendly delivery’, providing a 'practical and commercial' service to managers structuring both UCITS and private equity funds. Joachim Cour has 'great knowledge of regulatory practices and market trends' impacting a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, real estate, debt, infrastructure and hedge, and is also noted for being dedicated in 'finding the best solutions for his clients to efficiently launch new products’. Vastly experienced team head Jacques Elvinger has 'in-depth industry knowledge' gleaned through his many years of fee-earner work in the space, as well as through his strong connections with the regulator and various trade associations/working groups. Other recommended practitioners include Sophie Laguesse, for private equity and real estate fund structuring as well as corporate governance concerns; the 'very business-minded and well-connected' Yves Elvinger; and Jeffrey Kolbet, who combines the 'perfect mix of intelligence and technical excellence' for fund managers and investors in the alternative funds space.

Luxembourg > IP and IT Tier 1

Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides a comprehensive service to clients across a broad swathe of contentious and non-contentious IT and tech-related matters, with the team acting on its own as well as drawing from broader strengths across the firm’s full-service offering. Gary Cywie is well-versed at negotiating commercial contracts within the technology sector (including IT outsourcing and software licensing) and is also adept at handling matters at the intersection of finance and technology, including as these relate to digital ledger technologies. Linda Funck co-heads the team alongside Cywie and as well as providing IT and data protection proficiency also advises on due diligence for M&A mandates handled by the firm for IP-rich businesses.

Luxembourg > Private equity Tier 1

Drawing upon a ‘strong technical focus’, Elvinger Hoss Prussen is ‘well-versed in all manner of private equity transactions and structures’. It has excellent market traction among sponsors, appreciative as they are of the firm’s ability to provide expertise throughout the private equity life cycle, from advice on the holding structure, the financing and co-investments or joint ventures to management participation and exits. On the M&A front, the ‘very experienced and solutions-focused’ Toinon Hoss has an excellent reputation in the market and continues to regularly advise core client Cinven on the Luxembourg structuring aspects of its downstream investment activity. Katia Panichi co-heads the team alongside Hoss.

Luxembourg > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Working on its own as well as often forming part of an integrated multi-disciplinary offering alongside other firmwide complementary practice areas, Elvinger Hoss Prussen's team is well-placed to provide the full spectrum of real estate services for a varied client base including investors and developers. Although the firm does handle its fair share of conventional asset deals and lease negotiations, it is best-suited to handling complex matters including work on the conversion of brownfield sites. Here the firm benefits from the ‘theoretical knowledge and practical experiences’ of Nathalie Prüm-Carré in relation to urban zoning, where she is able to guide clients throughout the life cycle of a project, including in relation to litigation if necessary. Prüm-Carré also handles public procurement work in the construction space (for public authorities and private sector bidders), and is a pivotal member of a team that also includes Stéphanie Pautot – who excels at handling large-scale real estate projects, often acting as a project manager and liaison point between the various stakeholders. Former practice head Léon Gloden became a minister for the Luxembourg government in November 2023.

Luxembourg > Tax Tier 1

Strongly embedded into the domestic ecosystem, independent full-service heavyweight Elvinger Hoss Prussen has good insight into regulatory/legislative changes. It also draws upon excellent networking and business connections, ensuring that it provides ‘creative structural solutions to commercial issues‘, both for standalone tax matters as well as concomitant to transactional work handled by the firm. ‘Extremely responsive and commercial’ team head Elisabeth Adam has deep knowledge across domestic and international tax law, both in the context of corporate and real estate transactions and through regularly representing clients in tax litigation. Isabelle Gervais advises on the tax aspects of investment funds and private equity investments, including transfer pricing, as well as the tax considerations in real estate acquisitions.

Luxembourg > Employment Tier 2

Prioritising ‘pragmatism and real-world solutions’ as opposed to abstruse legal theories, Elvinger Hoss Prussen is a popular choice among domestic and international employers, including funds and banks across a broad array of advisory work, in particular, including advice on internal policies, employment contracts as well as general legal employment counselling on restructuring projects. A reflection of his broader commercial litigation prowess, much of team head Pierre Elvinger‘s workload is of a contentious nature, be it from a risk management or pre-litigation perspective or in formal litigation before the courts. Possessing a ‘remarkable ability to navigate complex issues,’ Florence Apostolou has more of a non-contentious angle to her work which includes standalone advisory as well as work aligned to transactions handled by other practice groups at the firm.