The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a third tier firm,

Michel Bulach heads the department at Wildgen, Partners in Law, which as a fervent bank regulatory practice, coupled with a growing presence in the restructuring arena. Its client base features an impressive list of major European lenders and borrowers. Georges Gudenburg is also recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a second tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law acts for numerous high-net-worth individuals with assets based in or structured through Luxembourg. The firm also represented Switzerland-based Maag Pump Systems on its merger with Germany’s Automatik Plastics Machinery. Pierre Metzler is ‘very responsive’ and has a ‘very good relationship with Luxembourg notaries’, while Michel Bulach provides ‘excellent responsiveness’, is ‘calm and pleasant at all times’, and is always ‘focused on the commercial outcome’. François Brouxel and Samia Rabia are also recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a third tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law recently acted for a major Iceland-based investment group, as one of the major creditors and debtors of Landsbanki Luxembourg, which went into liquidation in 2008. The firm is also known for its expertise in shareholder disputes. Franck Greff heads the department.

Within Insurance, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a second tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law has excellent transactional and regulatory expertise with Michel Bulach and senior associate Sylvie Louis described by clients as ‘very friendly’, ‘efficient’ and ‘communicative’.

Within Investment funds, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a third tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law has a broad-ranging funds practice that includes both regulated and non-regulated products. The firm’s sophisticated expertise was illustrated by advising a client on the creation of a fund platform dedicated to Sharia investment. In this respect, Samia Rabia is highly regarded.

Within Real estate, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a second tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law provides a ‘high level of service’, thanks to its ‘very short response times’ and ‘good overall knowledge of the real estate business’. The firm is particularly active on behalf of real estate funds and investment companies. This includes advising on acquisitions in Luxembourg and throughout Europe.

Within Tax, Wildgen, Partners in Law is a third tier firm,

Wildgen, Partners in Law’s Jean-Luc Dascotte is recommended by clients, and has a solid record of representing private equity, real estate and investment funds, as well as regularly advising on company reorganisations and restructurings.