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Oostvogels Pfister Feyten

291 ROUTE D'ARLON, BP 603, L-2016
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Work +352 46 83 83
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Fax +352 46 84 84
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www.oostvogels.com
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Luxembourg, London

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Luxembourg

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a third tier firm,

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is primarily known for its private equity work and related financing. Structured finance and securitisation is another mainstay of the practice, while restructuring now accounts for much of the department’s workload.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a second tier firm,

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is widely recognised for its private equity and LBO expertise. Senior partner Stef Oostvogels and partner Delphine Tempé are known for their representations of clients such as Apax, Terra Firma and CVC. Much of the team’s recent work has involved restructuring advice for private equity clients. Beyond the private equity arena, the firm advises numerous European holding companies in Luxembourg and a series of financial institutions.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a third tier firm,

Much of Oostvogels Pfister Feyten’s litigious work relates to its active private equity and restructuring and insolvency practices. Martine Gerber-Lemaire is recommended for contentious insolvency work.

Investment funds

Within Investment funds, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a third tier firm,

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten has a mighty reputation in the private equity sector. Alternative funds is a key strength of a practice that features Harold Parize, who spends part of his time in the firm’s London office, targeting the UK-based private equity sector.

Real estate

Within Real estate, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a first tier firm,

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten’s prominence in private equity extends to real estate funds making substantial acquisitions in Luxembourg and around Europe. Clients include CIP. Martine Gerber-Lemaire is a recognised real estate specialist and highly regarded.

Tax

Within Tax, Oostvogels Pfister Feyten is a second tier firm,

Oostvogels Pfister Feyten’s mighty private equity heritage has enabled it to establish a flourishing tax practice. The firm now also represents a number of banks in connection with financing and securitisation platforms. Managing partner Frédéric Feyten is recommended.

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Oostvogels Pfister Feyten

  • Restructuring & Insolvency in Luxembourg

    It goes without saying that the past few years have been quite unique. Over this period, we have seen the fall of many prominent banking institutions and have experienced some quite special situations. The repercussions of these events have greatly impacted global economies and in many jurisdictions, they have led to a spectacular level of bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring cases.
    - Oostvogels Pfister Feyten

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  • Liabilities of Directors of an Investment Fund

    The current turmoil in the investment fund industry has particularly drawn the attention of professionals, including "Directors", to the liabilities they may incur in the framework of their duties as director of an investment vehicle.
    - Noble & Scheidecker

  • Islamic Microfinancing in Luxembourg

    The following article was co-written by a partner of a well established law firm in Luxembourg and an expert in Islamic Finance with the objective to demonstrate the extent to which the Luxembourg microfinance vehicles an be used to foster the development of Islamic microfinance schemes. The argumentation is centred on the unique combination of the robust Western governance framework and structuring vehicles together with Oriental philanthropic and religious principles; this association is likely to meet the financing needs of the neediest who, so far, were kept aside of conventional interest-based microfinance solutions.
    - Linari Law Firm

  • Migration or relocation of offshore funds to Luxembourg

    The Madoff scandal which has led to the quasi-collapse of the banking sector has changed the fund industry landscape. The ability to relocate in Luxembourg opens new horizons to offshore promoters and investors.
    - Chevalier & Sciales

  • Restructuring & Insolvency in Luxembourg

    It goes without saying that the past few years have been quite unique. Over this period, we have seen the fall of many prominent banking institutions and have experienced some quite special situations. The repercussions of these events have greatly impacted global economies and in many jurisdictions, they have led to a spectacular level of bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring cases.
    - Oostvogels Pfister Feyten

  • Luxembourg Newcits or Sophisticated UCITS

    For a long time, Luxembourg hedge funds and funds of hedge funds have been set-up under several wrappers, namely funds submitted under part II of the law of 20 December 2002 on UCIs (the “2002” Law) and specialized investment funds (SIF) governed by the law of 13 February 2007 (the “SIF Law”). As of today, hedge fund managers are considering launching UCITS platforms (especially “sophisticated UCITS”). As widely known, UCITS funds are harmonized European retail fund vehicles that can be sold globally and which benefit from the European passport enabling investment managers to easily market their funds within the EU.
    - Chevalier & Sciales

  • Real Estate in Luxembourg – 2010 Edition

    This comprehensive brochure provides an overview of Real Estate in Luxembourg. It provides details on Luxembourg’s approach to the sector, developments during the course of 2009 and outlines those vehicles which can be used to invest in the sector. These include regulated vehicles such as the Real Estate UCI, SICAR, SIF and the unregulated SOPARFI. The booklet also covers the various tax elements of Real Estate investing.
    - Oostvogels Pfister Feyten

  • IP, IT & Media News from Luxembourg

    On 25 November 2009, the European Union enacted a new set of rules regarding electronic communications, the so-called new "Telecom Package". This new regulation is composed by two directives which must be implemented by the Member States by 25 May 2011 and one regulation which is immediately applicable. In Luxembourg, a draft of law has been filed on 30 March 2010 in order to implement into national law some of the new provisions related to the independence of the national regulatory authorities ("NRA").
    - Molitor, Fisch & Associés

  • Luxembourg : a hub for Islamic Finance

    Well established as a world leader in the investment funds industry (second only to the USA), Luxembourg firmly held its position throughout the economic crisis, totalling EUR 1,840.993 billion net assets under management as at 31 December 2009. This five decade long success story originates from a continuing intention on the part of the local authorities to make the most of promising opportunities in the financial market. Islamic Finance is unquestionably one such opportunity and initiatives taken by the various actors operating in Luxembourg show how determined they are to lead the way in this fast growing market. 
    - Chevalier & Sciales

  • Getting the Deal Through - Insurance & Reinsurance 2009 - Luxembourg chapter

    Identify the regulatory agencies responsible for regulating insurance and reinsurance companies. The Commissariat aux Assurances (the Commissariat) is in charge of the supervision of insurance and reinsurance undertakings, as well as insurance intermediaries (agents and brokers). It is in charge of examining the applications for licences. The Commissariat also assists the Luxembourg public authorities in European and international negotiations. It takes an active part to the preparation of Luxembourg laws and regulations within its field of competence. The Commissariat is a public establishment vested with legal personality and is financially independent. It is under the authority of the ministry of treasury and budget.
    - KLEYR GRASSO ASSOCIES

  • Getting the Deal Through - Dispute Resolution 2009 - Luxembourg Chapter

    What is the structure of the civil court system? The Luxembourg court system is organised according to the principle of ‘double court instance’, pursuant to which any case may be judged twice by two different courts, both upon the factual and legal merits. As a result, a major distinction is to be drawn up between the first degree courts and the courts of appeal.
    - KLEYR GRASSO ASSOCIES
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