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Luxembourg > Real estate and construction Tier 1

With a strong domestic offering which is led by the vastly experienced Martine Gerber-Lemaire, and also well-placed to draw upon ‘valuable international insights’ by virtue of the firm’s vast global network, Dentons can provide ‘solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice’ to developers, investors and end users on both local and cross-border mandates. Gerber-Lemaire ‘knows the real estate sector inside out’ and is consequently able to provide ‘tailor-made and practical solutions’ for clients on the acquisition/disposal, funding and investment fronts of work relating to major domestic office space, in particular. Senior counsel Christel Dumont is praised for her ‘high level of responsiveness and quality of service’ on new money property mandates, as well as for debtors and creditors in real estate insolvency matters.

Practice head(s):

Martine Gerber-Lemaire

Other key lawyers:

Christel Dumont; Hélène Retière; Clémence Personne

Testimonials

‘The team provides solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice.’

‘The strength of the Dentons network provides valuable international insights.’

‘Martine Gerber-Lemaire is a leader in her field. She knows the Luxembourg property sector inside out.’

‘Martine Gerber-Lemaire knows the real estate sector inside out which is a huge advantage for tailor-made and practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘Christel Dumont and Hélène Retière bring their expertise, always marked by a high level of responsiveness and quality of service.’

Key clients

BPI and IKO Real Estate (Wooden Building)

Emile Frey Group

BPI Real Estate and Unibra (The Roots)

BPI Real Estate and Unibra (Gravity)

Work highlights

  • Advised co-developers BPI Real Estate and IKO Real Estate on the sale of the WOODEN building to ACRON Lux Real Estate I Holding.
  • Advised Emil Frey Group on the takeover of the Renault Luxembourg distribution network.
  • Advised a JV between two developers on a new real estate development in Luxembourg called “The Roots”, including on the acquisition of a plot of land and structuring.

Luxembourg > Tax Tier 2

Leveraging ‘good knowledge of the Luxembourg tax laws both in theory and in practice’, Dentons provides ‘highly responsive and pragmatic’ advice across a broad range of direct and indirect tax issues including transfer pricing and tax compliance. A core element of the practice remains structuring cross-border platforms for investments in private equity and real estate, an area in which team head Jean-Luc Fisch is particularly adept. In this context, clients also benefit from the team’s ability to work in a co-ordinated fashion with lawyers from across the firm’s huge global network. Counsel Vincent Quittre also has an ‘excellent knowledge of Luxembourg’s tax environment’, enabling him to provide very effective advice on the establishment of Luxembourg investment platforms, as well as handle work for HNWIs on the structuring of their private wealth.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Luc Fisch

Other key lawyers:

Romain Baroan; Vincent Quittre; Alexandre Michorczyk

Testimonials

‘The team is highly responsive and pragmatic in its approach. They are always on the lookout for solutions that are both satisfactory and achievable for their clients.’

‘Good knowledge of the Luxembourg tax laws both in theory and in practice. Excellent (quick) service in assisting with questions raised.’

‘Jean-Luc Fisch provides pragmatic solutions and client-oriented advice.’

‘Jean-Luc Fisch’s experience in the field and market is an asset to be able to draw upon.’

‘Vincent Quittre has an excellent knowledge of Luxembourg’s tax environment.’

‘Vincent Quittre is sharp, reactive and available 24/7.’

Key clients

The UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Compass Datacenters

Islamic Development Bank

Slate Asset Management

Nepi Rockcastle

Work highlights

  • In the framework of FCDO’s flagship MOBILIST program, the firm advised FCDO on its anticipated subscription into a climate-focused and Africa-dedicated private equity fund.
  • Advised Slate Asset Management, a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, on the financing to Move About Group, a Swedish electric mobility service.
  • Advised the Islamic Development Bank on the issuance of $2bn trust certificates under its $25bn trust certificate issuance programme.

Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3

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.

Practice head(s):

Stéphane Hadet

Other key lawyers:

Oilver Lesage; Nathalie Campello; Christophe Renaudin; Yifan Zhang

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Rabobank

CPI Property Group

Slate Asset Management

Al Habtoor Hotels Overseas LLC

CPI Property Group

HB Reavis

Round Hill Capital

CIBC

 

Work highlights

  • 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.

Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Balancing ‘technical expertise with a congenial nature,’ Dentons provides an ‘effective and approachable service’ to local and international clients across the full spectrum of corporate work, ranging from relatively commoditised issues relating to incorporation, through to local law structuring issues on complex M&A matters. ‘Very experienced and knowledgeable’ team head Namik Ramić provides ‘solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice,’ including in relation to the recent trend of structuring co-investment and JVs to facilitate M&A mandates. Clients also benefit from access to the firm’s international network.

Practice head(s):

Namik Ramić

Other key lawyers:

Clémence Personne; David Paiva

Testimonials

‘The very seasoned team provides succinct and solutions-driven advice.’

‘The team is exceptionally approachable, accommodating, and proficient. Their multilingual capabilities enable them to assist a global clientele effectively.’

‘They balance technical expertise with a congenial nature, ensuring an effective and approachable service is provided.’

‘The very experienced and knowledgeable Namik Ramić provides solutions-oriented and pragmatic advice.’

‘They are professional, to the point and provide fast replies to our requests.’

‘The team is able to work under very tight timeframes and on challenging transactions.’

‘Namik Ramić and Clémence Personne are exceptional lawyers, used to working under pressure and devoted to clients’ needs.’

‘Very seasoned team. Very to the point and solutions-driven. Very responsive and proactive.’

Key clients

AXA IM Alts

Harrison Street

Axiom Group Limited

European Bank of Reconstruction and Development

International Chemical Investors Group

Timken

Round Hill Capital

Welle Environmental Group

KKR

Emil Frey Group

Work highlights

  • Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on its subscription of a minority stake in Protection SARL, a Luxembourg entity that is the majority shareholder of the operating company Elba Bant Sanayii ve Ticaret.
  • Advised The Timken Company on the acquisition of Nadella Group.
  • Advised KKR on its acquisition of Ness Digital Engineering.

Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 5

Combining 'good local knowledge' with an international mindset, Dentons regularly advises international fund managers on cross-border funds established to invest in alternative assets. 'Exceptional' team head Jean-Luc Fisch combines tax and investment fund structuring prowess to good effect, particularly in the context of real estate and private equity platforms.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Luc Fisch

Other key lawyers:

Maria Rodriguez

Testimonials

‘The team has good local knowledge and provides efficient and responsive advice.’

‘Jean-Luc Fisch is exceptional.’

Key clients

Liquidity Capital

Fort Partners

Palladium Group

Care Enterprises Inc.

FMO & KfW

Work highlights

  • Advising the Palladium Group on the setup of its first real estate fund Palladium Fund 1870 Management S.C.A. SICAV SIF, including active interaction with the CSSF during the authorisation procedure, as well as ongoing legal, regulatory and tax advice.
  • Assisting CARE Enterprises, founding fund partner and impact fund manager, in setting up and managing a fund structure that supports US and global investments to economically empower women in the region.
  • Advised FMO and KfW in their investment into a new Luxembourg-based Asian fintech fund, where FMO was an anchor investor.

Dentons > Firm Profile

Strategically located at the heart of Europe, Luxembourg is a leading financial center and the second largest investment fund center in the world after the United States. As a founding member of the European Union, the country plays a prominent position in European affairs and is the home to main European institutions as well as many international companies and financial institutions.

Luxembourg’s successful and innovative financial market is a result of the country’s political stability coupled with an open minded, flexible and modern legal and regulatory framework, which is continuously updated to attract new forms of investment. Over the years, specific regulatory frameworks have been created for alternative and venture capital investment funds, international pension funds, specialized investment funds, captive reinsurance companies, covered bond issuing banks, securitization vehicles and family wealth management companies.

At Dentons’ Luxembourg office, you can count on our teams’ experience in providing high quality support on specific aspects of Luxembourg law to innovatively structure and implement your global projects.

Whether you are a financial institution, corporation, investment fund manager, private equity house, real estate promoter or developer we can meet your most challenging demands by combining local and cross border experience.

Look to our multilingual lawyers for effective solutions across the following areas:

  • Banking and Finance
  • Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions/ Private Equity
  • Investment Funds
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
  • Tax

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm, connecting talent to the world’s challenges and opportunities in more than 80 countries. Dentons’ legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons’ polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.com

With 180+ offices in over 80 countries, Dentons’ global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of any size.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner, Head of Real Estate Martine Gerber-Lemaire martine.gerber@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 257
Partner, Head of Banking and Finance Stéphane Hadet stephane.hadet@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 747
Partner, Head of Tax and Investment Funds Jean-Luc Fisch jeanluc.fisch@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 217
Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A Namic Ramić namik.ramic@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 221
Senior Counsel, Head of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Christel Dumont christel.dumont@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 211
Counsel, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Hélène Retière helene.retiere@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 225
Head of Anti Money Laundering Lars Weineck lars.weineck@dentons.com +352 46 83 83 237

Lawyer Profiles

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Romain Baroan photo Mr Romain Baroan Romain Baroan is a senior counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. He is… View Profile
Nathalie Campello photo Ms Nathalie Campello Nathalie Campello is a counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. She is a… View Profile
Christel Dumont photo Ms Christel Dumont Christel is a senior counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office and head of… View Profile
Jean-Luc Fisch photo Mr Jean-Luc Fisch Jean-Luc Fisch is a partner in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. He heads the… View Profile
Martine Gerber-Lemaire photo Ms Martine Gerber-Lemaire Martine Gerber-Lemaire is the managing partner of Dentons’ Luxembourg office and head of the… View Profile
Stéphane Hadet photo Mr Stéphane Hadet Stéphane Hadet is a partner in Dentons’ Luxembourg office and the head… View Profile
Olivier Lesage photo Mr Olivier Lesage Olivier Lesage is a counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. He is a… View Profile
Alexandre Michorczyk photo Mr Alexandre Michorczyk Alexandre Michorczyk is an associate in Dentons’ Luxembourg office and a member… View Profile
David Paiva photo Mr David Paiva David Paiva is a senior associate in the Corporate and M&A Practice… View Profile
Clémence Personne photo Ms Clémence Personne Clémence Personne is a counsel in Dentons’ Corporate and M&A practice in… View Profile
Vincent Quittre photo Mr Vincent Quittre Vincent Quittre is a counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg Tax Practice. Vincent advises on… View Profile
Namik Ramić photo Mr Namik Ramić Namik Ramić is a corporate partner in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. Namik’s principal fields… View Profile
Christophe Renaudin photo Mr Christophe Renaudin Christophe is a counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office and a member of… View Profile
Hélène Retière photo Ms Hélène Retière Hélène is a counsel in the Luxembourg office and head of the… View Profile
Maria Rodriguez photo Ms Maria Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez is a senior associate in the Investment Funds practice of… View Profile
Yifan Zhang photo Ms Yifan Zhang Yifan Zhang（张一凡）is a senior associate in Dentons’ Luxembourg office. She is a… View Profile

Staff Figures

- Number of lawyers: : 12,500+
- At this office: : 38

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70+ languages including:
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