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GSK Stockmann > The Legal 500 Rankings
Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 3
Regularly working alongside its well-established German offices and afforded greater international scope following the opening of its London office in September 2022, GSK Stockmann provides ‘an excellent quality of legal advice’ to fund managers on the structuring and ongoing operation of regulated and non-regulated funds through a myriad of asset classes. Dual German and Luxembourg-qualified team head Marcus Peter is adept at handling retail and private fund structuring, including documentary updates in light of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) amendments. Corinna Schumacher is also dual-qualified, and provides ‘solutions-oriented’ advice on fund formation and administration matters.Practice head(s):
Dr Marcus Peter
Other key lawyers:
Corinna Schumacher; Marie-Therese Wich
Testimonials
‘All team members are highly qualified and are always very accessible and reachable, and work pragmatically and purposefully.’
‘Extremely market and client-centric and provides an excellent quality of legal advice, as well as being highly responsive.’
‘Corinna Schumacher has a solutions-oriented approach, is very professional and highly competent.’
‘Corinna Schumacher is a highly skilled, dedicated lawyer who, in spite of her recent promotion to partnership, has longstanding experience in Luxembourg fund law and can draw on expertise gained in many projects and transactions. Corinna always strives to find the best solution for the client and excels in client service.’
Key clients
Princeville Capital Group
Amundi
SEB AB
Fosun Capital
Universal-Investment-Luxembourg S.A.
VP Fund Solutions (Luxembourg) SA
Corestate
Daimler AG
Pramerica
EQT Management SARL
UBS Luxembourg
Work highlights
- Advising The Princeville Capital Group with the setup of a Luxembourg holding platform for coming and future private equity investments.
- Advised EQT Private Equity on the €1bn+ sale of a majority stake in VFS Global, the leading visa outsourcing services provider, to Blackstone.
- Advising Universal-Investment-Luxembourg S.A., the largest third-party AIFM and management company within Luxembourg, with the setup of new sub-funds and SFDR amendments.
Luxembourg > Tax Tier 3
Acting on its own as well as often collaborating with lawyers spread across the firm's German offices, GSK Stockmann provides 'pragmatic advice' to investment management, financial services and real estate clients across a range of tax advisory and structuring matters. Team head Mathilde Ostertag has 'wide cross-border tax knowledge' and is 'very skilled and practical in her approach'.Practice head(s):
Mathilde Ostertag
Other key lawyers:
Katharina Schiffmann
Testimonials
‘The firm provides pragmatic advice.’
‘Mathilde Ostertag is excellent and has wide cross-border tax knowledge.’
‘Mathilde Ostertag is very skilled and practical in her approach.’
Key clients
Universal Investment Group
Falcon Group
Channel Finance S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Fosun Capital with view to the setup of a new investment fund in Luxembourg.
- Ongoing Luxembourg tax adviser for the securitisation structures of Universal Investment.
- Advised Channel Finance S.A. on both direct and indirect international tax matters in relation to a complex, high-profile transaction.
Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 4
The ‘entrepreneurial and innovative’ team at GSK Stockmann has a ‘clear understanding of the market’ and is regularly involved in high-value, cross-border financing deals, both on lender and borrower side. Philipp Mößner is particularly adept at handling real estate finance matters with a nexus to Germany and co-heads the team alongside Andreas Heinzmann, who excels in handing capital markets and securitisation matters.Practice head(s):
Andreas Heinzmann; Philipp Moessner
Other key lawyers:
Valerio Scollo; Manuel Fernandez; Anna Lindner; Hawa Mahamoud
Testimonials
‘The team is entrepreneurial and innovative. They are responsive to clients and have a clear understanding of the market. They are also lovely individuals and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Manuel Fernandes is a remarkable lawyer.’
‘Excellent expertise and cross-border collaboration.’
‘Very nice team with great competence and responsiveness, which is rare on the market.’
Key clients
Aroundtown SA/Grand City Properties S.A.
Cells Property Investors and Deutsche Finance International
CELLS Property Investors GmbH and Kamco Investment Company K.S.C.
Hines Immobilien GmbH
FREO Group
Universal-Investment-Luxembourg S.A.
Fasanara Capital
Alter5 Financial Technologies S.L.
Channel Finance S.A.
EQT Private Equity
Vicenda Asset Management AG
PlusPlus Capital AS
Trade Asset Securitisation Company S.à r.l.
ID Finance Spain, S.A.U.
Mediobanca International – EMTN and Warrants Programmes
Credit Suisse AG
Work highlights
- Advised Aroundtown SA and Grand City Properties on various matters throughout 2022/23. Both Aroundtown SA and Grand City Properties S.A. offered a scrip dividend to their shareholders following the AGM.
- Advised Cells Property Investors and Deutsche Finance International in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade from Archer Hotel Capital and Event Hotels.
- Advised the FREO Group in connection with a complex joint venture equity contribution and mezzanine financing provided by Cain International in relation to their real estate development Koryfeum, a large-scale, innovative and sustainable office campus in Unterschleißheim next to Munich, Germany.
Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
GSK Stockmann provides ‘very responsive, pragmatic and commercial’ advice to corporates, SMEs and private equity sponsors across a range of domestic and international corporate, M&A, governance and capital markets matters. Philipp Mößner is appreciated for his ‘clear legal guidance,’ particularly in the context of real estate-related share deals for German clients. Marcus Peter co-heads the team alongside Mößner.Practice head(s):
Philipp Mößner; Marcus Peter
Other key lawyers:
Mathilde Ostertag; Anna Lindner; Katharina Schiffmann; Chara Papagiannidi
Testimonials
‘The team has been providing exceptionally good advice for years. The professional competence in matters of company law, corporate governance and capital markets law is very high. Even the most difficult issues are always resolved to our complete satisfaction, even under time pressure.’
‘The high-class team provides very responsive, pragmatic, client focused and commercial advice.’
‘Philipp Mössner provides clear legal guidance with a deep consideration of commercial angles.’
‘Chara Papagiannidi: a very dedicated, competent and pleasant lawyer who cares about every single case she handles.’
Key clients
Aroundtown SA
Grand City Properties SA
EQT
Fosun Capital
Allianz
Cells Property Investors/Deutsche Finance
Princeville Capital Group
Obton A/S
Hines Immobilien GmbH
Branded
Work highlights
- Advised long-standing client Aroundtown SA and its consolidated subsidiary Grand City Properties S.A.
- Advised EQT Private Equity on the sale of a majority stake in VFS Global to Blackstone for over €1bn.
- Advising Obton A/S on the acquisition of part of the EOS structure comprising a Luxembourg Holding company holding 10 Italian subsidiaries active in the renewable energy sector.
Germany > Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory
GSK Stockmann's mainstays include clients' representation before the European Central Bank as well as matters pertaining to digitisation and sustainability, including electronic payment services, platform-related topics and the trading of CO2 certificates. Platform operators, companies, financial institutions and fintech companies also benefit from the team's close cooperation with the Luxembourg office; the latter is led by Andreas Heinzmann and regularly assists with matters pertaining to investment law. German practice head Timo Bernau comprehensively covers banking and insurance supervisory law with a focus on the fintech sector. Lisa Watermann (sustainable finance, investment law) made local partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Timo Bernau; Andreas Heinzmann
Other key lawyers:
Okko Hendrik Behrends; Philippe Lorenz; Robert Kramer; Lisa Watermann
Testimonials
‘The team has consistently delivered excellent work results, recommendations and identification of new legal strategies.’
‘Our contact guided us through many complicated and unique legal matters and procedures, always providing clear and concise advice every step of the way.’
‘Very high level of knowledge about the situation of fintech start-ups. This means very competent advice and top results.’
‘Excellent engagement.’
‘Competent team with short response times.’
‘Always available and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Siemens AG
3Red Partners LLC., Chicago
InCred GmbH
Salt Global Tech Ltd
Finba Technologies GmbH
Twinu GmbH
xcircle UG
YAPI ve KREDI BANKASI A.S.
Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
Catella Real Estate AG Nein
Solaris SE
DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH
Frankfurt School Financial Services GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond in accordance with the Electronic Securities Act (eWpG).
- Advising DF Deutsche Finance Systems GmbH on BaFin approval proceedings for acquiring the license as crypto registrar under the KWG, including the creation of technical documentation as well as internal and external compliance documentation.
- Advising Solaris SE on payment matters as well as on entry into securities trading and on cooperations.
GSK Stockmann > Firm Profile
The firm: GSK Stockmann is a leading independent European corporate law firm with over 250 professionals across our offices in Germany, Luxembourg and the UK.
GSK Stockmann is the law firm of choice for real estate and financial services. In addition, we have deep-rooted expertise in key sectors including funds, capital markets, public, mobility, energy and healthcare.
Our advice combines an economic focus with entrepreneurial foresight. That is what is behind: Your perspective.
For international transactions and projects, we work together with selected reputable law firms abroad.
More about us: www.gsk-lux.com
Areas of practice: In Luxembourg, GSK Stockmann is the trusted adviser of leading financial institutions, asset managers, private equity houses, insurance companies, corporates and FinTech companies, with both, a local and international reach.
Our lawyers advise domestic and international clients in relation to banking and finance, capital markets, corporate/M&A and private equity, investment funds, real estate, regulatory and insurance as well as tax.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Corporate | M&A and Private Equity; Investment Funds; Real Estate | Dr Marcus Peter | marcus.peter@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-50 |
| Capital Markets; Banking & Finance | Andreas Heinzmann | andreas.heinzmann@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-30 |
| Corporate | M&A and Private Equity; Banking & Finance | Dr Philipp Moessner | philipp.moessner@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-40 |
| Tax; Investment Funds; Real Estate | Mathilde Ostertag | mathilde.ostertag@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-60 |
| M&A, Corporate, Private Equity | Anna Gassner | anna.gassner@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-26 |
| Capital Markets; Banking & Finance | Dr Manuel Fernandez | manuel.fernandez@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-31 |
| Capital Markets; Banking & Finance | Valerio Scollo | valerio.scollo@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-31 |
| Corporate | M&A; Finance | Anna Lindner | anna.lindner@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-43 |
| Investment Funds | Corinna Schumacher | corinna.schumacher@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-81 |
| Tax; Investment Funds; Real Estate | Katharina Schiffmann | katharina.schiffmann@gsk-lux.com | +352 271802-61 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Dr Manuel Fernandez | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Anna Gassner | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Andreas Heinzmann | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Anna Lindner | Local Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Dr Philipp Mößner | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Mathilde Ostertag | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Dr Marcus Peter | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Katharina Schiffmann | Counsel | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Corinna Schumacher | Local Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
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Valerio Scollo | Partner | GSK Stockmann | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers (Germany and Luxembourg) : 250 Number of lawyers (Luxembourg) : + 30Languages
Englisch German French Luxembourgish Chinese Italian Greek Turkish Russian Portugese Spanish Somali FinnishMemberships
ABBL – www.abbl.lu ALFI – www.alfi.lu AMCHAM Luxembourg – www.amcham.lu CHINALUX – china-lux.lu LPEA – www.lpea.lu LUXREAL – www.luxreal.lu CCIL – www.ccillux.eu LILLA – www.lilla.lu LuxCMA - www.luxcma.comOther
Other offices : Berlin Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Heidelberg Other offices : Munich Other offices : LondonDiversity
As a European corporate law firm GSK Stockmann is strongly committed to diversity in order to meet client expectations, attract talented individuals and drive innovation. We believe that diversity is integrally intertwined with corporate citizenship as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects.
In terms of gender diversity, we enable flexible work solutions to promote female leadership. Our Luxembourg office stands for cultural diversity: Our legal practice and international client base benefit from the diverse backgrounds of our lawyers and our staff, enabling us to speak our clients’ language and relate to their cultural background.
As good corporate citizens in Luxembourg, we aim to support local activities. As corporate members of the Philharmonie Luxembourg, we have decided to address our corporate Christmas donation to the Fondation EME founded by the Philharmonie, connecting the vulnerable with music, which is more important than ever during these challenging times. We regularly offer local artists a platform to present contemporary Luxembourgish art in our premises; each exhibition is highlighted by a vernissage, which has become a regular event for many of our clients, friends and colleagues.
In relation to ESG considerations, we see a growing demand of investors, asset managers, corporates and institutions and hence an increasing number of “green” transactions. Taking up the green movement as an employer, we have banned plastic bottles and established the use of water dispensers, within both the office and the conference rooms. We have implemented printing processes according to the latest standards to avoid unnecessary waste. Moreover, our office follows the internal firm-wide travel recommendations, e.g. to avoid plane travel where possible and set up video conferences instead. In relation to our office, the materials used comply with modern environmental standards.
Press Releases
GSK Stockmann advises on the sale of inno-spec GmbH to Headwall Photonics, Inc.
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised Oliver Grass and Assemblify GmbH on the sale of inno-spec GmbH to Headwall Photonics, Inc. headquartered in Bolton, Massachusetts, USA.GSK Stockmann advises Real I.S. on the repurchase of its headquarters
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised the Real I.S. Group, BayernLB’s fund service provider specialising in real estate investments, on the repurchase of its Munich headquarters from LaSalle Investment Management.GSK Stockmann advises IMAXXAM on the acquisition of the B&B Hotel Frankfurt West
1st February 2024 GSK Stockmann advised IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of the B&B Hotel Frankfurt West. IMAXXAM is acquiring the property for its real estate special AIF under the umbrella of Union Investment.GSK Stockmann advises on letting a senior living project to Renafan
29th January 2024 GSK Stockmann advised a Hamburg-based family office on letting a senior living project to be constructed in Hamburg-Tonndorf to the operator Renafan.Daniel Fehling joins GSK Stockmann’s corporate/M&A team
4th January 2024 At the turn of the year, GSK Stockmann is welcoming Daniel Fehling to strengthen its Corporate/M&A practice in HamburgGSK Stockmann advises existing investors on the HR Group’s investment in Luca
3rd January 2024 GSK Stockmann advised a group of international existing Luca investors in connection with the new investor HR Group.GSK Stockmann advises the GRR Group on the acquisition of a local shopping centre in the district of Vogelsberg in Hesse
21st December 2023 GSK Stockmann advised the Nuremberg-based GRR Group on the purchase of a local shopping centre located in Lauterbach in the district of Vogelsberg from Ratisbona Handelsimmobilien. The property was acquired on behalf of the special AIF fund GRR Future Retail Properties 1, which has an ecological investment strategy.GSK Stockmann advises Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG on a jetty for liquefied gases in Stade
21st December 2023 GSK Stockmann has been advising Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG (NPorts) on the financing and provision of the new jetty for liquefied gases at the sea port in Stade. The project has been financed by a combination of funds from the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Lower Saxony as well as a loan from Nord/LB.GSK Stockmann strengthens Finance Practice with Anthony Morton
20th December 2023 Anthony Morton joins GSK Stockmann‘s Frankfurt office effective 1 January 2024.GSK Stockmann makes children’s wishes come true with its Christmas donation to Make-A-Wish Germany
19th December 2023 As its annual Christmas donation this year, the international corporate law firm GSK Stockmann is donating 6,000 euros to the charitable organisation Make-a-Wish in Germany.Tobias Abersfelder joins GSK Stockmann’s compliance and dispute resolution team
12th December 2023 Tobias Abersfelder has joined GSK Stockmann’s Hamburg office as of 1 December as Counsel in the areas of compliance and investigations as well as dispute resolution. Abersfelder comes to GSK Stockmann from Eversheds Sutherland.GSK Stockmann appoints seven new partners and two counsel from within its own ranks
29th November 2023 At the Partners’ Meeting on 24 and 25 November 2023, GSK Stockmann appointed four new Equity Partners, three Local Partners and two Counsel from within its own ranks with effect from 1 January 2024. These promotions reflect the firm’s unwavering commitment to its strategy of supporting the professional development of its young lawyers and deploying their talents to build up its strategic advisory fields.Robert Korndörfer joins GSK Stockmann’s Berlin office as a new partner
2nd November 2023 GSK Stockmann is welcoming corporate M&A and private equity expert Robert Korndörfer as a new partner at the firm. From 1 November 2023, he will be joining the team at GSK’s Berlin office, where his expertise will support the further expansion of the firm’s advisory services in the areas of corporate M&A and private equity.GSK Stockmann advises Diringer & Scheidel on the sale of the multi-use property New7 in Mannheim via a forward deal
18th October 2023 GSK Stockmann advised the long-established family-owned company Diringer & Scheidel on the sale via a forward deal of the former Kaufhof building in Square N 7 in Mannheim.New partner in Luxembourg: GSK Stockmann brings Anna Gassner on board
4th October 2023 Anna Gassner will be joining GSK Stockmann’s team in Luxembourg as of 1 October 2023. The addition of a new partner is part of the firm’s strategy to further expand its advisory services in the areas of corporate M&A and private equity.GSK Stockmann advises Sonar Real Estate on real estate acquisition in Stuttgart
6th September 2023 The law firm assisted Hamburg-based Sonar Real Estate GmbH in acquiring a mixed-use building complex in Stuttgart-Vaihingen.GSK Stockmann advises Isar Klinik Immobilien GmbH on property sale and land division
6th June 2023 GSK Stockmann advised Munich-based Isar Klinik Immobilien GmbH on the land division and sale of an office property in the centre of Munich to CDC Investissement Immobilier and the FOM Real Estate Group.GSK Stockmann advises FONDSGRUND on the acquisition of the 28,500 sqm “Netzwerk” property in Regensburg for an HIH Invest fund
6th June 2023 A GSK Stockmann team led by Michael Jani provided comprehensive advice on real estate, tax, investment and insurance law to the Hamburg-based investment and asset manager FONDSGRUND Investment in connection with the acquisition of the “Netzwerk” office property in Regensburg for HIH Invest Real Estate and a club of German institutional investors.GSK Stockmann advises Pohl-Boskamp on mynoise acquisition
6th June 2023 GSK Stockmann advised G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG based in Hohenlockstedt in Schleswig-Holstein on the acquisition of Duisburg-based mynoise GmbH. The acquisition allows Pohl-Boskamp to expand its business in the field of digital health applications and protects the future of the Kalmeda® tinnitus app, which was developed by mynoise.GSK Stockmann advises Evonik on the sale of its Lülsdorf plant
6th June 2023 Evonik is selling its German production plant in Lülsdorf and the associated cyanuric chloride business in nearby Wesseling to the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG).GSK Stockmann advises DLE Logistics on the financing of a EUR 100 million logistics real estate portfolio by LBBW
6th June 2023 DLE’s logistics fund has received EUR 100 million in financing from Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) for a logistics real estate portfolio containing properties located across Germany. The portfolio has an occupancy rate of almost 100%. The loan has a five-year term.GSK Stockmann advises IMAXXAM on purchase of office portfolio
28th March 2023 GSK Stockmann advised IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of a portfolio of eight office buildings valued at approximately EUR 180 million.GSK Stockmann advises the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Baltic Sea LNG project
7th March 2023 GSK Stockmann has been advising the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on the planning procedure under German energy law with the Stralsund Mining Authority for the construction and operation of the sea and land-based sections of the “Ostsee LNG” project, including the pig receiving station for keeping the pipeline as well as the Baltic Sea connection pipeline clean.GSK Stockmann advises Siemens on crypto securities bond
16th February 2023 GSK Stockmann advised Siemens AG on the legal structuring and issuance of a crypto securities bond under the German Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) with a volume of EUR 60 million. This is the first issuance of a crypto security by a DAX 40 company in the million euro range.GSK Stockmann advises DKW on sale of land to Palfinger
15th February 2023 GSK Stockmann provided comprehensive advice to DKW Deutsche Kapitalwert AG on the sale of more than 11,000 sqm of land in Poing near Munich to Palfinger AG.GSK Stockmann opens new office in London and welcomes York-Alexander von Massenbach as partner and office co-head
16th September 2022 As part of its continued international strategy, GSK Stockmann announces the opening of an office in London, one of the world’s leading business and financial centres, creating new opportunities to strengthen the firm’s capabilities and international footprint.GSK Stockmann berät Real I.S. beim Kauf des Frankfurter Marienbogens von Hines
22nd March 2022 GSK Stockmann hat die Real I.S. AG mit Sitz in München beim Kauf des Frankfurter Bürogebäudes Marienbogen vom Immobilienkonzern Hines umfassend beraten.Legal Briefings
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Healthcare real estate investments in Germany – opportunities and challenges
The German real estate market continues to be a strong focus for (international) investors. According to CBRE, a transaction volume of around €111bn was achieved in the real estate investment market in 2021, which corresponds to an 40% increase compared to the previous year. International investors accounted for a market share of around 32%.
Comparative Guides
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Germany: Construction
Published: April 2023
Authors: Dr Jan-Bertram HilligProf Dr Jan KehrbergBenedikt Walter LLMDr Oda Wedemeyer
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Construction laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Germany: International Arbitration
Published: November 2023
Authors: Dr. Justus Jansen Dr. Antonius Jonetzki Katharina Becker, LL.M. Karen Papenfuß Sandrine Larghi, LL.M
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Luxembourg: Corporate Governance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Dr. Philipp MössnerAnna LindnerChara Papagiannidi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Corporate Governance laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Andreas HeinzmannHawa Mahamoud
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg: Securitisation
Published: March 2024
Authors: Andreas HeinzmannValerio ScolloDr. Manuel FernandezHawa MahamoudChristoforos Naziroglou
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Securitisation laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.