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Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP Offices
52 BOULEVARD MARCEL CAHEN
L-1311 LUXEMBOURG
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Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Although the corporate team at Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP is relatively small in comparison with some of its peers, its ‘internal co-ordination across practice areas and jurisdiction is seamless,’ ensuring that it is able to handle some cross-border mandates that belie its size. Much of this work relates to M&A in the real estate sector, where the team regularly works alongside lawyers based out of the firm’s German offices. Team head Alexander Koch is ‘highly responsive and insightful.’Practice head(s):
Alexander Koch
Other key lawyers:
Benoit Serraf; Emmanuel Lamaud
Testimonials
‘The team is proactive with great availability and a profound understanding of the relevant topics.’
‘The internal co-ordination across practice areas and jurisdiction is seamless.’
‘They have made big efforts to understand our legal needs and provide advice and solutions that are commercial and practical.’
‘They always go that extra mile to try and meet our needs.’
‘Alexander Koch is highly responsive and insightful.’
Key clients
M&G Real Estate
RiverRock
Navis Capital
Quadriga
AtlasEdge
HR Group
Kingdom Holding
Demire
AXA IM
K10/The Independents
Work highlights
- Advised Navis Capital Partners on the sale of B Medical Systems to Azenta, Inc.
- Advised AXA IM Alts on the sale of its majority stake in the TechnoCampus office complex in Berlin, to Caleus Capital Partners II.
- Advised RiverRock on its acquisition of a minority stake in Pinhal Interior sub-concession, a Portuguese availability and inflation protected PPP road.
Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 3
The small team at Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP frequently forms part of a multi-office group with practitioners in key fund centres including London and Frankfurt, as well as acting on its own, to advise managers establishing funds, particularly in the alternatives space. Team head Pierre Reuter is the main contact and is particularly adept at handling work connected with the real estate sector, frequently assisted by senior associate Simon Recher.Practice head(s):
Pierre Reuter
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Timberland Investment Resources Europe
ACE & Company
Infracapital
M&G
Work highlights
- Advised SC Lowy on the final close of SC Lowy Strategic Investments II, LP (Fund) at $350m, representing an over threefold increase in commitments raised relative to the prior fund.
- Advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe on the setup of its third Luxembourg fund, an Article 9 fund investing in forestry and timber.
- Advised long-standing client M&G Real Estate on the launch of its new European Living Fund.
Luxembourg > Tax Tier 3
Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP's small team has 'profound knowledge of tax matters' and excels at handling cross-border structuring matters, where it often forms part of a cross-office and multi-disciplinary offering. Team head Gérard Neiens is 'results oriented' and excels at tax structuring work in relation to real estate transactions as well as securitisation and structured products.Practice head(s):
Gérard Neiens
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Philippe Monmousseau
Testimonials
‘The team has profound knowledge of tax matters which is extremely helpful in the real estate sector for cross-border transactions combined with non-Luxembourg-based funds investors.’
‘Gerard Neiens provides a results-oriented service.’
Key clients
RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP
Volkswagen
AXA IM Alts
Intesa Sanpaolo
M&G / Infracapital
PEAC
Enpal
UniCredit Bank AG
Pantheon
YESSS
Work highlights
- Advised Timberland Investment Resources Europe on the setup of its third Luxembourg fund, an Article 9 fund investing in forestry and timber.
- Advised RiverRock European Capital Partners LLP on its acquisition of a minority stake in Pinhal Interior sub-concession, a Portuguese availability and inflation protected PPP road.
- Advised Enpal on securitisation of solar loan receivables of up to €356m for the first German residential solar ABS.
Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 5
Often working closely with colleagues based across its German offices, Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP is ‘very easy to work with’ and delivers a ‘personalised service’ to funds and banks across a range of structured finance, capital markets and banking matters. Team head Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is particularly adept at advising arrangers and originators on securitisation transactions involving a wide range of asset classes, including solar loan receivables and auto loans.Practice head(s):
Ariane Mehrshahi Marks
Other key lawyers:
Valérie Laskowski; Agnes Merz
Testimonials
‘It is a solid team that is very easy to work with.’
‘The team understands our needs and provides what feels like a personalised service. Excellent communication and timely deliverables.’
‘Ariane Mehrshahi Marks and Agnes Merz provide a smooth and efficient service.’
Key clients
Taulia
CA-CIB
Enpal
Volkswagen (Volkswagen Bank and Volkswagen Leasing)
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
PEAC
Banca Ifis
Intesa Sanpaolo
Bank11
Uncredit
Société Générale
Santander
Demire
UBS asset management
HICL Plc
Work highlights
- Advised Banca Ifis and Intesa Sanpaolo as arrangers in relation to a securitisation of receivables arising from loans granted by a fund managed by Azimut Investments to Italian SMEs.
- Advised Enpal on securitization of solar loan receivables of up to €356m for first German residential solar ABS.
- Advised a consortium of banks on a facility agreement of €1.035bn for Frankfurt-based data centre operator maincubes.
Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Change is happening faster than ever, and legal challenges come from all directions. To stay ahead, organisations need to anticipate what’s next. Hogan Lovells understands this and works together with its clients to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centres around the world. With 2,500 lawyers on six continents, Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutions and governments. The firm provides practical legal solutions that help clients identify and mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities.
Whether a client is expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, Hogan Lovells can help.
The firm’s lawyers are straight-talking. They understand and solve the problem before it becomes one. And they deliver clear and practical advice that gets the job done.
A fast-changing and interconnected world requires fresh thinking combined with proven experience. That’s what Hogan Lovells provides. Progress starts with ideas. And while imagination helps at every level, the firm’s legal solutions are aligned with each client’s business strategy. The firm’s experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives it the market perspective to be the global partner of choice for its clients. The team at Hogan Lovells brings a diverse variety of backgrounds and experience which delivers a broader perspective. This ultimately makes for more rounded thinking and better answers for clients. Giving back to communities and society is fundamental to good business. And, it’s part of the firm’s core. Everyone at Hogan Lovells is asked to volunteer at least 25 hours a year as part of their normal work duties.
Luxembourg office: Luxembourg stands out because of its stable yet continuously modernised legal, regulatory and tax framework. Many international corporations and technology companies choose it as their European or global headquarters. And it is the European jurisdiction of choice for financial institutions, fund sponsors and asset managers.
When clients need practical, commercially focused legal advice, they turn to Hogan Lovells in Luxembourg. Able to respond to an increasingly complex international business environment, the firm thrives on understanding your legal needs and business goals. The lawyers have multicultural and multilingual backgrounds – they speak the language of their clients. The office in Luxembourg provides integrated advice in the areas of corporate, finance, regulatory and tax. The multidisciplinary team develops innovative yet practical solutions for even the most challenging business issues. Hogan Lovells understands your business and how your industry works.
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Lawyer Profiles
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Alexander Koch | Partner heading the Corporate / M&A practice | View Profile |
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Emmanuel Lamaud | Counsel, Corporate/M&A practice | View Profile |
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Valérie Laskowski | Senior associate, Banking & capital markets practice | View Profile |
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Valérie Laskowski | Senior associate, Banking & capital markets practice | View Profile |
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Ariane Mehrshahi Marks | Partner, Banking & capital markets practice | View Profile |
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Agnes Merz | Senior associate, Banking & capital markets practice | View Profile |
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Jean-Philippe Monmousseau | Counsel, Tax practice | View Profile |
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Gérard Neiens | Partner, heading the Tax practice | View Profile |
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Simon Recher | Senior associate, Investment funds and Regulatory practices | View Profile |
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Pierre Reuter | Pierre Reuter discovered his true calling in life as soon as he… | View Profile |
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Benoit Serraf | Counsel, Corporate/M&A practice | View Profile |
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Kim Tang | Senior associate, Corporate practice | View Profile |