Instructed on a standalone basis, as well as effectively able to leverage the firm's overarching institutional client base - particularly in the funds and financial services sectors - the 'exceptional' three-partner team at Arendt & Medernach provides a 'hands-on' approach to litigation. The 'exceptional' Clara Mara-Marhuenda has 'huge experience and outstanding knowledge' on procedural matters, as well as the substantive law underlying disputes relating to complex cross-border corporate and finance disputes.  'Thorough, professional and experienced' team head François Kremer excels at handling international white-collar and corporate litigation, often where asset tracing is required. Christian Point provides 'well balanced and viable' advice to clients engaged in litigation in the real estate sector.

Drawing upon a ‘good knowledge of how the Luxembourg system works‘, the ‘strong disputes practice’ at BSP provides ‘responsive and very client friendly’ advice to clients engaged in complex financial and corporate litigation. ‘Hugely experienced and imaginative’ team head Fabio Trevisan takes the lead on much of the highest profile mandates handled by the team and is particularly well regarded in relation to international arbitration matters, including on matters regarding the enforceability of judgments in Luxembourg. The ‘extremely responsive and very analytical’ Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez is also a key member of the team and is noted for aptitude in handling corporate, finance and real estate-related disputes throughout the process from pre-litigation to the enforcement of the decision obtained.

The 'small but efficient and responsive' team at Clifford Chance often works closely with other complementary practice areas to provide a 'very strategic' view to public and private sector clients on complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes where it is praised for its ability to provide a '360° view on matters'. 'Very knowledgeable and pragmatic' team head Albert Moro has 'a deep knowledge of the Luxembourg legal and commercial landscape', and regularly takes the lead on complex contractual disputes relating to the investment fund sector. Olivier Poelmans sadly passed away in May 2021.

Headed by Marc Elvinger and Pierre Elvinger , recognised as 'two of the best litigators in Luxembourg', Elvinger Hoss Prussen's partner-led team provides a 'very professional and reactive service' to clients engaged in a wide range of domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate, commercial, civil and administrative litigation. Particular areas of expertise include shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as enforcement proceedings and recovery claims. Combining great subject matter and regulatory expertise with strong litigation instincts, Elisabeth Omes  is also a key member of the team, particuarly as it relates to banking and finance disputes. 

Drawing upon ‘a very good knowledge of the Luxembourgish market’, KLEYR GRASSO provides a ‘very skilled’ offering to local and international clients across a diverse mix of disputes, involving conventional litigation strategies as well as arbitration. Particular strengths include contentious corporate, finance and insolvency matters, with the firm benefiting from strong advocacy experience before the courts, as well as willingness to settle and avoid unnecessarily high costs, should the terms be correct for the client. Donata Grasso is ‘always pleasant to deal with and demonstrates a great attention to the details’, including on document heavy cases relating to shareholder dispute and banking liability cases. Other recommended partners include Rosario Grasso for white-collar matters; Marc Kleyr for insolvency-related disputes; and Pascal Sassel for corporate and finance disputes.

Acting on its own as well as frequently in harness with lawyers throughout the firm’s extensive international network, Linklaters is ‘customer oriented and displays a collaborative approach’ across a range of domestic and multijurisdictional disputes, including as it relates to the enforcement of foreign judgments. The financial services and asset management sectors are particular fertile sources of instructions, including in relation to allegations of fraud, mismanagement and shareholder disputes. Team head Guy Loesch has ‘high technical skills and a strategic mind’ leaves no stone unturned in relation to both the procedural and substantive arguments relating to complex banking shareholder and insolvency disputes, in particular. Senior associate Katrien Baetens is particularly accomplished at advising clients engaged in financial services disputes where she is able to call upon experiences derived from practice as well as in-house at a bank in Brussels.

Drawing upon deep subject matter knowledge across a range of practice areas, including investment funds, tax, corporate and banking, as well as procedural and strategic prowess developed over many years' experience defending and bringing claims before the local courts, Loyens & Loeff is well-positioned to represent clients across a broad swathe of domestic and international arbitration and litigation. The 'very responsive' is particularly well-versed in handling corporate, finance and insolvency litigation and heads up the team that also includes white collar and corporate litigation expert Henri Dupong.

Benefiting from a 'very good practical experience of the Courts' as a result of many years' experience in the field, the 'incredibly user-friendly' six-partner team at MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour SARL is able to 'provide useful tactical insight of the Luxembourg legal system', ensuring that clients are well served in often complex corporate and financial disputes. Paulo Lopes Da Silva  is  'authoritative, considered and experienced', and is particularly accomplished at providing the relevant Luxembourg law related advice on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Da Silva co-heads the team alongside 'outstanding' managing partner Michel Molitor, who combines wide-ranging subject matter expertise in areas including banking, corporate and insurance, with deep practical expertise and knowledge of the procedural rules pursuant to Luxembourg-based litigation. Armel Waisse  is also pivotal to the firm's success in the space, as is the 'business-oriented' Philippe Thiebaud , who is particularly skilled at handling funds and insolvency-related disputes.

Independent Luxembourg firm Bonn & Schmitt provides 'high-quality advice' to clients engaged in administrative, civil and criminal disputes, where as well as receiving direct instructions is also regularly referred work to it by international law firms. Alex Schmitt has deep knowledge of the financial services sector and regularly takes the lead, alongside Alain Grosjean , on significant disputes affecting banks and funds, including in the context of insolvency and enforcement proceedings. Grosjean is also adept at handling employment and IP litigation.

Led by Marie Bena , the 'very responsive and approachable' team at Brucher Thieltgen & Partners provides 'pragmatic and thoughtful advice' to domestic and international clients across a range of commercial, employment and real estate disputes, where clients are appreciative not only of its litigation skills but also its lawyers' willingness to 'propose other routes than litigation if possible'. Drawing upon a ' broad knowledge of Luxembourg law', Nicolas Thieltgen combines strong analytical skills and an empathetic approach to ensure excellent results for clients engaged in banking and finance and shareholders litigation.

The 'hardworking, diligent and very responsive' team at NautaDutilh has a strong and growing reputation for handling commercial litigation, both directly on behalf of clients, as well as in the context of law firm referral work. Antoine Laniez has a strong grounding in conventional litigation and arbitration, ensuring that he is well-placed to provide effective advice to domestic and international entities in relation to shareholder disputes, the enforcement of arbitration awards, and on pledge enforcement for creditors in insolvency matters. Praised for his 'quick reasoning skills', Vincent Wellens regularly handles litigation arising from his overarching IT and IP practice.

At DSM Avocats à la Cour, team head Mario Di Stefano provides ‘responsive, very hands-on and detail oriented’ advice to clients across a range of commercial disputes, including in the context of contentious real estate and construction matters.

At Luther S.A., team head Mathieu Laurent has particular strength handling commercial litigation arising in the asset management sector, both for funds, as well as high-ranking employees. As well as handling domestic mandates, the team is also adept at advising clients on disputes with a nexus to Germany, where it is able to leverage significant resources on the ground in several key locations.