Mr Philippe Schmit > Arendt & Medernach > Luxembourg, Luxembourg > Lawyer Profile
Arendt & Medernach Offices
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41A AVENUE JF KENNEDY
2082 Luxembourg
L-2082
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Mr Philippe Schmit
Work Department
Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits
Position
Philippe Schmit is a Partner in the Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice.
Career
Philippe advises employers in the financial and industrial sectors on all aspects of the employment relationship (including its termination). He also specialises in all matters related to restructuring and reorganisation, negotiation in the context of collective dismissals and collective bargaining procedures, as well as any other HR aspects triggered by corporate restructuring, including M&A (e.g. transfers of undertakings).
His practice encompasses advice on compensation and benefits schemes, equity schemes, share options plans and pension schemes.
Philippe also has extensive knowledge of expatriation matters and provides legal advice with respect to business immigration and all related aspects.
Languages
English, French, German, Luxembourgish.
Memberships
He has been a member of the Luxembourg Bar since 2006.
He is a member of several associations focusing on employment law, including the Employment Law Alliance.
Education
Philippe Schmit holds a Master’s degree in law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France) as well as an advanced Master’s degree (DEA) in Private International Law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France).
Lawyer Rankings
Luxembourg > Employment
(Leading partners)Independent full-service heavyweight Arendt & Medernach provides a comprehensive contentious and non-contentious employment offering for a myriad clients in the financial and industrial sectors, in particular. Drawing upon a wide array of knowledge of both individual and collective law procedures, team head Philippe Schmit is at the forefront of the highest-profile mandates handled by the team, including large redundancy procedures, as well as a considerable volume of litigation/investigations – including a growing number related to whistle-blowers. Combining business crime and employment expertise, Jean-Luc Putz is also a key member of the team, particularly in light of an increasing willingness to prosecute economic misdemeanours perpetrated by directors.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking, finance and capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Fintech
- Insurance
- Investment funds
- IP and IT
- Private equity
- Real estate and construction
- Tax