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Bonn & Schmitt Offices
148, AVENUE DE LA FAIENCERIE
L-1511 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
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Bonn & Schmitt > The Legal 500 Rankings
Luxembourg > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Combining ‘a deep knowledge of the Luxembourg court system and processes’ with excellent legal and sectoral knowledge, Bonn & Schmitt is particularly visible handling domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes affecting the banking and investment management sector. Cedric Bellwald is ‘efficient and knowledgeable’ in his representation of local and international clients, including across white collar crime and criminal law litigation. Other key members of the team include Alain Grosjean, who is adept at using conventional and ADR techniques to settle corporate and shareholder’s disputes, in particular, and Alex Schmitt, who is regularly appointed as Luxembourg expert on issues of banking and finance law arising in the course of international court or arbitration proceedings.Practice head(s):
Alain Grosjean; Cédric Bellwald; Gabriel Bleser; Pol Steinhauser
Other key lawyers:
Giulia Jaeger; Simon Malterre; Elena Arno
Testimonials
‘It is a very hands-on team which is effective under a high level of pressure. The lawyers have a deep knowledge of the Luxembourg court system and processes.’
‘Cédric Bellwald is efficient and knowledgeable.’
‘Potential clients will appreciate the quality of their services: quickness, reliability and availability.’
Key clients
EAM SOLAR ASA
Luxembourg > IP and IT Tier 2
Bonn & Schmitt is noted for its expertise in IP/IT regulatory compliance, headed by Alain Grosjean, whose role as president of the IP, Media and Telecommunication Commission has led to work on behalf of the Luxembourg Bar, as well as commentary on draft national legislations in the sector. The firm also has considerable fintech knowledge and recently became an associate partner of the LHoFT Foundation, Luxembourg’s dedicated fintech platform and a public-private sector initiative that drives technology innovation for Luxembourg’s financial services industry. Former practice co-head Erwin Sotiri rejoined Jurisconsul as managing partner in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Alain Grosjean
Other key lawyers:
Simon Malterre; Elena Arno
Key clients
Luxembourg Bar Association
International Association of Lawyers (UIA)
Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Bonn & Schmitt is well-versed in advising on local and cross-border M&A matters for corporates and private equity sponsors. In addition, the team regularly handles day-to-day corporate compliance matters, as well as advice on JV and share purchase agreements. In addition to advising on some Luxembourg law structuring advice associated with cross-border M&A, team head Cedric Bellwald also regularly handles domestic transactions, including those with underlying real estate assets. Chantal Keereman is one of the main contacts for private equity work.Practice head(s):
Cédric Bellwald
Other key lawyers:
Chantal Keereman; Stéphane Ebel; Anne Selbert
Key clients
Capvis
Azelis
Aggregate
ETOS S.A.
Pimco
Work highlights
Luxembourg > Private equity Tier 3
Bonn & Schmitt is adept at advising financial sponsors throughout the entire process of their investments, from acquisition through to sale. Senior counsel Chantal Keereman and Cédric Bellwald are well-versed in structuring private equity transactions which use a Luxembourg investment holding platform, with Keereman also particularly accomplished at handling restructuring work in the space.Practice head(s):
Stéphane Ebel; Chantal Keereman; Cédric Bellwald
Other key lawyers:
Anne Selbert
Key clients
EQT
Capvis
Azelis
Aggregate
ETOS S.A.
Pimco
Luxembourg > Tax Tier 3
Co-headed by Stéphane Ebel and Anne Selbert, Bonn & Schmitt is active across a range of tax structuring work, including in support of private equity-led M&A as well as on standalone advisory matters. Ebel has strengthened the firm's tax controversy practice since joining in 2022 and regularly represents funds and corporates in direct and indirect tax matters, as well as handling administrative tax disputes.Practice head(s):
Stéphane Ebel; Anne Selbert
Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 4
While it is traditionally better-known for its retail funds expertise, Bonn & Schmitt has been increasingly active for AIFMs, particularly since the arrival in August 2022 of the 'commercial, astute and very responsive' Marcel Bartnik from GSK Stockmann. Bartnik now heads the team and provides the full suite of structuring and compliance expertise both in relation to UCITS and in the context of managers establishing funds related to private equity, real estate and venture capital.Practice head(s):
Marcel Bartnik
Other key lawyers:
Alex Schmitt
Testimonials
‘The firm has excellent experience in the financial sector.’
‘Marcel Bartnik is commercial, astute and very responsive.’
‘Marcel Bartnik is very knowledgeable and reliable.’
Key clients
BANCA GENERALI Fund Management
NATAM Management Company
Zurich Administradora General de Fondos S.A. / ZCH AM SICAV
EURIZON Capital
Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 6
Known for its commercial litigation prowess (which includes financial services disputes), Bonn & Schmitt also handles financing transactional work, including in the context of syndicated and bilateral loans. Senior partner Alex Schmitt co-heads the team alongside the ‘professional and pragmatic’ Françoise Pfeiffer, who ‘provides precise, solutions-oriented advice.’Practice head(s):
Alex Schmitt; Françoise Pfeiffer
Testimonials
‘The firm is very accommodating of investors’ needs.’
‘Françoise Pfeiffer has a professional and pragmatic approach and provides precise, solutions-oriented advice.’
‘A competent, available team with whom we carried out effective work.’
‘We very much enjoyed and appreciated working with Françoise Pfeiffer.’
Key clients
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
EQT Partners
Bayerische Landesbank
Capvis Equity Partners
China Development Bank
Cerberus Capital Management
Huawei
Work highlights
Bonn & Schmitt > Firm Profile
The firm: Bonn & Schmitt is a leading independent Luxembourg law firm with an extensive international practice.
The firm’s attorneys are experienced practitioners in the Luxembourg legal environment and represent a broad spectrum of expertise that allows them to deliver unrivalled legal solutions in one of Europe’s leading financial centres.
Bonn & Schmitt is a trusted legal partner of leading international financial institutions, industrial corporations, national governments, as well as companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000 list.
Having fostered strong links with leading international law firms, the firm’s global client base stretches through Europe, to Russia, the US, South America, South Africa and Asia. The firm aims to nurture strong client relationships and to address the particular business needs of each client in the most efficient manner.
Bonn & Schmitt’s lawyers are registered with the Luxembourg Bar and many are members of several legal associations, including the International Bar Association, the Union Internationale des Avocats and the International Fiscal Association.
Areas of practice: The firm provides broad ranging legal services in the following core areas: corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency and restructuring; tax, including corporate and international tax advisory, indirect taxes and VAT and tax litigation; banking, finance and regulation, including capital markets, securities and insurance law; investment management covering both asset management and investment funds; and litigation and dispute resolution covering employment, IP, telecommunications and commercial litigation.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Alex Schmitt | ||
Banking and finance | Françoise Pfeiffer | ||
Banking and Finance | Bart Vermaat | ||
Private equity and venture capital | Alex Schmitt | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Cédric Bellwald | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Chantal Keereman | ||
Capital markets | Alex Schmitt | ||
Capital markets | Françoise Pfeiffer | ||
Capital markets | Bart Vermaat | ||
Investment funds | Alex Schmitt | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Chantal Keereman | ||
Labour and employment benefits | Alain Grosjean | ||
Corporate and commercial | Cédric Bellwald | ||
Corporate and commercial | Chantal Keereman | ||
Media, IT, IP and e-commerce | Alain Grosjean | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Alain Grosjean | ||
Litigation and arbitration | Cédric Bellwald | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Alex Schmitt | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Cédric Bellwald | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Bart Vermaat | ||
Tax | Stéphane Ebel | ||
Tax | Anne Selbert |