Elvinger Hoss Prussen > The Legal 500 Rankings

Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Well-established independent heavyweight Elvinger Hoss Prussen has a 'deep knowledge of Luxembourg law and the market, as well as international considerations', enabling it to effectively advise local and international lenders, corporates and funds across myriad banking and finance mandates. On the capital markets front, the team, under the guidance of Philippe Prussen, has handled some large-scale bond issuances for major international corporates, including Richemont International Holding, which Prussen advised on the Luxembourg law aspects of its €2bn issuance of Guaranteed Notes. Pit Reckinger and André Hoffmann have vast experience advising on regulatory and transactional work in the sector, including as it pertains to banking M&A, and co-head the overarching team that also includes Karl Pardaens (who excels at handling capital markets work, as well as fintech-related matters).

Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

The 'very responsive' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides 'clear and concise advice' to clients across a range of domestic and cross-border corporate and commercial matters, including on joint venture structuring, M&A mandates, restructurings and ongoing corporate housekeeping. The team regularly acts for high-profile private equity firms, including Apax Partners and Cinven, on the Luxembourg law structuring elements of their M&A activity, with the 'very helpful and hands-on' Toinon Hoss particularly strong in the area. Pit Reckinger and Philippe Hoss co-head the team and are also recommended.

Luxembourg > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The 'experienced, effective and focused' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen handles corporate, commercial, civil and administrative litigation for a range of companies, financial institutions and individuals. As well as handling purely domestic matters, the team is also well-versed at representing clients in multi-jurisdictional mandates and is praised for its understanding of 'what is required when working with demanding Common Law lawyers and their clients'. Marc Elvinger and Pierre Elvinger are 'two of the most experienced and respected litigators in Luxembourg' and co-head the team that also includes the 'responsive and technically strong' Elisabeth Omes, who is noted, in particular, for her financial services-related expertise.

Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 1

Benefiting from an 'excellent relationship with the domestic financial regulator', Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides trustworthy advice to fund promoters and asset managers that is 'in line with best practices and regulator guidelines'. Led by the 'vastly experienced' Jacques Elvinger, the 14-partner  investment fund team is perhaps best-known for its UCITS fund-related work and, along with Arendt & Medernach, dominates this part of the market by dint of its "first-mover advantage", an 'excellent skill-set and expertise' in the space, and the ability to resource a huge volume of mandates by virtue of the size of its partner and associate-level offering. Gast Juncker and Jérôme Wigny are also very experienced in the retail funds space, with Juncker also pivotal to the firm's heightened visibility among Asian clients. On the alternative investment front, Sophie Laguesse is 'very competent and efficient' on the structuring of private equity, credit and real estate funds, in particular.

Luxembourg > IP and IT Tier 1

Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides 'sound and strategically important legal advice' across a range of contentious and non-contentious IP and IT-related matters. Gary Cywie regularly advises financial services clients on IT outsourcing projects, as well as handling data protection mandates and a range of regulatory and commercial work for fintech clients. Although she is primarily focused on corporate and banking work, Linda Funck regularly advises financial sponsors and banks on ICT and data protection work and co-heads the team alongside Cywie.

Luxembourg > Private equity Tier 1

Led on the corporate front by the 'very helpful and hands-on' Toinon Hoss and also able to draw upon the expertise of lawyers in complementary practice areas including finance, investment funds and tax, Elvinger Hoss Prussen is a popular choice among many leading sponsors to provide advice across the full range of their Luxembourg-based needs associated with big-ticket international mandates. Hoss continues to handle a significant amount of M&A work for Cinven, either on its own or as part of an investment consortium.

Luxembourg > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Led by Léon Gloden, Elvinger Hoss Prussen's three-partner team is well-versed at handling local "bricks and mortar" real estate matters, including work relating to urban development projects, in addition to more transactional instructional, including acquisitions and disposals of commercial property for real estate funds. Counsel Stéphanie Pautot is 'a valuable asset on any real estate deal' and provides 'practical advice' to clients across all facets of real estate investment projects involving acquisition, disposal, financing, lease negotiations and due diligence.

Luxembourg > Tax Tier 1

Benefiting from a 'fair view and understanding of market practice and trends', Elvinger Hoss Prussen is able to provide 'solution-oriented and clear tax advice on complex matters', including as it relates to the design and implementation of international tax structures for the Luxembourg financial sector. Although former head Jean-Luc Fisch's departure to Dentons in August 2020 was clearly impactful, the team's pipeline of transactional work, track record in the space and longevity in the market, has ensured that it remains a leader in the field. The 'very client-oriented and agile' Elisabeth Adam is now one of the most senior members within the three-partner team and is appreciated by funds and private clients/family offices clients for her ability 'to provide advice and implement complex transactions, while ensuring legal security at the same time'. 

Luxembourg > Employment Tier 2

'Very well-connected within Luxembourg', Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides 'focused' advice to domestic and international companies/financial institutions across a myriad of individual and collective employment law matters. Pierre Elvinger is appreciated by clients for his 'professional and entrepreneurial thinking', in the context of both advisory work and litigation. Léon Gloden co-heads the team.