Mario DI STEFANO explains how DSM Avocats à la Cour continues to adapt to clients’ evolving expectations by combining bespoke legal advice, international reach, and technological innovation.

What do you see as the main points that differentiate DSM Avocats à la Cour from your competitors?

At DSM Avocats à la Cour, we differentiate ourselves through our boutique-type structure with an international scope and local roots. We have the flexibility to deliver tailor-made legal solutions with agility and maintain close client relationships. Every matter is partner-led, ensuring senior oversight and quality at each stage.

We offer multidisciplinary expertise in corporate, real estate, tax, labor, digital, life sciences and dispute resolution, working seamlessly across practice areas and languages. Our membership in leading global legal networks allows us to deliver cross-border solutions with consistent quality.

What further distinguishes us is our business acumen, multilingual capacity, and pragmatic approach - making us a preferred partner for companies seeking strategic, efficient, and cost-effective legal support in Luxembourg.

Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?

We anticipate strong growth in the following areas:

These areas are rapidly evolving, and we are well-positioned to help clients anticipate and respond effectively.

What's the main change you've made in the firm that will benefit clients?

We’ve significantly enhanced our internal efficiency, data security, and responsiveness by embracing legal technology and reinforcing our sector-specific teams.

These changes allow us to deliver faster, smarter, and more secure legal services, without compromising on quality or personalization.

Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?

Absolutely. Technology has enhanced how we collaborate, share, and manage legal projects, making our interactions with clients more efficient and transparent.

Clients now expect our strategic input in addition to our legal advice. Digital platforms help us streamline and accelerate processes, reduce turnaround times, and better manage complex matters.

That said, law remains a relationship-based profession. Technology supports our work, but trust, expertise, and a tailored approach remain at the heart of our client service.

Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?

In a matter where a project was reputed impossible to realize under legal and practical aspects, we were able to design a unique solution, and we were able to bring together private and public players to bring the project to a successful conclusion. This required thinking out of the box, legal acumen and hand-in-hand development work with other professional disciplines.

Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms - where do you see the firm in three years’ time?

Yes: clients are increasingly looking for strategic vision, stability, and legal partners who are not only excellent lawyers but also understand their business and the challenges of their respective industries and sectors.

In the next three years, DSM Avocats à la Cour will continue to evolve by:

Our goal remains clear: to be a trusted legal partner, helping clients thrive in an increasingly complex business and regulatory environment.