Firm Profile > Bonn Steichen & Partners > Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Bonn Steichen & Partners Offices
2 RUE PETERNELCHEN
BUILDING C2
2370 HOWALD LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
Bonn Steichen & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Tax Tier 1
Bonn Steichen & Partners' 11-strong team provides a 'superior service' to a range of international and domestic clients, both on standalone tax matters, as well as in the context of transactional work handled by the firm. Particular areas of strength include Luxembourg tax structuring for financial sponsors on their M&A, as well as advising creditors on the Luxembourg tax implications related to large debt exposure with regard to international insolvency mandates. The 'very experienced' Alain Steichen heads up the team and, as well as his advisory and transactional-related work, is also noted as one of the country's foremost tax litigators. Counsel Daniel Riedel is 'very competent' across a range of day-to-day tax advisory or compliance work, structuring and litigation.
Practice head(s):
Alain Steichen
Other key lawyers:
Gaëlle Felly; Pol Mellina; Daniel Riedel
Testimonials
‘The practice is very focused on the needs of the client and of delivering a superior service. They are on top of everything throughout the process and take care of things for the client.‘
‘Alain Steichen and Daniel Riedel are very commercial and understand the practical requirements of the client and they combine this with excellent technical knowledge and experience to deliver superior advice.’
‘Alain Steichen is a very experienced partner.‘
‘Daniel Riedel is very competent.’
Key clients
Goldman Sachs
Global Infrastructure Partners
Luxembourg State
Catalyst Capital
Index Ventures
Apax
B2Holding
DDM
Deutsche Bank
JP Morgan
JR AMC Co. Limited
Cromwell Property Group
Committee of Lenders – Skillsoft
Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Intelsat S.A. et al.
Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
Bonn Steichen & Partners advises lenders and borrowers on a broad array of conventional and more esoteric financing structures (including fund financing), both on the capital markets front and on the bank loan side. Team head Laurent Lazard 'has an encyclopedic knowledge of corporate structures and financing considerations', particularly as it relates to securitisation matters. Praised for her 'drive, commitment and knowledge', Nuala Doyle also handles structured finance matters, as well as broader debt and equity capital mandates.
Practice head(s):
Laurent Lazard
Other key lawyers:
Pierre-Alexandre Degehet; Nuala Doyle
Testimonials
‘Laurent Lazard and his team are market leaders.’
‘Laurent Lazard has an encyclopedic knowledge of corporate structures and financing considerations.’
‘I was impressed by the drive, commitment and knowledge of Nuala Doyle.’
Key clients
IVS Group S.A.
ADO Properties S.A.
Biotoscana Investments SA
Eurosender
Goldman Sachs International
ACREFI Mortgage Lending, LLC
Bayerische Landesbank
VTB Bank (PJSC)
ABSA Bank
Solutions 30 SE
LLC Sberbank Investments
B2Kapital Holding S.à r.l.
Novus Capital Luxembourg S.A. (SPV set up by Nomura)
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The 'responsive and super helpful' team at Bonn Steichen & Partners is appreciated by funds and corporates for its M&A expertise and ability to effectively structure transactions, by virtue not only of the firm's corporate strength but also its strong pedigree on the tax front. The team also regularly counsels board members on corporate governance issues and provides ongoing corporate and commercial advice to some clients which have signed up to a monthly subscription fee. The 'very knowledgeable' Pierre-Alexandre Degehet is active across the spectrum of corporate and commercial work, and is also increasingly busy advising fintech and startups across a range of corporate and regulatory issues. Linda Harroch heads up the private equity function at the firm.
Other key lawyers:
Pierre-Alexandre Degehet; Linda Harroch; Jean Steffen; Christèle Pierre-Alexandre; Cécile Jager
Testimonials
‘Responsive and super helpful full-service team covering corporate and tax issues.’
‘They are very hands on and approachable, and have a good knowledge of the industry they are active in.’
‘Pierre-Alexandre Degehet is very knowledgeable, aware of what is going on in the financial and fintech sector and has great interpersonal skills.’
Key clients
Goldman Sachs
Global Infrastructure Partners
Solutions 30 SE
Avaloq
AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets, and Crédit Agricole Assurances
Eurosender S.A.
IVS
EBURY
Zoetis Inc.
Laboratoire Lescuyer
Biotoscana Investments SA
Pfizer
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Able to call upon the expertise of numerous 'talented and experienced individuals', Bonn Steichen & Partners provides a 'very business-oriented' service to clients on many of their most sensitive and complex commercial and white-collar disputes. 'Dynamic, responsive and client-friendly' team head Fabio Trevisan excels at handling cross-border disputes, and as a result of his Italian heritage is particularly skilled at representing clients with a connection to that country. Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez has a 'strong reputation in cross-border litigation', including in relation to enforcing and obtaining freezing injunctions in international arbitration.
Practice head(s):
Fabio Trevisan
Other key lawyers:
Anne Morel; Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez
Testimonials
‘The firm is composed of very talented and experienced individuals.’
‘The small and dedicated team is very business-oriented and has a strong international focus.’
‘The corporate crime practice is very strong.’
‘Fabio Trevisan is dynamic, responsive and very client-friendly. He has an excellent capacity for communicating the important aspects of a matter to the client honestly and precisely.’
‘Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez is creative and efficient.’
Key clients
Laurent Van der Weyen
Galapagos
Ferrero
CLMG
Italian holding company (multiple industry sectors)
Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Employment Tier 2
The 'approachable and responsive' six-strong team at Bonn Steichen & Partners provides 'practical advice' to employers, on everything from day-to-day HR assistance, through to larger-scale mandates, including collective bargaining and advice on termination processes. Team head Anne Morel provides 'responsive and succinct advice', including on many matters with an international dimension.
Practice head(s):
Anne Morel
Other key lawyers:
Harmonie Méraud; Pauline Wirtzler
Testimonials
‘We frequently work with the team on international projects, as they are very responsive and provide excellent, but usable advice. ’
‘Very approachable, friendly folks, that are very responsive and always push the envelope to get things done. ’
‘Very well-connected internationally. Hands-on practical advice.’
‘Anne Morel provides responsive and succinct advice.’
Private equity Tier 2
Bonn Steichen & Partners provides a 'hands-on and very approachable service' to private equity and venture capital funds, including Advent International and Index Ventures, on the Luxembourg aspects of their transactional work. Team head Linda Harroch is well-versed in advising financial sponsors on fund formation, as well as on the structuring and financing of international buy-out transactions.
Practice head(s):
Linda Harroch
Other key lawyers:
Jean Steffen; Christèle Pierre-Alexandre; Béatrice Boulord; Michaël Kitai; Yseult Tournebize
Testimonials
‘The firm provides a hands-on and very approachable service.’
Key clients
Goldman Sachs
Global Infrastructure Partners
Advent International
Index Ventures
Investment funds Tier 3
Now headed by Evelyn Maher, following Luc Courtois' departure to NautaDutilh at the beginning of 2020, Bonn Steichen & Partners' seven-strong team advises fund promoters and asset managers on the structuring and establishment of a wide range of funds, including UCITS and AIFs. As well as her expertise on the structuring front, Maher is also well-equipped to handle ongoing operational and regulatory matters throughout the fund's lifecycle.
Practice head(s):
Evelyn Maher
Other key lawyers:
Isabel Høg-Jensen; Marylou Poncin
Bonn Steichen & Partners > Firm Profile
BSP is an independent full-service law firm based in Luxembourg.
We are committed to providing the best legal services to our domestic and international clients in all aspects of Luxembourg business law.
Talented and multilingual, our teams of lawyers work side by side with our clients to help them reach their objectives and support them with tailor-made legal advice, creating in the process professional relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
Our lawyers have developed particular expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate law, dispute resolution, employment law, investment funds, intellectual property, private wealth, real estate and tax. In these practice areas, as in others, our know-how, our ability to work in cross-practice teams and to swiftly adapt to new laws and regulations allow us to provide to our clients timely and integrated legal assistance vital to the success of their business.
Building on the synergy of our different professional experiences and the richness of our diverse cultural background, we stand ready to meet our clients’ legal needs, no matter how challenging they are.
For more information please browse through our site or contact us at mail@bsp.lu.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Bank Lending, Structured Finance & Securitisation | Laurent Lazard | llazard@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Laurent Lazard | llazard@bsp.lu | |
| Capital Markets | Laurent Lazard | llazard@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Laurent Lazard | llazard@bsp.lu | |
| Insolvency & Restructuring | Laurent Lazard | llazard@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Jean Steffen | jsteffen@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Jean Steffen | jsteffen@bsp.lu | |
| Private Equity | Jean Steffen | jsteffen@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Pierre-Alexandre Degehet | padegehet@bsp.lu | |
| Capital Markets | Pierre-Alexandre Degehet | padegehet@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Pierre-Alexandre Degehet | padegehet@bsp.lu | |
| Startup & Fintech | Pierre-Alexandre Degehet | padegehet@bsp.lu | |
| AML Compliance | Anne Morel | amorel@bsp.lu | |
| Data Protection & Privacy | Anne Morel | amorel@bsp.lu | |
| Employment, Compensations & Benefits | Anne Morel | amorel@bsp.lu | |
| Intellectual Property & General Commercial | Anne Morel | amorel@bsp.lu | |
| Litigation | Anne Morel | amorel@bsp.lu | |
| Arbitration | Fabio Trevisan | ftrevisan@bsp.lu | |
| Insolvency & Restructuring | Fabio Trevisan | ftrevisan@bsp.lu | |
| Litigation | Fabio Trevisan | ftrevisan@bsp.lu | |
| Private Wealth & Business Planning | Fabio Trevisan | ftrevisan@bsp.lu | |
| Real Estate & Construction | Fabio Trevisan | ftrevisan@bsp.lu | |
| Bank Lending, Structured Finance & Securitisation | Linda Harroch | lharroch@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Linda Harroch | lharroch@bsp.lu | |
| Insolvency & Restructuring | Linda Harroch | lharroch@bsp.lu | |
| Private Equity | Linda Harroch | lharroch@bsp.lu | |
| Real Estate & Construction | Linda Harroch | lharroch@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Evelyn Maher | emaher@bsp.lu | |
| Investment Management | Evelyn Maher | emaher@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Alain Steichen | asteichen@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Alain Steichen | asteichen@bsp.lu | |
| Private Equity | Alain Steichen | asteichen@bsp.lu | |
| Private Wealth & Business Planning | Alain Steichen | asteichen@bsp.lu | |
| Tax | Alain Steichen | asteichen@bsp.lu | |
| Banking & Financial Services | Nuala Doyle | ndoyle@bsp.lu | |
| Bank Lending, Structured Finance & Securitisation | Nuala Doyle | ndoyle@bsp.lu | |
| Capital Markets | Nuala Doyle | ndoyle@bsp.lu | |
| Arbitration | Laure-Helene Gaicio | lhgaicio@bsp.lu | |
| Litigation | Laure-Helene Gaicio | lhgaicio@bsp.lu | |
| Real Estate & Construction | Laure-Helene Gaicio | lhgaicio@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Christèle Pierre-Alexandre | calexandre@bsp.lu | |
| Insolvency & Restructuring | Christèle Pierre-Alexandre | calexandre@bsp.lu | |
| Private Equity | Christèle Pierre-Alexandre | calexandre@bsp.lu | |
| Private Wealth & Business Planning | Christèle Pierre-Alexandre | calexandre@bsp.lu | |
| Private Wealth & Business Planning | Gaëlle Felly | gfelly@bsp.lu | |
| Tax | Gaëlle Felly | gfelly@bsp.lu | |
| Private Equity | Michaël Kitai | mkitai@bsp.lu | |
| Intellectual Property & General Commercial | Michaël Kitai | mkitai@bsp.lu | |
| Real Estate & Construction | Michaël Kitai | mkitai@bsp.lu | |
| Corporate and M&A | Michaël Kitai | mkitai@bsp.lu |
Lawyer Profiles
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Béatrice Boulord | Counsel | View Profile |
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Mr Pierre-Alexandre Degehet | Partner, Head of Corporate, M&A department | Head of Startup & Fintech… | View Profile |
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Mrs Nuala Doyle | Partner | View Profile |
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Gaëlle Felly | Counsel | View Profile |
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Mrs Marie-Claude Frank | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
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Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez | Partner | View Profile |
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Isabel Høg-Jensen | Counsel | View Profile |
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Mrs Linda Harroch | Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Sabine Hinz | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
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Cécile Jager | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
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Michaël Kitai | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Laurent Lazard | Partner, Head of the Chinese desk | View Profile |
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Harmonie Méraud | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Mrs Evelyn Maher | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Pol Mellina | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Hervé Michel | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
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Mrs Anne Morel | Partner, Head of Employment, Compensations & Benefits, Intellectual Property and General Commercial,… | View Profile |
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Christèle Pierre-Alexandre | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Daniel Riedel | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Mrs Audrey Risser | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Mr Jean Steffen | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Alain Steichen | Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Mrs Yseult Tournebize | Counsel | View Profile |
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Mr Fabio Trevisan | Partner, Head of the Dispute Resolution department | Head of the Italian… | View Profile |
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Mr Federico Venturini | Counsel | View Profile |
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Mrs Elodie Vincent | Counsel | View Profile |