Bonn Steichen & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings

Luxembourg > 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.

Luxembourg > 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. Nicolas Widung joined as senior counsel in September 2021.

Luxembourg > 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.

Luxembourg > 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.

Luxembourg > 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.

Luxembourg > 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.

Luxembourg > 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.