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CM Law Offices
68 RUE MARIE ADELAIDE
L-2128 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
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CM Law > The Legal 500 Rankings
Luxembourg > Employment Tier 3
Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
The ‘small but highly effective and tight-knit team’ at independent boutique CM Law provides ‘high-quality’ advice across a range of corporate and commercial matters, including advice on JVs, shareholders agreements and cross-border M&A mandates, where it frequently collaborates with international law firms. ‘Very experienced’ team head Raphael Collin takes the lead on the transactional work, adding value by virtue of his market insight and ‘360 degree view of Luxembourg and cross-border issues.’Practice head(s):
Raphael Collin
Other key lawyers:
Flavien Carbone
Testimonials
‘The team is highly knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘It is a small but highly effective and tight-knit team. CM Law works in close collaboration amongst themselves and strive to provide in depth high-quality advice.’
‘Raphael Collin is a trusted advisor whose depth of knowledge, reliability, responsiveness and attention to detail is highly valued.’
‘Raphael Collin is an extraordinary lawyer, with a wide array of skills, from the legal to the financial spectrum. A true asset in any transaction.’
‘Raphael Collin is very experienced in M&A and regulatory matters and has a good knowledge of private banking business. He is always available and provides precise and detailed feedback.’
‘We particularly appreciate working with Raphaël Collin, whose analyses are extremely detailed, and who has a 360 degree view of Luxembourg and cross-border issues.’
‘Flavien Carbone is very co-operative and efficient.’
‘CM Law’s team is very communicative, they react quickly and provide precise information.’
Work highlights
Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 5
At CM Law, team head Max von Frantzius 'combines in-depth knowledge and expertise with a pragmatic approach to solutions' for fund managers on UCITS and AIFMD-related matters. In this context, von Frantzius has significant experience advising on sustainable investments and ESG, including in relation to the Net Zero area.Practice head(s):
Max von Frantzius
Testimonials
‘The team provides a personalised and bespoke legal service.’
‘Max von Frantzius is highly astute and is very highly recommended.’
‘Max von Frantzius combines in-depth knowledge and expertise with a pragmatic approach to solutions.’
‘Max von Frantzius is an execution-driven leader. He understands the economics behind projects and drives a process cost-conscious.’
Key clients
First Net Zero Investment Management Ltd
Fuchs Asset Management SA
Quintet Private Bank (Europe) SA
Trustmoore Luxembourg SA
Energreen Impact GP S.à r.l.
Flavorex EnvironmentalCare B.V.
Consulting & Trading GmbH
Supran Consulting GmbH
SwissLife Asset Managers Luxembourg SA
SwissLife Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Altus Citadel S.à r.l.
Atdomco S.à r.l.
GDVI Gesellschaft zur Durchsetzung von Verbraucherinteressen GmbH
Vektor Partners LLP
Aurin Investment Group GmbH
IntReal Luxembourg S.A.
Augsburger Aktienbank AG
VP Fund Solutions (Luxembourg) S.A.
LRI Invest S.A.
Iberia Industry Capital Group S.A.
Pure Capital S.A.
Luxembourg Management Office S.à r.l.
REDS Real Estate Distribution & Services GmbH
Work highlights
- Structured and successfully established a complex Art 8 SFDR compliant investment fund under the Law of 23 July 2016 on Reserved Alternative Investment Funds (RAIF), as amended.
- Structured and successfully established an Art 8 SFDR compliant investment fund under the Law of 17 December 2010 on Undertakings for Transferable Securities (UCITS), as amended.
CM Law > Firm Profile
CM Law, your alternative legal partner
At CM Law, we offer more than just legal expertise – we provide a long-term and cost-efficient relationship tailored to our clients’ needs. We are your day-to-day lawyer, assisting you to navigate through challenges and opportunities.
Our core values and key strengths
🔸Broad expertise
🔸Responsive and client-centric approach
🔸Pragmatic and tailored solutions
🔸Long-term relationships
🔸Proven track record of successful transactions
🔸In-depth knowledge of banking and industry best practices
🔸Cost-effectiveness
Our practice areas
Corporate, Commercial, M&A
M&A transactions and due diligences, business licenses, corporate restructurings, domestic and cross-border mergers/divisions, inbound and outbound migrations, joint ventures, dissolutions/liquidations
Private Equity
Leveraged public and private buyouts, portfolio management, recapitalizations, exits
Real Estate
Acquisitions, financings, restructurings, joint ventures, audits, lease and sublease agreements, negotiation of agreements, exits, real estate/infrastructure investment funds, local authorizations and permits
Banking & Finance
Bank financing transactions, setup and implementation of collateral packages, provision of guarantees, issuance of legal opinions, enforcement issues, regulatory matters
Capital Markets
Private/public shares or bonds offerings, listing on the Luxembourg Markets (regulated market and Euro MTF market), regulatory and compliance obligations deriving from capital markets rules
Investment Funds
Identification of appropriate fund structure, incorporation of fund vehicle and SPVs, negotiation of contractual arrangements (depositary, prime brokers, distributors…), draft and review of required legal documentation and agreements, AIF/AIFM compliance and fund distribution, fund due diligence
Tax
Tax advisory, tax compliance
Dispute Resolution
Settlement, negotiation, arbitration, mediation, recovery procedures, insolvency advice and procedures, litigation
Employment
Global employment contracts, employment contracts, addendums, secondment agreements, suspension and termination of employment contracts, codes of conduct, car/IT policies, compensations and benefits, incentive plans, stock option plans, RSUs, phantom shares, transfers of undertakings, restructurings, mergers/spin offs, liquidations, bankruptcies, disposals and outsourcings, posting of workers, salary splits, union actions and strikes, data protection issues, social security issues
Immigration
Visa, work and residence permits, secondments, highly- skilled employees, international social security, EU and non-EU expatriates, family members, long-term permits
Contact our experts
T +352 28 26 45 1
E info@cmlaw.lu
www.cmlaw.lu
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Raphael Collin | ||
Capital markets | Raphael Collin | ||
Capital markets | Flavien Carbone | ||
Commercial, corporate and M&A | Raphael Collin | ||
Commercial, corporate and M&A | Flavien Carbone | ||
Dispute resolution | Catherine Graff | ||
Employment | Catherine Graff | ||
Immigration | Catherine Graff | ||
Investment funds | Max von Frantzius | ||
Private equity | Raphael Collin | ||
Private equity | Flavien Carbone | ||
Real estate | Raphael Collin | ||
Real estate | Flavien Carbone | ||
Tax | Raphael Collin |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Flavien Carbone | Counsel at CM Law, Flavien Carbone mainly assists and advises international and… | View Profile | |
Mr Raphael Collin | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Catherine Graff | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Max von Frantzius | Partner | View Profile |