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CM Law
68 RUE MARIE ADELAIDE
L-2128 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg

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Luxembourg > Employment Tier 3

Next Generation Partners

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, 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

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
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

Name	Position	Profile
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