Luxembourg 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Head of legal, VP&C | Vodafone, Procurement and Connectivity
General counsel and regulatory affairs director, EMEA and APAC | Experian
Head of legal and compliance | H2O Partners Luxembourg
Head of legal funds group - executive committee | Franklin Templeton International Services
Director, Head of Legal - Fund Services | BDO
Conducting Officer – Head of Legal and Compliance | Ocorian Luxembourg
Partner, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Executive Partner | Aermont Capital
Managing partner, general counsel, head of legal and compliance | Optimum Asset Management
Managing Director - Tax & Fund Administration team leader | Tristan Capital Partners
Managing director, legal an dompliance | Shaftesbury Asset Management
Deputy general counsel, international advisory services | CBRE
Chief of risk, legal and compliance and member of senior management committee | Idi Emerging Markets Partners
Director, EMEA treasury – corporate and shared services | Becton & Dickinson Company
Head of legal | Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management
General counsel and vice president EMEA | Gates Corporation
Head of Risk and Compliance & Conducting Officer | Mindful Capital Partners
Secretary general and general counsel | European Investment Fund (EIF)
Group executive vice president, global general counsel and chief compliance officer, managing director | Docler Holding Luxembourg
Managing Director, Head of Legal & Tax | JAB Holding Company
Chairman of Board & Risk and Compliance Officer | Alpha Group
Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer & Member of the Corporate Functions Team | Astorg
General counsel, head of legal | KPMG Luxembourg
Chief Legal Officer - Waste Management Solutions | Xeon International Private Equity
It has once again been an absolute pleasure to spotlight the exceptional in-house legal talent that Luxembourg has to offer in the 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist: Luxembourg. Building on the success of our inaugural edition, this year’s publication continues to celebrate the insightful, forward-thinking, and highly skilled lawyers who are shaping the legal and business landscape of this dynamic country at the very heart of the European business ecosystem.
Interviewing this year’s cohort of outstanding legal professionals was both an honor and an inspiration. Their deep expertise, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication to excellence are not only impressive, but vital to the continued success of the organisations they serve.
This edition is a tribute to their remarkable contributions—from navigating complex cross-border matters and leading high-stakes transactions, to pioneering innovative legal solutions, including the integration of emerging technologies such as AI. Their stories reflect a dynamic profession that is constantly evolving, and they exemplify the calibre of counsel that Luxembourg continues to foster – especially at a time when external challenges are more numerous and complex than at any other time in recent history.
Alongside Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg, Legal 500 is proud to share their achievements and insights, and we hope this edition continues to inspire the wider legal and business community, both within Luxembourg and beyond.
On 1 September, Legal 500 unveiled the third edition of the GC Powerlist: East Africa, in partnership with leading African law firm ENS. Hosted at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, the event brought together many of the region’s most accomplished in-house lawyers to celebrate a distinguished community of legal leaders shaping the future of business across East Africa.
The evening opened with welcoming remarks from Giulio Tomassi Galanti, Business Development Manager at Legal 500, who highlighted the importance of recognising the dynamic growth and increasing sophistication of the East African legal market. He also reflected on the rigorous research and selection process behind the GC Powerlist series, congratulating this year’s honourees for their exceptional contributions to both the legal profession and the organisations they serve.
Following this introduction, Mahesh Acharya, Managing Partner of ENS Kenya, addressed the audience to commend the individuals recognised in the 2026 edition.
The launch of the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 proved a fitting celebration of the region’s leading in-house legal talent. The evening showcased the depth of expertise, influence, and innovation within East Africa’s corporate counsel community, while reaffirming Legal 500’s commitment to recognising and championing its achievements. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s research process and to ENS for once again partnering with Legal 500 to provide a platform that honours these outstanding legal professionals.
On Thursday, 3 September, Legal 500 will host the second launch event celebrating the GC Powerlist: East Africa 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. Building on the success of the Nairobi launch, the event will bring together many of region’s most accomplished in-house counsel and senior legal leaders to recognise their achievements and celebrate the continued growth and influence of the region’s corporate legal community.
