Dispute Resolution

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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

+352 27484 662

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Deals

Advising a major Luxembourg private debt investment fund on its litigation against its Italian debtor, which had been granted several loans for an amount of 55 million euros, on the cross-border litigation strategy and issuance of legal opinions to the attention of the Italian courts.

Advising a Swiss private equity fund on a credit and claim restructuring for a portfolio company in order to avoid insolvency issues at the time of the credit recovery before the Luxembourg courts.

Advising a holding company in the restructuring of its articles of association in relation to a dispute with one of its shareholders.

Advising two companies in children’s day care sector in France and Germany, both shareholders in a joint-venture company, in the context of a dispute with another shareholder (employment contract terminated due to gross misconduct).

Advising the co-founder of a major wealth management company in Luxembourg on his litigation with the majority shareholder and co-founder of the firm, to impose the acquisition of his shares in the company due to a disagreement on the management structure and his retirement.

Advising on a regular and ongoing basis the fund center, a leading corporate services provider, on its corporate litigation matters, including directors’ liabilities issues, shareholders’ disputes, insolvency matters, forced disclosure of confidential information, compliance matters, data protection and professional secrecy rules.

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Team Services

Our experts advise and represent domestic and international clients at every level of the Luxembourg civil, commercial, and criminal courts in a broad range of complex dispute resolution cases.

Services

Providing strategic and technical advice on ongoing or potential local and cross-border disputes
Representing clients in complex disputes before domestic courts
Minority shareholder legal actions
Interim measures and suspensive appeal

Assisting creditors in insolvency proceedings

Enforcement of judgments and other court orders
Enforcement of arbitration awards
Garnishment procedures

Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation

Succession disputes

Post-transaction disputes in relation to sale and purchase agreements of shares or assets and especially warranty claims
Franchising, licensing & distribution disputes

Professional liability of company directors, managers and officers
Liability of bankers, domiciliation agents, and of other professionals of the financial sector
Environmental liability
Insurance coverage aspects
Technical legal expertise

Insider offences
Bank frauds

Construction defects
Disputes in relation with lease agreements

Legal advice in French, English, German, and Luxembourgish

Testimonials

Legal500

The litigation team combines deep technical knowledge with a practical solution-oriented approach. They are flexible with respect to billing while consistently providing high-calibre service.

The team is composed of competent and dedicated people who have a huge experience in Luxembourg. I have been always happy with their technical and pragmatic approach.

The practice is cost-efficient, sharp on the details and mindful of the timelines. The ability to be proactive in analysing the case details and coming up with practical solutions is noteworthy.

The litigation team includes many talents who have an innovative approach to legal issues and is attentive to the expectations of its clients and knows how to offer them tailor-made solutions. The team works closely with its clients, listens to their needs and defines with them the appropriate litigation strategy.

I am specially impressed by the work of Mathieu Laurent who has real business litigation skills both to analyse legal problems and to find practical solutions. Mathieu is one of the best litigation lawyers in Luxembourg and he is fully aware of the procedural rules and recent Luxembourg case law.

Mathieu Laurent, ably supported by Robert Goerend, never fail to give us concise and customised advice, exactly tailored to each circumstance.

Raphael Schindler who leads our case is exceptionally organised, efficient, always maintains a good connection with the client and provides timely feedback.

Chambers and Partners

What the team is known for

Luther often advises companies and private individuals on corporate and shareholder disputes, as well as contractual and joint venture agreement litigation. The law firm also offers additional experience in financial litigation and insolvency and debt enforcement proceedings.

Strengths

Luther provides outstanding service and responsiveness.

Notable practitioners

Mathieu Laurent is well prepared to assist with shareholder disputes, liability issues and contractual litigation. He frequently acts for private equity firms, real estate developers and private individuals.

Mathieu Laurent has a pragmatic and efficient approach, helping to make decisions quickly.