Loyens & Loeff provides 'clear and actionable advice' to high-profile multinational funds and banks (often working alongside major US and UK-based law firms) across a range of cross-border transactions involving a myriad of structures. Anne-Marie Nicolas is 'proactive in driving matters forward', both on new money secured lending transactions and restructuring matters, where she benefits from deep knowledge of financial products throughout the capital structure. Noemi Gemesi is the principal contact for capital markets transactions, advising issuers and underwriters on DCM and ECM transactions (including her involvement in the establishment and subsequent de-SPAC transaction of the first Luxembourg SPAC), as well as on regulatory issues. The 'responsive and pragmatic' Vassiliyan Zanev co-heads the team alongside Nicolas and has a market-leading fund finance offering for borrowers and lenders. Other key lawyers include the 'cool, calm and collected' Audrey Jarreton, for secured lending transactions; Adrien Pierre, who 'provides pragmatic solutions' to clients across a range of financial services regulatory matters; and Vanesa Gómez Pena, who 'combines technical authority with clarity' on financial services regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The dynamic Adrien Pierre has deep industry knowledge and provides pragmatic solutions. He is one of Luxembourg's top financial regulatory lawyers.'
- 'Vanesa Gómez Pena combines technical authority with clarity, making complex CSSF requirements easy to understand and implement. Her ability to contextualise regulations within our governance and business model has been invaluable.'
- 'Anne-Marie Nicolas is approachable, accommodating, and proactive in efficiently driving matters forward.'
- 'The responsive and pragmatic Vassiliyan Zanev combines deep technical knowledge with a commercial approach.'
- 'Audrey Jarreton is cool, calm and collected. She knows the market well and how to execute complex deals for high-profile clients.'
- 'The team combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They are highly responsive, commercially minded, and consistently provide clear and actionable advice rather than overly theoretical opinions.'
- 'The team is highly knowledgeable and reliable in regulatory matters, providing clear and practical advice that supports our business decisions.'
- I have worked with the ECM team of Loyens & Loeff in Luxembourg. They are hands-on, easily approachable, and have ample experience with listings on the Luxembourg stock exchange.
- The team is dynamic with a fresh approach to client management: - very responsive - accurate fee quotes - no invoicing surprises - fixed rates - present in the market as thought leaders - very diverse, specifically the financial regulatory team, with multiple languages
- Anne-Marie Nicolas is a trusted partner for challenging projects. She is approachable, accommodating, and proactive in driving matters forward efficiently. Adrien Pierre has also demonstrated outstanding dedication and analytical skills, often going above and beyond to ensure that advice is tailored to our specific needs.
Key clients
- Altisource
- Berkshire Partners LLC
- Brookfield Asset Management
- EQT Fund Management
- Goldman Sachs Bank USA
- Hayfin Capital Management LLP
- KKR
- Lionsgate Studios
- M&G Investment Management Limited
- Mizuho Bank
- Morgan Stanley
- National Australia Bank Limited
- Partners Group
- Permira
- Superbet Group
- Tikehau Capital
- Trinseo
- Unigel Participações S.A
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Work highlights
Advising J.P Morgan and Goldman Sachs in a Rule 144A/ Regulation S offering by Medical Properties Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. and Medical Property Trust Finance Corporation for several billion of Euros and of USD.
Advising Bank of America, N.A. in connection with a subscription line financing involving certain investment funds managed by Advent International (notably Global Private Equity IX (GPE IX), Global Private Equity X (GPE X), Advent Tech II and Latin American Private Equity Fund VII (LAPEF VII)).
Advising a consortium of banks led by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on the Luxembourg legal and tax aspects of Kantar’s €1.8bn refinancing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Vanesa Gómez Pena
Practice head
Anne-Marie Nicolas; Vassiliyan Zanev
Other key lawyers
Noémi Gémesi; Audrey Jarreton; Adrien Pierre; Maude Royer; Natalja Taillefer; Alexandre Sensi; Sarah Ambulante; Maria Kulmukhametova; Vanesa Gómez Pena