Drawing upon a 'deep understanding of the financial services sector', and also leveraging the firm's sizeable international footprint, Hogan Lovells (Luxembourg) LLP provides 'tailored solutions' to borrowers, lenders and investors across a range of finance transactions, including a growing amount of fund-level financings. Often working closely with the firm's German offices, the team, which is headed by Luxembourg and German-qualified practitioner Ariane Mehrshahi Marks, remains best-known for its skill at handling issues related to Luxembourg securitisation law.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • 'They are very knowledgeable and are willing to go the extra mile for their clients.'
  • 'They have a deep understanding of the financial services sector, which allows them to offer tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals.'
  • 'Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is committed to excellence and has an ability to foster genuine business relationships.'
  • 'Ariane Mehrshahi Marks is very strong and responsive on issues related to Luxembourg securitisation law.'

Key clients

  • European Investment Bank
  • Taulia
  • BlackRock
  • CA-CIB
  • Citi
  • Volkswagen (Volkswagen Bank and Volkswagen Leasing)
  • Enpal
  • Encavis asset management
  • Camco
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Triton
  • Claranova

Work highlights

Advised Stellantis Bank on auto lease securitisations worth over one billion Euros.
Advised Enpal on the first ever European public securitisation of solar loan receivables.
Advising the European Investment Bank on its venture debt facility with Sidekick Health, a leading digital health and therapeutics company operating across Europe and the US.
Practice head

Ariane Mehrshahi Marks

Other key lawyers

Valérie Laskowski; Agnes Merz