Arendt & Medernach

Resourcing matters by utilising a formidable roster of lawyers and also drawing upon supplemental services, including the firm's Regulatory Consulting service and a standalone corporate governance function, independent full-service leviathan Arendt & Medernach has the critical mass and knowledge to handle a tremendous range and volume of matters for local and international stakeholders. As well as advising on the Luxembourg aspects of large-scale strategic transactions, the team also regularly provides the local law structuring advice on big-ticket sponsor-backed M&A. Team head Carsten Opitz is central to the firm's success on behalf of private equity sponsors on their JV and M&A activity, work which he combines with a more general corporate governance advisory role for international and local clients handling business in Luxembourg. Philippe Harles also handles cross-border fund-backed M&A work, as well as regularly advising on corporate transactions in the financial services sector. Other recommended practitioners include Alexander Olliges, whose work includes venture capital fundraising and advice on de-SPAC combinations; Laurent Schummer, who has strong ties with many local start-ups; and Guy Harles, whose trusted adviser status is underscored by his role on several company boards. Bob Calmes departed the team in November 2025.