Combining 'deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach', independent Luxembourg-based firm BSP is a popular choice among international clients and referring law firms to provide the local structuring advice relevant to international transactions. A significant amount of this workflow comes from private equity sponsors, with Linda Harroch regularly advising on JVs and investment structures to facilitate downstream investments. Harroch is also well-versed across corporate governance matters, as is Christèle Pierre-Alexandre, who additionally handles a considerable volume of infrastructure-related M&A. Michaël Kitai 'stands out for his knowledge in handling corporate transactions', including for core client Goldman Sachs.
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Testimonials
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- 'What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.'
- 'Their deep expertise across tax and corporate matters, combined with their proactive and solution-oriented approach, has been invaluable.'
- 'Linda Harroch is an exceptional professional that is knowledgeable, on top of the projects and endeavours to find time to answer questions when needed.'
- 'Michaël Kitai stands out for his knowledge in handling corporate transactions and effectiveness in client handling and communication.'
- 'Christèle Pierre-Alexandre's ability to anticipate needs and deliver tailored advice is exceptional.'
- 'It is a very solid and knowledgeable team.'
Key clients
- Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
- Cruiseline Europe
- Goldman Sachs
- PEFC Luxembourg
- Insud Pharma
- Pfizer
Work highlights
Advising Pfizer, following its $43bn acquisition of Seagan, on the Luxembourg aspects of integrating the Seagen activities in the entities held through the various Luxembourg Pfizer holdings.
Advising Goldman Sachs, as Luxembourg counsel, on its acquisition of Melita Ltd, Malta's leading converged digital infrastructure provider, from EQT.
Acted as Luxembourg counsel to Chemo Project (Insud Pharma), as anchor investor, in the private placement of an aggregate amount of $130m in SEC registered Procaps Group, S.A., a leading Latin America integrated pharmaceutical and healthcare company, headquartered in Luxembourg.
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Other key lawyers
Linda Harroch; Cécile Jager; Michaël Kitai; Christèle Pierre-Alexandre; Jean Steffen; Yseult Tournebize; Axel Voisard; Aylin Gungor