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DLA Piper Luxembourg

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Co-headed by Caroline Pimpaud  and Catherine Pogorzelski, the ‘highly accessible and approachable’ team at DLA Piper Luxembourg provides ’tailored solutions’ to clients, often working alongside practitioners throughout the firm’s extensive global network to effectively ‘support international groups smoothly across borders’. Funds account for much of the transactional work it handles, with both Pimpaud and Pogorzelski knowledgeable about work throughout their life-cycle, from initial structuring through to the M&A associated with the subsequent downstream investments. At counsel level, the ’outstanding’ Gersende Masfayon and Melody Brunot , who is appreciated for her ability to provide ‘innovative solutions’, are also recommended across M&A transactions, as well as group restructurings and in the context of general corporate governance advice.  

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The firm is well structured and organised to support international groups smoothly across borders.'

  • ‘Their deep expertise, innovative approaches, and unwavering client focus truly set them apart.'

  • ‘The team has deep knowledge in niche areas of law, which allows them to provide tailored solutions that larger firms might overlook. Team members are highly accessible and approachable. The ability to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, relatable terms is also a hallmark.'

  • 'They consistently provide tailored solutions that address our specific needs and goals. Their dedication to understanding and meeting our requirements is commendable.'
  • 'Gersende Masfayon is an outstanding partner whose expertise and leadership have been invaluable to us. She possesses a deep understanding of complex legal matters and consistently provides insightful, strategic advice.'

  • ‘Melody Brunot takes the time to understand our unique context, ensuring that legal strategies align with broader business goals. Her depth of expertise often leads to innovative solutions tailored to our needs.’

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Key clients

  • MML Capital
  • PGIM Real Estate
  • Bluegem III
  • Arcus European Investment Manager
  • TransPerfect
  • Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC
  • Consortium composed of DigitalBridge and Infranity
  • Energy Infrastructure Partners
  • Michelin
  • CG Europe Real Estate S.à r.l. (The Carlyle Group)
  • Osbourne – Project Fürst

Work highlights

  • Advised Energy Infrastructure Partners on the sale of a minority stake in one of Europe’slargest windfarms to AG Insurance.
  • Advised Project Lietzenburger Straße Propco S.à r.l., Ionview Holdings S.à r.l, and ProjectLietzenburger Straße HoldCo S.à r.l. (HoldCo and together, Companies) in relation to the Luxembourg aspects of a restructuring of their debt by means of a restructuring plan filed by HoldCo, as plan company, under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act 2006 (Restructuring Plan).
  • Advised PGIM Real Estate on the acquisition of Signature Senior Lifestyle, one of the UK's leading owners, developers and operators of senior housing.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Caroline Pimpaud, Catherine Pogorzelski

Other key lawyers

Céline Pignon, Mélody Brunot, Gersende Masfayon, Guillaume Schaefer