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Philippe Schmit

Philippe Schmit

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Arendt & Medernach

Arendt & Medernach

Luxembourg

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Employment

Combining ‘strong legal expertise and a sharp understanding of clients’ operational challenges’, Arendt & Medernach remains a popular choice among large domestic and international employers to advise across a broad swathe of their most pressing labour law issues. Many of these originate from the financial services sector, where ’exceptional’ team head Philippe Schmit has a particularly profound knowledge, including on issues related to compensation and benefits schemes. Schmit is also abreast of hot-button employment issues, including as it relates to the relatively new whistle-blowing law which took effect in Luxembourg in 2023. Jean-Luc Putz is also a key contact and has a particular expertise at the intersection of employment and criminal law.
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Work Department

Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits

Position

Philippe Schmit is a Partner in the Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice.

Career

Philippe advises employers in the financial and industrial sectors on all aspects of the employment relationship (including its termination). He also specialises in all matters related to restructuring and reorganisation, negotiation in the context of collective dismissals and collective bargaining procedures, as well as any other HR aspects triggered by corporate restructuring, including M&A (e.g. transfers of undertakings).

His practice encompasses advice on compensation and benefits schemes, equity schemes, share options plans and pension schemes.

Philippe also has extensive knowledge of expatriation matters and provides legal advice with respect to business immigration and all related aspects.

Languages

English, French, German, Luxembourgish.

Memberships
He has been a member of the Luxembourg Bar since 2006. He is a member of several associations focusing on employment law, including the Employment Law Alliance.
Education

Philippe Schmit holds a Master’s degree in law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France) as well as an advanced Master’s degree (DEA) in Private International Law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France).

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Arendt & Medernach stands out for its deep expertise in labour law and its ability to deliver both strategic and practical advice. Their client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions, even in complex situations.' 'My experience working with Arendt has been truly outstanding, marked by their flexibility, deep expertise, pragmatic approach, and consistently excellent outcomes.' 'Arendt & Medernach distinguishes itself through a combination of strong legal expertise and a sharp understanding of clients’ operational challenges.' 'Philippe Schmit's expertise, responsiveness, and commitment have had a significant impact on our cases.' 'The exceptional Philippe Schmit displays a client-oriented approach.'

Key clients

  • Bain Capital Branco Bradesco GAM Luxembourg S.A. Guardian Industries IEE Kroll (Luxembourg) Management Company S.à.r.l. Permira Spire Global Inc. STRABAG

Work highlights

Successfully defended a construction company against claims brought by 17 site workers seeking overtime compensation for work performed on three Saturdays in 2020 in replacement of three additional days of unpaid leave.