Combining a ‘profound understanding of Luxembourg’s legal landscape with a pragmatic and client-focused approach’, Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well-placed to support fund managers across the structuring, operational and regulatory dimensions of both retail and alternative investment vehicles. On the retail front, the firm maintains a stromg position in the UCITS market, as well as being skilled at advising on matters concerning the retailisation of private markets. Yves Elvinger stands out for ’his unparalleled knowledge and experience with ELTIF structures’, and is also well-versed in issues at the intersection between fintech and funds. The ‘very approachable’ Joachim Cour is also at the vanguard of developments in the ELTIF market, excelling across a range of alternative asset classes. Other key contacts include regulatory expert Sophie Dupin, who ’manages CSSF relationships with finesse’; Gast Juncker, who is vastly experienced in the formation of UCITS; the ‘outstanding’ Olivia Moessner, who has an impressive track record on the fund and product side; and Thomas Göricke, who has expertise on ESG-related matters in the fund industry. Jérôme Wigny co-heads the team alongside Jacques Elvinger and Sophie Laguesse.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is exceptionally well-connected within Luxembourg and holds a strong reputation across the industry. Their extensive practical experience is consistently leveraged to provide commercially sound and pragmatic advice.'
- 'Their knowledge of the market, trends and the regulator are unparalleled. They bring a business-friendly attitude and always seek to find a solution on how to achieve a goal, rather than starting from a point of why not.'
- 'Jérôme Wigny has extensive knowledge of the industry and market practice.'
- 'Yves Elvinger stands out for his unparalleled knowledge and experience with ELTIF structures, providing us with clear and pragmatic guidance in a complex and evolving area.'
- 'The outstanding Olivia Moessner is a highly knowledgeable fund lawyer with an impressive track record.'
- 'Joachim Cour is very approachable and easy to work with, while bringing strong expertise in the domain of fund formation. Clear, specific guidance that really helps move projects forward.'
Key clients
- Oaktree Capital
- Azimut
- Apollo
- New Mountain Capital
- AXA Investment Managers Paris
- ICG
- Franklin Templeton
- Fair Oaks Capital
- Santander Asset Management
- Stonepeak Partners
Work highlights
Advised Fair Oaks Capital in connection with the regulatory approval of the first European-domiciled, Euro-denominated CLO UCITS exchange traded fund and its listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Assisted Franklin Templeton in receiving approval to launch the first fully tokenised Luxembourg UCITS and assisted with the firm's first open-ended strategy, focused on private equity secondaries.
Advised Stonepeak in the establishment of Stonepeak Opportunities Fund, with $3.15bn of commitments, and Stonepeak Asia Infrastructure Fund, with $3.3bn raised.
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Practice head
Jacques Elvinger; Jérôme Wigny; Sophie Laguesse
Other key lawyers
Gast Juncker; Sophie Dupin; Olivia Moessner; Frédérique Lifrange; Joachim Cour; Yves Elvinger; Benjamin Rossignon; Thomas Göricke; Michel Marques Pereira