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Strelia

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Luxembourg

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Private equity

The ‘solutions-oriented’ team at Strelia delivers ’pragmatic and tailored’ advice on the Luxembourg structuring and execution of domestic and cross-border transactions for a growing roster of private equity sponsor clients. Vanessa Schmitt, who is well versed at handling acquisitions and exits, is also regularly instructed to advise on portfolio management issues as well as on management incentive plans. Michaël Meylan, who co-heads the team alongside Schmitt, regularly handles buy-side mid and large-cap deals.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • 'Estelle Schul is noteworthy for the sophistication of her advice on foreign investment, governance and compliance in the private equity context. Both deliver a strong blend of legal acumen and client-centric service.
  • 'Michaël Meylan's work for private equity investors and family offices has been consistently high-quality, timely and commercially focused.'
  • 'Strelia’s private-equity practice is characterised by experienced lawyers who bring real deal-experience, particularly in structuring, exit strategies and joint ventures. The firm’s mix of transactional and contentious capabilities gives confidence in the firm’s ability to handle complexities beyond pure deal work. The team’s operational flexibility and commercial mindset are major strengths.'
  • 'Michaël Meylan has extensive experience and displays a pragmatic approach.'
  • 'Vanessa Schmitt and Giada Mognol make a formidable team and are responsive, competent and dedicated.'
  • 'They are solutions-oriented and committed to delivering pragmatic and tailored advice.'

Key clients

  • MBO +
  • RUBIS
  • IQ EQ
  • SGT Capital
  • CLARION PARTNERS EUROPE
  • ASTORG / CORIALIS
  • Adeleon Familienholding GmbH (fka Westfa Holding GmbH)
  • OPENGATE CAPITAL
  • TRANSITION CAPITAL PARTNERS
  • AMCI
  • NOVASTONE
  • AREV

Work highlights

Advised MBO+ on the Luxembourg structuring and execution of its acquisition of Codipro Group, as part of its broader buyout of HPS International.
Advised Royal London Mutual Insurance, the UK’s largest mutual life and pensions provider, on the Luxembourg aspects of its acquisition of Atlantic House, the largest office transaction in the City of London in 2024 to date.
Advised Syntagma Capital on the implementation of a comprehensive Management Incentive Plan (MIP) to align the interests of senior management with the long-term success of the target company (Lennox).
Practice head

Vanessa Schmitt; Michaël Meylan

Other key lawyers

Estelle Schul; Giada Mognol