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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- Michaël Meylan leads the charge: his work for private equity investors and family offices has been consistently high-quality, timely, and commercially focused. 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.
- Strelia’s private equity practice is characterized 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 (which the website highlights) 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.
- Vanessa Schmitt (partner) and Giada Mognol (Senior Associate) make a formidable team, highly available, responsive, competent, and dedicated. Michael Meylan (Partner) may also be mentioned for his extensive experience and pragmatic approach.
- The team of lawyers we work with at Strelia Luxembourg is responsive and takes a hands-on approach. The team is composed of experienced lawyers who are highly involved in the day-to-day conduct of the files and are solution-oriented, committed to delivering pragmatic and tailored advice.
- 'They are solutions-oriented and committed to delivering pragmatic and tailored advice.'
- 'Vanessa Schmitt and Giada Mognol make a formidable team and are responsive, competent and dedicated.'
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