Regularly working as part of a cross-office/multidisciplinary offering, Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg is particularly skilled at providing the tax structuring pursuant to cross-border fund-led mandates, and for banks on loan financings/refinancings and complex structured finance mandates. ‘Technically skilled and client-oriented’ team head Julie Carbiener is at the forefront of this work, as well as being well-versed in VAT and tax litigation.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- 'The team is reactive, pragmatic and helpful.'
- 'The pragmatic Julie Carbiener is technically skilled and client-oriented.'
- 'Simmons & Simmons Luxembourg tax has grown significantly under lead partner Julie Carbiener's leadership and is now one of the reputable tax teams on the Luxembourg market.'
- 'Julie offers a full service practice with knowledge both in direct and indirect tax matters, which is rare on the Luxembourg market. I rate her highly for her knowledge, commercial skills and pragmatic approach.'
- 'Julie Carbiener is a very pragmatic, hands-on and solution oriented partner who leads a devoted and very friendly team.'
Key clients
- UBS
Work highlights
Advising UBS, as the arranger, on a pioneering carbon finance transaction involving asset management firm Carbonaires and carbon management specialist The Carbon Removers, notably with respect to highly complex VAT and direct tax implications.
Assisting one of the world’s largest global asset managers with respect to the tax structuring of the acquisition by a Luxembourg fund of real estate assets located in Spain.
Providing highly complex tax structuring advice, implying complex ATAD 1 and VAT complex issues for a major European financial institution.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julie Carbiener
Other key lawyers
Camille Bénézet