Combining ‘deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of cross-border tax matters’, CMS Luxembourg is particularly adept at handling work for clients with multinational operations and/or complex international structures. This manifests itself across a range of cross-border mandates, including on the tax structuring associated with M&A transactions, as well as structured finance and corporate restructuring matters, where the team regularly works collaboratively with lawyers from throughout the firm’s international network. Team head Frédéric Feyten ’always finds creative solutions’ for funds/banks and corporates, as well as excelling in handling family office tax structuring. Alejandro Dominguez has ‘excellent technical knowledge’ on transactional work, as well as on compliance matters, including for financial institutions on exchange of information rules.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team works effectively and has a strong command of the tax aspects of Luxembourg legislation. The team anticipates the client’s needs and also strives to understand the client’s business and how it operates.'
- 'The team combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of cross-border tax matters, making it particularly valuable for clients with multinational operations or complex international structures.'
- 'Frédéric Feyten is an absolute pleasure to work with. He always finds creative solutions and provides client-oriented feedback.'
- 'Alejandro Dominguez is always responsive and has excellent technical knowledge.'
- 'The CMS Team is very precise and show a deep knowledge of the matters brought to their attention.'
- 'Alejandro Dominguez - excellent technical knowledge, always very responsive.'
- 'The tax team at this firm stands out for its exceptional international coverage, proactive approach, and consistent delivery of high-quality service.'
- 'The team has strong tax technical knowledge and a good commercial understanding.'
Key clients
- Quantumrock GmbH
- Aviva Investors
Work highlights
Advising Quantumrock GmbH on the Luxembourg tax structuring of a unique asset-backed securitisation involving high-value pre-cut gemstones.
Advising Aviva Investors on the legal and tax aspects of launching The Aviva Investors Carbon Removal Fund, a Luxembourg RAIF structured to invest in both nature-based and engineered carbon removal solutions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Frédéric Feyten
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Dominguez; Lauriane Susan; Pierre George; Sarah Lemaire