Lawyers

Philippe Schmit

Philippe Schmit

Arendt & Medernach, Luxembourg

Work Department

Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits

Position

Philippe Schmit is a Partner in the Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice.

Career

Philippe advises employers in the financial and industrial sectors on all aspects of the employment relationship (including its termination). He also specialises in all matters related to restructuring and reorganisation, negotiation in the context of collective dismissals and collective bargaining procedures, as well as any other HR aspects triggered by corporate restructuring, including M&A (e.g. transfers of undertakings).

His practice encompasses advice on compensation and benefits schemes, equity schemes, share options plans and pension schemes.

Philippe also has extensive knowledge of expatriation matters and provides legal advice with respect to business immigration and all related aspects.

Languages

English, French, German, Luxembourgish.

Memberships

He has been a member of the Luxembourg Bar since 2006.

He is a member of several associations focusing on employment law, including the Employment Law Alliance.

Education

Philippe Schmit holds a Master’s degree in law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France) as well as an advanced Master’s degree (DEA) in Private International Law from the Université Robert Schuman de Strasbourg (France).

Mentions

Luxembourg

Employment

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