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Elvinger Hoss Prussen > The Legal 500 Rankings

Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Underpinned by 'deep industry knowledge' and regulatory expertise, the 'extremely responsive' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well-positioned to provide a 'pragmatic and efficient' service to a borrower-focused client base seeking funding for a myriad of aims. Much of this transactional work is fund-related, whether it be in the context of financing for their own internal needs or their downstream investment activity. Karl Pardaens is well-versed in such financing, as well as advising on equity capital markets matters, including as it relates to Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs). The 'strategic' Thierry Kauffman is also a key practitioner in the capital markets space, although his primary focus is in relation to DCM work (including high yield issuances), while senior statesman Philippe Hoss maintains a strong ECM offering which includes advice on publicly-listed M&A. Much of the firm's financial institution-side work is informed by its pre-eminent regulatory capability, both in relation to traditional banking advice (including on standalone strategic advice and in the context of M&A in the sector) and fintech/payments matters. Here, clients benefit from a compelling mix of youth and experience, with the "old guard" represented by stalwarts including André Hoffmann, who has 'great connections', and the newer generation, including Tiago Nogueira, who is abreast across all developments in the ever evolving regulatory landscape. Other key practitioners include Pit Reckinger; international banking and finance regulatory expert Henri Wagner; and capital markets expert Philippe Prussen.

Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

'Plugged in to industry trends' and with 'excellent visibility across the whole market', Elvinger Hoss Prussen is able to provide 'commercial' advice to corporates, banks, funds and high-net-worth-individuals across a broad swathe of their domestic and cross-border corporate activity. Widely recognised as one of the 'pre-eminent corporate lawyers in Luxembourg', Toinon Hoss combines technical excellence with creativity, ensuring that she remains a very popular choice among sophisticated private equity funds, in particular, to advise on the Luxembourg structuring pursuant to big-ticket European mandates. Karl Pardaens has 'deep expertise and provides cost-effective advice' to clients across both corporate and equity capital markets mandates; he has handled a number of De-SPAC business combination transactions in recent years. Anna Hermelinski-Ayache is 'outstanding and responsive' across both M&A transactions, including for private equity funds, and in the context of corporate reorganisations. Seasoned corporate lawyer Pit Reckinger excels at helping banks, corporates and entrepreneurs on day-to-day corporate compliance/regulatory issues. Corporate and capital markets expert Philippe Hoss co-heads the team alongside Toinon Hoss and Katia Panichi.

Luxembourg > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Combining 'strong technical knowledge and pragmatism', Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well positioned to represent companies, financial institutions, and individuals, bringing or defending actions relating to a myriad differing corporate, commercial, civil and administrative litigation. The 'very experienced' Pierre Elvinger 'knows the market and has an authoritative presence', both in relation to conventional litigation and ADR procedures, for clients seeking the resolution of disputes relating to corporate/commercial and employment matters. The 'highly distinguished' Elisabeth Omes has 'deep knowledge and strategic oversight' with regard to litigation occurring within the banking and asset management fields, in particular. Marc Elvinger, who co-heads the team alongside Pierre, is also a skilled litigator, including in relation to administrative law matters.

Luxembourg > Fintech Tier 1

Elvinger Hoss Prussen's 'highly skilled, responsive and experienced' multi-disciplinary team has strong credibility among start-ups and well-established entities across a myriad fintech and fundtech-related mandates. Blockchain and tokenisation matters are particular areas of strength, with capital markets expert Karl Pardaens' knowledge of developments in the DLT space ensuring that he is well-placed to advise stakeholders, including issuers, utilising the technology to execute transactions. Technology specialist Gary Cywie is also a pivotal member of the team and as well as regularly advising financial services entities on IT-related outsourcing agreements, is also well-versed on blockchain and virtual currency-related work. Henri Wagner co-heads the team alongside Pardaens and Cywie and has particular expertise advising electronic money institutions.

Luxembourg > Investment funds Tier 1

'Well connected to the regulators' and leveraging 'a very broad knowledge of all fields of Luxembourgish fund law', Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well-positioned to advise a fund manager-focused client base on the structuring, operational and regulatory advisory aspects associated with both retail and alternative investment funds. The tone is set by team head Jacques Elvinger, who has 'excellent insight and intel on market practice' as a result of his many years' fee-earning expertise, particularly in the UCITs market. Gast Juncker, who is 'knowledgeable, humble and committed', also excels at advising on the formation of UCITs and pursuant regulatory matters. Although he also handles some retail funds work, Jérôme Wigny is best-known for his alternatives expertise, with many high-profile fund sponsors appreciative of his 'top notch know-how and technical expertise'. The 'client oriented' Joachim Cour is 'very aware of market practice and has good industry knowledge' across a range of alternative asset classes, including real estate and infrastructure. Sophie Laguesse is also recommended.

Luxembourg > IP and IT Tier 1

The 'very experienced and responsive' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen is well-versed across a wide spectrum of IT and IP matters impacting start-ups, large established companies and financial services clients. Gary Cywie is at the forefront of much of the IT, outsourcing and data protection work handled by the team and is 'excellent at explaining complex and often technical matters in an easy to understand way'. In addition, he excels at work at the intersection of tech and financial services, with a particular niche in relation to blockchains and virtual currencies. Linda Funck co-heads the team alongside Cywie, and as well as providing IT and data protection proficiency also advises on due diligence for M&A mandates handled by the firm for IP-rich businesses. Counsel Emmanuèle de Dampierre regularly advises on IP-related matters, including drafting contracts assigning IP rights, advising on trade mark prosecution and, from time to time, providing IP due diligence relating to M&A handled by the firm.

Luxembourg > Private equity Tier 1

Working directly with sponsor clients as well as in a referral capacity from international law firms, longstanding independent Luxembourg heavyweight firm Elvinger Hoss Prussen is regularly engaged to advise on the domestic law advice pursuant to many large cross-border M&A transactions. Praised for her ability to provide 'technically excellent and creative' advice, Toinon Hoss is a favourite among many large financial sponsors, including Cinven and Hellman & Friedman, on complex transactions involving nuanced structuring and is recognised by one client as 'the Luxembourg lawyer you want in your corner'. Anna Hermelinski-Ayache 'is always available to address any queries' on the buy or sell-side and is a key member of the practice that also includes Katia Panichi, who co-heads the team alongside Hoss.

Luxembourg > Tax Tier 1

Elvinger Hoss Prussen is 'very skilled on both Luxembourg and international tax regulations', implementing this knowledge to excellent effect particularly for investment management clients. 'Pragmatic and responsive' team head Elisabeth Adam combines 'first-class technical knowledge with commerciality' for a myriad private funds clients on the Luxembourg tax advice related to fund structuring and subsequent downstream investment work. Nadège Le Gouellec is also key to much of this fund-related work, as well as advising on applicable tax structures for finance-related transactions and representing clients engaged in tax litigation.

Luxembourg > Employment Tier 2

The 'highly professional and knowledgeable' team at Elvinger Hoss Prussen has a 'deep knowledge of the law', which it is able to effectively apply to a number of complex situations, including for banks and funds on remuneration matters and in the context of the restructuring of their businesses operations. The vastly experienced Pierre Elvinger is able to leverage his broader litigation smarts to good effect, both from a risk management perspective across a range of contractual drafting matters, as well as on behalf of employers across a myriad disputes. Florence Apostolou co-heads the team alongside Elvinger and has deep and broad experience at handling individual and collective employment matters, including on internal policy/contract reviews and sensitive internal investigations.  

Luxembourg > Real estate and construction Tier 2

As well as continuing to advise across core development, leasing and real estate acquisition projects, in light of relatively depressed market conditions Elvinger Hoss Prussen has also been increasingly active handling restructuring mandates, where it is particularly well-positioned to act by virtue of its broad full-service expertise. Team head Stéphanie Pautot has handled some of this restructuring work for her core developer clients, as well as advising on a myriad other corporate real estate transactions. Nathalie Prüm-Carré is very skilled at advising on urban planning matters, both from an advisory as well as contentious perspective. Michel Nickels advises on lease negotiations and also handles some real estate disputes work as part of his broad ranging commercial litigation expertise.