Dentons

Real Estate, Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Christel is a senior counsel in Dentons’ Luxembourg office and head of the Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice. She is also a member of the Luxembourg Real Estate practice. Having assisted domestic and international companies on complex and major local real estate transactions, Christel focuses on acquisitions, leasing, asset management issues, property management, building renovations, environmental matters, emphyteutic leases, mechanics’ lien claims, lessor/tenant or construction disputes, and real estate security packages.

With sound experience in European Insolvency law, Christel also focuses on workouts and turnarounds, corporate and debt restructurings, pre-insolvency issues, directors’ liability, bankruptcy proceedings, voluntary liquidations, COMI shift issues, and complex cross-border insolvencies. She has advised equity investors, secured lenders, unsecured creditors, and renowned real estate groups. In addition, Christel has particular capabilities in assisting clients on contract law, due diligence, and drafting and negotiating numerous types of agreements (such as sale and purchase agreements, distribution agreements, lease agreements, termination agreements, employment contracts, etc.).

Named a Fellow of INSOL International, a worldwide federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers who specialize in turnaround and insolvency. This award is in recognition of her experience and skill in cross-border insolvency matters. A Fellow must have successfully completed INSOL International's Global Insolvency Practice Course, an LL.M.-level program that teaches participants the underlying principles, statutes, regulatory frameworks and insolvency restructuring regimes in countries around the globe. Graduates are skilled in the tools needed for recognition of insolvency proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, including the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, the European Community Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings and Chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Joined Dentons in 2016 Senior Counsel, Bonn Steichen & Partners (2015-2016) Partner, OPF Partners (now Dentons) (2004-2015) In-house Lawyer, Credit Lyonnais, Luxembourg (2003-2004) Senior Associate, Ritsch & Grozinger (1996-2002) Attorney, Reding & Felten (1994-1996)

English, French

Member, INSOL Europe Member, IWIRC (International Women Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation)

University of Burgundy, 1992, Post Graduate Diploma (DESS) in International Law and Contracts University of Lyon III, 1991, Master's Degree in Private Law