It has been a delight to shine a light on the talented, professional and highly innovative in-house lawyers based in Luxembourg, for the inaugural GC Powerlist: Luxembourg 2024. It was a true pleasure and privilege to be able to interview the brightest in-house legal minds in the country, and delve into what makes a great in-house counsel. This publication serves as a tribute to the remarkable contributions made by these incredible professionals to the business landscape in Luxembourg. It stands as a testament to their unrivalled expertise, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence. 

Individuals in this publication were delighted to share their recent work and achievements, and the range of answers and splendour of their work was truly outstanding. Answers ranged from the implementation of artificial intelligence, mergers, and acquisitions, to expansion to different regions. Dr. Cyrille de Crozals, head of legal at Bank Julius Baer Europe stated that his team had successfully handled a ‘series of complex legal cases, demonstrating exceptional expertise and dedication. This included providing strategic legal advice, negotiating settlements, and ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients. The team’s commitment to excellence truly shone through in these recent cases,’ emphasising the importance of effective teamwork. Further, Ashley Reid, general counsel and regulatory affairs director, EMEA and APAC at Experian, claimed that for their team ‘artificial intelligence and credit scoring are pretty much in the spotlight, but there are various other initiatives in various countries across the globe which keep us up at night.’ This further highlights the varying different projects that in-house counsel in this edition face on a daily basis.  

Esteemed counsel in this publication were also delighted to share the current trends that they are seeing become more prevalent in the Luxembourg legal markets. There is a massive focus on innovation surrounding technology within the Luxembourg legal market, with multiple individuals stating how they have implemented and rolled out new technologies in their business and stating the supreme benefit of doing such. Chantelle Null, executive director legal at Lions Gate Entertainment stated that ‘Luxembourg’s corporate legal industry is rapidly digitalising, with a notable shift towards employing artificial intelligence for tasks like legal research and document analysis, thereby elevating the efficiency and precision of certain legal services.’ Further, Tulay Sonmez, group general counsel, member of the group executive committee and company director at DRAGONE claimed that ‘The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing as a support tool to retrieve and leverage on information which is relevant to prepare legal documentation and legal advice, and to generate first drafts of legal documents.’ 

In-house lawyers in this edition were kind enough to share a cause, business related or otherwise, that they care about and why. The responses only emphasise why such individuals are the best of the best in the Luxembourg legal sector. Christian Dohmen, general counsel at Luxembourg Stock Exchange stated that ‘we are deeply involved in environmental, social and sustainable projects which we consider a priority. Through the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), the world’s first sustainable finance platform, we are striving to foster the development of financial instruments that contribute to fight climate change and gender inequality and finance our transition into a more sustainable world.’ Further, Katarzyna Kuszewska, group head of legal and member of the group executive committee at Solutions 30 claimed that ‘I am a big advocate of good corporate governance within a company with a strong emphasis on equality, diversity, variety of competence and a gender-balanced representation among top management positions,’ and went on to highlight the importance of a gender balance in top executive positions.  

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to every single general counsel who participated in this edition of The GC Powerlist: Luxembourg, 2024. Included within these pages are the most impressive in-house lawyers within the country, those who have utilised their legal knowledge strategically to provide business insights and contribute to their company’s success.  

Elena Lewis | Senior Research Analyst: GC Powerlist Luxembourg 2024 

Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg is honoured to be a sponsor of the GC Powerlist in collaboration with The Legal 500. As a leading law firm in Luxembourg, we are committed to supporting and recognising excellence in the legal profession.

At Loyens & Loeff, we understand the importance of providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our team of dedicated professionals is renowned for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to client satisfaction.

By sponsoring the GC Powerlist, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the legal industry. We believe in celebrating the achievements of outstanding legal professionals who drive positive change and make significant contributions to their organisations and the broader legal community.

We extend our congratulations to all the exceptional individuals recognised on the GC Powerlist. Your dedication, expertise, and leadership are truly inspiring, and we are proud to support your continued success.

It was an honour to host the GC Powerlist event in our premises this year and we look forward to continuing our partnership with The Legal 500 as well as supporting initiatives that promote excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the legal industry.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the GC Powerlist, and we congratulate all the honorees on their well-deserved recognition.