Led from Luxembourg on the transactional front by the ‘responsive’ Louis-Maël Cogis and also able to draw upon the expertise of individuals in key international offices, including London, Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg is well-placed to advise on complex cross-border securitisation and real estate finance transactions for a varied array of stakeholders. Cathrine Foldberg Møller left the firm in March 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team provides efficient, pragmatic and business oriented advice.'
- 'The banking regulatory team stands out for its pragmatic and client-friendly approach, combining exceptional legal expertise with a deep understanding of the banking sector.'
- 'Their dedication to delivering exceptional legal expertise is complemented by a pragmatic and business-friendly approach, avoiding overly legalistic responses.'
- 'Known for delivering clear, actionable advice and solutions tailored to business needs, the team ensures compliance while fostering operational and strategic efficiency.'
- 'The responsive Louis-Maël Cogis provides thorough advice that is to the point.'
Key clients
- DATA4 Group
- Valor Real Estate Partners LLP
- UBS AG
Work highlights
Advising DATA4, the Brookfield-owned data centre operator, on €3.3bn financing for expansion of its GrowthCo portfolio.
Advising on a €3.3bn pan-European financing and reorganisation for DATA4, aimed at helping Data4 at expanding its portfolio of data centers across multiple jurisdictions.
Advising UBS as the arranger in a first-of-a-kind carbon finance transaction with Carbonaires and The Carbon Removers.
Practice head
Louis-Maël Cogis
Other key lawyers
Rachida Benhalima