DLA Piper Luxembourg has ‘rapidly developed good cross-border capabilities’ since it was established in 2017, and regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional mandates. An ’outstanding all-around lawyer,’ team head Xavier Guzman is ‘a wizard in the Luxembourg financing environment,’ with a varied offering that includes acquisition finance work, as well as niche expertise in relation to renewable energy financings. Combining extensive financial services regulatory knowledge with an impressive transactional practice, Laurent Massinon finds ’practical solutions in difficult situations’ including in relation to project finance work, as well as restructuring matters. Yann Zellet provides ‘client and business-oriented advice’ to borrowers and lenders, particularly in the context of energy and fund financing transactions.
Testimonials
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'Technically irreproachable, responsive and reliable. Deep knowledge of the market practices.'
'Xavier Guzman is a wizard in the Luxembourg financing environment; he is very knowledgeable and has acute attention to details to ensure the deal moves into the right direction. Highly recommended!'
Key clients
- 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás S.A.
- Danaher Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Traton S.E. with the second update of its debt issuance programme of up to €12bn.
- Advised EIG Global Energy Partners on the financing/refinancing aspects relating to a $4.8bn acquisition of a minority interest in Repsol Upstream.