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Arendt & Medernach

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Although it also handles a fair amount of domestic work, including with regard to public/administrative law, Arendt & Medernach particularly ‘stands out for its ability to deal with factually and legally complex multi-jurisdictional cases’ spanning a wide range of commercial litigation relating to, inter alia, funds, asset tracing and corporate disputes. Team head Clara Mara-Marhuenda has ’outstanding knowledge of all the procedural aspects of litigation in Luxembourg‘ which she utilises to good effect for clients seeking resolution through both conventional litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) means. She is also one of many in the team prepared to propose ’out of the box solutions’ without unnecessarily pushing a litigation to its limits. Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt also demonstrates this approach, with an ‘expertise and acuity that are instrumental in the management of complex, multi-tiered and high-stake matters’, including with regard to insurance disputes. Other key practitioners include Christian Point, whose ’highly developed analytical mind’ has ensured success for clients over the years in public and real estate cases; vastly experienced of counsel François Kremer, who utilises ADR techniques to excellent effect across a range of commercial litigation; and ‘detail-oriented yet pragmatic’ senior associate Danil Nikolaev.  

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The practice stands out for its ability to deal with factually and legally complex multi-jurisdictional cases.'
  • 'Instead of offering conventional solutions, they think outside the box and propose innovative strategies that align with our broader objectives.'
  • 'Clara Mara-Marhuenda - the leading litigation specialist in Luxembourg with outstanding knowledge of all the procedural aspects of litigation in Luxembourg, and great client skills.'
  • Clara Mara-Marhuenda stands out for her meticulous attention to the smallest details, ensuring every aspect of a case or transaction is covered comprehensively. What differentiates her is her creative approach to problem-solving.'
  • 'Christian Point has a highly developed analytical mind, unrivalled intellectual maturity and excellent ability to get involved in matters for which there is little doctrine or jurisprudence.'
  • 'Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt is engaging both proactively and as a sounding board, while addressing evolving needs in short timeframe. Her knowledge, expertise and acuity are instrumental in the management of complex, multi-tiered and high-stake matters.'
  • 'Danil Nikolaev's ability to anticipate potential challenges and offer practical solutions has been invaluable. He is detail-oriented yet pragmatic, providing clear and concise guidance even in complex situations.'

Key clients

  • Bělina & Partners
  • Borel & Barbey
  • Bredin Prat
  • Chiomenti (Italy)
  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (US)
  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Germany)
  • Herbert Smith Freehills (Germany)
  • Houthoff Buruma (the Netherlands)
  • Kingsley Napley
  • Macfarlanes
  • Noerr (Germany)
  • Norton Rose Fulbright (Canada)
  • Three Crowns
  • Uría Menéndez Abogados
  • White & Case (UK and Paris)

Work highlights

  • Representing custodian banks in the Madoff case.
  • Assisting Clearstream, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG and one of the two International Central Securities Depositaries based in Europe, with its defence in major litigation proceedings before the Luxembourg courts against the Central Bank of Iran pertaining to assets worth about $1.7bn and which is an integral part of a wider $4bn.

Lawyers

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Leading associates
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Danil Nikolaev
Arendt & Medernach
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clara Mara-Marhuenda

Other key lawyers

Christian Point, François Kremer, Philippe-Emmanuel Partsch, Philippe Dupont, Thierry Lesage, Sandrine Margetidis-Sigwalt, Jean Luc-Putz, Danil Nikolaev