Bonn & Schmitt is adept at handling a range of commercial litigation for banks, funds and corporates, where it is skilled at advising on both the substantive law and the procedural aspects of formal litigation, as well as arbitration. Cédric Bellwald has a diverse offering covering both civil and criminal actions and regularly includes disputes relating to allegations of fraud, shareholder rights and contentious insolvency matters. As well as having significant experience before the Luxembourg courts, including on matters relating to shareholders' rights and other contractual/tort disputes (including within the IP/data protection field), Alain Grosjean is also well-versed at effectively utilising ADR techniques to settle matters without incurring unnecessary costs. Alex Schmitt, who co-heads the team alongside Bellwald and Grosjean, is regularly appointed as Luxembourg expert on issues of banking and finance law arising in the course of international court or arbitration proceedings.

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Work highlights

  • Continued to represent EAM Solar ASA in a high-profile dispute concerning the acquisition of a Luxembourg company amid the alleged fraud perpetrated by the directors of this company and of its parent company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alex Schmitt, Alain Grosjean, Cédric Bellwald

Other key lawyers

Giulia Jaeger, Simon Malterre