Forming one of the core business sectors of the firm as a whole and supported by key offices in other core fund centres, including London, the 'sophisticated and multi-disciplinary team' at Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg is well-placed to handle a myriad alternative fund-related work, including sophisticated multi-legged master feeder structures domiciled in a variety of jurisdictions. Augustin de Longeaux has 'deep knowledge of the private equity industry' and other illiquid asset classes. Pieter Leguit is also skilled at fund formation across a range of alternative asset classes and co-heads the team alongside de Longeaux, with both also adept at providing due diligence to investors investing into funds.
Testimonials
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- 'They have a strong knowledge of the private equity and funds industry supported by a sophisticated and multi-disciplinary team bringing added value to the transactions and any negotiations taking ownership and delivering on time.'
- 'Augustin de Longeaux has deep knowledge of the private equity industry and brings his experience and expertise in leading sophisticated negotiations for implementing investment requirements and providing creative solutions.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Augustin de Longeaux, Pieter Leguit