Acting on its own as well as often working alongside firmwide practitioners based in other key global fund centres, Simmons & Simmons in Luxembourg delivers a partner-led service to fund managers on the formation of regulated or unregulated Luxembourg investment funds deploying illiquid investment strategies. In this context, the firm has its 'finger on the regulatory pulse', ensuring that clients are kept abreast of changes in the market that may impact their businesses. The 'solutions-oriented and results-focused' Augustin de Longeaux is noted for his strong fund structuring expertise and overarching regulatory aptitude particularly as these relate to real estate, infrastructure, debt and private equity strategies. Pieter Leguit co-heads the team alongside de Longeaux.
Testimonials
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'They have their finger on the regulatory pulse and in many ways act as a news broadcaster alerting their clients and prospective clients to obscure events that may impact their businesses.'
'Senior and experienced team committed to providing high-quality services/advice. Very good knowledge of the private equity industry/market in Europe as well as in the US.'
'The team are fairly commercial and attuned to our needs, having developed a close relationship over a number of years. They have been useful on fund formation matters and are well known in the market, such that third-party asset managers have a level of trust in their abilities when acting on our behalf.'
‘The individuals at Simmons used are fairly accessible, respectful and down to earth. They are open to listening to different points of view and ways of doing things as opposed to dictating how things should be done, as some law firms/partners do.'
'Augustin de Longeaux is solutions oriented and results focused.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Augustin de Longeaux, Pieter Leguit