Enhanced by the firm's complementary funds, tax and finance offerings, Loyens & Loeff is well-placed to provide 'solutions-oriented' advice to private equity firms across the panoply of their needs, from advice on the initial fundraising project, advising on the Luxembourg investment vehicle to facilitate the downstream M&A, and on the exit process. Under the leadership of Marc Meyers and Frédéric Franckx, the team has established excellent ties with a multitude of US and UK international law firms, in particular, which regularly refer work to it to advise on the relevant Luxembourg structuring associated with complex cross-border mandates by virtue of the firm's ability to provide 'very clear and seamless solutions for the execution of complex transactions and processes'. With strong connections within the Luxembourg ecosystem, as a result of connections built up through many years' fee-earning and through trade body leadership roles, the 'very knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic' Mathilde Lattard has developed strong ties with many leading financial sponsors including EQT and Capvis, acting for the former on a host of acquisitions and divestitures during 2024. Drawing from 'a wealth of experience and insight' as a partner, Frédéric Lemoine also handles work for the aforementioned clients, recently advising Capvis on the  €130m sale of portfolio company, Visable, to Alibaba. Combining corporate and restructuring skills, UK and Luxembourg-qualified partner Michael Scott regularly advises on distressed M&A matters for sponsors, as well as often being engaged in corporate restructuring work for portfolio clients. Ana Andreiana also handles some distressed investment work (and restructurings) as well as conventional private equity-led M&A and exits via IPO.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The balanced team is smart and responsive.'
  • 'They provide solutions-oriented advice.'
  • 'The team provides very clear and seamless solutions for the execution of complex transactions and processes.'
  • 'Mathilde Lattard is very knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic.'
  • 'Siobhan McCarthy is a trusted partner, she is receptive to feedback and available. She also focuses on efficient solutions and staffing.'
  • 'Frédéric Lemoine brings a wealth of experience and insight as a partner, demonstrating a deep understanding of Luxembourg’s legal frame work.His practical advice has been very useful throughout the year, on all and every matters.'

Key clients

  • AG Insurance
  • Brookfield
  • Capvis
  • EQ Hotels
  • EQT
  • GLAS
  • Intermediate Capital Group
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Towerbrook Capital Partners
  • Trill Impact

Work highlights

  • Advising EQT in connection with its £4.5bn acquisition, together with co-investors (including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), of Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc.
  • Advising JP Morgan, on the privatisation of the Group L’Occitane.
  • Advising Capvis on the €130m sale of one of its portfolio companies, Visable, a to the Chinese group Alibaba.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc Meyers, Frédéric Franckx

Other key lawyers

Guy Palmaers, Thierry Lohest, Michael Scott, Mathilde Lattard, Siobhán McCarthy, Ana Andreiana, Frédéric Lemoine, Jordan Kaselow, Alina Stoica, Diogo Dias, Ana Taleska