Sébastien Schmitz
Clifford ChanceCombining ‘deep real estate and local market knowledge’, as well as drawing upon international know-how and best practice, Clifford Chance is particularly well-placed to advise international funds and developers across a broad range of major Luxembourg-based development projects, hotels, commercial and office buildings, and co-living projects. Recently promoted to senior counsel, Sébastien Schmitz has broad coverage across the sector, and regularly provides advice on sale and lease agreements for office and residential properties, as well as for Belgian developers on Luxembourg real estate projects. Schmitz heads the team alongside Albert Moro.
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'They combine deep real estate and local market knowledge.’
'The team provides pragmatic and succinct advice.'
Key clients
- Societe de l'Aeroport de Luxembourg S.A. (Lux-Airport)
- TotalEnergies
- ICN Developement
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Grossfeld PAP S.A. SICAV-RAIF
- Münchener Hypothekenbank EG
Work highlights
- Advised LuxAirport on the installation of a famous brand hotel belonging to Marriott International group, “Moxy Hotel Luxembourg Airport” within the future Skypark Business Center.
- Advising Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on various legal aspects linked to the development of one of the current most significant development projects in Luxembourg, the so-called "Place de l'Etoile" in Luxembourg city centre.
- Advised TotalEnergies on its exclusive negotiations with Alimentation Couche-Tard for the setup of a partnership in Belgium and Luxembourg and the sale of its retail networks in Germany and the Netherlands.
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Albert Moro, Sébastien Schmitz