In a rebuilding phase following the departure in 2023 of Georges Simon and Cécile Henlé, who set up tax boutique SIMON Law, Ashurst‘s team is now headed by Alexandra Clouté, who joined in January 2024 from Arendt & Medernach. Since arriving Cloute has worked closely with practitioners in key international offices, including London, on the Luxembourg structuring associated with funds-related M&A and fund launch mandates.

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Key clients

  • Fair Market Value Capital Partners
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Castlelake
  • Intermediate Capital Group LLP
  • Generali Investments
  • Agilitas Private Equity LLP

Work highlights

  • Advised Fair Market Value Capital on the acquisition of a 28 percent interest in PSA Italy.
  • Advised on a €149m facility from Deutsche Bank for Côte d'Ivoire healthcare project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexandra Clouté

Other key lawyers

Adnand Sulejmani