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Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Luxembourg

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Provided by Arendt & Medernach

Our banking and financial services practice represents a wide range of domestic and foreign banks, investment firms and other regulated financial sector professional entities.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in banking and financial services areas including:

Licence applications.
Passporting notifications.
Mortgage banks.
Credit card and e-money activities.
Financial services.
All regulatory matters.
Customer-related areas including contractual documentation.
Insolvency of banks and financial sector professional entities.

Our team has expertise in merger and acquisition transactions involving financial sector professional entities.

We also handle all types of banking litigation issues including fraud and crisis management, and assist our clients in mediation procedures before the financial sector supervisory authority, the Commission de surveillance du secteur financier (CSSF).

We maintain a close relationship with the authorities through our presence on various advisory bodies of the CSSF, the Ministry of Finance and the Luxembourg Bankers Association, and through our active involvement in the legislative drafting process.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Luxembourg

What the Team is Known For

Arendt & Medernach has a large team offering both domestic and cross-border expertise in a broad range of banking and finance matters. It assists a number of banks and investment funds with matters relating to debt refinancing and acquisition financing, as well as representing clients in regulatory matters and mandates concerning exchange-traded commodities. Its lawyers regularly advise issuers on debt and bond offerings and offer expert advice on SPAC transactions. The law firm is highly active on cross-border matters, with particular involvement in mandates relating to Germany.

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Work Highlights

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Arendt & Medernach acted for Hg Capital on the EUR4.8 billion financing of its reinvestment in team.blue.

Strengths

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Arendt & Medernach combines deep knowledge of the regulatory framework with a practical and hands-on approach. The team finds practical solutions to complex topics.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
The team has outstanding legal expertise and strategic thinking. We particularly appreciate its pragmatic approach and actionable advice.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Arendt & Medernach has deep knowledge of the Luxembourg market. The team is always one step ahead, advising us on what we face but also anticipating future issues.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Arendt & Medernach's lawyers collaborate seamlessly across practice groups to provide us with a coherent service. They stand ready to partner with us at any moment.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Arendt & Medernach stands out for its extremely knowledgeable team and its understanding of the regulatory banking environment in Luxembourg.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Paul Mousel
Paul Mousel is renowned for his work on prominent finance matters, with experience advising on the regulatory aspects of transactions in the financial services sector.
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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Philippe Dupont
Philippe Dupont has a significant history representing clients in the regulatory aspects of prominent banking transactions.
Philippe Dupont is always able to find a solution to complex legal topics.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Philippe is a very wise authority, who is not afraid to get into the detail.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Philippe is one of the best lawyers in the financial market.
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Band 2
Band 2
François Warken
François Warken has a respected capital markets practice, advising on both the debt and equity sides, including high-yield bonds and debt issuance programmes and IPOs.
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Band 2
Band 2
Glenn Meyer
Glenn Meyer advises clients on the regulatory issues regarding market entries and represents clients in communications with regulators.
Glenn Meyer is a proactive lawyer who is didactic in his explanations and presentations.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
He stands out for his empathy, commitment and genuine care for the client.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Glenn Meyer is a reference in Luxembourg banking law. He has very broad general knowledge and is aware of standard market practices.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Glenn is highly appreciated for delivering advice on complex matters, combined with his focus on practical and business-oriented issues.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Glenn Meyer has good knowledge of his clients' needs.
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Band 3
Band 3
Grégory Minne
Grégory Minne assists clients with international financial restructuring matters, as well as acquisition and asset financing.
Grégory Minne is a highly skilled expert offering a commercial approach to complex legal topics.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Grégory is responsive and prompt in assisting us.
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Band 3
Band 3
Marc Mouton
Marc Mouton advises on complex cross-border group restructurings and licence applications, as well as approval procedures before financial regulators.
Marc Mouton is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. He knows what he is talking about and is always available.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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Band 3
Band 3
Matthieu Taillandier
Matthieu Taillandier assists clients with bond and note issuances and securitisation transactions, as well as advising on financial restructuring and acquisition finance.
Matthieu Taillandier is an excellent lawyer.
Capital Markets respondentGlobal
Matthieu Taillandier is knowledgeable and responsive and has a very calm and approachable manner to provide solutions to technical legal issues.
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