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BSP

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Luxembourg


BSP

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Our Bank Lending, Structured Finance & Securitisation team represents our clients in every aspect of their bank lending and structured finance deals.

Our leading securitisation team regularly advises originators and arrangers on securitisation transactions carried out by securitisation undertakings, whether regulated or unregulated, established under the Luxembourg law of March 22, 2004, as amended. 

We have extensive experience with the securitisation, both true sale and synthetic, of different asset classes such as auto loan and leasing receivables, credit card receivables, performing and non-performing loans.


Together with our capital markets and tax teams, we provide a full range of services to successfully launch large securitisation programs, including setting up multi-billion Euro securitisation platforms and obtaining regulatory approval of securitisation undertakings.


Our lawyers also provide assistance in bank lending transactions by drafting documents and structuring appropriate security packages to take advantage of the Luxembourg security legal framework. We represent domestic and international lenders and borrowers on a wide range of financing transactions including:

  • Senior and subordinated financings
  • Project and acquisition financings
  • Asset-backed financings
  • Commercial and residential mortgage-backed loans.

Clients (8)

  • ADLER Group
  • Goldman Sachs International
  • ACREFI Mortgage Lending, LLC
  • Bayerische Landesbank
  • VTB Bank (PJSC)
  • ABSA Bank
  • IVS Group SA
  • Royal Bank of Canada

Industries (2)

  • Banking
  • Finance

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Capital Markets - Luxembourg


What the Team is Known For

BSP regularly advises international banks and financial institutions on working capital mandates, as well as real estate, fund and acquisition finance. It also handles debt restructuring and amendments to credit facilities and financing arrangements. The team offers additional experience in capital markets matters, including securitisation transactions. Clients rely on the law firm for assistance with transactions featuring both domestic and cross-border elements.

Work Highlights

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  • BSP advised Nomura International as arranger on a structured issuance securitisation programme, as well as subsequent note issuances.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at BSP are on top of legal trends. They are also technical, commercial, responsive and very user-friendly.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • BSP provides consistently practical advice that reflects an appreciation of commercial concerns.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • BSP gives very clear feedback on legal matters and is able to provide compelling and concise arguments in discussions with opposing parties.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • The BSP team is always highly responsive and focused on providing high-quality services.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • BSP provides hands-on advice, which enables the client to act on the advice in practice.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Laurent Lazard
    Band 3Laurent Lazard

    Laurent Lazard

    Laurent Lazard is well regarded for his work advising lenders on acquisition finance, corporate finance and real estate financing mandates. He also assists clients with non-performing loans and securitisation transactions.

    • Laurent Lazard is a very experienced and seasoned lawyer, capable of handling complex cross-border transactions.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Laurent Lazard is our go-to lawyer at BSP. He is highly knowledgeable, has a lot of experience and is commercially oriented.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Laurent Lazard is our go-to guy for finance-related queries and he always delivers.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Nuala Doyle
    Band 3Nuala Doyle

    Nuala Doyle

    Nuala Doyle is well placed to assist clients with a variety of matters, including acquisition financings, real estate financings and the review of facility agreements. She additionally demonstrates strength in capital markets where she regularly handles securitisation and debt matters.

    • Nuala is very clear and user-friendly. She has been great to work with and provides very helpful advice.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Nuala Doyle is very responsive and technically astute, and provides an excellent, solution-driven service.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
    • Nuala Doyle is my go-to lawyer for any matters of Luxembourg law. She is extremely responsive, practical and helpful.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at BSP (4)

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