Department profile
CMS

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Luxembourg


CMS

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Luxembourg

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

CMS has a strong practice advising asset managers and venture capital investors on fund and acquisition finance mandates. In addition, the team acts on real estate and development financings. CMS also assists with regulatory banking questions, including the launch of new bank branches, and capital markets matters.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted Black Manta Capital Partners with its establishment of a EUR1 billion limited recourse bond programme.

Strengths

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  • The team understands the complexities of transactions and provides clear, actionable guidance so that we can make well-informed decisions.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • CMS is very aware of market practices in Luxembourg's banking sector and its advice is very practical and viable.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • CMS is able to navigate sensitive, multi-jurisdictional issues with clarity and composure, even under tight deadlines or high external pressure.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • One of the key strengths of the department is its proactive approach. It anticipates challenges and provides solutions before issues arise.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • The CMS team is highly available and offers quick turnaround times. It manages expectations well and consistently delivers, even with very demanding timelines.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Vivian Walry
    Band 5Vivian Walry

    Vivian Walry

    Managing partner Vivian Walry has a prominent practice acting on fund financing mandates for domestic and multi-jurisdictional funds. He also has experience assisting with real estate and acquisition finance.

    • Vivian Walry is a true professional who is loved by clients for his hands-on approach and focus on client service.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • He is always available and has a very commercial and pragmatic approach.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingAurélia Viémont
    Up and ComingAurélia Viémont

    Aurélia Viémont

    Aurélia Viémont assists clients, including banks and payment institutions, with business transfers, authorisations in Luxembourg and compliance programmes.

    • Aurélia Viémont is highly available, reliable and attentive to our needs, even in challenging or time-sensitive contexts.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Aurélia Viémont is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in banking matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
    • Aurélia Viémont is a really professional partner who attempts to solve all our questions.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at CMS (2)

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