Department profile
KLEYR GRASSO

Investment Funds

Europe Guide 2026 : Luxembourg


KLEYR GRASSO

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Provided by KLEYR GRASSO

Our Investment Funds department provides legal and regulatory services to international clients, spanning institutional investors, HNWIs, private equity houses, asset managers and family offices, in all asset classes, as well as services to regulated service providers in the investment funds sector. 

Aligned with our German Desk for the D-A-CH region and collaborating with our Regulatory, Banking and Corporate Finance teams, we offer:

 

  • Structuring: Taylor made advice and structuring from a legal and regulatory point of view for the best-suited set-up depending on the concrete investor type and asset class in question.
  • Global Coordination: Connection to the best-placed foreign law firms and service providers through our extensive international network.
  • Fund Setup: Establishment of any kind of fund structures, including drafting and negotiating of documents and navigating regulatory approval processes.
  • Compliance and Governance: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations and European reforms and related approval processes as well as offering life-cycle assistance to fund structures and regulated service providers.
  • Investor Support: Analysing potential investments, including due diligence processes and fund finance/private debt matters.

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Investment Funds - Luxembourg

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

KLEYR GRASSO has a well-established practice that navigates clients through the complexities of establishing Luxembourg-domiciled funds, with additional advice on asset liquidations, migrations and fund restructurings. Its lawyers further assist with regulatory approval processes with the CSSF, fund distribution activities and AIFM obligations. The law firm also operates a German Desk to support German clients with their investment schemes in Luxembourg.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • KLEYR GRASSO assisted NIXDORF Kapital with the migration of assets of several funds and sub-funds between two reserved alternative investment fund structures.

Strengths

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  • We work with KLEYR GRASSO because the team is very hands on, always available, very constructive and practical, and it provides clear answers.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope
  • The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge, reliable support and genuine partnership approach. It consistently provides clear, practical guidance that is always aligned with our business goals.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope
  • KLEYR GRASSO demonstrates an outstanding ability to manage highly complex and sophisticated matters with precision and confidence.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope
  • The department’s collaborative approach and unwavering professionalism make it a trusted partner in navigating Luxembourg’s evolving investment fund environment.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope
  • They grasp not just the legal issues but also the broader strategic and operational context, which makes their advice both relevant and actionable.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Luc Courtois
    Band 4Luc Courtois

    Luc Courtois

    Luc Courtois assists investment managers and family offices with the restructuring of funds including UCITS platforms and the setting up of new funds.

    • Working with Luc Courtois is very easy and straight to the point. He has deep knowledge not only of the regulations but also understands our business needs.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
    • Luc’s strategic vision and proactive approach consistently add significant value, anticipating challenges before they arise and delivering innovative, practical solutions tailored to client needs.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
    • His deep technical knowledge, combined with a sharp commercial mindset, enables him to navigate the most complex and nuanced regulatory landscapes with confidence and precision.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
    • Luc Courtois is always available and willing to help.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
  • Band 4Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag
    Band 4Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag

    Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag

    Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag is known for her skills in assisting investment firms with the launch of alternative investment funds. She leads KLEYR GRASSO's German desk and is dual-qualified in Germany and Luxembourg. She frequently assists German clients with the financing and structuring of Luxembourg-based investment vehicles and funds.

    • Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag is highly professional, very approachable, prompt and always finds excellent solutions.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
    • Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag is a very powerful business lawyer upon whom I can rely.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
    • Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag is a great adviser and an expert in her field.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope

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