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Linklaters Luxembourg’s investment funds practice is a cornerstone of the Luxembourg office and a key part of the firm’s global offering. Advising on asset management, fund servicing and investment fund structuring for all asset classes and investment types, our diverse team is widely recognised among leading industry players for its extensive expertise in UCITS, alternative investment funds (e.g. RAIFs, SIFs, ELTIFs), impact and ESG-driven fund structures and in particular in the structuring of bespoke complex and innovative investment vehicles covering various sectors such as real estate, private equity, private credit or infrastructure.

A particularity of our practice is that it efficiently combines investment management work and financial regulations work. The team is thus able to provide all-round service including full advice on regulatory structuring and governance issues, change of control notifications as well as obtaining financial sector licenses. In addition, clients value our close relationship with the Luxembourg regulator, the CSSF.

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Investment Funds - Luxembourg

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a distinguished investment fund practice offering multi-jurisdictional advice on UCITS and alternative investment funds. The law firm assists with private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds and acts for groups in M&A-related regulatory matters. Its lawyers also provide extensive regulatory support as well as advice on MiFID licensing and SFDR implementation. Its client list consists of financial services providers, including blue-chip asset managers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Fortress with the structuring and fundraising of the European Properties Investment Fund.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters takes a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, focusing on what works in practice rather than on theoretical constructs. It always aims to tailor solutions to the client’s specific setup.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • The team demonstrates extraordinarily high responsiveness with a clear focus on service quality.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Linklaters is a truly global law firm with highly trained lawyers. As such, it has the capacity to deliver promptly on complex and sophisticated matters.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Linklaters has consistently proven its ability to effectively combine deep technical knowledge with market or regulatory practice to achieve pragmatic solutions for complex, cross-border challenges.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

  • Linklaters is a very responsive team, providing pragmatic, actionable analysis and advice based on a strong combination of technical expertise and market experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hermann Beythan
    Hermann Beythan

    Hermann Beythan

    Hermann Beythan acts on a broad range of fund mandates, including the creation of AIFMs and other regulatory issues.

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  • Silke Bernard
    Silke Bernard

    Silke Bernard

    Silke Bernard has a wide range of expertise assisting clients with the structuring and closing of regulated investment funds, impact funds and ELTIFs. Her experience covers funds that manage a variety of asset classes, from infrastructure and real estate to private equity and venture capital.

    • She clearly invests in building strong, trust-based relationships.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Silke Bernard is a key partner for us in Luxembourg.

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    • Silke is one of the standout fund lawyers in the market. She is our go-to lawyer for complex matters, particularly those with a regulatory angle.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Silke Bernard is highly knowledgeable and a well-recognised name in the industry. Her legal advice is precise and delivered with confidence.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Silke Bernard is an impeccable lawyer with solid legal know-how and highly effective negotiation skills.

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  • Claire Prospert
    Claire Prospert

    Claire Prospert

    Claire Prospert is adept at handling fund formation and restructuring mandates, as well as the associated regulatory concerns, for asset management and venture capital firms.

    • Claire Prospert is highly knowledgeable and her legal advice is both precise and confidently delivered, allowing matters to be resolved efficiently rather than evolving into prolonged debates.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • She is a very professional, supportive and client-oriented lawyer.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Claire Prospert has been a consistent and reliable contact for us at Linklaters. She provides timely advice in an easily digestible manner, while remaining sensitive to our needs.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Claire Prospert has a clear understanding of our processes and needs.

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  • Adrien Timmermans
    Adrien Timmermans

    Adrien Timmermans

    Adrien Timmermans advises clients on fund structuring and fundraising matters, with a particular focus on private infrastructure and venture capital investments.

    • Adrien Timmermans is a very safe pair of hands.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Adrien Timmermans is super pragmatic and knows where we need to focus our attention.

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  • Raoul Heinen
    Raoul Heinen

    Raoul Heinen

    Raoul Heinen represents clients in the structuring and launch of a range of funds in Luxembourg, including AIFs, evergreen funds and real estate funds, as well as advising on the necessary regulatory approvals. He also assists with the carve-out of fund management platforms.

    • Raoul Heinen is a good relationship partner and a pleasure to work with. He is always on our side and works hard to finds solutions for us.

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    • Raoul Heinen offers highly reliable advice.

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  • Martin Mager
    Martin Mager

    Martin Mager

    Martin Mager provides expertise to German fund managers in the establishment of Luxembourg-based funds. Dual-qualified in Germany and Luxembourg, he collaborates closely with other Linklaters offices.

    • Martin Mager has a deep understanding of his clients' businesses and products and knows the industry very well. He has a very pragmatic, commercially aware approach that we appreciate very much.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

    • Martin Mager has great knowledge in particular, with a view on investors' needs across various jurisdictions.

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