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Provided by Mario Di Stefano
Recognised expert in Corporate and Commercial, M&A, Real Estate, Tax, and Labor Law.
Mario Di Stefano is the Founding and Managing Partner of DSM Avocats à la Cour, a leading full-service business law firm based in Luxembourg. With a career spanning over 25 years in the legal field, Mario is a trusted advisor to national and international clients.
Mario assists his clients with all types of real estate projects and transactions, including project acquisition and due diligence, project financing, project development, the exit / divestment of real estate property and companies, as well as on matters related to the ongoing administration of real property (leases) and technical urban planning issues. As a recognized real estate law specialist as well as in tax law, he regularly advises funds, investors, developers, banks, construction companies, real estate agencies, architects, and engineers. He also assists and represents his clients in civil, commercial, administrative and tax litigation. He deals with zoning and planning, condominium matters, acquisition and sales agreements, construction contracts as well as contractual and corporate structuring for high-end real estate acquisitions and other real estate or realization projects. When entrepreneurs intending to acquire or develop a real estate project in Luxembourg ask for referrals Mario’s name pops up as a top choice. In particular, if the documents or negotiations are to be in English or German his command of those languages, on top of French and Italian. He has a reputation as one of Luxembourg’s leading experts in real estate.
In 2004, he founded DSM Avocats à la Cour, which has since grown to become one of Luxembourg's most reputable independent Luxembourg business law firms, boasting a team of over 40 dedicated lawyers and staff.
Mario's dedication to delivering exceptional legal services has earned him recognition and accolades from leading legal directories.
Mario is actively involved in numerous professional organizations and legal networks. He serves as the President of AmCham Luxembourg’s Real Estate Committee and is a member of esteemed bodies such as LuxReal and the Luxembourg Arbitration Association, among others. Mario's firm is a member of five global legal networks, enhancing the ability of the firm to serve clients.
AMCHAM Luxembourg – President of the Real Estate Committee
ALFA International (2005 – 2008 Member of the BoD)
Union Internationale des Avocats
WIRAS Verbund
State Capital Law Firm Group
Association of European Lawyers
International Bar Association
LuxReal
FIABCI
Editorial committee of the Luxembourg Real Estate Law Review
Luxembourg Arbitration Association
Deutsch Luxemburgische Wirtschaftsinitiative
La garantie professionnelle de paiement: quelle utilisation de la loi ?, Paperjam, 2023
Le dédit-formation, NeoMag, 2022
La responsabilité du chef d’entreprise en matière d’accidents de travail sur les chantiers, NeoMag, 2022
L’avocat fiscaliste en 2022 : le conseiller et le défenseur, Paperjam, 2022
La fiscalité des ventes d’immeubles à construire, RLDI, 2022
Le point sur la réglementation dans l’immobilier, NeoMag, 2021
Freedom of expression on Covid-19 has its limits, Delano, 2021
Assistance financière dans les S.à r.l. – Oui, c’est possible (en principe), AGEFI, 2021
Le régime de la vente d’immeubles à construire, RLDI, 2021
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He demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the relevant legal and commercial aspects, allowing him to provide informed advice and support.
I think Mario Di Stefano is simply the best.
He demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the relevant legal and commercial aspects, allowing him to provide informed advice and support.
I think Mario Di Stefano is simply the best.
15 items provided by DSM Avocats à la Cour
The "permanent physical presence of the manager"
The European Commission considers that Luxembourg's right of establishment does not comply with European law
SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA acquires a shareholding in Groupe Duo Emballages: DSM Avocats à la Cour suppo
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA in its acquisition of a shareholding in the Groupe Duo Emballages.
Real estate, climate and sustainability: politics and challenges
In the wake of the climate emergency, the European Union (the "EU") has set a bold objective for the real estate sector: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Professional payment guarantees
New positive law rules on guarantees were introduced into the Luxembourg legal system by the Law of 10 July 2020 on professional payment guarantees (the "2020 Law").
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised the Wagner Group, on the sale of 85% of European Data Hub to Arcus
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised the Wagner Group Luxembourg, on the sale of 85% of European Data Hub to Arcus Infrastructure Partners LLP.
Business head liability with respect to workplace accidents on construction sites
An employer is required to assure the health and safety of its employees in all aspects related to the employment (Article L.312-1 of the Labor Code).
Reimbursement of training costs
It is well known by employers that promoting employee professional training is profitable to their business, by increasing competencies of course, but also to motivate employees. It represents an investment in the future of the business.
Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders
Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders
AmCham Luxembourg newsletter interview with Mario DI STEFANO
See the interview with Mario DI STEFANO, in the latest AmCham Luxembourg newsletter. The interview covers the main changes in the new bill on residential leases, as well as regulations on micro-housing and flat sharing.
The new cultural heritage law: towards a paradigm shift?
On Thursday, 10 February 2022, after two and a half years of legislative procedures, the Parliament voted into law the new law on cultural heritage.
Webinar “Real Estate Transactions – Share Deal vs. Asset Deal – the criteria for choosing”
Webinar “Real Estate Transactions – Share Deal vs. Asset Deal – the criteria for choosing” with Mario DI STEFANO, Renaud LE SQUEREN and Alex PHAM
Real Estate and Regulation: update with Mario DI STEFANO
The regulations which will enter into force in the next few months which will impact Luxembourg enterprises in the real estate sector
Webinar on “Real Estate 2.0 and Digitalization: strategic and legal points of view”
Presented by Jean-Paul SCHEUREN, President of the CIGDL, and Mario DI STEFANO, Managing Partner – Avocat à la Cour, DSM Avocats à la Cour.
“Housing pact” preemption rights: jurisprudence developments - Luxembourg
The Law of 22 October 2008 on the so-called “Housing Pact”, as amended by the Law of 3 March 2017 (the so-called “Omnibus Law”), gives, under certain conditions, preemption rights to municipalities and/or the Housing Fund (Fonds du Logement).
TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY? THAT IS THE QUESTION
Luxembourg jurisprudence adjudicated on the obligation to pay rent by a commercial lessee
The "permanent physical presence of the manager"
The European Commission considers that Luxembourg's right of establishment does not comply with European law
SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA acquires a shareholding in Groupe Duo Emballages: DSM Avocats à la Cour suppo
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA in its acquisition of a shareholding in the Groupe Duo Emballages.
Real estate, climate and sustainability: politics and challenges
In the wake of the climate emergency, the European Union (the "EU") has set a bold objective for the real estate sector: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Professional payment guarantees
New positive law rules on guarantees were introduced into the Luxembourg legal system by the Law of 10 July 2020 on professional payment guarantees (the "2020 Law").
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised the Wagner Group, on the sale of 85% of European Data Hub to Arcus
DSM Avocats à la Cour advised the Wagner Group Luxembourg, on the sale of 85% of European Data Hub to Arcus Infrastructure Partners LLP.
Business head liability with respect to workplace accidents on construction sites
An employer is required to assure the health and safety of its employees in all aspects related to the employment (Article L.312-1 of the Labor Code).
Reimbursement of training costs
It is well known by employers that promoting employee professional training is profitable to their business, by increasing competencies of course, but also to motivate employees. It represents an investment in the future of the business.
Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders
Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders Tax lawyers in 2022: advisors and defenders
AmCham Luxembourg newsletter interview with Mario DI STEFANO
See the interview with Mario DI STEFANO, in the latest AmCham Luxembourg newsletter. The interview covers the main changes in the new bill on residential leases, as well as regulations on micro-housing and flat sharing.
The new cultural heritage law: towards a paradigm shift?
On Thursday, 10 February 2022, after two and a half years of legislative procedures, the Parliament voted into law the new law on cultural heritage.
Webinar “Real Estate Transactions – Share Deal vs. Asset Deal – the criteria for choosing”
Webinar “Real Estate Transactions – Share Deal vs. Asset Deal – the criteria for choosing” with Mario DI STEFANO, Renaud LE SQUEREN and Alex PHAM
Real Estate and Regulation: update with Mario DI STEFANO
The regulations which will enter into force in the next few months which will impact Luxembourg enterprises in the real estate sector
Webinar on “Real Estate 2.0 and Digitalization: strategic and legal points of view”
Presented by Jean-Paul SCHEUREN, President of the CIGDL, and Mario DI STEFANO, Managing Partner – Avocat à la Cour, DSM Avocats à la Cour.
“Housing pact” preemption rights: jurisprudence developments - Luxembourg
The Law of 22 October 2008 on the so-called “Housing Pact”, as amended by the Law of 3 March 2017 (the so-called “Omnibus Law”), gives, under certain conditions, preemption rights to municipalities and/or the Housing Fund (Fonds du Logement).
TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY? THAT IS THE QUESTION
Luxembourg jurisprudence adjudicated on the obligation to pay rent by a commercial lessee