LAWYER PROFILE

Yannick Arbaut

Europe 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Luxembourg

9 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Yannick is a member of the Firm’s Investment Funds Practice and is a recognised authority on private fund formation in Luxembourg. Based in the Luxembourg office, he advises on complex fund formation matters, including the structuring and registration of regulated funds (including semi-liquid evergreen funds) and unregulated funds. Yannick’s practice focuses on the sponsoring and operation of private investment funds, and other aspects of private investing in alternative asset classes.

Career

Partner, joined the Firm in 2025.

Professional Memberships

Member of a number of fund industry bodies including the Association of the Luxembourg Funds Industry (ALFI) and the Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) where he co-chairs the AIFMD review working group.

Personal

University of Montpellier I, Master 2, International Trade Law (2007); University of Montpellier I, Master 1, Business Law (2006).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Investment Funds - Luxembourg

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Yannick Arbaut has notable experience assisting international clients with the establishment of investment funds in Luxembourg, as well as with the regulatory aspects of investment fund transactions.

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