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Investment Funds

Luxembourg

8 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Yannick Arbaut

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

Joined Firm in 2025; Previously from 2019 to 2025: Partner, A&O Shearman.

Professional Memberships

Yannick is a 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.

Languages Spoken

Fluent in English, German, French and Luxembourgish.

Education

University of Montpellier I

Master 2, International Trade Law

2007

University of Montpellier I

Master 1, Business Law

2006

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Investment Funds - Luxembourg

3
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. He joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in April 2025 after having worked at A&O Shearman.

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