“Magic Circle” law firm Allen & Overy was founded and is headquartered in London. The firm’s Luxembourg office opened in 1990.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm fields large banking and capital markets teams which advise a wide assortment of buy- and sell-side clients. The firm is mainly active in financial services regulatory, structured finance and securitisation and cross-border debt and equity capital markets work.
The corporate and M&A team is among the largest and well- recognised in Luxembourg. It regularly features as lead counsel on landmark multi-jurisdictional work. The firm also boasts a market leading private equity and alternative investments practice and is particularly strong in the real estate and financial sectors.
In investment funds the firm is also one of the top firms in Luxembourg. Its funds team focuses on fund structuring and fund establishing issues, with expertise stretching from retail funds (UCITS) to alternative investment funds (AIFs).
Key clients
The firm’s key clients list features several international financial and corporate clients.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Asset finance
"The associate on the transaction was exceptional. Provided quality, practical and commercial advice throughout the negotiation process. Dedication to the transaction was outstanding."
Banking and finance
"They have a good knowledge of requirements from the CSSF."
"Very responsive and knowledgeable."
Capital markets : Debt
"Promptness, tailor-made solution."
Capital markets : Derivatives
"In-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which our start-up evolves and of the challenges faced by a fintech. "
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
"Allen & Overy is one of the leading firms in this field. Their market insight, their technical understanding and forward-looking approach is unparalleled."
Investment funds
"The team is responsive - very good understanding of the clients' activities and business requirements - all lawyers involved appear well trained and have solid expertise."
"Great knowledge of the subject and providing us with pragmatic solutions."
"The firm provided a very good service, dedicating a skilled team to the matter, helping in closing the deal in a short time frame."
M&A
"Very responsive. High quality of advice and quality of advice consistent over the time."
