The Luxembourg based boutique
Linari Law Firm was founded in 2000.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm boasts a capable banking team, highly experienced in lending and debt capital markets work including the securitisation space.
Its investment funds practice is also strong and advises clients on mostly cross-border mandates.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
In banking and capital markets the firm advised predominantly financial sector clients on structured finance and note issuance transactions. The firm was highly active in the acquisition finance and refinancing space.
The M&A team was visible during the research period where it worked on private acquisitions, divestment and investment.
The investment funds practice was active during the research period and advised clients on fund design and set-up, as well as restructuring of existing funds. It was particularly active in the RAIF and UCITS space.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
"Good knowledge of the Luxembourg securitisation law."
"Deep knowledge of the issue and great practical implementation. Close cooperation with the regulator, the exchange and other players. Proactive and very approachable managing partner."
Investment funds : Private equity funds
"The firm has a great team of highly experienced, highly motivated lawyers. Always knowledgeable, always available."
"Professional, helpful, relevant."
"Business-oriented: focused on key business issues. Strong project management skills: knows when to push/work extra hours in order to maintain project momentum and close. Strong legal team: solid drafting skills and legal documentation review."
Investment funds : Real estate funds
"They are extremely dedicated and have a great team approach to serving clients. Their response time is impressive. Their involvement in negotiations and discussions with third parties give much weight to our position as their client. They go out of their way to think of our business and what could benefit us (referrals, general advice, news, etc.)."
Investment funds : Retail funds
"Professional. Efficient. Personable."
M&A
"Very inventive within Luxembourg law to solve any matter of issue in regulatory, corporate law."
Restructuring and insolvency
"High efficiency, good staff, fast and reliable."
Guillaume Deflandre
"Good knowledge of the securitisation law, respects deadlines, understands client's needs."
Vincent Linari-Pierron
"Professional. Efficient knowledgeable and kind."
"High degree of knowledge, very responsive."
"Good knowledge of the securitisation law, respects deadlines, understands client's needs."
"He is the managing partner. He is very approachable and proactively searches to add value to our business. Has very deep knowledge and practical experience in his practice area."
"Professional, helpful, relevant."
"He understands the business we operate in extremely well. He is always ready to support and his response time is impressive. He often thinks of our business and is happy to suggest new ideas or make connections that could help."
"He has a problem-solving attitude which allow him to go the extra mile to meet the client's needs."
"Problem-solver, who figures out a solution."
Joanna Mascherin
"Great and pleasant person to work with. Responsive. Detail-oriented."
