Headquartered in Germany, Luther launched an office in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg back in 2010. The original incarnation of the firm (Krüger und Partner) dates back to Cologne in 1992. The former firm merged with its namesake in 2000 and adopted the name outright in 2005. Outside Luxembourg the firm has offices in 10 German cities, a relatively large network in Asia and a branch in London.

Highlights

The firm has a particular focus on banking and finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency work but is also highly active in investment funds.

In banking and finance the firm worked on a mix of financings and refinancings for clients from a range of sectors including technology and financial services among others.

In investment funds the firm focused on assisting with fund formation work.

In M&A the firm worked on a mix of cross-border acquisitions and investments.

In restructuring and insolvency the firm worked on a mix of financial and corporate restructurings.

Testimonials

Banking and finance

“Effective answers timely provided, clarity and clear recommendations

“The team is responsive, fast and always on point.”

“Quality, efficiency, transparency and time to market.”

“Luther is a great business partner for us on all Luxembourg related matters. They are very responsive and pragmatic and enable us to reach flexible solutions where things get complicated or when time is of the essence.”

“Very responsive team. The work Luther performs is accurate with a quick turnaround. They clearly understand our business needs and our corporate setup. We are a global business and they are not phased by having numerous counterparties our side. Pricing is very transparent and competitive and there are rarely unexpected overruns. I find myself scrutinizing the invoices of Luther far less than other law firms because the prices charged are fair.”

Capital markets: Equity

“Quick responses.”

Financial restructuring

“Right balance with extensive knowledge and pragmatic approach. Dedicated and hard-working team. They helped us navigate this complicate situation.”

“Luther's team provides exceptional service. The Luxembourg team go to great lengths to make sure they provide us with a consistent timely service. If there is a delay on delivery this is communicated to establish our expectations. The partner is actively involved in ensure the standards of service doesn't fall. The team is very accommodating in joining our organisation for meetings with our external providers on discussion for ongoing transactions/acquisition to ensure each crossborder party has the right information on implications for different jurisdictions. Very professional knowledgeable staff.”

Investment funds

“Very good collaboration with several law firms under time pressure for deal closure. Proactive approach to emerging obstacles.”

“Comprehensive scope of services, reactive and pragmatic.”

M&A

“Great responsibility / reaction time; commercial approach; hands on.”

“Responsive, smart, user friendly.”

Private equity

“Quick reaction time to requests, minimal comments to work produced, professionalism, a good working relationship.”

Restructuring

“Corporate, Insightful, respectfully proactive, understanding and available around the clock.”

Hajar Assebbane

“Client oriented.”

Euryale Didillon

“Impressive knowledge, Very deep analysis, precision and reliability, risk management,

“She has a genuine passion for the law and is very dedicated to serving her clients.”

Robert Goerend

“Deep knowledge and pragmatic approach, high availability and always reactive to help us.”

“Robert is a fast and responsive and provides innovative advice.”

Marion Lanne

“Recommended for contractual negotiation and ability to understand technical matters.”

“Great communication between different parties. Willingness to go the extra mile.”

Aurelien Latouche

“Knowledgeable, timely and balanced answers, clear recommendations.”

“Responsive. Partner who always steps in when his juniors are out of office and is clearly overseeing closely in the background. Very reactive and constructive.”

Daniel Krauspenhaar

“Technical knowledge, responsiveness.”

Bob Scharfe

“Excellent partner with an in-depth knowledge of all financial regulations - very reliable person for complex projects.”

“Very good management of the team.”

“Very responsive, speaks many languages.”

“He has a broad knowledge in his field, knows when to be pragmatic and is great to work with.”

“Bob is very responsive and always comes through with his team whenever we need input.”

Eric Sublon

“Excellent managing partner being always available for strategic advices and to ensure a proper management of the files with other lawyers of the team.

“Eric is at the top of his game. Brilliant judgment, combined with subject matter expertise; also a true pleasure to work with.”

“Solution oriented, clear answers, available, knowledgeable.”

Yann Spiegelhalter

“Communicative, good delivery time and provides, quality of deliverables.”

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Altice, IK Investment Partners, Ferrero, BitFlyer EUROPE, Avellinia, Gawa Capital Partners, Eneris, Vault, Cee, Brookfield and M.M.Warburg & Co.