Rankings by Chambers and Partners

Chambers 2024 Review

Arendt & Medernach has a large team offering both domestic and cross-border expertise in a broad range of banking and finance matters. It assists a number of banks and investment funds with matters relating to debt refinancing and acquisition financing, as well as representing clients in regulatory matters and mandates concerning exchange-traded commodities. Its lawyers regularly advise issuers on debt and bond offerings and offer expert advice on SPAC transactions. The law firm is highly active on cross-border matters, with particular involvement in mandates relating to Germany.

Strengths – Client feedback

“Arendt & Medernach has an undisputed reputation and is recognised locally as one of the best law firms.”

“I was reassured with the work that lawyers at Arendt & Medernach provided, as they generally provide high-quality service.”

“Arendt & Medernach has an amazing team, always ready to clarify any doubt we may have.”

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Our Banking & Financial services practice_

Our Finance & Capital Markets practice_

Chambers 2024 Review

Arendt & Medernach is a corporate powerhouse with a deep bench of practitioners advising on high-value cross-border deals. The team frequently assists with acquisitions and joint ventures, representing multinational private equity houses and corporate entities from a variety of industries, including financial services and TMT. The law firm also represents special purpose acquisition companies in business combinations. Additionally, its lawyers have notable experience acting for clients on satellite and space law transactions.

Strengths – Client feedback

“The lawyers at Arendt & Medernach are absolutely responsive, commercially aware and flexible.”

“Arendt & Medernach provides great service, having an extremely deep and talented team.”

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Our Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions practice_

Chambers 2024 Review

Arendt & Medernach is a top-rated practice with a formidable reputation for investment fund expertise. The law firm advises on a range of funds including UCITS, private equity, RAIFs and real estate funds. Its lawyers specialise in complex structuring and assist international asset managers with investment platforms and funds domiciled in Luxembourg. Additionally it acts for fund managers on regulatory and tax matters, often acting alongside members of the firm’s market-leading tax team.

Strengths – Client feedback

“The Arendt team is very good at handling complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers usually provide very structured and efficient solutions to complex matters.”

“The team responds in timely manner, with depth to its knowledge.”

“They are first rate at public fund regulatory work. Their advice is detailed, commercial and sensible.”

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Our Investment Management practice_

Chambers 2024 Review

Arendt & Medernach is a market-leading independent law firm with a formidable reputation. The firm offers exceptional international and cross-border capabilities and is regarded as a counsel of choice for international matters that require Luxembourg law input. Clients praise the law firm’s collaborative work with partner firms on cross-border issues, and the firm maintains good relationships abroad via a number of small offices around Europe and in New York and Hong Kong. The law firm is also the sole member of the Lex Mundi network for Luxembourg, playing a significant role in advising many international clients on Luxembourg aspects of deals.

Arendt & Medernach provides a distinguished full-service practice for international legal work. It excels across a range of areas, which include transactional and contentious work, particularly in banking and finance, M&A, investment structuring and fund formation. The team routinely adopts international roles, acting for a multitude of national and global companies and financial institutions.

Strengths – Client feedback

“Arendt’s reputation is undisputed. They are recognised locally as one of the best, and also internationally. We feel secure by being in their hands.”

“Arendt handle really specific, complex and multi-jurisdictional work. They are absolutely responsive, absolutely flexible and absolutely commercially aware.”

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Our FinTech team has achieved Band 1 in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners’ guide. It is the 6th year in a row that our team is mentioned in this renowned guide, which establishes rankings based on an in-depth analysis of firms’ activities and interviews with our experts and clients.

“riding the wave of FinTech innovation”

 

Description from the Chambers guide

Arendt & Medernach advises financial institutions on Luxembourg financial regulatory matters. The team has particular expertise in blockchain issues, including work for cryptocurrency and other digital assets projects, as well as advising traditional financial institutions on their use of blockchains.

Arendt lawyers have developed a unique strategy to serve the rapidly evolving start-up, fintech and e-payment/e-commerce industries. They advise well established clients in the financial sector, as well as newcomers and innovators, on every legal and regulatory aspect at every level of the value chain. This includes the structuring and organisation of their business and the development and expansion of their undertaking. Arendt fully meets the expectations of fintech firms and their business model.

Arendt keeps clients continuously updated on the challenges and opportunities fintech presents, balancing the desire for innovation and rapid commercial implementation.

Arendt’s team of specialists provides the full spectrum of legal services required to answer the needs of this challenging industry:

• Financial services and regulatory issues
• Blockchain technology legal and regulatory treatment
• Corporate law solutions
• Tax structuring matters
• Investment funds and cryptocurrency funds structuring
• IT, IP, technology, data protection and cybersecurity expertise
• Assistance with all types of litigation

Sectors

• Aerospace & Defence
• Banks
• Financial Services
• Government
• Investment Firms
• Payment Institutions & Electronic Money Institutions
• Software & Computer Services
• Technology, Hardware & Electronics
• Telecommunications

Strengths – Client feedback

“The Arendt & Medernach team’s skill set and expertise are outstanding. The team members are always able to provide quick turnarounds.” 

Work highlight

Arendt advised on Luxembourg aspects of the launch of GS DAP™, a Digital Assets Platform by Goldman Sachs. Find out more here_

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Arendt & Medernach has a large team offering both domestic and cross-border expertise in a broad range of banking and finance matters. It assists a number of banks and investment funds with matters relating to debt refinancing and acquisition financing, as well as representing clients in regulatory matters and mandates concerning exchange-traded commodities. Its lawyers regularly advise issuers on debt and bond offerings and offer expert advice on SPAC transactions. The law firm is highly active on cross-border matters, with particular involvement in mandates relating to Germany.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “Arendt & Medernach has an undisputed reputation and is recognised locally as one of the best law firms.”   – “I was reassured with the work that lawyers at Arendt & Medernach provided, as they generally provide high-quality service.”   – “Arendt & Medernach has an amazing team, always ready to clarify any doubt we may have.”  

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Our Banking & Financial services practice_

Our Finance & Capital Markets practice_

Arendt & Medernach is a corporate powerhouse with a deep bench of practitioners advising on high-value cross-border deals. The team frequently assists with acquisitions and joint ventures, representing multinational private equity houses and corporate entities from a variety of industries, including financial services and TMT. The law firm also represents special purpose acquisition companies in business combinations. Additionally, its lawyers have notable experience acting for clients on satellite and space law transactions.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “The lawyers at Arendt & Medernach are absolutely responsive, commercially aware and flexible.”   – “Arendt & Medernach provides great service, having an extremely deep and talented team.”  

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Our Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisition practice_

Arendt & Medernach has a market-leading practice frequently retained by clients hailing from the financial industry, as well as public sector clients, including sovereign states. The law firm boasts particular expertise in advising on high-profile shareholder disputes and international securities litigation. It further acts on insurance and real estate disputes, as well as representing clients in fraud-related mandates and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Arendt & Medernach often acts alongside international law firms on cross-border disputes.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “Arendt & Medernach easily understand our needs and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice that complies with legal requirements, as well as our operational constraints.”   – “Arendt & Medernach have always gone the extra mile and think outside the box. The quality of their briefs is outstanding and their knowledge of local regulations has proven key time and again.”   – “The team is very responsive. The team provides continuous high-level quality services across all areas of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, which relies on highly accessible team members.”   – “Arendt & Medernach easily understand our needs and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice that complies with legal requirements, as well as our operational constraints.”  

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Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice_

Arendt & Medernach has an esteemed labour law team advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues for clients in a variety of industries, including the financial services, automotive and public sectors. The law firm frequently advises on employment aspects of cross-border mergers, including work for international clients looking to relocate to Luxembourg. This practice is well equipped to advise on a broad range of employment law matters, including corporate restructuring, collective and individual dismissals, social plans, immigration and social security policy. The team has a well-reputed employment litigation practice representing clients in court in contractual, harassment and abusive dismissal disputes.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “The approach to navigating intricate challenges shown by the team was both meticulous and innovative. What particularly impressed me was the ability to synthesise information from various sources and distil it into actionable insights.”   – “We have been very well advised by Arendt & Medernach. Our requirements and needs are known and are always taken into account.”  

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Our Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice_

Arendt & Medernach is a top-rated practice with a formidable reputation for investment fund expertise. The law firm advises on a range of funds including UCITS, private equity, RAIFs and real estate funds. Its lawyers specialise in complex structuring and assist international asset managers with investment platforms and funds domiciled in Luxembourg. Additionally it acts for fund managers on regulatory and tax matters, often acting alongside members of the firm’s market-leading tax team.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “The Arendt team is very good at handling complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers usually provide very structured and efficient solutions to complex matters.”    – “The team responds in timely manner, with depth to its knowledge.”   – “They are first rate at public fund regulatory work. Their advice is detailed, commercial and sensible.”  

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Our Investment Management practice_

Arendt & Medernach has an outstanding team delivering a full service to clients on domestic and cross-border deals, with notable work in the residential and office sectors. The law firm is a popular choice for developers for advice on development projects and joint venture agreements. Team members additionally represent clients in negotiating lease agreements. The real estate team collaborates closely with members of the firm’s corporate, tax and investment fund departments.   Strengths – Client feedback   – “I like to work with them because they are really creative; they can find a solution to a complicated problem. They have the capacity to act with you. Moreover, they work on an international level but as a local firm.”   – “Arendt & Medernach are very commercially aware.”  

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Our Private Equity & Real Estate practice_

Arendt & Medernach is widely recognised for providing a strong VAT offering, assisting clients with both contentious and advisory matters. The team is particularly active in the tax structuring and transfer pricing aspects of transactions, acting alongside the firm’s market-leading corporate team. The law firm is popular with private equity clients and regularly advises on the taxation aspects of fund formation. It additionally represents clients in tax audits.   Strengths – Client feedback   “They share their view, anticipate risks and consequences. We have an open and trustful interface with them.” “Their team is comprehensive and covers all potential aspects of business transactions.” “You know they are able to meet deadlines perfectly and they are pragmatic as they have seen so much of it.”  

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Our Tax Law practice_

Arendt & Medernach advises on a range of IP matters, with an active litigation practice representing clients in disputes over unfair competition and infringement. The law firm handles data protection issues, including GDPR compliance, data breaches and data transfers. The practice also assists clients with e-commerce, transactions and cloud outsourcing projects, as well as cyber-attacks. It is particularly active for clients in the financial sector, as well as international clients from the technology and automotive industries, and public sector clients.   Strengths   – “Arendt & Medernach have consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise and professionalism in addressing intricate legal issues.”    – “Arendt & Medernach provide a good service. They are helpful at hitting deadlines and providing all the necessary information.”  

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Our IP, Communication & Technology practice_

Arendt & Medernach “are specialised in working with high net worth individuals,” explains a peer. The firm has a deep bench, with noted strengths in the handling of tax, succession, relocation, civil law, philanthropy and dispute resolution matters. The firm is sought after by high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as family offices.   A wealth commentator says: “They have different expertise in the private wealth team. There is someone who is very good in tax and someone who is very good in civil law.”    An interviewee adds: “They are extremely client-oriented. They are very responsive. They can address client issues really well.”    Another source enthuses: “I strongly believe A&M is the best choice of local law firms to deal with Luxembourg originated cases.“  

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Our Private Clients practice_

Our team advises corporate, institutional, supranational and sovereign issuers on securities laws and capital markets regulation. We also advise on regulatory compliance including regulatory filings, disclosure obligations and corporate governance issues. The team has a market leading reputation for advising on all aspects of clearing and settlement.

(Chambers rankings of 2020)

Our Capital Markets practice_

Top-tier team popular amongst a wide range of issuers. Regularly advises on bond and note issuances and loan securitisations. Also offers expert advice on equity capital markets, in particular assisting clients from the furniture and automotive sectors with IPOs. Highly active on cross-border matters, with particular involvement in mandates relating to Germany and Italy.

Interviewees highlight the firm’s experience acting for the issuer’s side on capital markets transactions.

(Chambers rankings of 2020)

Our Capital Markets practice_

EXPIRED | Premier practice offering multifaceted advice for leading private equity players, including the structuring of funds and investments in addition to corresponding regulatory advice. A deep bench of lawyers facilitates a high volume of private equity-related work. Particularly active in the field of debt funds. Also demonstrates notable proficiency on transactions in the telecoms and technology sectors.

Clients hail the team’s “excellent customer-oriented attitude.”

Another source appreciates that “they were very responsive,” and adds that “the quality of the work was very high.”

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EXPIRED | Market-leading independent firm with a formidable worldwide reputation. Arendt & Medernach offers exceptional international and cross-border capabilities and is regarded as a counsel of choice for international matters that require Luxembourg law input. Clients praise the firm’s collaborative work with partner firms on cross-border issues, and the firm maintains good relationships abroad via a number of small offices around Europe and in New York, Dubai and Hong Kong. The firm is also the sole member of the Lex Mundi network for Luxembourg, playing a significant role advising many international clients on Luxembourg aspects of deals.

The firm provides a distinguished full-service practice for international work. It excels across a range of areas, which include transactional and contentious work, particularly financing, investment structuring and fund formation. The team routinely adopts international roles, acting for a multitude of national and global companies and financial institutions.

Clients acknowledge the firm’s ability to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments. An interviewee says: “By definition our work is international, and all assignments entail the need to be in a position to advise on Luxembourg law but also being able to understand links into international law or into the law of other jurisdictions.”An additional source notes: “Arendt are very strong in Russia or Kazakhstan because they have an office there. So I would advise the clients to go there.“ A further commentator maintains:“They have a very good understanding of cross-border issues.”

A source claims: “They are a leading firm in Luxembourg for complex, cross-border fraud and asset recovery litigation.”

A commentator praises the disputes team for its handling of “an arbitral award which is being enforced simultaneously in a couple of countries around the world,” further noting: “The firm’s ability to assist clients with work involving multiple countries is certainly good given their large team, worldwide presence and language abilities.”

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