Dawn Raids Contacts

Competition law

Competition Authority
(Autorité de la concurrence)

The Competition Authority has investigative powers similar to those of the judicial police. Whether you have been denounced by a competitor or they are investigating on their own initiative, you may find yourself facing accusations of anti-competitive agreements and practices, and abuse of a dominant position.

Philippe-Emmanuel Partsch Partner
Competition Law
philippe-emmanuel.partsch@arendt.com | +352 621 26 67 92

Alternative contacts:
Ursula Pereira Pinto Bassoukou, Associate
ursula.bassoukou@arendt.com | +352 621 47 47 52

Achet-Billa Saleh, Associate
achet-billa.saleh@arendt.com | +352 621 69 05 38

Criminal investigations

Police dawn raids

The judicial police can conduct a dawn raid and search your premises at any time without advance notification. We can defend your rights and help you to ensure that the procedure is followed properly.

Jean-Luc Putz Partner
Business Crime & Employment Law
jean-luc.putz@arendt.com | +352 621 62 09 26

Alternative contact :
Noémie Haller, Counsel
noemie.haller@arendt.com | +352 621 22 98 38

Ari Gudmannsson, Of Counsel
ari.gudmannsson@arendt.com | +352 621 28 28 89

Forensic

Forensic services

In the event of an incident or inspection, you will need expert support that goes beyond just legal assistance. You need to react quickly to establish the facts with a thorough investigation, define a strategy, manage communications, secure data and, where necessary, trace assets.

Stéphanie Lhomme Partner ARC
Financial crime – Forensic Investigations, Corporate Intelligence & Litigation Support
stephanie.lhomme@arendt.com | +352 621 966 564

Data Protection

National Data Protection Commission (Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données, CNPD)

The CNPD has considerable powers of investigation and can have direct access to the premises where personal data. Infringements of data protection rules can result in substantial administrative fines.

Astrid Wagner Partner
IP, Communication & Technology
astrid.wagner@arendt.com | +352 621 45 49 13

Alternative contact :
Faustine Cachera, Counsel
Faustine.Cachera@arendt.com | +352 621 63 77 61

Sophie Calmes, Senior Associate
sophie.calmes@arendt.com |  +352 621 26 73 62

Regulatory

Supervising authorities 

As a company subject to regulation, you may be faced with an on-site visit or requests for information from your supervising authority, such as the CSSF or CAA, at any time. Expected response times are often very short.

Grégory Beltrame Partner
Private Equity & Real Estate
gregory.beltrame@arendt.com | +352 621 17 12 31

Pierre-Michaël de Waersegger Partner
Insurance & Reinsurance Law
pierre-michael.dewaersegger@arendt.com | +352 40 78 78 258

Alternative contact :
Solvenn Lhez, Senior Associate
solvenn.lhez@arendt.com | +352 621 28 59 38

Labour Law & Social Security

Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (Inspection du Travail et des Mines, ITM)

The Inspectorate of Labour and Mines may visit workplaces on an announced or unannounced basis to check compliance with standards that are designed to protect workers. In the event of non-compliance, administrative or even criminal fines may be imposed. We can assist you during such an inspection.

Philippe Schmit Partner
Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits
philippe.schmit@arendt.com | +352 621 18 81 96

Alternative contact :
Lorraine Chéry, Counsel
lorraine.chery@arendt.com | +352 621 49 72 19

Noémie Haller, Counsel
noemie.haller@arendt.com | +352 621 22 98 38

Tax Law

Tax authorities

Both the Direct Tax Authority and the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority may carry out inspections, request documents or conduct investigations at any time. No matter the nature of their request, contact us as soon as possible.

Jan Neugebauer Partner
Tax Law
jan.neugebauer@arendt.com | +352 621 45 49 85

Alain Goebel Partner
Tax
alain.goebel@arendt.com | +352 621 14 02 63