Allen & Overy Luxembourg is a versatile full-service practice with repute, comprised of a team of two partners, four counsel and four senior associates.
Funds and alternative asset management firms are the core specialties. Clients are drawn from investment banks, corporations, and UHNWIs for structuring mandates. Key practitioners are partners Jean Schaffner and transactions specialist Patrick Mischo.
The firm advised Navis Capital Partner, a private equity firm based in Malaysia, pertaining to the sale of its Luxembourg based portfolio company, B Medical Systems. It also acted for Antin Infrastructure Partners on controlling equity investments.
Client feedback
“I have been working with A&O on several tax conflict resolutions and appreciate the quality of their work and their experience in this field.”
“Allen & Overy's tax practice has strong reputation in Luxembourg.”
“Responsiveness, one stop shop.”
“Deep listening – practical approach – coherent output.”
“First of all, they listened carefully what was at stake and company's needs. Then they provide a very concise, though dense, paragraph which we utilised as introductive paragraph for a note addressed to the Italian tax authorities.”
“Professional, accurate and very reactive.”
“Very commercial and practical.”
"Very proactive. Knowledgeable. Any question/issue is addressed immediately and effectively. Take ownership of their work. Always focus on the big picture. Always very efficient in their communication.”
“Very technical and comprehensive advice but also pragmatical at the same time.”
“Quick responding, very technical memos for us and high-level executive reports for client. Flexibility for meetings and great practical insights during meetings.”
“Knowledgeable advice, bearing in mind recent case law and impact on our business structure. Rapidly available for questions.”
“The job is always done in time, with the right level of commitment and with a strong capacity to listen to the client.”
“Proactive awareness of actual and potential tax considerations in project.”
“Clear and concrete advice.”
“Quick, creative and knowledgeable.”
