Linklaters LLP (Luxembourg)
35, Avenue John F. Kennedy PO Box 1107
Grand Duché Luxembourg
URL: http://www.linklaters.com
Luxembourg is world renowned as an international financial and business centre. Currently 155 banks and 208 other financial service providers from 26 countries have established in Luxembourg, employing together over 35,000 professionals. Over 10,000 investment fund structures and portfolios with promoters from 42 countries manage assets of more than €1.9 trillion between them. Major corporates private equity houses from around the globe use Luxembourg as a base for group holding and financing, respectively for acquisition purposes. All the major finance and corporate players in the world act in and transact through Luxembourg. Luxembourg is one of the most stable countries in the world to do business in and its lawyers enjoy a great reputation for independence and innovation. Clients of Linklaters in Luxembourg benefit from local practices built up over decades, combined with the strength and advantages of a global firm. Located in the financial district of Luxembourg, Linklaters LLP's Luxembourg office provides the perfect environment to deliver high quality top of the market legal services with a client focussed and result oriented approach.
Mr. Patrick Geortay (Managing Partner)
Mrs. Véronique Cioli (Business Development and Marketing Manager)
Tel: + 352 2608 8226
Linklaters appoints new Global Practice Head for Investment Funds
Linklaters has announced the appointment of Silke Bernard, partner in the firm's Luxembourg office, as its new global head of investment funds.
A major step for Luxembourg's space sector
Linklaters Luxembourg Investment Funds team recently advised Promus Ventures in the fundraising of Orbital Ventures, a fund at the heart of Luxembourg's expanding space strategy.
8 new promotions at Linklaters Luxembourg
Linklaters LLP, Luxembourg is delighted to announce that this year's promotions see eight lawyers moving into more senior positions with effect from 1 May 2021.
Linklaters advises Commerz Real establish its first impact fund
Linklaters has advised Commerz Real AG in establishing their first impact fund for private investors which focusses on real assets. Structured as a Luxembourg European Long Term Investment Fund (ELTIF), Klimavest focuses primarily on the renewable energy sector, seeking assets that make a positive contribution to ecologically sustainable goals.
EU Finance Ministers agree on update of VAT rates
On 7 December, the EU finance ministers (unanimously) agreed to update the current rules governing VAT rates for goods and services. The updated rules will now be sent to the European Parliament for its consultation on the final text by March 2022.
New CSSF taxonomy fast track procedure
On 2 December 2021, a CSSF press release on regulatory requirements and fast track procedure in relation to Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investments (the so called "Taxonomy Regulation" "TR")
What's the fix? A wave of 'right to repair' initiatives sweeps the US and Europe
Apple this week announced a significant policy change in launching 'Self Service Repair,' making Apple parts, tools, and manuals available to individual consumers for the first time (starting with iPhones 12 and 13).
CNPD publishes new guidelines on cookies
The Luxembourg Data Protection Authority (the 'Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données', or 'CNPD') has published updated guidelines on cookies and other trackers, including "fingerprinting", "web beacons" or "shared objects".