Top 10 Influential Investment Funds Lawyers you Should Know in Luxembourg 2023

Investment fund lawyers play an instrumental role in advising the establishment and structuring of regulated and unregulated investment vehicles. Due to Luxembourg’s sophisticated legal framework and status as a global financial center, many leading lawyers in this field operate from here. We will showcase some leading investment fund lawyers based in Luxembourg, detailing their expertise, the industries they serve and the firms they represent.

Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine, Goodwin

Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine is a seasoned lawyer dual-qualified in England and Wales and Luxembourg, adept in advising multinational clients on the full life-cycle of Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Her dual qualification makes her uniquely knowledgeable and competent in handling the complexities of fund operations in multiple jurisdictions.

Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag, KLEYR GRASSO

Mevlüde-Aysun Tokbag heads the Kleyr Grasso’s German desk. She is recognized for her work assisting German clients with the financing and structuring of Luxembourg-based investment vehicles and funds. Her dual-qualification in Germany and Luxembourg brings added value and an international perspective to her clients.

Marcus Peter, GSK Stockmann SA

Marcus Peter has a solid reputation in the arena of investment funds, representing GSK Stockmann SA in cross-border structuring of investment funds for German clients. He brings a wealth of experience navigating the complexities of cross-border regulations.

Stéphane Karolczuk, Arendt & Medernach

Based in Hong Kong, Stéphane Karolczuk is a specialist in structuring funds for European investors to invest in Asian infrastructure projects. He makes full use of Luxembourg’s favourable legal structure and industry-friendly regulations to create funds that serve the growing investment in Asian markets.

Mark Shaw, Pinsent Masons

Mark Shaw from Pinsent Masons is adept in assisting UK clients on the structuring of Luxembourg-based funds. Based in London, his practice is focused on creating both regulated and unregulated funds for a range of clients.

Camille Bourke, Arendt & Medernach

Camille Bourke is a London-based expert offering UK clients expertise in the formation of Luxembourg-based private equity funds. With a comprehensive understanding of both UK and Luxembourg legal systems, Bourke designs fund structures that provide maximum benefit and efficiency for her clients.

Arne Bolch, Dechert LLP

Arne Bolch of Dechert LLP is a seasoned lawyer who provides German clients with counsel on structuring Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds. He works from both Luxembourg and Germany, offering a comprehensive understanding of the regulations of both jurisdictions.

Martin Mager, Linklaters

Martin Mager offers in-depth expertise to German fund managers in the establishment of Luxembourg-based funds. He is dual-qualified in Germany and Luxembourg, providing an in-depth understanding of both legal systems, and greatly benefiting his clients.

Emmanuelle Entringer, Arendt & Medernach

Operating from Dubai, Emmanuelle Entringer offers global investors expertise in the structuring of Luxembourg funds and assists with obtaining approval from the Luxembourg regulator. Her field-based approach to the Luxembourg market makes her an essential resource for global investors.

Johan Terblanche, Maples Group

Johan Terblanche has a strong practice at Maples Group, where he advises on the establishment of alternative investment funds. His extensive experience in the Luxembourg market and intimate understanding of its legal framework provide invaluable counsel to his clients.