Banking & Finance

Financing transactions play an essential role in the functioning of the modern economy. They enable companies to finance their growth, investments and acquisitions, investors to deploy their capital, and financial institutions to support economic activity. They are particularly important in Luxembourg, whose economy is characterised by an international financial sector and a significant volume of cross-border transactions.

Against this background, our Banking and Finance Transactions team advises Luxembourg and international credit institutions, financial sector professionals, investment funds and companies on the structuring and implementation of their financing transactions. We assist our clients with the structuring, negotiation and documentation of various types of financing, including bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as structured finance transactions. Our work also covers the negotiation and implementation of security interests and guarantees, the drafting and review of contractual documentation, and the issuance of legal opinions. We act at every stage of the transaction, from the assessment of its structure through to completion.

Our team combines legal expertise, responsiveness and a clear understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives. Accustomed to complex transactions involving multiple parties and jurisdictions, we coordinate with other advisers and stakeholders to facilitate the transaction process and ensure its secure implementation. Where the nature of the transaction so requires, we work closely with the Firm’s other teams to provide seamless and tailored advice.

Me Nicolas Thieltgen

Managing Partner
Senior Partner
Avocat à la Cour

Me Anne-Marie Ka

Partner
Avocat à la Cour

Me Nicolas de Jonghe d’Ardoye

Counsel
Avocat à la Cour

Banking and financial regulation governs the activities of financial sector participants in order to safeguard the stability, integrity and proper functioning of the financial system. In an environment characterised by an extensive body of European rules, their continuous evolution and their interaction with Luxembourg law, regulatory compliance represents a key concern for the institutions and professionals operating in the sector. Our Banking and Financial Regulation team advises Luxembourg and international credit institutions, financial sector professionals and companies facing domestic, European or third-country regulatory issues.

We assist our clients with regulatory compliance and the adaptation of their internal policies and procedures, taking into account changes in their activities and in the applicable legislative and regulatory framework. We also advise them in their dealings with the Luxembourg Financial Sector Supervisory Authority (CSSF), whether in responding to regulatory enquiries, conducting discussions with the supervisory authority or defending their interests when a dispute arises.

Our team combines in-depth knowledge of European and Luxembourg banking and financial regulation with a practical understanding of how the CSSF operates and what it expects from regulated entities. We translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical recommendations tailored to our clients’ activities, enabling them to manage their regulatory risks while pursuing their operational objectives.

Me Nicolas Thieltgen

Managing Partner
Senior Partner
Avocat à la Cour

Me Anne-Marie Ka

Partner
Avocat à la Cour

Me Nicolas de Jonghe d’Ardoye

Counsel
Avocat à la Cour

Our awards

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 3

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 3

Banking & Finance, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 4

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 – Nicolas Thieltgen: Highly regarded

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 – Nicolas Thieltgen: Highly regarded

Banking & Finance, IFLR1000 – Anne-Marie Ka: Notable Practitioner

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 – Anne-Marie Ka: Notable Practitioner

Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000 – Nicolas de Jonghe d’Ardoye: Rising Star

Banking & Finance: Regulatory, Chambers & Partners – Nicolas Thieltgen: Band 3

Banking & Finance: Regulatory, Chambers & Partners – Nicolas Thieltgen: Band 3

Banking, Finance and Capital markets, Legal 500: Tier 6

Banking, Finance and Capital markets, Legal 500: Tier 6

Banking & Finance, Leaders League – Department: Highly Recommended

Banking & Finance, Leaders League – Department: Highly Recommended

Financial services regulatory, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 4

Financial services regulatory, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 4

Banking, IFLR1000 - Department: Tier 4

Banking, IFLR1000 - Anne-Marie Ka: Notable Practionner

Banking, IFLR1000 - Anne-Marie Ka: Notable Practionner

Financial services regulatory, IFLR1000 - Anne-Marie Ka: Notable Practionner

Financial services regulatory, IFLR1000 - Nicolas de Jonghe d'Ardoye: Rising Star