DLA Piper in Luxembourg

The #DORALaw dated 1 July 2024 was published on 2 July 2024, and will enter into force on 17 January 2025 in #Luxembourg!   🔎 The DORA Law covers, amongst others: ◾transposition of Directive (EU) 2022/2256 into Luxembourg law, ◾implementation of the DORA Regulation, ◾the granting of supervisory and investigative powers to the CSSF and CAA, including the ability to impose significant fines for non-compliance, and ◾the amendment of several important Luxembourg laws, such as, amongst others, the 1993 law on the financial sector, the 2010 law on undertakings for collective investment or the 2015 law on the insurance sector.   🔗 For more details and to ensure compliance by regulated entities of the financial and insurance sector falling within the scope of DORA as well as ICT third party services providers, connect with our lawyers and the authors of the article Laurent Massinon, Olivier Reisch, Christina Nickel, Guillaume Dally. 👉 Read the full article : https://lnkd.in/eAZNUQ8W #DORA #Law #DigitalResilience #ICTCompliance #EURegulations #FinancialSector #InsuranceSector

We are delighted to announce the 2024 #promotions within DLA Piper's Luxembourg office! Emre Akan, Bahya Bouharati, Ph.D. and Yann Zellet have all been promoted to Counsel, while Clément Bourdon, Céline Curatola and Cyril Poels become Senior Associates, effective 1st of July.   👏 We extend our congratulations to each of them on their well-deserved promotions. They significantly contribute to the growth and reputation of our #Luxembourg office and our practice groups.   Xavier Guzman, Country Managing Partner, adds “At DLA Piper, nurturing our people and realising our potential together is not only a management priority but a core part of our global strategy. This commitment ensures that we deliver the best service to our clients and continue developing the marketplace. We are very proud of the achievements of our talent and their continued career growth with us.”   🌟 Join us in celebrating their success and wishing them all the best in their new roles! https://lnkd.in/edvxaUFh   #TalentRecognition #PotentialTogether #Success #People

We have advised fintech venture capital firm MiddleGame Ventures on the first closing of a EUR 150 million Luxembourg-based #AIF. This new fund is designed to support next generation of digital financial service pioneers . 🏉 Pascal Bouvier, Managing Partner at MiddleGame Ventures, comments: “We are grateful for the support of our investors who share our conviction that specialist funds with experience working with entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and regulators are best placed to successfully partner with the innovators architecting the new financial services landscape. ”   The #Luxembourg DLA Piper team was led by Catherine Pogorzelski and supported by Marceau Visano, Sarah Noville, Jacques Wantz, and Emre Akan. 🔗 If you're interested in learning more about this deal or discussing legal matters, feel free to connect with them.   👉 Read more about the deal: https://lnkd.in/e2wCNEuf   #Fintech #VentureCapital #FinancialServices #InvestmentFunds #AlternativeInvestmentFund

Explore in Paperjam the insights of Jacques Wantz, Luis Muñoz, and Michal Stepien on the increasing importance of #TransferPricing in today's global market. This interview highlights #Luxembourg's unique position, current trends, and the challenges faced by multinationals and investment funds. 💡Discover how tailored tax strategies can go beyond compliance to optimize financial flows and enhance competitiveness. Learn how our new Transfer Pricing practice in Luxembourg can guide your business through the complexities of international tax regulations. With our coordinated international team, we provide harmonized tax practices advice across the globe. 🔗 Whether you're an #InvestmentFund or a #MultinationalCorporation, reach out to us today to see how our Transfer Pricing practice can make a difference. #TaxRegulations #TaxCompliance #TaxStrategy #InternationalBusiness 

Following the success and impact of the Investment Management and Funds (IM&F) initiative since its launch in 2021, IM&F officially becomes part of our international firm's Sector community, effective July 1, 2024. This achievement underscores our firm's global capabilities and highlights the strategic importance of #Luxembourg and our local office in leveraging global opportunities. Led by Catherine Pogorzelski, the international team is uniquely positioned to navigate complex, cross-jurisdictional challenges across the value chain, drawing on the experience of 120 partners and over 350 professionals. Don't hesitate to reach out to Catherine or your usual contacts to learn more. #InvestmentManagement #InvestmentFunds

Register now to receive the Tech Index 2024 report when it launches in September. We surveyed 1,200 companies globally to assess where they see opportunities for technology growth and the challenges they face. The data has been analyzed by 50 DLA Piper lawyers based in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. This analysis has generated fascinating insights and geopolitical reflections on topics such as AI, tech M&A, fintech, cybersecurity, ESG, data monetization, 5G, and more. Click the link to register now - https://lnkd.in/e9g7nfDX #TechIndex2024 #TechLaw

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, the latest edition of #AGEFILuxembourg features an article by Partner Caroline Pimpaud and associates Céline Curatola and Damien Margaron exploring #ArtificialIntelligence investment opportunity for investment funds. 🔍 Key topics include a brief overview of the: ◾Main opportunities and challenges for Luxembourg Alternative Investment Fund Managers (#AIFM) ◾Key aspects to be considered by AIFM when structuring AI-focused investment funds (structuring options and regulatory issues) 👇 Check out the article below and 🔗connect with the authors to discuss the opportunities #AI opens for #AssetManagers, #FundManagers, and #Investors. #Luxembourg #Regulatory #EU

Congratulations to Maxime de Latour, Associate in the #Corporate team, on being sworn in at the #Luxembourg bar. 🎉 We’re #proud to have you on the #team. #BeCollaborative #BeSupportive #BeBold #BeExceptional #DiscoverDLAPiper

Daphné Rosseeuw, our Senior HR Business Partner, recently engaged in a discussion with Jeff Palms and two co-interviewees, Kieron O'Connor and Laurent Derkum, featured in the latest edition of Delano. The focus? The ever-growing demand for flexibility in the workplace.   Beyond work arrangements, DLA Piper prioritize adaptability, autonomy, and purpose-driven initiatives (see the article about our Pro Bono, Wellbeing, Events, Diversity & Inclusion Committees). Our positive leadership fosters a culture of trust, innovation and empowerment.    For a career with a firm committed to flexibility, inclusion, and professional development, explore our opportunities! 👉 https://lnkd.in/drjB3xh 🔗 Read the full article https://lnkd.in/equTXsPy

A great week for our #IntellectualProperty and #Technology team! 1️⃣ We have been recommended by IP STARS (Managing IP) for our skills in #IPProsecution. DLA Piper is the only #lawfirm in #Luxembourg recognised in this field > https://lnkd.in/e5JvrFXT 2️⃣ In addition to his “gold” ranking in the WTR1000 2024 a few weeks ago, David Alexandre, our recently appointed partner in #IPT, has now been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) as a Global Leader in his field > https://lnkd.in/e7P6DR4z Our team members' extensive experience, their comprehensive and global approach to managing IP questions and portfolios, and their dedication to client strategies have earned them these well-deserved recognitions. They are committed to continuing to contribute to the advancement of #IP and #trademark law, and to providing guidance to clients worldwide. 👏 Join us in celebrating their successes! Congratulations to Olivier Reisch, David Alexandre, Guillaume Dally, Alejandro González Vega, Camille Malécot, Quentin Chanoni, Mylene NICOLAS DELIENS #WTRGlobalLeaders #IPStars #Trademarks #LegalAdvice