Legal500: High scores in Legal500
Loyens & Loeff again scored very highly in the Legal 500 in 2011. As in previous years, we achieved the highest ranking in the category Tax. Legal 500 said: ‘‘Loyens & Loeff is outstanding, with its width of services and large network of almost 400 tax specialists’’.
“Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg stands out for its exponential growth over the last four years and for its particular strength in tax.”
“Very efficient and reliable’ is the client verdict. ‘Loyens have become an integral part of our deal-execution function in terms of coordinating the equity and debt closings of our deals via Luxembourg’, said one client. The firm’s corporate and tax advice in relation to complex restructurings is highly rated by clients.“
Chambers and Partners: Leading the field in Chambers Europe
Loyens & Loeff holds on to its top ranking position as leading Benelux law firm, as revealed in the Chambers Europe Guide for 2011.
In the Tax category, our offices in the Benelux all prolonged their tier 1 ranking. Chambers said: ‘‘This Benelux firm is synonymous with expertise in tax law’ and clients appreciate the firm’s high-level service expertise in all areas of tax law’’.
Loyens & Loeff has focused heavily on the development of its banking and finance practice in recent months and boasts a sizeable team active in a number of different areas. It advises several banks on secured lending and a range of corporate clients on acquisition finance. In light of recent market conditions, it also increasingly handles restructuring work and regulatory questions, as well as a variety of securitisation issues.
Sources say: “The lawyers are very quick to understand our needs and are always flexible in changing circumstances.”
Well known for its work on the alternative funds market, Loyens & Loeff remains active in the fields of real estate, private equity and hedge funds. It houses a dedicated fund formation team focusing on the structuring and implementation of funds. Clients also benefit from the support of a transactional team for acquisition and financing work, and from the firm’s extensive tax expertise.
Sources say: “The lawyers are client-driven and have a highly entrepreneurial approach.”
“Clients choose the firm for its responsiveness and ability to provide integrated corporate and tax advice.”
Loyens & Loeff has also achieved excellent rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2011. In the Corporate/M&A category, Loyens & Loeff stood out thanks to its “corporate M&A expertise with high-level tax advice” combined with a “strong presence in the Benelux Region”.
IFLR: High rankings for Loyens & Loeff in IFLR1000 2012
Loyens & Loeff is highly ranked by the IFLR1000. In the field of Banking our office gets strong feedback “Very commercial firm so hats off to them,” says one of the peers, “they do a good job of chasing clients down; they’ve built a good reputation, they’re not desperately aggressive, and they have a large corporate and private equity client base from their tax core”.
About Mergers & Acquisitions the peers say the following: “Probably the strongest of the local firms”. Further the IFLR quotes satisfied clients as: “What I liked about them was that the partner was directly involved and cooperative in terms of working with you and looking for a solution”.
PLC Which Lawyer: “Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg is highly recommended for Tax, and recommended for Corporate / M&A, Investment Funds and Private Equity / Venture Capital.”
International Legal Alliance Summit Awards (ILASA)
Loyens & Loeff has been named the ‘Best Benelux Law firm’ of 2011 by the jury of the International Legal Alliance Summit Awards (ILASA).
The International Legal Alliance Awards reward the best independent law firms of the year. They recognise distinguished law firms in their domestic market for their excellent results of the year and lasting performance in management and leadership. After an accurate selection based on quantitative and qualitative criteria, more than 200 international independent law firms competed for the grand prize.
Great Place to Work
Loyens & Loeff’s Luxembourg office has made it to the top five of the ‘’Great Places to Work’’ in Luxembourg.
A recent survey conducted by the organisation Great Place to Work ranked Loyens & Loeff amongst the top five employers in Luxembourg.
Loyens & Loeff ranked as Best Employer
In this year’s Best Employers Survey Loyens & Loeff scored an 8 on the scale of 10 in the large-organisation category (more than 1000 employees). This figure indicates how satisfied our employees are about working at our firm.
The report from research company Effectory shows Loyens & Loeff achieved very good scores on all subjects. In particular, Loyens & Loeff scored high on the topics involvement and customer focus.
International Tax Review
Loyens & Loeff scores again the highest for tax advice in the Netherlands in the International Tax Review’s World Tax 2011 edition. This confirms we have an international network and a leading reputation. Our tax practice covers all the areas of tax.
American Lawyer Global 100: Only Benelux firm listed
Loyens & Loeff is again the only Benelux firm listed in this year’s American Lawyer Global 100 with a turnover of USD 391m. This overview is compiled by The American Lawyer and Legal Week.
Awards
Intl Corporate Global Awards
Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year in Luxembourg
International Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Luxembourg
Tax Adviser of the Year in the Benelux
ACQ Awards:
Global Benelux Law firm of the Year, 2009.
World Finance Awards:
Best Corporate Tax Team in Luxembourg, 2009.