2021 marks a milestone year for Loyens & Loeff – the firm reached its 30th year of practice in Luxembourg. Since its establishment in 1991, the office has grown to become the third largest law firm in the country. The management team takes a look back at 30 years of expertise, challenges and innovation in an ever-changing legal environment.

Loyens & Loeff launches the Smart Subscription Tool for investors of alternative investment funds. The tool offers these investors a digital solution to guide them step-by-step throughout the entire onboarding process. The tool provides clear guidance and saves investors valuable time and hassle. It also offers investors a secure environment to upload the required KYC documents.

The Client Contract Management Tool has been announced as the winner of the first ever Loyens & Loeff Innovation Challenge. Selected by a jury of external and internal innovation experts, the winning innovation will be launched before the end of this year, changing our way of working firmwide.

Loyens & Loeff has contributed to the publication of the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 Private Equity Country Comparative Guide. The guide provides a pragmatic overview of the private equity law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg advised on the EUR 3 billion financing of the leading security services group, Allied Universal’s acquisition of G4S, their British counterpart and main international competitor in the security services sector.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the VAT exemption for the ‘management of special investment funds’ may under certain conditions also encompass tax-compliance services, as well as the use of software designed for the management of special investment funds.