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A new Senior Counsel and new promotions at BSP

BSP is pleased to announce the arrival of Françoise Pfeiffer, who has joined the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets department as Senior Counsel, and the promotion of three…

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Upcoming changes at Luther Luxembourg: Introducing our new Managing Partner

After 15 years at the helm of Luther Luxembourg, Eric Sublon hands over the reins to Bob Scharfe, who assumes the role of Managing Partner, effective from 1 January 2025.

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CMS Luxembourg renews its Management Board and announces new Managing Partner

International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Walry as Managing Partner of its Luxembourg office, along with the appointment of Aurélien Hollard to t…

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Global minimum taxation (Pillar 2) in Luxembourg: implementa…

On 19 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted bill of law 8396 and…

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20/12/24
Key modifications to Luxembourg RBE and RCS Laws

On 19 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted bill of law 7961 (La…

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It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Luxembourg and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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Labour Code amendments - Draft law n°6989

Since in some of the newer EU Member States wage levels and social protection are considerably lower than in other Member States, a review of directiv…

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New Market Abuse Legislation

On 3 July 2016, the market abuse obligations and prohibitions provided in the updated EU legislation became applicable(1). The new set of legislation …

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The simplified Sàrl, an instrument for startuppers

In 2003, the European Commission issued a green paper on European Entrepreneurship and acknowledged the need for Europe to foster entrepreneurial driv…

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2017 Luxembourg Tax Reform - Draft law

On 26 July 2016 the Luxembourg Government submitted the draft law no. 7020 to the Luxembourg Parliament. The draft law includes a number of …

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UCITS V

The UCITS V Remuneration Guidelines(1), which were published on 31 March 2016, clarify the remuneration policy requirements under the UCITS Direc…

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Entry into force of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse and its main changes for issuers and perso…

On 3 July 2016 the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (the “MAR”)  has en…

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Luxembourg 2017 tax reform: draft law filed with the Luxembourg Parliament

In the comments to the Draft Law, the Government again confirms its firm commitment to carefully monitor the developments resulting from the OECD’s wo…

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Brexit: UCITS and AIFM Directives

On June 23rd 2016, the people of the United Kingdom (“UK”) expressed their will to have the UK leave (“Brexit”) the European Union (“EU”) pursuant to …

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Eu Directive On Country-By-Country Reporting

On 25 May 2016, the European Council adopted a Directive (EU) 2016/881 amending Directive 2011/16/EU as regards mandatory automatic exchange…

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The majority of Luxembourg Part II UCIs to remain within the AIFMD depositary regime

A significant number of so-called Part II UCIs will remain within the scope of the AIFMD depositary regime. A legislative amendment to this effect was…

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EU-US Privacy Shield: a safe alternative?

The EU-US Privacy Shield adequacy decision has been adopted by the European Commission on 12 July 2016. This decision replaces the old Safe Harbor Reg…

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Luxembourg 2017 Tax Reform: Bill of Law published

On 26 July 2016, a bill of law introducing the 2017 tax reform was submitted to Luxembourg Parliament. The bill proposes a series of tax measures rele…

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Protection of Trade Secrets - Directive 2016/943

Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secret…

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New bill on the implementation of the 2017 tax reform package

On 26 July 2016, bill of law N° 7020 on the implementation of the 2017 tax reform package was filed by the Luxembourg Government with the Parliament (…

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ESMA and CSSF Updates on AIFMD

On 3 June 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published an updated version of its Questions and Answers (the “Q&As”) (Ref…

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Company Law: Bill Of Law 5730 Adopted

Luxembourg parliament adopted on 13 July Bill of Law 5730 modernising the law on commercial companies of 10 August 1915 and amending in…

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Le blanchiment de fraude fiscale reconnu à Luxembourg

Le “paquet fiscal” que vient de dévoiler le gouvernement comprend d’abord la création d’une nouvelle infraction fiscale : la fraude fiscale aggravée.

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New Rules Amending the Fourth AML Directive

The European Commission adopted a proposal to further strengthen European rules against money laundering and terrorist financing on July 5th 2016.

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The Simplified S.À R.L.: A New Tool To Support The Booming Luxembourg Startup Industry

Luxembourg once again strengthens its position as a leading European hub for startups and innovation with the adoption on 13 July 2016 of the bill of …

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Trade And Companies Register Reform

The legal publications regime concerning companies and associations in Luxembourg has been amended by the Law of 27 May 2016, published on 30 May…

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