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EU fund managers – GP representation clause: preserving the Luxembourg fund’s footprint while e…

How EU fund managers use a GP representation clause in Luxembourg SCSps and SCAs to execute deals without a board meeting each time, and why powers of attorney to the manager's tea…

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Newsflash | EU Case Law | PSD GAAR Assessment: economic substance yields to the overall picture…

On 15 October 2026, the CJEU delivered its judgment in the Neo Group case, confirming that the genuine economic activity of a parent company does not, in itself, prevent the denial…

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ESMA promotes clarity in claims on impact and transition through two additional thematic notes

On 12 October 2026 ESMA published two new thematic notes with do’s and don’ts for impact claims and climate transition claims in funds, bonds and benchmarks, to reduce greenwashing…

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AIF distribution agreements: making oversight work in practi…

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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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BREXIT - why are British funds and companies reallocating to Luxembourg ?

Recently, the whole world has witnessed a historic change. BREXIT is about to bring a new set up of the financial world. It's impact is spreading…

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Be Ready For The New Luxembourg Company Law

On July 13, 2016 – after almost 10 years of steady maturation – the Luxembourg parliament adopted the bill of law 5730 modernising and amending the la…

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AIFMD

On 14 July 2016, Luxembourg Parliament voted on a new law ("RAIF Law"), introducing a new type of Luxembourg investment vehicle named the Reserved Alt…

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ESMA issues 2nd advice on third country AIFMD passport

Following its initial advice in June 2015, yesterday the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its second advice as to the applic…

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EU Data Protection Reform

Launched on 2012 by the Commission, the Data protection reform (the “Reform”)1 is a package aiming to update, on one hand, the rules of the 1995 …

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Beware of Tenants Selling Counterfeit Goods!

In a recent decision, Tommy Hilfiger et al. v Delta Center (C-494/15), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) opened the door for injunctio…

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The RAIF (Reserved Alternative Investment Fund)

On 14 July 2016 the Luxembourg parliament voted the awaited new alternative investment fund, the RAIF. This innovative vehicle is aimed to impro…

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Modernisation of the Luxembourg law dated 10 August 1915 on commercial companies

The law on the modernisation of the Luxembourg law dated 10 August 1915 on commercial companies, as amended (bill n°5730), has been adopted on 13 July…

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