Corporate & Transactional
Working with VANDENBULKE’s Corporate Practice was a first-rate experience. Impressive technical skills, fast reactions and highly solution oriented.
Company Law – at every stage
VANDENBULKE provides legal assistance throughout all stages of a corporation’s life cycle, from formation to liquidation. We primarily advise international groups seeking to establish a presence in Luxembourg or utilize Luxembourg as a strategic platform for corporate investment and financing.
VANDENBULKE is well recognised for its expertise in corporate law, advising on a wide range of complex company law matters, including shareholder arrangements, corporate restructuring, and recapitalization processes. We also advise international groups—whether privately or publicly held—on corporate governance, delegation of authority, directorial responsibilities, and liability issues.
Mergers and Acquisitions
VANDENBULKE provides advice on a broad spectrum of corporate transactions and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with Luxembourg’s legal framework. This includes structuring, negotiating, and implementing mergers and acquisitions, covering all aspects from initial due diligence to closing. Additionally, we assist with corporate financing and refinancing arrangements, helping businesses secure necessary funding or restructure existing financial obligations.
VANDENBULKE plays a crucial role in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex contracts to meet our clients’ strategic and legal needs.
We also advise on management incentive plans, private equity transactions, and commercial matters. Moreover, we frequently assist our clients in obtaining business licenses (autorisation d’établissement).
In essence, VANDENBULKE acts as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate regulatory complexities, structure and complete their transactions, and safeguard their business interests.
Private Equity and Venture Capital
As lawyers specializing in Private Equity and Venture Capital we support our clients through the full lifecycle of investments, from incorporation to exit strategies, offering strategic legal guidance and ensuring compliance with Luxembourg’s regulatory framework.
For investment and acquisition activities, we conduct thorough due diligence on target companies to assess risks and provide insights into potential legal issues. We structure transactions, negotiate purchase agreements, and assist with shareholder agreements, ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected. Together with our Banking & Finance practice, we also provide support with financing or refinancing arrangements tailored to the transaction.
For exit strategies, we guide our clients through divestitures, IPOs, or other exit mechanisms. We prepare transaction documents, coordinate with other advisors, and manage regulatory requirements to facilitate a smooth and legally compliant exit.
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Our firm’s corporate practice advises clients on the entire bandwidth of restructuring and insolvency issues, and can rely on significant experience in these situations. Some examples of where we can assist our clients :
- Financial Restructuring, such as debt or equity restructuring, refinancing and creditor negotiations
- Insolvency Proceedings, including advising on options in this process or filings for bankruptcy where necessary
- Pre-Insolvency and Preventive Measures, where we can help with restructuring plans or safeguard procedures to protect from creditor action
- Distressed M&A and Asset Sales, to help clients raise liquidity or to acquire distressed assets by way of buyouts or takeovers
- Advising Creditors to maximise recoveries, and enforce security interests
- Help with Corporate Governance and advise on directors’ liabilities that typically increase in such situations
Private Wealth
As Luxembourg lawyers specializing in private wealth, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), we offer legal expertise tailored to preserving and growing personal and family assets while ensuring compliance with Luxembourg’s legal and tax regulations. We provide sophisticated, multi-faceted legal solutions to meet the unique needs of wealthy individuals and families, including estate planning, investment structuring, and governance.
Securitization Vehicles
VANDENBULKE assists its clients in structuring and maintaining securitization vehicles, providing strategic, regulatory, and operational guidance.
We enable clients to benefit from Luxembourg’s robust legal framework for securitization, while ensuring legal compliance and optimized asset management throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.