Arendt Luxembourg podcasts
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Arendt Luxembourg podcasts Jun 16, 2021
Arendt We Live #10 - Unlocking private markets for retail investors
In this edition of the Arendt We Live podcast, three Arendt experts look at how strategies are changing to allow retail clients to access private assets.Â
The panel consists of:Â
Nicolas Bouveret, Partner, Investment Management.Â
Alexandra Leininger, Director, Regulatory & Consulting.Â
Fiona de Watazzi, Partner, Investment Management.Â
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You will also hear a contribution from Julien Ganter, Partner at Arendt.
Private Debt series #10 - 15 minutes with Klarphos on the private debt market in Europe
 A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia.
In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the private debt market.
In this episode, Lara Forte, Counsel at Arendt, is joined by Costa Barakos, Chairman of the board of Klarphos.
Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt
Private Debt series #9 - 15 minutes with Apera asset management on the private debt market in Europe
A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia.
In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the private debt market.
In this episode, Carl de La Chapelle, Partner at Arendt, is joined by Rob Shaw, Partner & CFO at Apera asset management.
Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt
Arendt We Live #9 – 2023 Accelerating digital trends
The increasing impact of digital assets and digitalisation within financial services
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There is no escape from the wide-ranging impact that digitalisation and in particular digital assets and artificial intelligence will have on the financial sector.
In this latest episode of the Arendt We Live podcast, Astrid Wagner, Partner in the IP, Communication & Technology practice; Marc Mouton, Partner in the Banking & Financial Services practice; and Jasper Ronda, Director in the regulatory and consulting branch, offer insights into challenges and opportunities that come with this technological revolution.
Arendt We Live #8 – The 7 myths of ESG
ESG has long overcome the stage of being a mere buzzword -Â it has become central to the strategy and development of companies both inside and outside of the financial sector. But many myths still surround ESG. In this latest episode of the Arendt We Live podcast, four experts offer insights and clarifications as they demystify 7 of the most prominent preconceived ideas about ESG.
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The panel of Arendt experts gathered for the discussion are:
Emmanuelle Mousel, Partner in the Insurance & Reinsurance and Banking & Financial Services practices; Philippe Harles, Partner in the Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions and Finance & Capital Markets practices; Lara Forte, Counsel in the Investment Management practice and Antoine Peter, Manager in the Regulatory & Consulting team.
Private Debt series #8 - 15 minutes with MV Credit on the private credit market in Europe
A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia.In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the private debt market.In this episode, Adrian Aldinger , Partner at Arendt, is joined by Billyana Kuncheva , Director and Portfolio Manager at MV Credit.Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebtÂ
Private Debt series #7 - 15 minutes with EOS Group on the NPL market in Europe
A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, where the private debt fund industry is very well established. This goes for all main strategies, from the most common senior debt direct lending strategies, to mezzanine debt, from distressed and special situation strategies, to real estate and infrastructure debt. Luxembourg funds have been mostly used to invest in Europe, but also in the US and Asia.
In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts together with guest speakers discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in the private debt market. In this episode, Nicolas Bouveret, Partner at Arendt, is joined by Lars Naundorf, Principal Counsel and Jan Ottenbreit, CFA, Director Transactions, both of EOS Group.
Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt
Arendt We Live#7 - The challenges of Economic and Financial crimes: prevention, investigations, remediation
The latest episode of Arendt’s podcast Arendt We Live is devoted to financial and economic crime. What risks and obligations does a company need to consider in order to prevent and combat fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing? How can the stakes best be understood?
Arendt’s subject matter experts share answers to these questions using two real-life examples.
Today, financial and economic crime can take many forms. Companies are exposed to crime risk of many different types based on what they hold accountability for. Economic players, particularly in the financial sector, are now taking an increasingly active role in the fight against fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing.
In light of the obligations they now face, such as AML and KYC procedures, financial institutions are being exposed to new types of risks.
How should these issues be approached? What are these risks and how can we limit them? Â How should we react when we encounter fraud, or when the company comes under suspicion? All these questions are central to the concerns of business leaders.
The 7th episode of Arendt We Live addresses them directly, by analysing two real-life examples.
To discuss this topic, our podcast has brought together Jean-Luc Putz, Partner in Business Crime and Employment Law at Arendt & Medernach; Stéphanie Lhomme, Director at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and Head of Forensic Investigations, Corporate Intelligence and Litigation Support and Sandrine Périot, Partner at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and specialist in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Private Debt series #6 - Securitisation vehicles in private debt fund structures and beyond
We are pleased to introduce to you a new episode of our private debt podcast series focusing on securitisation vehicles.Â
Securitisation vehicles are particularly relevant in the context of private debt funds, given the underlying asset class. They can be used in a variety of ways and the amended 2004 law opens up new opportunities, including flexibility in structuring and opening the door to CLOs.
In this episode, Matthieu Taillandier, Vincent Mahler and Nicolas Bouveret , Partners at Arendt & Medernach discuss these new opportunities in the context of private debt fund structures.
Private Debt series #5 - Focus on ESG
Sustainability has become a key focus across all asset classes. Private Debt is gaining
interest and is becoming an essential part of the way the economy is financed.
Private Debt funds are clearly seeing an increased role in shaping and defining
the fund industry’s approach to sustainability. This has an impact at all
levels: institutional investors, asset managers and portfolio companies.
In this episode, Nicolas Bouveret , Partner at Arendt & Medernach and Valérian
de Jamblinne de Meux, Advisor at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting are joined
by Vincent Lemaitre , Head of ESG for Private Debt at Tikehau Capital to discuss
ESG and how it applies to private debt funds industry.
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Private Debt series #4 - LP considerations: what about German institutional investors?
Private debt funds are alternative asset funds that have gained importance in recent years, particularly in Germany.
In this Private Debt podcast episode, our expert Adrian Aldinger, Partner at Arendt & Medernach with the participation of Dr. Peter Bujotzek, Partner at Poellath debate the LP considerations from a German institutional investors perspective.
Arendt We Live #6 - Outsourcing: necessary evil or opportunity for growth?
In an increasingly complex environment, financial sector players regularly ask themselves whether they should outsource non-business critical activities.
Why outsource and how to do it? These simple questions involve a number of considerations. There are many reasons for players to evolve their operational models by relying on external partners: managing the increasing complexity of regulation, lack of qualified personnel, risk management, performance improvement, cost reduction...
However, entrusting a third party with the management of a function or process underpinning the business is not a trivial matter. It implies taking into consideration issues of responsibility and governance, defining a clear outsourcing model, supporting the change by developing the teams...
In this sixth episode of Arendt We Live, Christian Heinen, CEO of Arendt Services, Julien Ganter, Partner Arendt Regulatory & Consulting and Stéphane Joly-Meunier, Counsel at Arendt & Medernach, explore the opportunities linked to outsourcing, discuss the models and best practices implemented as well as the risks linked to such operations.
Private Debt series #3 - Managing a private debt fund: the AIFM's perspective
Debt fund strategies is a hot topic on the agenda of AIFMs in Luxembourg. The market is facing high levels of activity and recent news clarify expectations at European level towards fund managers, their organisations, their processes and current staffing. The first step engaged by the European Commission is just a start for the harmonisation of the EU framework. Now AIFMs should engage into the matter and prepare for future challenges.
In this Private Debt podcast series, our experts from different Arendt practice areas debate hot topics in the private debt market.
In this episode, Ramon Hoyos , Lead Advisor at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting , Alexandre Brajou, Manager at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting  and Ludovic Fichet , Conducting Officer and Portfolio Manager at AManco  discuss key topics and challenges faced by AIFMs in Luxembourg in terms of valuation, risk and portfolio management when dealing with private debt projects.
Private Debt series #2 - The positive impact of the AIFMD review on loan funds
We are pleased to introduce to you the second episode of our private debt podcast series focussing on regulatory requirement for loan funds.
Loan origination funds are one of the key topics addressed by the brand new AIFMD review proposal, which has been published on 25 November 2021. Pursuant to the new draft, AIFMs will benefit from a European passport for performing loan origination activities, subject to compliance with certain regulatory requirements.
Francis Kass, Partner at Arendt & Medernach and Claude Niedner, Chairman and Partner at Arendt & Medernach are joined by Nicholas Smith, Director at AIMA ’s private credit affiliate ACC to discuss the background of the proposed AIFMD review and its expected impact on loan origination funds.
Private Debt series #1 - Direct lending funds: trends and opportunities
Private debt funds, and direct lending funds in particular, have grown rapidly in recent years –and more growth is certainly expected in that market. A large majority of European private debt funds are set up in Luxembourg, which has become a key location for the alternative investment funds industry thanks to its broad range of structuring solutions, its stable regulatory and tax environment, and robust fund management and servicing capabilities.
In this Private Debt podcast series, specialists from different practice areas within Arendt, together with guest speakers, will discuss the latest trends on the private debt market, investor considerations, regulatory developments and structuring options.
In this episode, Nicolas Bouveret, Partner at Arendt, is joined by Callum Bell, Head of Direct Lending at Investec. They discuss recent trends in the private debt market.
Learn more about Private Debt: https://bit.ly/ArendtPrivateDebt
Arendt We Live #5 - The new normal in 2022: evolution or revolution?
A behind-the-scenes discussion on tackling new challenges in legal, tax, workforce and digitalisation matters.
The intrusion of the pandemic into our lives, and particularly the advent of widespread teleworking, has changed all our expectations of the world of labour. How can we respond to this? What challenges does this phenomenon pose for businesses? What limits do they face? How could the organisation of labour change again in the near future?
This is what the Arendt experts will answer in the 5th podcast of the series.
Speakers:
Arendt We Live #4: The golden rules for successful M&A in the financial sector - VAT
In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition.Â
The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out for? What rules should be respected? What legal solutions exist? How can this transitional phase be carried out in a professional manner?
🎧 Our experts Laurent Schummer and Marc Mouton answered these questions during our live podcast organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club.
In this episode, Bruno Gasparotto addressed issues related to VAT in the context of a merger or acquisition project.
More information about Arendt on www.arendt.com
#merger #acquisition #arendt #luxembourg #law #financialsector #VAT
Arendt We Live #4: The golden rules for successful M&A in the financial sector - State aid and competition law
In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out for? What rules should be respected? What legal solutions exist? How can this transitional phase be carried out in a professional manner?
🎧 Our experts Laurent Schummer and Marc Mouton answered these questions during our live podcast organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club.
In this episode, Philippe-Emmanuel Partsch addressed issues related to state aid and competition law in the context of a merger or acquisition project.
More information about Arendt on www.arendt.com
#merger #acquisition #arendt #luxembourg #law #financialsector #competition law
Arendt We Live #4: The golden rules for successful M&A in the financial sector - Labour law in the context of a merger or acquisition project
In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out for? What rules should be respected? What legal solutions exist? How can this transitional phase be carried out in a professional manner?
🎧 Our experts Laurent Schummer and Marc Mouton answered these questions during our live podcast organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club.
In this episode, Philippe Schmit addressed issues related to labour law in the context of a merger or acquisition project.
More information about Arendt on www.arendt.com
#merger #acquisition #arendt #luxembourg #law #financialsector #labourlaw
Arendt We Live #4: The golden rules for successful M&A in the financial sector
In the next two to three years, all players in the financial sector will be affected by a possible consolidation or reorganisation of their business, whether this takes the form of a merger or an acquisition. The current economic context, very low interest rates on the one hand, and regulations that increase costs on the other, explain this hypothesis. But in such a case, what should we look out for? What rules should be respected? What legal solutions exist? How can this transitional phase be carried out in a professional manner?
🎧 Our experts Laurent Schummer and Marc Mouton answered these questions during our live podcast organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club.
More podcasts on specific aspects of mergers and acquisitions will be released soon. Stay tuned!
More information about Arendt on www.arendt.com
#merger #acquisition #arendt #luxembourg #law #financialsector
Il GEFIA. Che cos’è e come crearne uno in Lussemburgo!
This podcast is organized by the Arendt-Italian-Desk, the multidisciplinary group of Arendt professionals who offer legal, tax, regulatory and business services in Italian and for Italian clients who operate or intend to operate in or via Luxembourg.
 Our experts focus on issues of Luxembourg law and regulation that may be relevant for the Italian market:
- what is an AIFM
- what are the advantages of having your own AIFM
- what needs to be done to create one.
Language: Italian
Moderator:Â
Stephanie Maschiella, Counsel - Tax Law - Arendt
Speakers:
Emiliano Canali, Senior Associate - Investment Management - Arendt
Marina Carrer, Manager - Arendt Regulatory Consulting
More info: http://bit.ly/ArendtItalianM
Webinar - Midi de l'entreprise - Protection de l'identité visuelle - 4 février 2021
Notre Midi de l'entreprise sur le thème "Protection de l'identité visuelle" a été enregistré le 4 février 2021.
La crise sanitaire que nous traversons a poussé de nombreuses entreprises à réinventer leur image et à faire preuve de créativité dans leur communication afin d’être davantage visibles sur un marché dématérialisé.
Compte tenu de l’importance accrue pour les entreprises d’adopter une identité propre, de maintenir une visibilité efficace en ligne (site internet, réseaux sociaux, plateformes de vente) ainsi que de se démarquer de leurs concurrents, la protection juridique de l’identité visuelleest plus que jamais un enjeu crucial pour les entreprises, peu importe leur taille et leur activité.
Nos expertes ont passé au crible les questions liées à la protection de cette identité visuelle et exposé les outils juridiques et pratiques dont les auditeurs pourraient disposer.
Astrid Wagner, Partner
EloĂŻse Patocki-Tomas, Senior Associate
#protection #IP #droit #webinar #arendt #luxembourg
Webinar - Restructuring & Insolvency of Luxembourg companies from a US perspective - 2 February 2021
Arendt NY Webinar Series
This webinar on Restructuring & Insolvency considerations in the context of the current economic crisis, while keeping an eye on the future was recorded on 2nd February 2021.
With our solid track record and in-depth knowledge in advising all intervening parties facing difficult financial situations, from investors and shareholders to creditors, through businesses and their board members, to receivers, liquidators and administrators, our experts answered the "Top 5" questions raised by our clients.
Panelists Sébastien Binard and Grégory Minne, Partners in our Commercial & Insolvency practice, discussed the following topics:
- What are the main duties of directors in the context of financial difficulties?
- When is a Luxembourg company bankrupt and what are the main consequences of a Luxembourg bankruptcy?
- Are reorganization proceedings available in Luxembourg?
- How could Chapter 11 proceedings opened in relation to a group with Luxembourg affiliates be recognized in Luxembourg?
- How could creditors enforce security interests or netting arrangements in the context of Luxembourg bankruptcy proceedings?
#restructuring #insolvency #webinar #arendt #board #bankrupt
Webinar - Tax series - VAT update for private equity - 15 January 2021
The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars.
These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session.
11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach
12 January 2021 - Case law - main trends with Thierry Lesage and Stéphanie Viot
13 January - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends with Vincent Mahler and Yves Philippart de Foy
14 January 2021 - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 with Alain Goebel and Alexandre Maschiella
15 January 2021 - VAT update for private equity with Bruno Gasparotto and Claire Schmitt
#tax #law #caselaw #transferpricing #VAT #corporate #privateequity #arendt #webinar
Webinar - Tax series - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 - 14 January 2021
The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars.
These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session.
11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach
12 January 2021 - Case law - main trends with Thierry Lesage and Stéphanie Viot
13 January - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends with Vincent Mahler and Yves Philippart de Foy
14 January 2021 - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 with Alain Goebel and Alexandre Maschiella
15 January 2021 - VAT update for private equity with Bruno Gasparotto and Claire Schmitt
#tax #law #caselaw #transferpricing #VAT #corporate #privateequity #arendt #webinar
Webinar - Tax series - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends - 13 January 2021
The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars.
These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session.
11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach
12 January 2021 - Case law - main trends with Thierry Lesage and Stéphanie Viot
13 January - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends with Vincent Mahler and Yves Philippart de Foy
14 January 2021 - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 with Alain Goebel and Alexandre Maschiella
15 January 2021 - VAT update for private equity with Bruno Gasparotto and Claire Schmitt
#tax #law #caselaw #transferpricing #VAT #corporate #privateequity #arendt #webinar
Webinar - Tax series - Case law - main trends - 12 January 2021
The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars.
These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session.
11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach
12 January 2021 - Case law - main trends with Thierry Lesage and Stéphanie Viot
13 January - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends with Vincent Mahler and Yves Philippart de Foy
14 January 2021 - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 with Alain Goebel and Alexandre Maschiella
15 January 2021 - VAT update for private equity with Bruno Gasparotto and Claire Schmitt
#tax #law #caselaw #transferpricing #VAT #corporate #privateequity
Webinar - Tax series - Budget 2021 - what to remember? - 11 January 2021
The partners of Arendt & Medernach organised our annual Tax event for the first time with a series of webinars.
These webinars addressed recent highlights and important developments in the areas of corporate tax and VAT. Each webinar was followed by a question and answer session.
11 January 2021 - Budget 2021 - what to remember? with Jan Neugebauer and Elise Nakach
12 January 2021 - Case law - main trends with Thierry Lesage and Stéphanie Viot
13 January - Outlook 2021 for corporations - EU & International trends with Vincent Mahler and Yves Philippart de Foy
14 January 2021 - Transfer pricing challenges for 2021 with Alain Goebel and Alexandre Maschiella
15 January 2021 - VAT update for private equity with Bruno Gasparotto and Claire Schmitt
#tax #law #caselaw #transferpricing #VAT #corporate #privateequity #arendt #webinar
Arendt We Live #3: Digitalisation and cybersecurity, an unhappy marriage or an essential partnership?
There’s no doubt about it: businesses all over the world are undergoing a digital transformation – one that is being accelerated by the current health emergency, new digital behavioural phenomena and the use of connected assets. For companies, digitalisation means that processes and work methods need to be supported by digital solutions, and that IT must come to play a predominant role in the execution of mandates. It also means that companies are having to store and process more and more data, be it on internal processes or on their investors, their clients, or other individuals and entities. Thus, even as digital practices and applications hold many opportunities for businesses, they also create threat vectors in the financial sector and everywhere else, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.
How can we protect data when cybercrime is on the rise? How can we ensure confidentiality and integrity when performing real-time exchanges of data with the outside world? Which policies and procedures are needed to ensure good corporate governance in this respect? And what measures should be put in place when dealing with external service providers? In this exclusive podcast, our speakers Francis Kass, Jean-Marc Ueberecken and Astrid Wagner worked though these important questions with David Hagen (Hagen Advisory), ICT and cybersecurity advisor for the financial sector and former Head of IT Supervision and Support PFS at the CSSF and Chief Information Officer in charge of the Commission’s Information Systems.
🎧 This live podcast was organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club!
Plus d'informations sur Arendt sur www.arendt.com
Webinar - ESG - Herausforderung und Chance am Finanzplatz Luxemburg - 24 November 2020
Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Kriterien - sind derzeit hot Topics, ĂĽber die die ganze Welt spricht. ESG gilt als das MaĂź fĂĽr Nachhaltigkeit und die ethischen Auswirkungen einer Investition. Sie sind gleichbedeutend mit verantwortungsbewusstem Investment, das mit finanzieller Rendite einhergeht.
Die aktuelle Gesundheitskrise hat ihre Relevanz noch verstärkt. Was sind überhaupt die Hintergründe hierfür und wie setzt man ESGKriterien ein? Welche Vorteile bieten sie und was hat dies mit dem Luxemburger Standort zu tun? Welche regulatorischen Pflichten stehen Asset Managern, Verwaltungsgesellschaften und Fonds bevor?
Mit diesen Fragen werden sich die deutschen ESG-Experten befassen und diese beleuchten.
Sprecher:
- Michael Daemgen, Partner Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
- Frank BrĂĽlin, Counsel Investment Management
www.arendt.com
#ESG #Nachhaltigkeit #Luxembourg #Webinar #Arendt
Webinar - Capital raising, marketing and funds financing in Luxembourg alternative investment funds - Opportunities for the Nordics - 19 November 2020
Our webinar, Capital raising, marketing and funds financing in Luxembourg alternative investment funds - opportunities for the Nordics  was recorded on Thursday, 19 November.
In partnership with RBC Investor & Treasury Services and Deloitte, this virtual event focused on solutions to challenges regarding fund raising, marketing and financing of illiquid funds.
Francis Kass, Partner, Investment Management at Arendt & Medernach presented the latest trends and evolution of the Luxembourg alternatives investment structuring tool-box. This was followed by a panel discussion about solutions to challenges when fund raising, marketing and financing illiquid funds.
Panelists included:
- Arnaud Bon, Director, Strategy Regulatory &   Corporate Finance, Deloitte   Luxembourg (Moderator)
- Raphael Cwajgenbaum, Vice President, Moelis
- Matthieu Taillandier, Partner, Bank Lending & Structured   Finance; Capital Markets, Arendt   & Medernach
- Fredric Andersén, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, House of Reach AB
- Marcus Carrington Palmer, Managing Director, Fund Finance, Royal Bank of Canada
#nordics #investmentfunds #funds #webinar #arendt
Webinar - Acheter, vendre, fusionner ? Quelle transaction privilégier en 2020 ? - 12 novembre 2020
La E-conference sur le thème "Acheter, vendre, fusionner ? Quelle transaction privilégier en 2020 ?" a été enregistré le jeudi 12 novembre 2020.
Notre panel a conseillé tant les actionnaires que les dirigeants dans le cadre de leurs opérations d’acquisition et de vente, en analysant notamment :
· les chiffres et tendances sur le marché local et de la Grande Région;
· les modèlesd’acquisitions et de ventes observés;
· les point essentiels à considérer et erreurs à éviter;
· les considérations post-COVID;
· le sort des employés et les possibilités d’affectation flexible des ressources humaines;
· les structurations envisageables, notamment fiscales, de la transaction;
“war stories”: témoignages et expériences pratiques
Orateurs:
- Bob Calmes, Partner, Arendt & Medernach
- Alain Goebel, Partner, Arendt & Medernach
- Philippe Schmit, Partner, Arendt & Medernach
- Philippe Wery, CEO Arendt Business Advisory
- Benji Kontz, Administrateur delegué d'Arnold Kontz Group
www.arendt.com
#transactions #loi #luxembourg #webinar #arendt
Webinar - What fund managers need to know about Luxembourg regulatory developments - 4 November 2020
The third in our NY Webinar Series, which focused on What fund managers need to know about Luxembourg regulatory developments was recorded on 4 November 2020.
The discussion was be led by Michèle Eisenhuth, Partner in our Investment Management practice and covered the following issues:
- CSSF’s 2020 annual report & trends
- UCITS eligible assets & liquidity management
- Investment in securitised instruments
- ESMA guidelines on performance fees
- European benchmarks reform
Speakers:
- Michèle Eisenhuth, Partner, Investment Management
- Eric Fort, Partner, Tax Law & Head of NY office
- Fiona de Watazzi, Counsel, Investment Management
- Piotr Giemza-Popowski, Counsel, Investment Management
- GĂ©raldine LĂ©onard, Counsel, Investment Management
www.arendt.com
#investmentmanagement #luxembourg #NY #webinar #tax #arendt
Webinar - Budget 2021 – Real Estate tax measures - 30 October 2020
On 14 October 2020, the Luxembourg government filed the 2021 budget bill of law (n°7666) with the Parliament. The proposed measures are driven primarily by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting budget constraints, as well as the will to ensure social fairness and competitiveness.
In this context, the government deliberately chose not to increase or introduce new taxes for individuals, such as inheritance or wealth taxes, but it proposes inter alia to introduce an already much-talked about 20% real estate levy as of 1 January 2021 on gross income (rents and capital gains) derived by certain investment funds from real estate located in Luxembourg. In addition, the government proposes to raise transfer taxes on contributions of Luxembourg real estate and to introduce a prohibition for family wealth management companies (SPF) to invest into real estate through tax transparent partnerships.
Our tax experts have performed an in-depth analysis of these measures and our Tax Law Partner Alain Goebel provided the participants with an insight into their exact scope and main consequences for the Luxembourg real estate market.
Speaker:
Alain Goebel, Tax Law Partner, Arendt & Medernach
www.arendt.com
#taxlaw #luxembourg #realestate #tax #arendt #webinar
Webinar - Arendt NY Webinar Series - ATAD 1 and 2: Where do we stand? - 29 October 2020
The second in our NY Webinar Series which focused on ATAD 1 and 2: Where do we stand? was recorded on 29 October 2020.
ATAD 1 and 2 are now in force since January 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Both directives have significantly impacted Luxembourg Private Equity, Real Estate and Debt-fund structures.
Tax partners Eric Fort, Alain Goebel and Jan Neugebauer have discussed possible solutions adopted by the market from a corporate income tax, as well as a transfer pricing standpoint.
Speakers:
- Eric Fort, Tax Law Partner
- Alain Goebel, Tax Law Partner
- Jan Neugebauer, Tax Law Partner
www.arendt.com
#taxlaw #atad #luxembourg #webinar #arendt
Webinar - Signature et archivage Ă©lectroniques : quels enjeux juridiques pour votre transformation digitale ? - 28 octobre 2020
Notre Midi de l'entreprise sur le thème "Signature et archivage électroniques : quels enjeux juridiques pour votre transformation digitale ?" a été enregistré le mercredi 28 octobre 2020.
Poursuivre ses activités dans un contexte de crise sanitaire mondiale : tel a été le challenge de toute entreprise cette année.
Contraintes d’accélérer leur transformation digitale afin de faire face à la dématérialisation des relations contractuelles ainsi qu’à l’essor de la signature électronique, les entreprises luxembourgeoises ont dû s’adapter rapidement et accorder leur confiance dans des outils numériques alors peu démocratisés.
De la dématérialisation des documents à la conservation de copies numériques ou d’originaux digitaux, nos expertes ont exposé les enjeux juridiques et pratiques liés l’utilisation de ces outils incontournables pour une transformation digitale réussie.
Orateurs:
- Astrid Wagner, PartnerÂ
- Faustine Cachera, Senior Associate
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#IP #law #arendt #luxembourg #webinar
Webinar - Real Estate Series - Soaring over tax and regulatory structuring in key pan-European jurisdictions - 28 October 2020
Arendt organised the third of its Real Estate Series Webinars, this time focusing   on "Soaring over tax and regulatory structuring in key   pan-European jurisdictions – a case study" 28 October 2020.
During this session, our real estate and tax experts from Arendt role played and wore managers and initiators shoes to have a concrete discussion and walk through the main structuring   questions as if they were planning the set-up of a new pan-European real estate fund:
· What are the legal and regulatory constraints from investors and to invest in certain EU jurisdictions (e.g. Germany, France etc)?
· What would be the most suitable type of vehicle in this respect?
· How to structure the vehicle to streamline capital and revenue flows in the most effective manner?
· How to organise the decision-making process in an optimised way?
· How can to organise the fees and carry flows?
Speakers:
- Pierre Beissel Private Equity & Real Estate PartnerÂ
- Rodrigo Delcourt Private Equity & Real Estate PartnerÂ
- Alain Goebel Tax Law PartnerÂ
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#realestate #tax #law #investmentfund #arendt #luxembourg
Webinar - Cyberattaque - Aspects juridiques et interaction entre l’avocat et les différentes parties prenantes - 27 octobre 2020
Nous avons organisé la E-conference sur le thème "Cyberattaque - Aspects juridiques et interaction entre l’avocat et les différentes parties prenantes"  le mardi 27 octobre 2020 dans le cadre de la Cybersecurity Week.
Subir une cyberattaque soulève de nombreuses interrogations sur le plan juridique en termes d’obligations et de responsabilité et requiert l’intervention de plusieurs spécialistes pour gérer la crise et minimiser le préjudice pour l’entreprise victime.
Nos experts ont analyser ces aspects et partagé leurs expériences notamment quant aux modalités et bonnes pratiques en matière d’interactions entre les différentes parties prenantes.
Speakers:
- Astrid Wagner, partnerÂ
- David Weis, Chief Information Security Officer
- Christophe Bianco  Managing Partner Excellium
- Guillaume Del Pizzo Client Executive Marsh & McLennan Companies
- Paul Feider Directeur Administratif, Commercial et Financier FĂ©lix GIORGETTI S.Ă r.l.
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#cybersecurity #webinar #arendtÂ
Webinar - Deepening trade relations between Japan and Europe - 22 October 2020
Japanese companies have been present in Europe for decades and are also long-term investors in Europe. What are the latest trends and experiences of Japanese companies in Luxembourg? In the context of Brexit, what are the main elements to consider when entering or investing in the European market? What role Luxembourg plays?
European companies are also very active in Japan. What are the challenges they face when setting up or making acquisitions in Japan?
During this webinar the audience discovered their strategy, the solutions they have found and their future prospects.
We had the pleasure of bringing together a panel of Japanese and European companies, FANUC Europe Corporation, Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) and Talkwalker, which have successfully established themselves in the relevant markets, with both Japanese and Luxembourg legal advisers.
The Luxembourg embassy and Luxembourg trade and investment office (LTIO) in Tokyo kindly support this webinar and our Ambassador H.E. Pierre Ferring made us the honour of joining us.
Speakers
- H.E. Pierre Ferring, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Japan
- Shinichi Tanzawa, President & CEO, FANUC Europe Corporation
- Katsunori Obata, Managing Director & CEO, Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg)
- Wojciech Nazarek, Head of Privacy, Legal Counsel, Talkwalker
- Yoshi Kizu, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi
- Laurent Schummer, Partner, Arendt & Medernach
- Stephane Karolczuk, Partner, Arendt & Medernach
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#webinar #japan #luxembourg #law #investment #brexit #arendt
Webinar - UCITS: latest developments - 19 October 2020
Fiona de Watazzi and GĂ©raldine LĂ©onard, Counsels within our Investment Management practice guided the audience through the latest developments regarding UCITS.
The webinar covered in particular the following issues:
- ESMA Q&A - KIIDs
- ESMA guidelines - performance fees
- Latest CSSF positions - loans and securitized instruments
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#UCITS #Investment #Management #ESMA #KIIDS #CSSF #webinar #law #Luxembourg #arendt
Webinar - Transfer Pricing and Covid-19: Should Transfer Prices be Changed? - 14 October 2020
Our Senior Transfer Pricing Economist Danny Beeton and Alejandra Garcia Ruiz de Leon, Associate within our Transfer Pricing and Tax practice guided the audience through policy and documentation lessons from the courts for winning and avoiding disputes.
The webinar covered in particular the following issues:
- what could be the transfer pricing consequences of not supporting a loss-making related party?
- what could be the transfer pricing consequences of helping a related party in contravention of a transfer pricing agreement?
- what could be the transfer pricing risks of slimming down or closing a group company as part of a rationalization programme?
- which arguments have helped taxpayers?
- what are the implications for contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation?
The webinar focused on practical examples and answered questions from participants.
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#tax #law #transferpricing #webinar #arendt #luxembourg
Webinar - L’actualité en droit du travail : quelles sont les nouveautés en matière de jurisprudence ? - 30 septembre 2020
Nos experts en droit du travail ont exposé lors de ce webinar les décisions de justice les plus récentes et ont analysé l’impact pratique de l’actualité jurisprudentielle sur la gestion des ressources humaines, notamment à la lumière du contexte sanitaire extraordinaire auquel nous faisons face.
Nos experts:
- Louis Berns, Partner
- Philippe Schmit, Partner
- Louisa Silcox, Counsel
- Gaëlle Leclerc, Associate
- Kim Meis, Associate
- Elise Wojciechowski, Paralegal
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Notre expertise Droit du Travail : http://bit.ly/ExpertiseEmploymentLaw
#droitdutravail #luxembourg #webinar #arendt
Webinar - Arendt NY Webinar Series - The ESG state of play in the EU and the US - 9 September 2020
The first webinar of the Arendt New York Webinars series took place on 9 September 2020.
A ESG panel of asset managers focused on new legal and regulatory framework in the EU re ESG disclosures and taxonomy and its impact on US based asset managers and promoters. The discussion was led by Isabelle Lebbe, ESG expert and Arendt Partner based in Luxembourg.
The panel was composed of:
- Nadia Bonnet, Counsel, Arendt & Medernach
- Laura Craft, SVP, Global Strategy & Investment ESG, Heitman
- Claudette Kraus, Head of Capital Markets and Chairperson of ESG Committee, CIFC Asset Management
- Maria Nathalia Millan, ESG Manager, Tikehau Capital
- Romina Reversi, ESG Debt Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan
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Discover our ESG expertise: http://bit.ly/ESGexpertise
#webinar #arendt #ESG #Luxembourg #legal #regulatory #taxonomy
Arendt We Live #2 - Sortir de la crise : quelles solutions luxembourgeoises?
Face aux impacts de la pandémie mondiale, quelles mesures juridiques, économiques ou sociales le Luxembourg peut-il mettre en place pour sortir de la crise? Nos experts Laurent Schummer, Partner, Clara Mara-Marhuenda, Partner, Philippe Wery, CEO d'Arendt Business Advisory and Sasha Baillie, CEO Luxinnovation partagent leurs réflexions, ainsi que des perspectives concrètes et durables pour construire ensemble la relance du pays.
🎧 This live podcast was organised in collaboration with Paperjam and Paperjam Club!
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ESG: Understand the basis, get prepared for 2021
Every single day, in the news, we are faced with significant environmental and social issues. From the global health crisis triggered by the Covid 19 pandemic, to the Black Lives Matter movement and the now common extreme weather events and natural disasters.
In 2015 the UN came up with an answer to these challenges that our societies must face, in the form of 17 Sustainable Development Goals that constitute a global political agenda to coordinate actions towards a more sustainable future.
This political agenda was later taken over by the Commission who came up with its sustainable finance action plan in March 2018.
The work of the Commission participates to the effort of the EU to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and is organized towards three main objectives:
- Reorienting capital flows towards sustainable investments
- Mainstreaming  sustainability into risk management
- Fostering transparency and Long-termism
Under environmental, social and governance criteria, also called ESG, Finance is being transformed to meet the challenges facing humanity. Stéphane Badey and Antoine Peter drive us through what has become a clear point of focus for most if not all companies and investment funds.
#ESG #environmental #social #governance #sustainability #arendt
Speakers:
- Stéphane Badey, Partner, Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
- Antoine Peter, Senior Advisor, Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
Release date: 7 August 2020
Webinar - GrenzĂĽberschreitende Strukturierung in Krisenzeiten - 23 Juli 2020
COVID-19 hat in nur wenigen Wochen die Welt verändert. Es ist zu erwarten, dass in diesem Jahr das eine oder andere Unternehmen in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten geraten wird. Börsenkurse und sonstige Bewertungen weisen eine extrem hohe Volatilität auf. Hierdurch ergeben sich jedoch auch neue Anlagemöglichkeiten fĂĽr Investoren. Welche Gestaltungserfordernisse/-optionen stellen sich vor diesem Hintergrund? Welche Neuigkeiten gibt es hierzu aus Luxemburg aus dem Steuer-, Gesellschafts- und Aufsichtsrecht?Â
Das deutschsprachige Team von Arendt & Medernach hatte die grenzĂĽberschreitenden Aspekte zwischen Luxemburg und Deutschland im Fokus. Das Webinar wurde am 23. Juli aufgezeichnet.
Referenten:
- Francis Kass, Partner, Investment Management
- Jan Neugebauer, Partner, Tax Law
- Alexander Olliges, Partner, Private Equity & Real Estate; Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Webinar - Management Information – choose to lead rather than endure - 8 July 2020
Arendt Regulatory & Consulting organised a webinar session on 8 July 2020 on "Management Information – choose to lead rather than endure".
The session was presented by Nicolas Deldime, Partner, and François Jacquemet, Senior Manager, at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting.
Our experts came back on what hurts in terms of delegate oversight and fund distribution follow-up at the time where the CSSF requires accountability to investment fund managers.
They presented the features of our new internet-based tool from which management information is administered centrally in order to ease and support risk assessment, documentation and reporting.
Webinar - Why you should consider Luxembourg for your fund project - 1 July 2020
Arendt and Apex organised a joined webinar on "Why you should consider Luxembourg for your fund project" on 1st July 2020.
This interactive session was specifically targeted at managers and investors in the Middle East and India and explores the different options Luxembourg has to offer as a jurisdiction.
The webinar focused on practical examples and answer questions from participants.
Speakers:
- Rodrigo Delcourt, Partner Arendt & Medernach
- Florence Stainier, Partner Arendt & Medernach
- Emmanuelle Entringer, Counsel, Head of Dubai office Arendt & Medernach
- Craig Roberts, Regional Managing Director - MENA Apex Group Ltd
- Glyn Gibbs, Head of Business Development - MENA Apex Group Ltd
Webinar - Structuration de fonds d’investissements : la boîte à outils luxembourgeoise - 30 Juin 2020
Le webinar sur le thème de la Structuration de fonds d'investissements : la boîte à outils luxembourgeoise a été enregistré le mardi 30 juin 2020.
Pendant ce webinar, nos experts Grégory Beltrame , Counsel et Head of du bureau de Paris, Vincent Malher, Associé et Matthieu Taillandier, Associé ont couvert les sujets suivants:
- La boîte à outils luxembourgeoise
- Le financement des fonds d'investissements
- Un oeil sur la fiscalité
Webinar - Real Estate Series - Valuation and liquidity considerations in open-ended alternative funds - 25 June 2020
Arendt organised its second of its Real Estate Series Webinars, this time focusing on valuation and liquidity for real estate funds in a post-Covid19 environment.
The webinar was recorded on Thursday 25 June 2020.
During this session, our real estate experts from Arendt and Prologis dove into some rather sensitive questions related to the valuation and liquidity of your real estate funds:
- How has Covid-19 impacted valuation and liquidity in real estate fund?
- Which principles and mechanisms should be taken into account and applied in relation to the assets?
- What will be the impacts for the investors?
Speakers:
- Pierre Beissel, Partner Arendt & Medernach
- Rodrigo Delcourt, Partner Arendt & Medernach
- Gert-jan Meerkerk, Board Manager Prologis