On 26th March, the British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg (BCC) welcomed members and guests to an engaging breakfast panel discussion centred around one of the most ambitious pieces of European employment legislation in recent years: the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The event, hosted by Baker McKenzie Luxembourg and organised by the BCC Sustainability Working Group, brought together experts from legal, corporate, and recruitment fields to explore how transparency can become a catalyst for fairness, equity, and long-term business resilience.
Over the past 20 years, 30-50 people die each year in the average of 4,500 fires that occur annually in Ireland. The Ireland Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organising a collaborative event focused on fire prevention and safety. This initiative, bringing together experts from both countries, aims to enhance our awareness, discuss best practices and EU cooperation in fire safety measures.
29 April 2025 Linklaters has advised Montagu Private Equity on the acquisition of Tyber Medical and on the combination of the newly acquired business with Intech and Resolve Surgical Technologies. Tyber Medical is an innovative medical device company providing private label development and manufacturing services to med-tech Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Resolve Surgical Technologies, a leading provider of contract device design, manufacturing, and lifecycle management services, as well as Intech, a leader in the co-development and manufacturing of complex orthopaedic surgical devices, were already part of the Healthcare portfolio of Montagu.
The European AIF market is one of the fastest growing in the financial sector. For this reason, your AKD counsels keep up to date with developments in this dynamic industry. To help financial market participants to stay on top of current trends in the AIF space, the AKD Quarterly Update provides information on selected Luxembourg and Dutch legal, tax and regulatory matters within the AIF industry.
Startup World Cup Luxembourg 2025 Thursday, 22 May 2025 is a global series of conferences and competitions with the goal of bridging worldwide startup ecosystems together, and encourage the most talented entrepreneurs to battle for the prestige of winning the Startup World Cup and a US$1 million prize in investment. For this competition, more than 50 regional semi-finals are scheduled all over the world.
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NautaDutilh announces the appointment of Meliha Dacic as a partner in the firm’s Banking & Finance practice, effective 1 April 2025. With this addition, the firm now has nine partners in Luxembourg and a total of 40 lawyers, reinforcing its position as a leading full-service law firm. Meliha joined NautaDutilh in 2012 and brings over a decade of experience in the firm’s banking, finance, and capital markets practice.
LUXEMBOURG, March 20, 2025 – Aztec Group ("Aztec" or the "Group"), a leading international fund and corporate services provider, today announced the launch of a new online resource aimed at supporting U.S. alternative investment managers in navigating the complexities of fundraising and operating in Europe. The resource, titled Fundraising in Europe: The Essential Guide for U.S. Alternative Investment Managers, offers detailed, step-by-step guidance on establishing and operating a fund in Europe. It covers a wide range of topics, including fund structuring, marketing, compliance, and operational best practices.
Global law firm Ashurst announces that Karen Davies has been re-elected as Global Chair of the firm for a second term, effective 1 August 2025. Paul Jenkins, Global CEO commented: “On behalf of the partnership, I am delighted to congratulate Karen on her re-appointment as Global Chair.
On 10 September 2024, the UK Government announced that all visitors to the UK, except British and Irish nationals, will need travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. From 27 November 2024, non-EU passport holders can apply for an ETA to travel to the UK from 08 January 2025. ETAs will then extend to EU passport holders from 05 March 2025, to travel to the UK from 02 April 2025. This digital visa, similar to the American Esta, will cost £10 (around €12). The ETA will be valid for several trips over a two-year period and will allow people to stay for up to six months on each visit.
BSP advised Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) and Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat, Luxembourg (BCEE) on a financing provided to partially finance the acquisition of Lemanik Asset Management by affiliates of BlackFin Capital Partners. The acquisition was mainly financed through equity provided by BlackFin Capital Partners with part of the purchase price being financed through a Luxembourg law financing.
On March 10, the British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg marked International Women’s Day by hosting an inspiring conversation with Luxembourg’s most decorated cyclist, Christine Majerus. The event, aligned with the BCC’s tradition of celebrating outstanding women in Luxembourg, shed light on the challenges and triumphs of women in professional cycling and beyond.
