The Luxembourg Tech School (LTS) is entering its 7th year of activity with the launch of its dedicated programs in 2022-2023, focusing on Creative Coding, Game Dev, Big Data, Financial Technologies, Space Resources, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The registrations are now open
Sanaa Hira, an experienced ESG investment analyst, has been named as IQ-EQ’s new Sustainability Manager. This newly created role comes as the Group continues to develop its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Sanaa spent seven years at an independent asset management company where she held information analysis and consulting roles. Most recently, she was an ESG investment analyst, responsible for assessing the ESG needs of potential investments, including assessing the environmental, social and governance risks of portfolio companies.
The BCC’s newly established working group dedicated to Sustainability in Business held its first event at the British Ambassador’s residence on Thursday morning. In the presence of H.E. Ambassador Fleur Thomas, BCC members and guests discussed a wide range of ESG subjects related to People, Prosperity and Planet within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At the closing of PwC’s “Metaverse: Beyond the hype” event, held on 11 May 2022, a live auction was held in support of LUkraine asbl. In the presence of Bailiff Carlos Calvo, the more than 180 attendees watched as Bernard Pons, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Pure Capital, won the highest bid, taking home a piece of art (physical and NFT version) entitled "Ukraine". The artwork was produced by local artist Thuy Gattaux.
The purpose of the BCC Tax and Legal Newsletters is to provide additional regular bimonthly updates on key Tax and Legal developments in Luxembourg that may be relevant to your business. The present newsletters issued by member firms of the Tax and Legal groups cover the period from March - April 2022
Leading global investor services group IQ-EQ, an Astorg portfolio company, is pleased to announce that two of its French businesses, Peru & Partners and Conseil Expertise & Synthèse (CE&S), have today rebranded as IQ-EQ. This rebranding marks a major milestone in the group’s growth journey within the buoyant French market.
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance today announces the promotion of two counsel and nine senior associates in Luxembourg. Commenting on these promotions Steve Jacoby, Managing Partner of Clifford Chance in Luxembourg, said: "Congratulations to these talented lawyers who have achieved this significant career accomplishment. Their promotion will further strengthen the position of our Luxembourg office in the banking finance, capital markets and investment funds practices and will be a great asset for our financial investors clients".
On Friday 22 April 2022, the British Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Magical Easter Lunch” with guest speaker, the British Ambassador to Luxembourg, H.E. Fleur Thomas and with an exclusive performance by our special guest, David Goldrake.
During the past few weeks, we have kept you informed about progress on the Early Warning Signals project. Now the project has entered a second stage during which we require as much feedback as possible on the way companies in Luxembourg capture and use such signals.
With the main holiday season just a few weeks away, get your vehicle checked by the ACL Diagnostic Center and enjoy complete peace of mind when you hit the road. Promotional rate for ACL members from 2nd to 31st of May.
The BCC takes great pleasure to inform you about the international trade fair ICT Spring that will be organised in Luxembourg on June 30th - July 1st 2022 in the premises of Luxexpo – The Box. ICT Spring is back on track again with an in-person edition, designed to be the place where Digital, Tech and Science converge gathering movers and shakers from many different industries at a local, regional and global scale. The event focuses on the opportunities and challenges brought by the use of new technologies redefining business models, strategies and working spaces.
Allen & Overy has announced the promotion of three new partners, six new counsel and nine senior associates in Luxembourg, effective from 1 May 2022. Over half of the new promoted lawyers are women. The new partners are Thomas Berger (Litigation), Sylvain Cailleau (Corporate) and Catherine Di Lorenzo (IP, data and tech). The new partners are part of a global partners promotion round of 39 lawyers, with a total of 17 of the firm’s offices represented.