LAWYER SINCE 1997

Max von Frantzius
Lawyer admitted to the Bars of Luxembourg (L.4) and Paris
Rechtsanwalt (Berlin)
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A: 16, RUE GABRIEL LIPPMANN, L-5365 MUNSBACH (GRAND-DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG)

Leipziger Platz 1 D-10117 Berlin (c/o Andersen)

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⚖️ EXHAUSTIVE AND LONG-LASTING COMPETENCE IN LUXEMBOURG INVESTMENT AND CORPORATE LAW WHY LUXEMBOURG? THE HEART OF EUROPEAN INVESTMENT VEHICLES !

Luxembourg is the leading Centre for regulated and un-regulated Investment vehicles in Europe and worldwide the number two behind New York (see the Legal 500-article under „Publications“ for more details). Despite economic uncertainties since 2022, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg remains very attractive for the structuring and the establishment of regulated and un-regulated investment vehicles. New fund products, adapted to the economic environment have been developped, structured and established. The decreasing and now – more or less – stable interest rates were helpful for new fund endeavours since 2022. Luxembourg’s global success in the worldwide fund industry during the last 40 years (since the introduction of the UCITS I-Directive on European Level) is based on political stability in the heart of the European Union, a place of an attractive and stable fiscal environment (regardless the governing parties). Furthermore, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg disposes of a first class and worldwide recognized Financial Supervisory Authority (Commission de Surveillance tu Secteur Financier – CSSF).

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INVESTMENT FUND PRACTICE

I bring over 24 years of experience with Luxembourg investment law and the establishment of regulated and unregulated investment vehicles in the Grand-Duchy. I’m perfectly familiar with the regulatory environment in any aspects. My personal relationship with the relevant officers at the CSSF helps a lot for regulated investment vehicles. I support you with taylor made solutions that perfectly fit with your needs. Let us discuss your personal vision and needs, and we will find the most appropriate and less expensive solution ! My network contacts in Luxembourg with the necessary service providers (AIFMs, ManCos, Custodians and Central Administrators) are at your disposition.

YOUR INDEPENDANT PARTNER FOR UCITS-, AIFMD AND CORPORATE LAW COMPTENCE

  • First perusal and discussion of your individual needs.
  • Selection of the most appropriate fund- and corporate structure (regulated or non regulated).
  • Development of possible solutions.
  • Strategy- and Time Planning.
  • Support with the appropriate Service Provider Selection.
  • Drafting and Establishment of the legally required fund documentation and agreements (PPMs, LPAs, Aols etc.).
  • Contracts with Service Providers.
  • Establishment of the legally required minutes of resolutions and meetings.
  • Mandates as independant „non-executive“ and CSSF licensed Luxembourg Director (according to CSSF Circular 18/698).
  • « Day-to-Day-Management » of your fund structure.
  • Domiciliation services for Luxembourg companies (License granted by the Luxembourg Bar).
  • UCITS / AIF / AIFM-Themes
  • Securitisation
  • Legal opinions
  • PE & RE
  • M&A
  • Corporate Law

SUCCESS THROUGH STRUCTURE AND STRATEGY

My credentials

  • Structuring (incl CSSF approval where necessary) for numerous Private-Equity-, Real Estate- and Venture-Capital-Fonds (Ø AuM 150 Mio. EUR) and the related General Partners (SCS, SCSp, SCA & SICAR).
  • Structuring of numerous RAIFs (40) including the relevant General Partner since 2016 as SCS/SCSp.
  • Outstanding relationship with Luxembourg Service Providers (AIFMs, Custodians and Central Administrators).
  • Structuring and establishment of the first seven Fund of Funds under the UCITS III-Directive in 2002 (Management by FERI).
  • Structuring and establishment of the worldwide first investment funds for investments in Containerships, Tankers & special vessels as a „Part II“-Fund. Long lasting approval process with the CSSF and close cooperation with Ernst & Young for the valuation model (Management by Lloyd Hamburg).
  • Successful M&A acquisition and establishment of Finance in Motion (Microfinance Advisor, Frankfurt a.M.).
  • Close cooperation with the European Investment Fund (EIF) relating to the structuring and the establishment of sustainable Micro-Finance Funds, together with the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and promoted by the European Union: European Fund for South East Europe (EFSE) and SANAD Fund for MSME (SANAD).
  • Successful participation to the tender organised by the European Union for the structuring and the establishment of the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF).
  • Support to the European Defence Agency (Brussels) relating to the structuring and the establishment of a NATO instrument in Luxembourg to finance European military help for EU-Countries in South-East Europe.
  • Structuring (M&A) of the Luxembourg based Joint Venture Oppenheim Pramerica between Prudential Financial Inc., Newark (USA) and the German private exclusive bank Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. in Cologne (Germany).