
The lure of Luxembourg
Mourant joins Ogier and Maples in Europe’s leading funds hub
Luxembourg is synonymous with funds – its investment funds industry ranks as the largest EU fund domicile jurisdiction and the second largest globally with €5.3 trillion in assets under management. It has also developed into a major European hub for private equity funds: Luxembourg’s early implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) was the initial driver, followed more recently by Brexit. Meanwhile, several major companies, such as Amazon, Skype and PayPal, have chosen it as their European HQ.
May 2023 News
Securitisation and Cayman Orphan SPVs – Part One
In the first in a series of three articles, Paul Trewartha and Simon Lawrenson, Partners at Mourant Hong Kong, examine the key features of a securitisation vehicle and the advantages of utilising an Orphan SPV in the Cayman Islands for a securitisation transaction.
April 2023 News
Global geo-politics: taking stock
Geoff Cook, Chair of Mourant Consulting, takes a closer look at global geo-politics – looking at the US strengthening its relationships with allies, the war in Ukraine, and the Chinese president visiting Russia to strengthen their economic and military ties.