Led by Catherine Di Lorenzo, the ‘very responsive and knowledgeable’ team at A&O Shearman has forged a particularly strong reputation for its data protection prowess, including for clients within the fintech sector. The scope of this work is broad, covering contentious and non-contentious matters, including general compliance, as well as defending clients in the aftermath of a data breach. Di Lorenzo also regularly advises clients on their technology transactions, including in the context of IT outsourcing projects within the heavily regulated financial services and insurance sectors. On the IP front, associate Izabela Dutkiewicz is particularly well-versed in trade mark matters.

Drawing upon ‘highly extensive legal know-how’ but also able to frame advice in a ‘solutions-oriented’ manner, Arendt & Medernach is a popular choice across a range of IP and IT-related mandates, including large-scale digitalisation projects for financial services entities. Data protection is a particular area of strength, with clients benefiting not only from the group’s core legal expertise in the area but also its ability to provide a multi-disciplinary approach, should the need arise – often working alongside litigators and forensics experts, as well as the firm’s in-house regulatory and consulting arm. Astrid Wagner is ‘calm, highly skilled and pleasant to work with’, and heads a team that also includes a number of knowledgeable senior associates, including Sophie Calmes who was promoted to the role in April 2023.

Boutique law firm C law has ‘deep knowledge and understanding of IT/IP law’, and is able to convey this to clients in a highly digestible and practical format by dint of the impressive track record of the ‘seasoned lawyers’ at the firm. The ‘outstanding’ Cyril Pierre-Beausse can draw upon a deep well of knowledge gathered over his many years’ experience in the field, providing ‘pragmatic advice’ to clients in the context of IT and data protection matters. Claire Leonelli, who has ‘thorough knowledge and understanding of the law’, also excels at handling IT and data mandates, work she combines with a media law offering that includes copyright advice, assisted by counsel Claire Denoual. Recognised by one client as one of ‘the most conscientious, efficient, and well-prepared lawyers’ in the market, Katia Manhaeve spearheads the firm’s IP offering, with work running the gamut across non-contentious and contentious trade mark, domain name, design, copyright and patent issues. As well as offering expertise in IT matters, the ‘knowledgeable, experienced and solutions-oriented’ Elisabeth Guissart is also adept at handling ‘complex cross-border files both on contentious and non-contentious IP matters’.

Acting on its own as well as leveraging resources across the firm’s international network of offices, the ‘strong and well-rounded team‘ at DLA Piper Luxembourg is well-positioned to advise domestic and multinational corporates across a wide array of IT and IP issues, often with a multijurisdictional complexion. ‘Very resourceful’ counsel David Alexandre takes the lead on soft IP matters, regularly working with other offices to co-ordinate EU-wide brand protection for large corporates, both in terms of trade mark prosecution as well as enforcement issues. Overarching team head Olivier Reisch is focused on data protection and tech-related matters, including handling large outsourcing projects for financial services clients. ‘Outstanding’ senior associate Alejandro González Vega is very well-versed on copyright and digital law, as well as more broadly advising international TMT clients on the protection of their IPR.

Elvinger Hoss Prussen provides a comprehensive service to clients across a broad swathe of contentious and non-contentious IT and tech-related matters, with the team acting on its own as well as drawing from broader strengths across the firm’s full-service offering. Gary Cywie is well-versed at negotiating commercial contracts within the technology sector (including IT outsourcing and software licensing) and is also adept at handling matters at the intersection of finance and technology, including as these relate to digital ledger technologies. Linda Funck co-heads the team alongside Cywie and as well as providing IT and data protection proficiency also advises on due diligence for M&A mandates handled by the firm for IP-rich businesses.

Led by Vincent Wellens, who is ‘very experienced and knowledgeable across both IP and IT’, NautaDutilh‘s ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic’ team provides a ‘high-quality service’ to private and public sector clients in the context of commercial contracts, M&A-related due diligence and litigation. Leveraging vast private practice experience as well as insight derived from his previous in-house role at the historical telecom operator in Luxembourg, Wellens provides a ‘very well rounded’ service which encompasses IT outsourcing (for buyers and vendors), data protection and IP work, including a growing demand among clients for pre-litigation patents advice. Senior associate Sigrid Heirbrant provides ‘pragmatic and to-the-point advice’ to clients in relation to tech, IP and data protection commercial contracts.

Bonn & Schmitt is noted for its expertise in IP/IT regulatory compliance, headed by Alain Grosjean, whose role as president of the IP, Media and Telecommunication Commission has led to work on behalf of the Luxembourg Bar, as well as commentary on draft national legislations in the sector. The firm also has considerable fintech knowledge and recently became an associate partner of the LHoFT Foundation, Luxembourg’s dedicated fintech platform and a public-private sector initiative that drives technology innovation for Luxembourg’s financial services industry. Former practice co-head Erwin Sotiri rejoined Jurisconsul as managing partner in March 2023.

Overseen by litigator Albert Moro and led on a day-to-day basis by the ‘friendly and always available’ senior associate Charles-Henri Laevens, Clifford Chance handles a range of IP, IT and data protection work, primarily for clients within the asset management and financial services sectors. As part of his wide-ranging banking practice, Steve Jacoby has become increasingly active in the fintech space, gaining particular insight into developments and trends through his involvement with the LHoFT Foundation, Luxembourg’s dedicated fintech centre.

Noted for its expertise across media, telecoms and privacy regulatory matters, boutique independent firm LG Avocats continues to pick up a regular stream of work, directly on behalf of clients as well as in a referral capacity from law firms without a presence in the country. Team head Hervé Wolff‘s broad and versatile offering sees him involved in a considerable amount of data protection compliance, as well as acting for clients in the aftermath of a cybersecurity breach.

Leveraging the firm’s broader corporate, investment management and tax capabilities, Loyens & Loeff is well-positioned to advise funds across a wide spectrum of IP and IT matters, including on due diligence regarding IP-rich targets, GDPR compliance and trade mark prosecution and licensing agreements. Drawing upon her broad litigation smarts, team head Véronique Hoffeld has particular expertise advising on multi-jurisdictional IP disputes, while senior associate Emilia Fronczak provides assistance in data protection matters.

Led by counsel Virginie Liebermann and managing partner Michel Molitor, MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour SARL provides ‘responsive, practical and pragmatic advice’ to clients in the retail, financial services, automotive and health sectors, in particular, across a wide range of IP/IT-related matters, including issues relating to privacy law, trade marks/copyright and regulatory clearance of media and advertising projects.

The ‘young and dynamic’ team at PwC Legal Luxembourg is ‘very knowledgeable’ across a range of tech and data protection matters, displaying a ‘forward-thinking approach which perfectly synchronises with the evolving dynamics of technology and IP laws’. This innovative approach manifests itself not only in the personal interaction and advice delivered by fee-earners in the team but also from the firm’s cutting-edge use of legal technology, including AI to deliver services. With a ‘profound understanding of intricate IT and IP dynamics’, team head Audrey Rustichelli can ‘envision solutions even in the most complex scenarios’ and has particularly deep knowledge in relation to IT agreements, digitisation projects and data protection matters. Counsel Nicolas Hamblenne is ‘extremely pragmatic in keeping a balance between what the law provides and the needs of the company’, regularly assisting Rustichelli in commercial and IT agreements and data protection mandates for private and public sector clients.