Virginie Leroy is a leading Luxembourg investment funds lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising global fund sponsors, private equity houses, family offices, real estate promoters, and private debt asset managers. As Managing Partner at Leroy & Goldbach, she spearheads a dedicated US asset managers practice, leveraging her significant experience as a former Partner in the Private Investment Funds department at Goodwin Procter, a top-tier US law firm, where she also led the Real Estate Funds practice. Her expertise in cross-border transactions—especially US-focused fund structures—makes her a trusted partner for complex fund launches, restructurings, and capital-raising programs.
Industry Leadership & Expertise
Virginie specializes in the structuring, legal management, and regulatory compliance of Luxembourg investment vehicles, including regulated and unregulated funds, as well as securitization structures. Her deep expertise in private equity, real estate, and private debt funds enables her to craft tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic objectives.
Combining private practice precision with in-house operational insight gained as Head of Legal and Company Secretary at a leading Luxembourg Fund Management Company, Virginie offers a rare 360° perspective. This allows her to guide clients seamlessly through every stage of a fund’s lifecycle—from formation and fundraising to governance and exit strategies.
Career Highlights
Triple-Qualified Lawyer: Luxembourg (List I, 2008), Paris (Sorbonne, 2001), and Solicitor in England & Wales (2006).
Goodwin Procter (Luxembourg): Former Partner in the Private Investment Funds department, leading the Real Estate Funds practice and advising US and global clients on high-stakes fund transactions.
Arendt & Medernach: Senior Advisor, establishing a strong foundation in Luxembourg’s fund ecosystem.
In-House Leadership: As Head of Legal at a top-tier fund management company, she developed expertise in compliance, corporate governance, and operational fund management.
US Desk
Virginie, is uniquely positioned to serve US-based clients navigating Luxembourg’s sophisticated fund ecosystem. Her experience at a US law firm, particularly in leading real estate fund initiatives, provides unparalleled insight into the needs of US asset managers—enabling tailored solutions for fund structuring, regulatory compliance, and ongoing support.
This specialized focus sets Leroy & Goldbach apart in Luxembourg’s funds legal industry.
French Desk
Virginie is also heading the French Desk at Leroy & Goldbach to deliver bilingual proficiency for French-speaking clients. We address cross-border matters involving France, Monaco, and Switzerland with nuanced, culturally aligned advice.
Client-Centric Approach
Renowned for her pragmatic, solutions-driven approach, Virginie translates complex legal and regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies. Her multilingual capabilities (French and English) and cross-jurisdictional expertise make her an ideal advisor for international clients leveraging Luxembourg as a global hub for investment funds.
Whether serving family offices, institutional investors, or boutique fund managers, Virginie delivers strategic guidance with precision and foresight.
Recognitions
Leaders League Rankings (2025)
Fund Structuring (Luxembourg): Highly recommended
Private Equity (Luxembourg): Highly recommended
Wealth Management (Luxembourg): Recommended
IFLR1000 Rankings (2024)
Investment Funds (Luxembourg): Highly regarded
This recognition highlights her over 20 years of experience in business law, with a focus on alternative investment funds.
Some highlight Expirience
Advising, from a Luxembourg perspective, BauMont on the final closing of BauMont Real Estate II SCSp SICAV-RAIF, their second European real estate fund, raising over €450 million.
The fund focuses on opportunistic equity and equity-like real estate strategies across office, residential, logistics, retail, and other commercial real estate, located primarily in France and the U.K.
*This transaction was led while Virginie Leroy was a Partner at Goodwin Procter (Luxembourg), a top-tier US law firm
Assisting Bluefield and Arcano Capital with the launch of an Italian co-investment vehicle
We advised Bluefield Partners LLP (“Bluefield”), a UK-based investment adviser, on all fund structuring, regulatory and legal aspects relating to the launch of its Luxembourg private equity co-investment vehicle. The vehicle was set up in partnership with Arcano Capital and focuses on “special situations” investments in operational solar assets located in Italy.
About Bluefield
Bluefield Partners LLP is a London-based investment adviser specialising in renewable energy, with a primary focus on solar PV assets. Bluefield integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations across its investment and asset-management processes and is recognised for its long-standing expertise in responsible investing in the renewable sector.
*This transaction was led while Virginie Leroy was a Partner – Co-Head of the Investment Management Practice at AKD Luxembourg
Corre Energy
Advised the Founding Partners from Corre Energy B.V. (long duration energy storage) on the Limited Partnership Agreement for Corre Energy Partnership SCSp, a non-regulated investment vehicle focused on renewable energy projects with Air Corre. The structure spanned UK, Dutch, and Danish jurisdictions. Ensured the fund remained outside the scope of AIFMD regulation. Advised on foreign share purchase agreements and contributions in kind for the Luxembourg SCSp. Provided ongoing counsel on the investment phase, LP interest transfers, and fund financing.
*This transaction was led while Virginie Leroy was a Partner – Co-Head of the Investment Management Practice at AKD Luxembourg
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