Leroy & Goldbach | Luxembourg Investment Funds Law Firm

Highlighted Achievements
of over 30 years combined experience

100+

Funds Created

100+ Funds Created
Demonstrating our deep expertise in fund establishment, from inception to launch, across regulated and unregulated structures.

70+

Co-Investments

70+ Co-Investments. Supporting complex co-investment and joint-venture arrangements across private equity, venture capital, and real assets.

35+

Countries
Represented

35+ Countries Represented Serving a global clientele from diverse regions, including the UK, US, the DACH regions (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Spain, Eastern Europe and the Middle East (including Israel)— ensuring seamless cross-border solutions.

95+

Fund Managers /
GPs as Clients

95+ Fund Managers/GPs as Clients
Trusted advisors to a strong network of general partners and fund managers, guiding them through the dynamic regulatory landscape for fundraising in Luxembourg, Europe, and the US.

32+

Family
Offices

32+ Family Offices: Demonstrating our bespoke expertise in the private client and family office space, balancing flexibility, confidentiality, and long-term strategic support.

45+

Institutional Investors /
LPs / Private Clients

45+ Institutional Investors/LPs/Private Clients
Empowering leading limited partners, institutional investors, and private clients by reviewing fund documentation, negotiating terms with GPs and fund managers, and crafting bespoke solutions for direct investments, co-investments, club deals, or joint ventures.

€500+

Billion
in Assets Invested

€500+ Billion in Assets Invested
Total assets under management in funds we've assisted in establishing, reflecting our role in high-value, impactful transactions.

Fund Structure Breakdown

Fund Structure Breakdown:
60% Unregulated Funds | 25% CSSF-Regulated | 15% Securitisation Vehicles
‍A versatile portfolio that balances regulatory compliance with flexible, innovative structures tailored to client needs.

Practice Focus Areas

Practice Focus Areas :
55% Fund Formation and Closings: Our primary expertise, streamlining the full lifecycle from setup to successful closings. 25% Service Providers Matters: Providing comprehensive support for operational, compliance, and service-related challenges. 20% ESG Funds: Specialising in sustainable and responsible investments, aligning with evolving global standards under SFDR and beyond.

Partners

VIRGINIE LEROY

Managing Partner, Investment Funds & Asset Management Practice

Head of French Desk & US Desk and Head of the Start-Ups & Venture Capital Practice

Triple-Qualified Investment Funds Lawyer (Luxembourg, France, England & Wales)

+352 691742904

virginie.leroy@leroygoldbach.legal

LISSIE GOLDBACH

Managing Partner, Investment Funds & Asset Management Practice

Head of DACH Region Desk and Head of the Private Wealth & Family Offices Practice

Dual-Qualified Investment Funds Lawyer (Luxembourg, Germany)

+352 661838888

lissie.goldbach@leroygoldbach.legal

Francisco V. Pimentel

Partner, Corporate, M&A and Capital Market Practice

Head of UK Desk & Latin America Desk

Portugal Qualified Lawyer

+44 (0) 7747 912232

francisco.pimentel@leroygoldbach.legal

NEWs & Insights

Our multilingual expertise bridges cultural and legal landscapes, offering dedicated support through the following desks:

French Desk

French Desk (France, Monaco, French Switzerland)
‍Led by Virginie Leroy, Solicitor (England & Wales) and Avocat à la Cour (Luxembourg and Paris) it combines bilingual delivery with deep French law expertise, enabling French-speaking clients to translate legal, regulatory and tax home-country requirements into effective Luxembourg structuring solutions for cross-border matters involving France, Monaco, and French-speaking Switzerland.

DACH Region Desk

DACH Region Desk
Led by Lissie Goldbach, qualified in Luxembourg and Germany, the DACH Region Desk combines bilingual delivery with strong German, Swiss and Austrian legal insight, helping clients translate legal, regulatory, and tax requirements into effective Luxembourg structuring solutions across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It advises family offices, asset managers, private banks, trustees, and pension funds on the regulatory, structural, and transactional issues arising in cross-border matters involving Luxembourg and the wider DACH region.

UK Desk

UK Desk: Comprehensive solutions for UK fund managers and investors.
Led by Francisco Pimentel, this desk combines strong common law insight with deep expertise in European fund structuring. It advises UK fund managers, investors, and institutional clients on cross-border fund formation and on the regulatory, structural, and transactional issues arising between Luxembourg, Europe, and the UK.

This perspective enables seamless communication and efficient execution across jurisdictions, ensuring alignment between fund sponsors, investors, and regulators.

US Desk

US Desk: Comprehensive solutions for US fund managers and investors.
Led by Virginie Leroy, former Partner at the US law firm Goodwin Procter, the desk advises on fund structures between Luxembourg, Europe, and Anglo-American markets. We support fund managers, investors, and institutional clients on regulatory, structural, and transactional matters, with particular strength in Luxembourg–US parallel structures.

LATAM Desk

LATAM Desk: Comprehensive solutions for Latin American fund managers and investors. Led by Francisco Pimentel, Portugal qualified lawyer, the desk advises Latin American sponsors, family offices, and institutional investors on accessing European markets through Luxembourg. With Portuguese- and Spanish-language capability, it bridges Latin American and European legal, regulatory, and tax frameworks — supporting fund formation, cross-border fundraising, investor onboarding, and GP/LP structuring across Brazil, Mexico, and the wider region.

ESG Principles

How We Engage — At the Heart of Our Commitment

At Leroy & Goldbach, our vision goes beyond legal excellence. We believe law can be a catalyst for responsible transformation — for our clients, for our people, and for the society in which we operate

Our Clients: Trusted Partners for Sustainable Growth

We advise on fund structures that integrate ESG principles as a source of long-term value, not only as marketing label.

We anticipate regulatory developments — from SFDR to EU taxonomy and sustainability reporting — to keep our clients ahead of the curve.

Each mandate is an opportunity to embed purpose and responsibility, whether through ESG risk assessment, sustainable clauses, or impact-driven strategies.

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Our Team: an Empowering Workplace

Our firm brings together professionals from various nationalities, fostering a diverse and forward-thinking culture.

We cultivate a working environment that values well-being and balance, encouraging flexibility and respect for personal priorities.

Professional development matters to us: we invest in training, mentoring, and opportunities for growth, including exposure to ESG-related topics and leadership skills.

Our Community: Local Impact with Purpose

Every year, we dedicate time, attention, and resources to support organisations making a tangible difference in Luxembourg.

We are proud supporters of Family Friendly — an initiative promoting family-friendly policies and workplaces, helping to make life easier, healthier, and happier for families in Luxembourg.

We also support Be Human ASBL, a non-profit organisation fostering inclusion, accessibility, and community through awareness and action.

In our daily operations, we strive to lead by example: minimising waste, optimising energy use, and making responsible purchasing decisions —because local impact begins at home.

Lawyers for Business Leaders.

Why Clients Move to Us

Our Mission

Highlighted Achievements
of over 30 years combined experience

Partners

Our Clients

Our Offices & Representations

Luxembourg Office

Switzerland Office

Germany Office

UK Representation

Regional Capabilities

ESG Principles

How We Engage — At the Heart of Our Commitment

Memberships

Lawyers for Business Leaders.

Why Clients Move to Us

Our Mission

Highlighted Achievementsof over 30 years combined experience

Partners

Our Clients

Our Offices & Representations

Luxembourg Office

Switzerland Office

Germany Office

UK Representation

Desks

Regional Capabilities

ESG Principles

How We Engage — At the Heart of Our Commitment

Memberships

Highlighted Achievements
of over 30 years combined experience