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Date: 4 November 2024
CMS Luxembourg renews its Management Board and announces new Managing Partner
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Walry as Managing Partner of its Luxembourg office, along with the appointment of Aurélien Hollard to the Management Board.
A founding partner of CMS in Luxembourg, Vivian has played a pivotal role in the development of the firm, notably leading the banking & finance practice for the past 13 years and serving on the management board since January 2023. In his new role, Vivian will coordinate the firm’s operations and bring strategic vision to strengthen the firm’s continued growth and innovation.
Vivian reacted “I am truly honoured to have been chosen to lead CMS in Luxembourg. I am excited to build on the strong foundation laid by Frédéric, and I look forward to working closely with our talented team to drive our vision forward. Together, we will continue delivering the highest standards of service to our clients while fostering an environment that promotes growth, innovation, and collaboration. I am confident that, with the support of the management board and our dedicated professionals, we are well-positioned for the future.”
Vivian succeeds Frédéric, whose term as Managing Partner saw the firm grow exponentially, establishing it as one of the 10 largest law firms in Luxembourg. Frédéric will remain actively involved in shaping the firm’s future, notably in his role as head of the tax practice.
Frédéric commented: “I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as Managing Partner and for the trust the firm has placed in me over the years. The growth and success we’ve seen would not have been possible without the dedication of our team. I look forward to supporting the firm in a more focused role within the tax practice, knowing that the firm’s leadership is in capable hands with Vivian at the helm.”
Looking ahead, the firm’s leadership will continue under the guidance of the Management Board. Since its implementation at the beginning of 2023, this collective leadership model has proven highly effective, fostering enhanced collaboration and drawing insights from across the firm to create a more inclusive and dynamic decision-making environment. The board now includes Managing Partner Vivian Walry, Renaud Dupont, and newly appointed member Aurélien Hollard. With his extensive experience as head of our investment funds practice, Aurélien brings both deep expertise and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable in helping shape the firm’s future.
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Contact:
Rémi Czauderna
Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager
T +352 26 27 53-40
M +352661371290
E remi.czauderna@cms-dblux.com
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About CMS
Founded in 1999, CMS is an integrated, multi-jurisdictional organisation of law firms that offers full-service legal and tax advice. With 84 offices in over 45 countries across the world and more than 6,300 lawyers, CMS has long-standing expertise both in advising in its local jurisdictions and across borders. From major multinationals and mid-caps to enterprising start-ups, CMS provides the technical rigour, strategic excellence and long-term partnership to keep each client ahead in its chosen markets.
The CMS member firms provide a wide range of expertise across 19 practice areas and sectors, including Corporate / M&A, Energy & Climate Change, Funds, Life Sciences & Healthcare, TMC, Tax, Banking & Finance, Commercial, Antitrust, Competition & Trade, Dispute Resolution, Employment & Pensions, Intellectual Property and Real Estate.
For more information, please visit cms.law
“CMS Luxembourg” is the business name of CMS DeBacker Luxembourg SCS, a limited partnership (société en commandite simple), with registered office at 5, rue Charles Darwin, L-1433 Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B241190 and on List V of the Luxembourg Bar (Ordre des Avocats du Barreau de Luxembourg). CMS DeBacker Luxembourg SCS is part of CMS LTF Limited (CMS LTF), a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England & Wales (no. 15367752) whose registered office is at Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AF United Kingdom. CMS LTF coordinates the CMS organisation of independent law firms.. CMS LTF provides no client services. Such services are solely provided by CMS LTF’s member firms in their respective jurisdictions. CMS LTF and each of its member firms are separate and legally distinct entities, and no such entity has any authority to bind any other. CMS LTF and each member firm are liable only for their own acts or omissions and not those of each other. The brand name “CMS” and the term “firm” are used to refer to some or all of the member firms or their offices. Further information can be found at cms.law
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