Raphaël Schindler
Areas of practice
Raphaël Schindler is a Partner of the Dispute Resolution practice and heads the Employment practice at Luther’s Luxembourg office.
Raphaël provides expert legal advice and assistance to clients on the full spectrum of Luxembourg employment law matters. He also advises and assists local and international clients on commercial litigation cases. He has a specific expertise in legal disputes related to directors' and officers’ (“D&O”) liability insurances.
Vita
Raphaël Schindler obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Law (DJCE) from the University of Strasbourg. He is a member of the Luxembourg Bar.
Prior to joining Luther in 2020, he gained experience in several international law firms in Luxembourg, Strasbourg, and Baden-Baden.
Honors and distinctions
- Legal 500 EMEA (2025): Recognized for Employment. "Raphael Schindler provides pragmatic and business-oriented advice."
- Leaders League, 2025: Ranked Highly Recommended for Employement.
- Legal 500 EMEA (2022): Recognised for Dispute Resolution. "Raphael Schindler who leads our case is exceptionally organised, efficient, always maintains a good connection with the client and provides timely feedback."
Publications
- Employment contract templates: updates required!
- Modèles de contrats de travail : mises à jour requises !
- Teleworking in Luxembourg: trouble ahead?
- The New Employment Law Of 24 July 2024
- Employment and Employee Benefits in Luxembourg: Overview
- A new step towards Paperless Justice
- Accepted invoice principle: when not challenging invoice in timely manner proves existence of contractual claim
- Le concept de fraude en droit des affaires
- Being relieved from contractual obligations in era of covid-19: evolution of Luxembourg case law
- Directors' liability: directors can be liable for tax obligation breaches that preceded their appointment
- Luxembourg District Court rules on company wrongdoing as ground for piercing corporate veil
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