Luther Luxembourg and German teams successfully advised the management of Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) S.A. on its acquisition by a major US financial services and bank holding company.

This complex transaction required a truly collaborative approach from our Luxembourg team, drawing on the in-depth knowledge of several departments including banking and finance, employment, commercial and corporate law. The project involved navigating a significant degree of regulatory complexity within the Luxembourg financial services landscape to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.

Partners Bob Scharfe (Managing Partner, Banking and Finance) and Raphaël Schindler (Partner, Employment) said: “We are proud to have supported Mizuho Trust & Banking through this pivotal moment. The success of this deal underscores our firm’s strength in handling complex, cross-border and cross-departmental transactions within the financial sector. This acquisition marks a significant development in the Luxembourg financial landscape, and Luther is delighted to have played a crucial role.”

Philippe Muller, Member of the Management Board at Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) S.A. added: “The Luther team was instrumental in the success of this major M&A transaction, thanks to its ability to advise on complex cross-border transactions. We look forward to continuing and strengthening our collaboration with such a great team.”

The team also benefitted from seamless collaboration with our colleagues in Germany, which highlights our firm’s commitment to providing integrated, pan-European legal solutions. This deal represents a significant development in the Luxembourg securities services market and Luther is delighted to have played a major role.

Team members Luxembourg:
Banking and Finance: Bob Scharfe (Partner), Marion Lanne (Counsel), Georgios Patsinaridis (Senior Associate), Thierry Joseph (Senior Associate)
Employment: Raphaël Schindler (Partner), Capucine Falgareiro Douchet (Managing Associate)
Corporate: Eric Sublon (Senior Partner), Euryale Didillon (Counsel), Huguette Ntsangha (Senior Associate), Marilyne Goergen (Paralegal)

Team members Germany:
Corporate: Cédric Muller (Partner), Thorsten Becker (Partner), Alexander Masson (Counsel), Alina Kühn (Associate), Lida Karra (Associate)
Employment: Achim Braner (Partner), Nadine Ceruti (Counsel)

About Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) S.A.
Mizuho Trust & Banking (Luxembourg) S.A. is a Luxembourg-based financial institution specializing in asset custody and administration. The company offers a broad range of services to institutional and private clients, focusing on secure and efficient management of assets. Committed to delivering high-quality financial solutions, Mizuho Trust & Banking supports its clients in navigating complex markets with expertise and reliability.