Biography: Management Labour and Employment

As a founding partner of the respected Luxembourg law firm Molitor Avocats à la Cour, Michel Molitor has, for the past 25 years, been the personal contact partner for many of the firm's national and international clients in numerous industry sectors. He has a law degree from the University of Strasbourg and a PhD in political science from the University of Vienna.

As well as being an active member of the Association of Luxembourg Banking Lawyers (ALJB) and of the financial services section of the International Bar Association (IBA), where he is co chair of the banking committee, Michel Molitor is a member of the Association Luxembourgeoise pour l'Arbitrage (ALA) and of the Luxembourg Investment Fund Association (ALFI).

Michel was listed by Chambers Europe 2010 as a notable practitioner who 'is commended for his expertise, efficiency, reliability and client-focused service' and compared 'favourably to the market's larger players, especially noting his technical competence in Luxembourg financial law'. PLC Which Lawyer ranks him among the top dispute resolution lawyers in Luxembourg and he is mentioned as especially active in financial litigation. In the Legal 500 2010, he was ranked among the 'tier 1' litigation practitioners in Luxembourg and has been continuously ranked among the top insurance lawyers in The International Who's Who of Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers for over 10 years, as well as being highly recommended as an insurance practitioner by Global Counsel 3000 (Practical Law Company) and The Legal 500.

Michel Molitor puts particular emphasis on responsiveness, professional excellence, creative thinking, sound commercial judgement and personal service. Michel speaks English, French, German and Luxembourgish.

Molitor Avocats à la Cour is now one of the most respected law firms in Luxembourg. Our lawyers are specialists in their chosen practice areas and work closely together to ensure that all the relevant disciplines applicable to any case are covered. As a result, we are pleased to maintain and expand a loyal client base who benefit from consistent high-level advice and results. The firm has a well-established reputation in advising local and international corporate clients including banks and financial institutions, commercial companies, industrial groups, government and public administration as well as foreign law and advisory firms. Molitor Avocats à la Cour is highly experienced in dispute resolution and commercial litigation and, as a specialist in complex court cases, is in a position to assist advisory teams in most practice areas.

Other areas of particular expertise include IP, IT and media, insurance and labour and employment law, where Molitor Avocats à la Cour's reputation for excellence is supported by increased high rankings in the various legal directories.

In addition, Molitor Avocats à la Cour provides an international perspective to expert legal advice for all corporate, tax and investment matters, within the Luxembourg jurisdiction.

The firm has a total staff of 40, originating from Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria and Portugal, including 30 fee-earners. The partners, who all speak English, French and German are Michel Molitor, Laurent Fisch, Nadine Bogelmann, Paulo Lopes da Silva and Olivier Gaston-Braud.

Through its combination of a dynamic, hard-working and responsive approach and the wealth of experience and skill-sets available within the firm, Molitor Avocats à la Cour has become the law firm of choice in its chosen areas of expertise.

Biography: Insurance & Reinsurance

As a founding partner of the respected Luxembourg law firm Molitor Avocats à la Cour, Michel Molitor has, for the past 25 years, been the personal contact partner for many of the firm's national and international clients in numerous industry sectors. He has a law degree from the University of Strasbourg and a PhD in political science from the University of Vienna.

As well as being an active member of the Association of Luxembourg Banking Lawyers (ALJB) and of the financial services section of the International Bar Association (IBA), where he is co-chair of the banking law committee, Michel Molitor is a member of the Association of Luxembourg Insurance Companies (ACA, Association des Compagnies d'Assurances du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg).

Chambers Europe has referred to Michel as a notable practitioner who 'is commended for his expertise, efficiency, reliability and client-focused service' and compared 'favourably to the market's larger players, especially noting his technical competence in Luxembourg financial law'. He is listed in the current editions of both Chambers Europe and Chambers Global. PLC Which lawyer? ranks Molitor as highly recommended in dispute resolution, while in the present Legal 500 edition, Molitor is ranked as a 'top-tier' firm in dispute resolution 'in part thanks to the presence of senior figure Michel Molitor'. Michel has also been continuously ranked among the top insurance lawyers in The International Who's Who of Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers for over 10 years, as well as being highly recommended as an insurance practitioner by Global Counsel 3000 (Practical Law Company) and The Legal 500.

Michel Molitor puts particular emphasis on responsiveness, professional excellence, creative thinking, sound commercial judgement and personal service. He speaks English, French, German and Luxembourgish.

Molitor Avocats à la Cour is a dynamic and well-established law firm in Luxembourg. Its lawyers are specialists in their chosen practice areas and work closely together to ensure that all the relevant disciplines applicable to any case are covered. As a result, the firm maintains and expands a loyal client base who benefit from consistent high-level advice and results.

Molitor Avocats à la Cour has a solid reputation in advising local and international corporate clients including banks and financial institutions, commercial companies, industrial groups, government and public administration as well as foreign law and advisory firms. Molitor Avocats à la Cour is highly experienced in dispute resolution and commercial litigation and, as a specialist in complex court cases, is in a position to assist advisory teams in most practice areas.

Other areas of particular expertise include IP, IT and media, labour and employment, and corporate law, where Molitor Avocats à la Cour's reputation for excellence is supported by high rankings in the various legal directories.

In addition, the firm provides an international perspective to expert legal advice for all corporate, tax and investment matters, within the Luxembourg jurisdiction.

The firm has a total staff of 40, including 30 fee-earners, representing a wide variety of nationalities. The partners, who all speak English, French and German, are Michel Molitor, Laurent Fisch, Nadine Bogelmann, Paulo Lopes da Silva and Olivier Gaston-Braud.

Through its combination of a dynamic, hard-working and responsive approach and the wealth of experience and skill-sets available within the firm, Molitor Avocats à la Cour has become a major player in its chosen areas of expertise.