Boutique legal expertise
in alternative assets
LAB Partners is an independent boutique law firm based in Luxembourg, dedicated to delivering precise and pragmatic legal advice to clients in the alternative assets industry. We support sponsors and investors across fund formation, investor due diligence and fund reviews, financing, secondary transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate matters, and M&A transactions.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and a strong sense
of ethics in every aspect of our work.
Expertise
Our deep, technical understanding of alternative assets ensures reliable and effective legal advice.
Pragmatism
We deliver clear, business-oriented solutions designed to support decisions and drive progress.
Independence
We offer objective guidance, free from conflict,
always focused on our clients’ best interests.
Clarity over Complexity
We are committed to being a trusted partner for our clients throughout their project lifecycles, offering precise, pragmatic, and forward-thinking legal solutions. Our advice is grounded in real-world experience and designed to support decision-making, not complicate it.
Meet our LABsters
People at our core - Genuine Care
Trusted outcomes
Benoit Dardenne
Founding PartnerFunds and Asset Management Practice
Renaud Graas
Founding PartnerFunds and Asset Management Practice
Benoit Kelecom
Founding PartnerFunds and Asset Management Practice
Olivier Wuidar
Founding PartnerFunds and Asset Management Practice
Christophe Balthazard
Founding PartnerCorporate and Finance Practice
Alix van der Wielen
PartnerCorporate and Finance Practice
Marc de Chillou
Senior AssociateFunds and Asset Management Practice
Kateryna Kushchenko
AssociateFunds and Asset Management Practice
Hugo Leemans
AssociateFunds and Asset Management Practice
Aymen Elhadidy
AssociateFunds and Asset Management Practice
Caroline Hergat
Paralegal - AssistantFunds and Asset Management Practice
Jean Gaspard
Senior AssociateCorporate and Finance Practice
Charles Mestré-Paumier
Senior AssociateCorporate and Finance Practice
Hugo Cappadoro
AssociateCorporate and Finance Practice
Elodie François
AssistantCorporate and Finance Practice
Our Values
We are driven by a clear set of values that shape our approach and every client relationship:
Pragmatic Excellence
We blend deep legal expertise with commercial awareness to deliver practical, business-focused solutions to our clients. Our focus on the alternative assets sector means we understand the industry’s nuances and constraints. We do not just flag legal risks, but also offer clear and reliable advice.
Hands-On Expertise
Our partners and senior lawyers are directly involved in every matter, ensuring consistent, high-quality advice with strategic insight and swift execution for our clients.
Integrity and Independence
Free from the conflicts and constraints of larger firms and networks, we act with loyalty and discretion in our clients’ best interests.
Collaboration and Clarity
We value clear communication and close collaboration. Our goal is to build long-term partnerships with our clients based on trust, transparency, and shared ambition.
Agility and Innovation
In a fast-changing regulatory and investment landscape, we stay agile and proactive, helping our clients manage complex legal situations and seize opportunities.