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Cerno Law Firm advises companies and individuals on business, corporate, commercial, employment and contract law. One dedicated lawyer, from the first meeting to resolution, with fees agreed before any engagement.
Assess your situation in 3 minutes
- Professional secrecy
- Confidential file, supervised by a lawyer
- Response within 48 h
- Fast, transparent first reply
- Fees announced upfront
- 175 € HT, 204,75 € TTC (30 min)
Where to start
What is your situation?
Tell us what you need to resolve: we point you to the right legal answer and the next step.
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Choosing Cerno means choosing over 17 years of experience
- 2013
- independent firm
- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
- 7
- working languages
- 100+
- companies & SOPARFI structured
- 200+
- visas & residence permits obtained
- 170
- client nationalities served
- 300+
- due diligence reviews conducted
Around twenty M&A transactions supported · one of the best visa approval rates in Luxembourg.
Since 2009, we devote our expertise to your satisfaction: more than 85% of our clients renew their trust in us.
Specialised law firm
Our areas of expertise in Luxembourg
Companies & executives
Investors & immigration
Contracts & compliance
Employment & labour relations
Litigation & debt recovery
Real estate, leases & family
Our strategic expertise
Corporate, investors and funds
Support for executives, investors, family offices and fund promoters in Luxembourg.
Investing in Luxembourg
Investor immigration, SOPARFI and holding companies.
DiscoverBuying or selling a business
M&A, due diligence and shareholders’ agreements.
DiscoverStructuring a fund
RAIF, SIF, SCSp: legal structuring in coordination with an authorised AIFM.
DiscoverPreserving family wealth
Family office, SPF and international succession.
DiscoverFree diagnostic
What is your situation?
Choose your profile, then the question that fits you. You get clear guidance and the next step, without registration and without obligation.
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Who we help
Support tailored to your profile
Companies & SMEs
Contracts, corporate, debt recovery, compliance: a dedicated lawyer for your business.
Business lawDirectors & shareholders
Articles, shareholders’ agreements, governance and directors’ liability.
Corporate lawTraders & e-commerce
Compliant T&C, commercial contracts, distribution, unpaid invoices.
Commercial lawIndividuals
A dispute, a contract, a legal question: a clear answer and a transparent quote.
Lawyer in LuxembourgWhy the firm
A lawyer-led legal approach, from start to finish
Guaranteed confidentiality
All exchanges are covered by the lawyer’s professional secrecy.
Experts, a single point of contact
Every matter is handled and approved by Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour.
A clear process
Steps, deliverables and required documents announced from the outset.
Response time
First reply within 48 working hours of your request.
Start online
Start your case in under 5 minutes
A simple, transparent process supervised by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
Today, most cases can be initiated entirely online. Our digital tools streamline administrative steps so the lawyer can focus on the legal analysis of your situation.
Step 1 of 5 · 3 to 5 minutes
Describe your need
Select your issue, answer a few simple questions and share your documents if needed.
What you get
- Initial qualification of the case
- List of useful documents
- Secure transmission
What reassures our clients
Confidentiality
Lawyer’s professional secrecy.
Speed
Start your case online 24/7.
Transparency
Fees communicated before engagement.
Expertise
Review by a lawyer of the Luxembourg Bar.
Simplicity
Under 5 minutes to open your case.
Legal documents
Legal deeds drafted and approved by a lawyer
Commercial contracts, shareholders’ agreements, T&C, leases, governance and strategic transactions: each deed is tailored to your situation and secured by a lawyer, never generated without review.
The everyday acts of a business, drafted or secured by a lawyer.
Commercial contract
Distribution, agency, franchise, partnership and framework agreements.
Have my commercial contract draftedService agreement
Scope, price, timelines, liability, confidentiality and intellectual property.
Secure my service agreementGeneral terms and conditions of sale (CGV)
B2B, B2C and e-commerce, compliant and enforceable.
Set up my CGVLease agreement
Professional, commercial or residential premises.
Prepare my lease agreementContract review and securing
Already have a contract? Risk analysis and changes before signing.
Have my contract reviewedFees
Fees announced before any engagement
Transparency is not an option. For services with a defined scope, a fixed fee is announced in advance; for evolving matters, we work on an hourly basis or by phase, with an estimate provided from the outset.
See our feesConsultation
175 € HT, 204,75 € TTC (30 min)
Assessment of your situation, options and steps.
Fixed-fee service
1 500 €
Contract, articles, compliance: price announced.
Fixed-fee/phase matter
on quote
Debt recovery, negotiation, litigation.
Legal subscription
on quote
A dedicated lawyer for recurring needs.
Method
Legal judgement above all
At Cerno Law Firm, technology has only one purpose: to allow the lawyer to devote more time to your matter. Digital tools simplify administrative tasks, speed up the collection of information, secure exchanges and streamline the follow-up of requests.
On the other hand, all legal decisions, analyses, strategies and documents that commit your situation are reviewed and approved by a lawyer registered with the Barreau de Luxembourg.
Automation must assist the law, never replace it.
Our approach to digital toolsMultilingual
Seven working languages
The firm works in the language of your matter, in Luxembourg and internationally.
- Français
- English
- Deutsch
- Lëtzebuergesch
- Italiano
- Español
- Português
Editorial, webinars & podcasts
The firm shares its expertise
Written analysis, online sessions and audio conversations on Luxembourg business and immigration law.
Analysis & articles
Practical insights: dismissal, debt recovery, SOPARFI, Blue Card, shareholders’ agreements, M&A.
Read the analysisThemed webinars
Online sessions on investor immigration, company formation and compliance. By registration.
Register for a sessionPodcast, law made clear
Short conversations on the legal questions facing companies and directors in Luxembourg.
Explore the resourcesLatest analysis
The firm’s editorial, in continuous flow
- Employment law
Challenging a dismissal in Luxembourg: the 3 month deadline you must not miss
An employee who wants to challenge a dismissal has only a short window. Once it passes, the claim is time barred. Here is what it means and how to proceed.
Read the analysis - Debt recovery
Unpaid invoice in Luxembourg: the steps to recover your money
An unpaid debt is not settled by waiting. Here is the structured escalation that maximises your chances of payment, from the first letter to enforcement.
Read the analysis - Corporate law
Setting up a SARL in Luxembourg: steps
The SARL remains the most widely used company form in Luxembourg. Here are the key steps and the pitfalls to avoid before incorporating your company.
Read the analysis - Commercial law
Compliant terms and conditions in Luxembourg: what your terms of sale must contain
Well drafted terms and conditions protect your cash flow and your liability. Here are the essential clauses and the common mistakes.
Read the analysis - Tax
SOPARFI: how the Luxembourg holding company works and when to use it
The SOPARFI lets you hold and finance participations within a proven tax framework. Here is how it works and when it is the right choice.
Read the analysis - M&A
Selling your SME in Luxembourg: due diligence and representations and warranties
An SME sale is won or lost on due diligence and the representations and warranties. Here are the points that genuinely protect the seller.
Read the analysis - Real estate
Buying property in Luxembourg through a company: advantages and points to watch
Holding a property through a company can ease succession and management, but comes with constraints. Here are the advantages and the points to watch.
Read the analysis - Wealth
Passing on your wealth in Luxembourg: SPF, gifts and anticipation
A successful transfer is planned in advance. The SPF, gifts and wealth organisation allow you to pass on assets on good terms. Here are the key levers.
Read the analysis
Cerno Décrypte
Cerno on video, the law made simple
Understand before acting
Short videos to understand your rights in Luxembourg.
What you will discover
- How to obtain an investor visa in Luxembourg
- Setting up a company in Luxembourg, step by step
- Protecting your interests with the right contracts
- Avoiding the most common legal mistakes
- Recovering a debt effectively
- Understanding your rights as a director, partner or investor
- Anticipating risks before they turn into disputes
Why watch these videos?
A legal decision taken too late often costs more than advice obtained at the right moment. Each video provides an initial, concrete understanding of the issues at stake before taking any action.
Members only Cerno Décrypte
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No commitment. No credit card. Immediate access after sign-up.
Or speak directly with a lawyerFAQ
Frequently asked questions about the firm
How can I find a lawyer in Luxembourg quickly?
Describe your situation to Cerno Law Firm via the quote form or by phone at +352 27 99 01 63. Maître Maglo reviews your request and gets back to you within 48 working hours with an initial orientation and, if needed, a fee proposal.
How much does a lawyer cost in Luxembourg?
Fees are unregulated but must be transparent. Cerno states a fixed fee or a range before any engagement: diagnostic consultation from EUR 175 excl. VAT, fixed-fee services from EUR 1,500 depending on complexity.
Which areas of law does the firm cover?
Business, corporate, commercial, employment, leases, debt recovery, GDPR and terms of sale, in advisory and litigation.
Is Cerno a law firm or legal software?
Cerno Law Firm is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar. Its digital tools serve only to simplify information gathering, case qualification and request tracking; they never replace the lawyer’s advice.
Does the firm act for both companies and individuals?
Yes. Cerno supports companies, directors and shareholders as well as individuals, throughout Luxembourg and in cross-border matters.
In which languages can I be advised?
The firm works in seven languages: French, English, German, Luxembourgish, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
How quickly do you respond?
A first response is provided within 48 working hours. The matter’s timeline then depends on its nature: drafting, negotiation or proceedings.
Where is the firm located?
Cerno Law Firm is located at 142, boulevard de la Pétrusse, L-2330 Luxembourg, and acts throughout the Grand Duchy.
Social
The firm on LinkedIn and X
Analysis, legal updates and behind-the-scenes, published regularly.
Firm
Maître Cora Maglo
Lawyer at the Court, admitted to List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009. She trained in corporate and commercial law at Clifford Chance Luxembourg, then in commercial litigation and employment law at Bonn Steichen & Partners, and since 2013 also practises immigration, family and lease law. A member of the EILN, AEA and Cross Border Advisory Solutions networks, she handles and approves every matter herself: one dedicated lawyer, from the first meeting to resolution.
An approach built on rigour and availability
The firm favours a direct, responsive and confidential relationship. Every matter rests on in-depth legal analysis, clear communication and a strategy tailored to your objectives.
Your guarantees
- Avocate à la Cour registered with the Barreau de Luxembourg since 2009, over 17 years of experience
- A single point of contact, from the first exchange to the closing of your matter
- Professional secrecy covering all your exchanges and documents
- Fees announced before any engagement
- Response within 48 working hours
- Support in French and English
Firm contact details
- 142, boulevard de la Pétrusse, L-2330 Luxembourg
- +352 27 99 01 63
Consultation by appointment, in person or remotely.
Our work
Representative matters, anonymised
Typical examples of engagements handled by the firm, presented in an anonymised and illustrative manner. Each matter is handled and validated by a lawyer registered with the Luxembourg Bar.
A holding company and a residence permit, in a single process
Incorporation of a SOPARFI for a non-resident investor, combined with obtaining their residence permit. A single point of contact across both fronts.
Permit obtained in 6 weeksA similar matter? Companies & governanceFounders protected before the funding round
Structuring a shareholders’ agreement and governance for a young company with several founders, ahead of a funding round.
Shareholders’ agreement signed before the roundA similar matter? Debt recoveryA debt recovered across borders
Cross-border recovery of unpaid debts for an SME, through an order for payment and coordination with a foreign colleague.
Receivable recovered in full (100%)A similar matter? Employment lawAn executive defended before the Labour Tribunal
Supporting an executive in a contested dismissal, from strategy to representation at the hearing.
Case argued at the hearingA similar matter? ContractsA secured international distribution
Negotiating and securing an international framework distribution agreement, from liabilities through to the competent jurisdiction.
Competent jurisdiction securedA similar matter?Typical, anonymised examples, for illustration only. They do not prejudge the outcome of a matter, which depends on each situation.
Entrust my matter to the firmRecognised authority
Expertise proven by third parties
A lawyer’s authority is not declared, it is proven. Here is where Cerno Law Firm and Maître Cora Maglo are published, cited and referenced.
Signed publications & analyses
- ICLG, Corporate Immigration Maître Cora Maglo, contributor to the international ICLG publication on corporate immigration.
- Cross Border Advisory Solutions Adviser listed in the international Cross Border Advisory Solutions network.
- Lexology The firm’s analyses featured on Lexology, an international legal platform.
Press & business directories
Testimonials
What our clients say
Had a consultation with Me Cora Maglo about my Luxembourg Blue Card application. She explained everything clearly: the process, timeline and documents I need, and helped me with my wife’s family reunification too. Honest and practical advice. I felt confident after talking to her.Farshid Pourlatifi
J’ai beaucoup apprécié le service de Maître Maglo : son sérieux, sa sympathie, son professionnalisme et sa disponibilité. Toujours répondu rapidement et clairement, avec des conseils pragmatiques, sans pousser à des procédures longues et coûteuses lorsqu’elles ne sont pas justifiées.Nathan Wirtzfeld
Super assistance and great support! Highly recommend. All my questions were answered, Cora and her team kept me updated all the time. I will definitely reach out to them next time for my residency.Tatiana
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Do you have a legal question in Luxembourg?
Describe your situation and receive initial legal guidance and a fee estimate, before any commitment. Every request is reviewed by Maître Cora Maglo, avocate à la Cour, List I of the Barreau de Luxembourg since 2009.
Why contact us?
- Response within 48 working hours
- Professional secrecy guaranteed
- Fees announced in advance
- A single dedicated lawyer
- Companies, investors and individuals
It only takes a few minutes to submit your matter.