Contracts
Contract lawyer in Luxembourg
A well-drafted contract is your best protection. The firm drafts, reviews, negotiates and secures all your contracts in Luxembourg, whether commercial, service, lease or corporate.
Legal content reviewed by Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009.
A contract is the law between the parties. In Luxembourg, its quality directly determines how well you are protected in the event of a disagreement, a late payment or a termination.
The firm designs clear, balanced contracts adapted to your actual situation, and flags risky clauses before you commit.
The need
Templates found online, contracts imposed by a partner, clauses copied from an old agreement: each is a source of insecurity.
A contract that does not fit gives a false sense of security right up until the day a dispute arises.
The risk of a poorly drafted contract
Vague obligations, no termination clause, no penalties, unlimited liability: the imbalance always surfaces at the worst possible moment.
Before a judge, what is not written clearly often turns against the party who needed to rely on it.
How the firm acts
Bespoke drafting, a critical review or a full analysis of a contract you have received, with concrete recommendations.
Every clause is designed to protect your interests while remaining negotiable and enforceable.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Drafting a commercial or service contract.
- Having a contract reviewed before signing.
- Analysing a contract received from a partner or client.
- Negotiating the sensitive clauses of an important agreement.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
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Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • The draft contract or existing contract
- • The context of the relationship and your objectives
- • Any correspondence and annexes
Deliverables
- • A drafted or revised contract
- • A note on points to watch
- • Negotiation recommendations
Indicative timing
Drafting or review is usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days, depending on complexity.
From a stated fixed fee
The fee depends on the type and complexity of the contract; it is given to you before any work begins.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is a template or a bespoke contract better?
A template can be fine for a standard, low-stakes need. As soon as the relationship has real value or risk, a contract tailored by a lawyer is far safer.
Can you review a contract I have already received?
Yes. The firm offers a contract review and analysis service, with points to watch and recommendations.
Does a contract have to be in French?
No, the firm also drafts in English and other languages. The choice depends on the parties and the context.
Quick answer
Why have a contract drafted by a lawyer in Luxembourg?
A lawyer checks the legal validity of the contract, identifies risks, protects your interests, drafts the essential clauses and reduces the risk of future disputes. Professional drafting also strengthens your position in the event of litigation.
Our approach
A pragmatic reading of every case
Notre objectif n’est pas seulement d’expliquer la règle, mais d’identifier la solution la plus efficace pour atteindre vos objectifs. Chaque dossier est analysé sous trois angles.
Risque juridique
La règle applicable, les délais et les points de contentieux possibles.
Risque opérationnel
L’impact concret sur votre activité, vos contrats et votre organisation.
Risque financier
Le coût d’une décision, d’un litige ou d’une inaction, chiffré en amont.
Expertise
Our contract law services
Contract drafting
- Services
- Commercial
- Subcontracting
- Distribution
- IT and SaaS
- Agency
- Partnership
- Franchising
- Business introducer
Review and audit
- Liability clauses
- Penalties and warranties
- Termination
- Non-competition
- Confidentiality
- Competent jurisdiction
- Compliance with Luxembourg law
Negotiation
- Commercial negotiations
- Strategic contracts
- International partnerships
- Investment agreements
- Financing agreements
- Shareholders' agreements
Contracts for investors
- Investment agreements
- Convertible bonds
- Letters of intent
- NDA
- SPA
- Representations and warranties
Examples of matters handled
Proven expertise, anonymised
European distribution agreement
Drafting and negotiation of the distributor's and the supplier's obligations.
Shareholders' agreement
Protection of shareholder rights and organisation of governance.
IT contract
Securing liability, intellectual property and data.
Investment agreement
Contractual structuring of an entry into the share capital.
Representative and anonymised examples, for illustration only. Every matter is handled and validated by a lawyer registered with the Luxembourg Bar.
They entrust us with their cases
Varied profiles, the same standard of excellence
- Entrepreneurs setting up their company in Luxembourg
- International investors
- SME executives
- International groups
- Expatriates and international families
- Employers recruiting foreign talent
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to draft a contract in Luxembourg?
Depending on the complexity, most contracts with a defined scope are handled on a fixed-fee basis, from EUR 1,500 excluding tax. The exact price is stated before any work begins, after an initial review.
Can a lawyer review a contract that has already been drafted?
Yes. The contract audit checks the liability, termination, warranty, confidentiality and non-competition clauses and the competent jurisdiction, before signature.
Why have a contract checked before signing?
Because an ambiguous or unbalanced contract can lead to several years of litigation. The review identifies the risks and strengthens your position before you make any commitment.
Which law applies to an international contract?
The parties may choose the applicable law and the competent jurisdiction. Failing that, European rules determine the law governing the contract. A lawyer secures these clauses from the drafting stage.
How do you protect your confidential information?
Through a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that is precise as to scope, duration, exceptions and penalties, supplemented where necessary by clauses in the main contract.
Which lawyer to draft a shareholders' agreement?
A business lawyer: the agreement governs governance, exits, pre-emption and shareholder protection. If poorly drafted, it becomes unenforceable or a source of deadlock.
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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.
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 firmExpertise & authority
Ongoing review and analysis of Luxembourg and European case law
Avocate à la Cour, List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
Trained at the London School of Economics, formerly at Clifford Chance and Bonn Steichen & Partners
Member of international networks: EILN, AEA, Cross Border Advisory Solutions
Every matter handled and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Bar
Support in 7 languages, clients of 170 nationalities
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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