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.
In short
A contract lawyer in Luxembourg drafts, reviews, negotiates and secures your contracts, whether commercial, service, lease or corporate. Their quality determines your protection in the event of disagreement, late payment or termination. Cerno Law Firm alerts you to risky clauses before you sign.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Contract lawyer in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | 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. |
| Indicative timing | Drafting or review is usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days, depending on complexity. |
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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.
Contract lawyer in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
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 does the firm step in?
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
Our aim is not only to explain the rule, but to identify the most effective route to your objectives. Every matter is analysed from three angles.
Legal risk
The applicable rule, deadlines and possible points of dispute.
Operational risk
The concrete impact on your business, your contracts and your organisation.
Financial risk
The cost of a decision, a dispute or inaction, quantified upfront.
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
Typical situations
The engagements we handle in this area
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.
Illustrative situations describing types of engagement, not identifiable client matters or results obtained. 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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- The key steps, explained simply
- The documents to prepare
- The common mistakes to avoid
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Founded in 2013; Maître Cora Maglo has been admitted to the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
- 2013
- independent firm
- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
- 4,7/5
- 81 Google reviewsRead reviews
Expertise & 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 French and English
Testimonials
What our clients say
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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.F. P.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.N. W.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.T.They talk about us
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