Lawyer in Luxembourg for companies and individuals

The firm is located at 142, boulevard de la Petrusse in Luxembourg City and works in six languages. It acts throughout the Grand Duchy, from Luxembourg City and Kirchberg to Esch-sur-Alzette, and coordinates cross-border matters with France, Belgium and Germany whenever required.

The firm's digital tools serve only to organise the intake of information, qualify the need and track requests. The legal substance is handled by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.

The firm was founded by Maitre Cora Maglo, avocate a la Cour entered on List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009, trained at the London School of Economics and then at Clifford Chance and Bonn Steichen & Partners. This dual culture, combining large international firms and a human-scale practice, shapes Cerno's approach.

More than 5,000 matters handled, a rating of 4.8/5 on Google, membership of recognised international networks (EILN, AEA, Cross Border Advisory Solutions) and advice in six languages: all concrete markers of reliability.

Above all, you have a single point of contact, from the first meeting to resolution. Every matter entrusted to the firm is handled and validated by the lawyer.

For companies and directors: business law, corporate law, commercial law, contract drafting, debt recovery, compliance (GDPR, terms and conditions), and commercial litigation.

For investors and structuring transactions: holdings and SOPARFI, investment funds (RAIF, SIF, SICAR) and AIFM, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, family office, brought together in the investors and corporate practice.

For individuals and mobility: immigration and EU Blue Card, investor residence, employment law, family law and lease law. Each topic has its own dedicated page.

The firm advises SMEs and their directors as well as major international investors and family offices, but also individuals facing a dispute, a dismissal, a lease or a family matter.

This versatility, overseen by a single lawyer, makes it possible to handle matters that often span several fields: setting up in Luxembourg, for instance, combines company structuring with the director's immigration.

Check admission to the Luxembourg Bar, genuine experience in the relevant field, transparency on fees and clarity of communication. A good lawyer explains the options and the risks before acting.

Be wary of promises of results: no serious lawyer guarantees the outcome of a dispute. Cerno commits to method, rigour and transparency, not to a result that depends on the facts and the courts.

Fees are freely set but must be transparent. Cerno states a fixed price or a range before any engagement: diagnostic consultation from EUR 175 excl. VAT (30 minutes) or EUR 250 excl. VAT (45 minutes), fixed-fee services from EUR 1,500 depending on complexity, and evolving matters billed by the hour or by phase.

For recurring needs, a legal retainer gives access to a dedicated lawyer. Legal aid is also available in Luxembourg for people with limited means, subject to conditions.

The first consultation can be held remotely, by video call or by telephone, which is particularly useful for international clients and for immigration or structuring matters handled from abroad.

The firm advises and drafts in French, English, German, Luxembourgish, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

To save time, gather a written and chronological description of your situation, the contracts, correspondence and documents already exchanged, the contact details of the opposing party where applicable, and your objectives.

The firm's qualification form guides you through this collection; it serves only to prepare the analysis, which is still carried out by the lawyer.

Several actions are subject to strict time limits in Luxembourg, in employment law as well as in commercial matters. Once they expire, the right to act may be lost.

Consulting early, even just for guidance, often prevents a disagreement from becoming a costly dispute. The initial reply is provided within 48 business hours.