Mergers and acquisitions
M&A lawyer in Luxembourg
The firm supports the acquisition or disposal of your SME in Luxembourg: valuation, due diligence, negotiation of the heads of terms, drafting of the SPA and of the asset and liability warranties.
In short
A mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Luxembourg supports the acquisition or sale of an SME: valuation, due diligence, negotiation of the heads of terms, drafting of the SPA and the asset and liability warranty. Cerno Law Firm steers the process from the first audit to closing, for buyer and seller alike.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
M&A lawyer in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Fees stated upfront. First consultation from EUR 175 excl. VAT; fixed-fee M&A engagement from EUR 1,500 for the scoping phases, then fees by stage depending on the scale of the deal. |
| Indicative timing | Due diligence and negotiation are generally organised over a few weeks depending on the size of the target and the responsiveness of the parties. |
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A successful M&A deal is decided as much in the preparation as at signing: rigorous due diligence, negotiation of warranties and a robust sale agreement protect your price and limit your exposure after the deal.
Cerno Law Firm runs the entire M&A process for SMEs and their directors, from the first audit through to closing and post-acquisition management.
M&A lawyer in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
You are buying or selling a company, shares or a business, and need to secure the price, the warranties and the terms of the deal.
Without due diligence or a robust SPA, the buyer discovers the liabilities too late and the seller remains exposed after the sale.
What happens if you do nothing?
Hidden liabilities, a poorly secured price, ineffective asset and liability warranties, badly drafted conditions precedent, post-acquisition litigation.
A poorly documented deal turns a disposal into a lasting source of dispute between seller and buyer.
How does the firm step in?
Conducting due diligence, structuring the deal, drafting and negotiating the heads of terms, the SPA and the asset and liability warranties, through to closing.
Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar: the digital tools serve only to simplify the gathering of audit documents, the qualification of the matter and the tracking of each stage; they never replace the lawyer's advice, who negotiates and drafts every clause.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Acquire an SME, shares or a business.
- Sell your company on good terms of price and warranty.
- Conduct legal due diligence before signing.
- Negotiate the SPA and the asset and liability warranties.
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Under 5 minutes to open your case.
Fees stated upfront
First consultation from EUR 175 excl. VAT; fixed-fee M&A engagement from EUR 1,500 for the scoping phases, then fees by stage depending on the scale of the deal.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why carry out due diligence before buying?
To identify liabilities, contractual and tax risks, and adjust the price or warranties accordingly. It is the buyer's best protection.
What are asset and liability warranties?
It is the seller's undertaking to indemnify the buyer if a liability predating the sale comes to light afterwards. Its drafting is decisive.
Does the firm also support the seller?
Yes, the firm acts for buyers and sellers alike, securing the price, the warranties and the timetable of the deal.
Does Cerno replace an investment bank?
No. Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar that secures the legal side of the deal; the lawyer remains at the heart of the negotiation and drafting.
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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
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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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