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Venture capital lawyer in Luxembourg
The firm supports your fundraising in Luxembourg: seed and Series A/B rounds, negotiation of term sheets, drafting of shareholders' agreements, setting up BSA, BSPCE and convertible bonds, on the side of startups and investors alike.
In short
A venture capital lawyer in Luxembourg supports seed and Series A/B fundraisings, for startups and investors alike: negotiating the term sheet, drafting the shareholders' agreement, setting up BSAs, BSPCEs and convertible bonds, governance and exit clauses, through to completion of the round.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Venture capital lawyer in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Stated fees. Consultation from 175 EUR excl. VAT; fundraising documentation on a fixed fee from 1,500 EUR depending on the size of the round and the complexity of the matter. Everything is quoted before any engagement. |
| Indicative timing | The first documentation is delivered within a few business days; the negotiation and completion of the round are scheduled according to the timetable of the founders and the investors. |
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A well-run fundraising protects both founders and investors: the term sheet sets the balance, the shareholders' agreement organises governance and exits, and the dilutive instruments (BSA, BSPCE, convertible bonds) must be carefully calibrated to avoid unpleasant surprises at the next round.
Cerno Law Firm structures and documents the transaction alongside startups and investors, coordinating with financial and tax advisers where the matter requires it.
Venture capital lawyer in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
As a founder or an investor, you are preparing a fundraising (seed, Series A or B) in Luxembourg and must secure the term sheet, the shareholders' agreement and the investment instruments.
Without rigorous documentation, the allocation of capital, governance and exit terms become a source of tension between founders and investors.
What happens if you do nothing?
An unbalanced term sheet, poorly anticipated dilution, poorly calibrated preference and liquidation preference clauses, badly structured BSPCE or BSA, governance deadlock at the next round.
A poorly documented round weakens the capitalisation table and complicates, or even compromises, subsequent financing rounds.
How does the firm step in?
Negotiation of the term sheet, drafting of the shareholders' agreement, setting up BSA, BSPCE and convertible bonds, organisation of governance and exit clauses, through to completion of the round.
Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar; its digital tools only simplify information gathering, qualification of the matter and tracking of requests, never replacing the lawyer's advice. The lawyer negotiates and drafts each clause, coordinating with your financial and tax advisers where needed.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Prepare a seed, Series A or Series B round.
- Negotiate a balanced term sheet and shareholders' agreement.
- Set up BSPCE or BSA for the founders and the team.
- Structure a convertible bond or a bridge round.
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Stated fees
Consultation from 175 EUR excl. VAT; fundraising documentation on a fixed fee from 1,500 EUR depending on the size of the round and the complexity of the matter. Everything is quoted before any engagement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the firm advise startups or investors?
Both, depending on the mandate. The firm tailors the documentation to the interests of the party it advises, founders or investors, with no conflict of interest.
What is the difference between BSA and BSPCE?
The BSA is a share subscription warrant, open to various beneficiaries; the BSPCE is intended to give employees and directors a stake in the capital. The firm guides you towards the instrument suited to your situation and structures it.
What is a liquidation preference?
It is a clause that determines the order and amount of repayment to investors in the event of a sale or liquidation. Poorly calibrated, it distorts the sharing of value; the firm negotiates it so that it remains fair.
Is Cerno a fund or a financing platform?
No. Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar. The firm provides legal support for fundraisings and, where needed, coordinates financial and tax advisers; it does not invest and does not raise funds for its own account.
Handled with our network of partners. On regulated matters (funds, AIFM, depositary, CSSF authorisation), Cerno Law Firm provides legal advice and coordination, working where appropriate with lawyers and partners holding the required expertise (management, depositary, CSSF compliance). You keep a single point of contact.
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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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