A&O Shearman is further expanding its European funds and private capital capabilities with the appointment of two new partners in Luxembourg. Kristof Meynaerts and Severina Käppeli will join the firm from Clifford Chance, bringing a wealth of experience and deep industry insight.
Their arrival marks a significant strategic investment in the firm's well-established Luxembourg team, which already features partners Miao Wang and Vittoria Faraone. Kristof will take the helm of the Luxembourg funds and asset management practice.
"Kristof and Severina are both highly regarded for their client-focused, solutions-oriented approach, as well as their deep legal and regulatory expertise."
Patrick Mischo, managing partner of A&O Shearman in Luxembourg, said: "Private capital remains a core strategic growth area for our firm, and our Luxembourg funds and asset management practice is central to delivering on that ambition. Kristof and Severina are both highly regarded for their client-focused, solutions-oriented approach, as well as their deep legal and regulatory expertise. Their addition significantly strengthens our team and reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. We are excited to welcome them to A&O Shearman and look forward to their leadership in shaping the future of our funds and asset management practice."
Kristof Meynaerts commented: "Luxembourg plays a strategic role in the global investment funds landscape, and I am excited to lead a practice that is so central to A&O Shearman's private capital strategy. I look forward to joining A&O Shearman and its talented funds team to bring my expertise and know-how to clients looking to develop their funds and asset management offering."
Severina Käppeli added: "Joining A&O Shearman at this moment of growth and ambition is a fantastic opportunity. Luxembourg continues to be a dynamic and innovative center for investment funds, and I am eager to contribute, together with the team, to the development of our practice and support clients on their most complex transactions."
Kristof Meynaerts brings 17 years of experience and is widely recognized for his extensive knowledge in the structuring and operation of both regulated and unregulated funds, with a particular focus on real estate and private capital funds. Kristof advises a diverse range of clients, providing comprehensive guidance on fund financing as well as regulatory, corporate, and contractual aspects of Luxembourg investment funds, both on the investor and sponsor side.
Severina Käppeli brings more than 12 years of expertise in the structuring and setup of both regulated and unregulated investment funds. Her practice spans, on one side, a broad spectrum of asset classes, including real estate, private equity and debt, and, on the other side, a particular experience of advising investors. She is known for her precision, strategic insight, and ability to navigate the most complex fund structures and cross-border transactions.