The addition of Bart Denys, announced in a press statement on 17 September 2024, will allow Simmons & Simmons Luxembourg to boost its capabilities in the investment funds space. Denys’ transactional expertise includes fund structuring and investor negotiations, while his regulatory practice covers Ucits, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), marketing and distribution.

“Bart’s depth of knowledge and his practical experience in both transactional and regulatory matters make him a great addition to our team,” commented , partner in the investment funds team. “His expertise will significantly enhance our ability to provide strategic counsel to our clients, particularly as the industry navigates an increasingly complex regulatory environment. We are thrilled to have him on board."

Denys worked at the law firm Clifford Chance from August 2010 to April 2024, spending time in Luxembourg, London and Brussels. He also holds a part-time teaching position at the law faculty of KU Leuven, where he lectures a course on funds & investment management, as well as a seat on the legal committee of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama), a pan-European industry group.

“The growth and success of Simmons & Simmons Luxembourg office over the years have been very impressive,” Denys said in the communiqué. “I look forward to working together with Augustin, Pieter and the entire team to write the next chapter in this great story.”

Worldwide, Simmons & Simmons has over 280 partners and 1500 staff working across 23 offices in 19 countries. The law firm focuses on four areas: asset management & investment funds; financial institutions; healthcare & life sciences; and technology, media and telecommunication. Its Luxembourg office, which currently employs 50 people, was opened in 2015.