Arendt & Medernach

What Arendt & Medernach does

Arendt & Medernach is an independent Luxembourg-headquartered business law firm founded in 1988, employing 1,340 professionals across six international offices (Luxembourg, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt). It serves international asset managers, banks, insurers, corporations, and private clients with three integrated service pillars: Legal & Tax (covering corporate/M&A, banking & finance, investment management, insurance, tax, litigation, employment, IP/tech, EU financial & competition law, restructuring, and private clients), Regulatory & Consulting (regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, cross-border distribution, business and tech transformation, forensic investigations, and managed services), and Investor Services (corporate services, fund administration, governance, depositary, tax compliance, and third-party AIFM via subsidiary AManco).

The firm monetizes through four billing models — time-spent at hourly rates, fixed recurring fees, minimum annual fees, and annual responsibility fees for board and entity mandates — alongside Arendt Institute training programs and the Arendt Play digital knowledge platform launched in May 2026. Underlying delivery rests on a partner-led, enterprise go-to-motion backed by an ISO 27001-certified technology layer, a multi-factor client portal, and a portfolio of AI-assisted legal research, document drafting, board-meeting transcription, and prospectus-compliance tools. Distribution is direct through the office network and the Arendt Investor Services platform, augmented by a content and events-led marketing apparatus; the Benelux Law Firm of the Year 2022 award and consecutive Chambers, Legal500, IFLR1000, and ITR rankings underwrite brand-led demand.

Strategically, Arendt has executed a multi-year international build-out (Paris 2016, Frankfurt 2024, refreshed New York leadership 2023), broadened the non-legal services franchise (Arendt Services rebranded as Arendt Investor Services in March 2024), nine partner promotions across 2024-2026, and a 2025 CIO appointment to consolidate technology and AI operations. In July 2026, BlackFin Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Arendt Investor Services with CSSF approval, leaving Arendt & Medernach as a significant minority shareholder and providing AIS with capital for cross-border M&A and AI investment while Arendt & Medernach continues to operate independently as the lead legal advisor.

Name

Arendt & Medernach

Legal name

Arendt & Medernach S.A.

Website

https://arendt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent Luxembourg business law firm, employing 1,340 professionals across six offices, providing integrated legal, tax, regulatory, consulting, and investor services to international asset managers, banks, insurers, and corporates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Fees for legal services provided by Arendt & Medernach, typically charged on time spent basis with hourly rates or as Fixed Fees/Minimum Annual Fees.
2. Regulatory & Consulting Services: Fees for regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, forensic investigations, managed services, and business transformation consulting.
3. Investor Services: Corporate services, fund administration, governance services, depositary services, tax compliance, and third-party AIFM services through Arendt Investor Services.
4. Training Services: Arendt Institute provides professional training programs on legal, regulatory, tax matters and bespoke training sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arendt & Medernach is an independent Luxembourg-based law firm providing a combination of legal, tax, regulatory, and investor services. The firm operates three core service pillars: Legal & Tax (covering corporate, banking, investment management, M&A, litigation, tax and related business law areas), Regulatory & Consulting (compliance, AML/CFT, cross-border distribution, forensic investigations, ESG advisory, and managed services), and Investor Services (corporate services, fund administration, governance, depositary, tax compliance, and third-party AIFM services through AManco). It complements these with the Arendt Institute for professional training and the Arendt Play digital knowledge-sharing platform.

Product overview

Arendt & Medernach is a leading Luxembourg-based independent law firm offering a unique combination of legal, regulatory, and investor services. The firm operates three core service pillars: Legal & Tax (covering all areas of Luxembourg business law including corporate, banking, investment management, and tax), Regulatory & Consulting (providing advisory, compliance, forensic investigations, and managed services), and Investor Services (offering corporate services, fund administration, governance, depositary services, and AIFM services through its AManco subsidiary). The firm complements its core services with Arendt Institute for professional training, Arendt Play as a digital knowledge-sharing platform, and ESG advisory services. With offices across Luxembourg, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, and Frankfurt, the firm employs over 1,340 professionals serving international and domestic clients in the asset management, banking, insurance, and corporate sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arendt Institute: Learning solutions with focus on legal, regulatory and tax matters, including bespoke training sessions and coaching.
• Arendt Play

Products and services

• Legal & Tax Services
• Regulatory & Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as Benelux Law Firm of the Year 2022 by The Lawyer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Graine de ViesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organisation supporting reforestation projects in Madagascar, Togo, Benin, Cameroon and Ghana. Arendt has supported Graine de Vie since 2015 to offset carbon emissions. Local tree plantations create job opportunities and raise awareness about environmental protection.
• MUDAM (Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt museum partnership since 2010 supporting art exhibitions, tours and artist meetings with staff, as well as outreach to clients and the public. Part of broader engagement in exchange and knowledge sharing through art.
• Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the academy which works to instil highly specialised know-how and skills in the musicians of its student orchestra.
• IMS Luxembourg (Inspiring More Sustainability)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArendt signed the Manifesto: Our Commitment for Nature launched by IMS Luxembourg in 2025, formalising commitment to biodiversity and environmental protection.
• VISION ZEROsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative focusing on prevention, awareness, and continuous improvement in health and safety at work. Arendt aligns its Safety & Security practices with VISION ZERO standards.
• Zero Single-Use Plastic ManifestosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArendt is a signatory of the Zero Single-Use Plastic manifesto, committed to eliminating single-use plastic and promoting sustainable practices.
• Diversity Charter LëtzebuergsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArendt signed the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg in 2019, reinforcing commitment to diversity beyond legal obligations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stibbe: Amsterdam-headquartered law firm with a Luxembourg office focused on banking, finance, investment funds, and corporate law. Directly overlaps with Arendt's core service lines and serves many of the same institutional asset management and banking clients.
• Loyens & Loeff: Benelux-headquartered law and tax advisory firm with deep Luxembourg, Dutch, and Swiss presence and a strong investment management practice. Closely comparable to Arendt in serving fund structuring, regulatory, and corporate clients across the same jurisdictions.
• NautaDutilh: Leading Benelux law firm with significant Luxembourg office providing corporate, finance, and investment fund services. Comparable practice mix and client base to Arendt & Medernach, particularly on fund formation and regulatory matters.
• Elvinger Hoss Prussen: One of the most established independent law firms in Luxembourg, providing corporate, banking, investment fund, and tax law services. Directly comparable to Arendt on jurisdiction, primary practice areas, and client base of asset managers, banks, and corporates.

Broad incumbents

• Hogan Lovells: Global law firm with a Luxembourg office focused on financial services, investment funds, and corporate transactions. Comparable to Arendt on regulatory-driven fund and corporate mandates across EMEA.
• CMS: European-headquartered international law firm with a Luxembourg office providing banking, finance, investment funds, and corporate services. Overlaps with Arendt in serving asset managers and financial institutions operating across European jurisdictions.
• Clifford Chance: Global Magic Circle firm with a long-standing Luxembourg office advising on investment funds, banking, and capital markets. Overlaps with Arendt in asset management and financial services regulatory work for international clients.
• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with presence in Luxembourg serving banking, finance, investment funds, and corporate clients. Competes for many of the same institutional clients Arendt serves, particularly on cross-border matters.
• A&O Shearman: Global Magic Circle firm (Allen & Overy / Shearman & Sterling combination) with a substantial Luxembourg practice in funds, banking, and corporate law. Competes with Arendt on cross-border fund mandates and complex financial services transactions.
• Linklaters: Global Magic Circle law firm with a Luxembourg office focused on investment management, finance, and corporate matters. Directly competes with Arendt for sophisticated cross-border fund and capital markets mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArendtMedernach

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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