Schiltz & Schiltz

What Schiltz & Schiltz does

Schiltz & Schiltz is a Luxembourg-based business law, innovation, and regulatory consulting firm established in 1932, structured as a société anonyme (S.A.) since 2018. The firm is led by six partners and comprises approximately 20 lawyers and legal professionals, operating from a single headquarters at 24-26 avenue de la Gare in Luxembourg City. It serves national and international clients across five primary segments: financial institutions and banks, businesses and corporations, startups and emerging companies, nonprofit organizations and foundations, and high net worth individuals. The firm has been involved in landmark international financial restructuring and insolvency cases, including Banco Ambrosiano, BCCI, Madoff, and Rioforte/Espirito Santo, and its senior partner Jean-Louis Schiltz is a former Luxembourg government minister (2004-2009) and honorary university professor, lending the firm notable regulatory and academic credibility.

The firm delivers professional legal services across 15 practice areas, including banking and finance, regulatory and compliance, insurance and liability, litigation and dispute resolution, competition law, restructuring and insolvency, fraud and financial crime, corporate law and M&A, innovation (covering FinTech, Space Law, and AI), startups, public and administrative law, labor law, real estate and construction, private asset management and estate planning, and nonprofit organizations and foundations. It markets AI-enhanced legal services for process optimization, though no proprietary AI products or models are disclosed. Revenue is generated through traditional law firm billing — hourly rates, fixed fees, and retainer arrangements — with pricing varying by matter complexity, practice area, and engagement scope. The firm is independently and family-owned, with Jean-Louis Schiltz as Senior Partner and Franz Schiltz as Managing Partner; no external investors or parent company involvement is identified.

Name

Schiltz & Schiltz

Legal name

Schiltz & Schiltz S.A.

Website

https://schiltz.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schiltz & Schiltz is a Luxembourg-based business law firm founded in 1932, offering legal advisory services across 15 practice areas including banking and finance, M&A, regulatory compliance, and innovation, serving financial institutions, corporations, startups, nonprofits, and high net worth individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law firm
• Investment funds law
• Tax advisory services
• Dispute resolution law

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed through hourly rates, fixed fees, and retainer arrangements for corporate law, banking, regulatory compliance, litigation, and specialized practice areas serving businesses, financial institutions, and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schiltz & Schiltz is a Luxembourg-based business law firm providing a full range of legal advisory, transactional, and litigation services across 15 practice areas, including banking & finance, investment funds, corporate/M&A, tax, real estate & construction, employment, IP & IT, insurance, and dispute resolution. The firm serves financial institutions, corporations, and private clients with a multilingual, partner-led approach.

Product overview

Schiltz & Schiltz is a Luxembourg-based law firm established in 1932 offering comprehensive legal services across 15 distinct practice areas. The firm provides legal advisory services rather than software products, covering Banking & Finance, Regulatory & Compliance, Insurance & Liability, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Restructuring & Insolvency, Fraud & Financial Crime, Corporate Law/M&A, Innovation (FinTech, Space Law, AI), Start-Ups, Public & Administrative Law, Labor Law, Real Estate & Construction, Private Asset Management & Estate Planning, and Nonprofit Organizations & Foundations. With six partners and approximately 20 lawyers, the firm serves national and international clients, combining traditional legal expertise with modern approaches including AI-assisted processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking & Finance
• Investment Funds Legal services covering the structuring, formation, regulation, and ongoing compliance of Luxembourg investment funds (UCITS, AIFs, RAIFs, SIFs) for fund managers, promoters, and investors.
• Corporate / M&A Legal advisory on corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, joint ventures, share deals, asset deals, and corporate housekeeping for domestic and international clients.
• Tax Tax advisory and tax structuring for corporate, fund, and private client matters, including cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, and tax controversy support.
• Dispute Resolution / Litigation Representation in commercial, civil, and administrative disputes before Luxembourg courts and tribunals, including arbitration and mediation support.
• Real Estate & Construction Legal advice on acquisitions, disposals, leases, development, and construction matters, as well as related litigation for real estate investors, developers, and corporate occupiers.
• Employment Advisory and litigation support on employment contracts, dismissals, reorganizations, collective labor relations, and HR compliance for employers and senior executives.
• IP & IT Legal services covering intellectual property protection, licensing, data protection, GDPR compliance, IT contracts, and technology-related disputes.
• Insurance Legal advisory for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and policyholders on regulatory, contractual, and litigation matters.
• Public & Administrative Law Legal advice and representation in matters involving public bodies, administrative procedures, regulatory enforcement, and public procurement in Luxembourg.
• Commercial Law Advisory on commercial contracts, distribution, agency, franchising, competition law, and general commercial matters for businesses operating in Luxembourg.
• Criminal Law Criminal defense representation and advisory on business criminal law, white-collar matters, and regulatory offenses.
• Family Law Legal advice and representation in matrimonial, divorce, parental authority, succession, and family-related matters for individuals and families.
• Private Clients Tailored legal services for high-net-worth individuals covering wealth structuring, estate planning, succession, philanthropy, and personal matters.
• Mediation Mediation services to resolve commercial, civil, and family disputes outside of court, led by accredited mediators.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elvinger Hoss Prussen: Elvinger Hoss Prussen is a leading independent Luxembourg law firm with deep expertise in banking & finance, corporate law, investment funds, and dispute resolution. It competes directly with Schiltz & Schiltz for the same financial institution, corporate, and high-net-worth clients in Luxembourg.
• Bonn & Schmitt: Bonn & Schmitt is a long-established independent Luxembourg law firm providing full-service business law across corporate, banking, regulatory, litigation, and private client matters. It is a comparable domestic peer in both size and practice mix.
• Wildgen: Wildgen is a mid-sized independent Luxembourg law firm offering business law services across banking, corporate, M&A, regulatory, and dispute resolution. It is a comparable-sized domestic peer competing in the same client segments.
• Arendt & Medernach: Arendt & Medernach is Luxembourg's largest independent law firm with hundreds of lawyers, specializing in the same core areas as Schiltz & Schiltz: banking & finance, corporate/M&A, regulatory, tax, and investment funds. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor in the Luxembourg market.
• Loyens & Loeff (Luxembourg): Loyens & Loeff is an international law and tax firm with a strong Luxembourg office focused on banking, finance, funds, and corporate/M&A — overlapping directly with Schiltz & Schiltz's core practice areas, particularly in cross-border tax and regulatory work.
• NautaDutilh (Luxembourg): NautaDutilh is a Benelux-headquartered law firm with a Luxembourg office practicing banking & finance, corporate, M&A, and investment funds. It is a direct competitor for the same institutional clients in Luxembourg.

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie (Luxembourg): Baker McKenzie is a global law firm with a Luxembourg office providing banking, corporate, tax, and dispute resolution services. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Schiltz & Schiltz for multinational clients with Luxembourg exposure.
• Clifford Chance (Luxembourg): Clifford Chance is a Magic Circle global law firm with a Luxembourg office focused on banking & finance, funds, and corporate transactions. It competes for high-end cross-border mandates originating in or routed through Luxembourg.
• Linklaters (Luxembourg): Linklaters is a Magic Circle international law firm with a Luxembourg office practicing banking, finance, corporate/M&A, and capital markets. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same institutional and corporate clients.
• Allen & Overy (Luxembourg): Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman) is a global Magic Circle firm with a substantial Luxembourg office covering banking, capital markets, funds, and corporate/M&A. It is a broad incumbent that competes for the largest institutional mandates in Luxembourg, where Schiltz & Schiltz also plays.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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