Laurent is a partner in our Finance & Restructuring practice with a focus on complex banking, finance and capital markets transactions.
Laurent advises on the full spectrum of regulatory matters across the banking, finance, capital markets and (re)insurance sectors. Laurent also leads on restructuring mandates.
He advises banks, financial institutions, (re)insurance companies, listed and non‑listed corporates and securitisation vehicles on regulatory issues, including banking, finance, capital markets and (re)insurance regulation.
Laurent’s practice covers cross‑border banking and capital markets transactions—including the issuance of debt and equity securities such as high‑yield bonds and IPOs—alongside (de)listings, takeovers, exchange offers and buy‑backs. He also acts on structured finance, acquisition finance and restructuring matters, as well as (re)insurance transactions.
Laurent brings a rare combination of deep transactional banking expertise, sophisticated regulatory insight and hands‑on restructuring experience. This integrated skill set enables him to guide clients seamlessly through the full lifecycle of financial transactions—from structuring and execution to stress scenarios, regulatory challenges and turnaround situations.
His cross‑border experience across banking, capital markets, structured finance and (re)insurance means he understands the commercial drivers behind complex financing arrangements and the regulatory frameworks that govern them. This allows him to anticipate risk, design practical solutions and navigate regulatory expectations with clarity and confidence.
As Laurent acts for banks, financial institutions, insurers, corporates and securitisation platforms alike, he has a 360‑degree view of market practice and stakeholder priorities. He is able to decode competing interests, facilitate alignment and execute transactions efficiently, even in high‑pressure or distressed contexts.
Clients benefit from his ability to blend technical precision with strategic thinking—offering advice that is not only legally robust but also aligned with regulatory realities and commercial outcomes. Whether structuring a complex financing, navigating a capital markets transaction, or leading a restructuring, Laurent provides clear, pragmatic guidance that helps clients move forward with confidence.
His ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into solutions that are both commercially viable and operationally practical positions him as a trusted advisor for institutions navigating heightened scrutiny or accelerated timelines. He combines strategic foresight with technical depth, enabling clients to identify pressure points early, mitigate emerging risks and preserve deal momentum even in volatile market conditions. With a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach, he helps organisations cut through complexity, streamline decision‑making and achieve outcomes that stand up to both regulatory expectations and commercial imperatives. By aligning deep market insight with forward‑looking regulatory awareness, he offers guidance that anticipates shifts in the landscape and supports clients in making informed, confident decisions.
Accolades
Recognised as:
- “Leading Partner”, Legal 500
- “Highly Regarded” in capital markets by IFLR 1000
- “Band 5” in banking and finance by Chambers & Partners
“When working with him, his experience in the market is on display”, Chambers & Partners, Global, 2026
Laurent Massinon is “well-placed to provide pragmatic, business orientated and responsive advice spanning a wide spectrum of transactions, ranging from project and acquisition finance to capital markets and restructuring matters”, Legal 500, 2025
“The outstanding Laurent Massinon has great financial services regulatory knowledge and finds practical solutions in difficult situations”, Legal 500, 2024
“Luxembourg banking partner Laurent Massinon is outstanding on financial regulatory matters. He is responsive, clear and solid in his analysis and pragmatic in his approach”, IFLR1000, 2021
“Able to deal with the full spectrum of the banking, finance and capital markets”, “Outstanding individual in the financial regulatory sphere”, Legal 500, 2020
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- advised Danaher Corporation and its Luxembourg-based financing entity, DH Switzerland Finance S.à r.l. in connection with the offer and sale of five tranches of CHF-denominated bonds in an aggregate principal amount of CHF 1.25 billion*
- advised Encevo S.A. on its innovative EUR 200 million green bond issuance*
- advised one of the largest acquirers of non-performing loans on a EUR 1,23 bn revolving facility agreement*
- advised an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company on the delisting of its bonds from the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange*
- advising a French group in the telecommunication sector on the financing of an EUR 18 billion acquisition*
- advising an American group in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of industrial and consumer products sector on the financing of an USD 13.8 billion acquisition*
- advising an American group in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of industrial and consumer products sector on its entry into a US commercial paper program for USD 11.5 billion*
- advised TRATON SE and its Luxembourg subsidiary on the update of its EUR 12 billion EMTN program and subsequent drawdowns*
- advising an American group being the world's largest medical device company on its public offering of notes of up to EUR 7 billion and the corresponding tender offerings as well as on its second public offering of notes of up to EUR 5 billion and the corresponding tender offerings*
- advising Luxembourg securitisation vehicles on a multi-issuer programme of USD 500 million with notes listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF market*
- advising a Luxembourg energy provider on its issuance of bond certificates and entry into several Schuldsche in loans for EUR 250 million*
- advising a Luxembourg subsidiary of a Swiss Life insurance company on life insurance products linked to internal dedicated funds/collective funds*
*Experience prior to joining the firm
Sectors
Background
Laurent joined the firm in March 2026. He attended the University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Bar School (Cours complémentaires), 2005 Free University of Brussels (ULB), holds a Masters degree in economic law, 2003, Free University of Brussels (ULB) and a Masters degree in law, 2002. He was admitted to the Luxembourg Bar (Avocat à la Cour) in 2005. Laurent is a member of the IBA (International Bar Association).
Recognition
Chambers & Partners, Global
“When working with him, his experience in the market is on display”
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