Lorraine Chéry
Arendt is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Partners: Lorraine Chéry, Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann, Yves Philippart de Foy; and two new associate Partners: Arnaud Huguenel and Alexandra Leininger. Their combined expertise will further strengthen the seamless, end to end support Arendt provides across its complementary legal, regulatory and advisory services.
These appointments underscore Arendt’s commitment to further developing its strategy, which is aimed at providing clients with comprehensive guidance across all facets of their projects, showcasing the breadth of our expertise and support.
Lorraine Chéry – Partner / Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits
Lorraine Chéry is a Partner in the Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice of Arendt & Medernach.
As a Partner in the Employment team, she aims to continue and further develop the support provided to clients on all their Luxembourg employment law matters, both in strategic advisory work and in litigation. This support is crucial in a context marked by the increasing complexity of Luxembourg employment law, the intensification of administrative controls, and the rapid evolution of working practices, requiring an approach that is both legal and pragmatic. The objective is to secure employers’ decisions while providing them with solutions tailored to their economic, organisational, and human challenges.
“My ambition is to provide our clients with pragmatic employment law solutions that are tailored to their operational and strategic priorities” explains Lorraine.
Please click here to read Lorraine’s full CV
Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann – Partner / Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity & Real Estate
Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann is a Partner in the Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions practice of Arendt & Medernach.
He advises institutional and individual investors as well as private equity funds on local and international transactions, reorganisations and mainstream corporate matters relating to the structuring and set up of companies and joint ventures in Luxembourg. His practice increasingly focuses on regulated M&A, supporting clients active in traditional sectors such as funds, banking and insurance, where regulatory scrutiny and transactional complexity are continuing to grow. Błażej has also developed particular expertise in emerging regulated fields, with a focus on the space, security and defence sectors, where he assists clients on the corporate regulatory, authorisation and licensing regimes applicable to these industries.
As Partner, he will contribute to further strengthening Arendt’s transactional capabilities in sectors where regulatory oversight plays a central role, supporting clients in navigating complex deal structures, sector specific constraints and multi stakeholder environments in an increasingly regulated market.
“As industries in Luxembourg – ranging from traditional sectors such as funds, banking and insurance to the emerging space and defence ecosystems – operate under increasing regulatory scrutiny, and as their corporate life and transactions grow more complex, my ambition as Partner is to guide clients confidently through this evolving landscape. I aim to deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented support in regulated corporate and M&A matters, helping clients anticipate strategic, commercial and regulatory considerations while ensuring that transactions are executed efficiently and with clarity” declares Błażej.
Please click here to read Błażej’s full CV
Yves Philippart de Foy – Partner / Tax
Yves Philippart de Foy is a Partner in the Tax Law practice of Arendt & Medernach.
He primarily advises UK-based and Spanish asset managers on Luxembourg tax matters, with a particular focus on private equity, private debt and fund-related financing structures. His practice covers both regulated and unregulated fund structures, co-investment arrangements, and complex holding and financing platforms.
Yves plays an active role in cross-border transactions involving Luxembourg and regularly works alongside leading UK and Spanish law firms, as well as Arendt’s investment management, corporate and finance teams. He is a key point of contact for asset managers investing through Luxembourg structures in a UK and Iberian context.
“My objective as a Partner is to support international asset managers with clear, pragmatic and high-quality Luxembourg tax advice, while fostering strong collaboration across teams and jurisdictions to address their increasingly cross-border needs” says Yves.
Please click here to read Yves’s full CV
Arnaud Huguenel – Associate Partner / Tax
Arnaud Huguenel is an Associate Partner in the Tax Law practice of Arendt & Medernach. He leads an expert team specialising in personal tax and parafiscal matters for professionals and private individuals residing in Luxembourg or maintaining significant personal, professional or economic ties with the country.
His team advises employers and professionals on employment taxation and social security, both in purely domestic contexts and in situations involving national or international mobility. Arnaud also supports employers on all remuneration-related matters, including the design and implementation of incentive and equity-based compensation schemes, remuneration governance for regulated entities, and broader strategies to attract and retain key talent.
Arnaud is an active member in Arendt’s Private Clients group, supporting individuals and families in structuring their personal assets through an integrated corporate, real estate, civil law and tax approach.
As Partner, Arnaud will drive the further development of Arendt’s expertise in personal taxation, remuneration strategies and international mobility. Together with his team, he will continue supporting senior executives, organisations, entrepreneurs and internationally mobile individuals in navigating complex and high value situations.
“Our aim is to contribute to Luxembourg’s attractiveness as a jurisdiction for talent and strategic relocation. We focus on delivering pragmatic, coordinated, and cross-practice solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and the boarder community” states Arnaud.
Please click here to read Arnaud’s full CV
Alexandra Leininger – Associate Partner / Regulatory & Consulting
Alexandra Leininger is an Associate Partner at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting, where she heads the Cross-Border Fund Marketing & Distribution practice, which she played a key role in building and developing.
With over 25 years of experience, she advises a global client base from Luxembourg on a broad spectrum of cross‑border fund distribution matters. She supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their multi jurisdictional distribution strategies, from initial design and implementation to ongoing compliance, providing fully integrated regulatory and advisory services.
As Partner, Alexandra will focus on strengthening and expanding Arendt’s distribution capabilities, supported by a senior team of specialists and a broad international network of local distribution experts. She will continue developing integrated solutions that combine regulatory expertise, operational support and advanced digital tools, including Arendt’s Client Dashboard, a core component of the firm’s distribution offering.
“Our ambition is clear: to provide clients with the agility, visibility and expertise they need to successfully distribute their funds across the markets that matter to them. As Partner, I am committed to further developing our services, enhancing our capabilities and ensuring that our clients receive hands on, senior level support built on proximity, responsiveness and trust. Together, we help clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and operational landscape while maximising their distribution potential” states Alexandra.
