About the Luxembourg M&A Association

A professional, multidisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing transaction expertise in Luxembourg.

The M&A Association in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg M&A Association is the first professional, multidisciplinary association fully dedicated to mergers and acquisitions in Luxembourg.

It brings together professionals active across the entire transactional ecosystem, including legal, financial, tax, banking and advisory disciplines, with the shared objective of strengthening the quality, visibility and recognition of the Luxembourg market.

The Association was created in response to a clear need: to provide a structured platform focused on the practical realities of transactions, beyond high-level discussions or single-discipline approaches. Its ambition is to reflect the true complexity of modern transactions and to support professionals who operate at the core of deal execution.

At its core, the Association seeks to contribute to the positioning of Luxembourg as a jurisdiction of reference for mergers and acquisitions. By promoting local expertise, sharing practical knowledge and fostering collaboration between disciplines, it aims to enhance the credibility and attractiveness of Luxembourg in cross-border transactions.

A differentiated
positioning

The Association adopts a deliberately distinct approach compared to existing industry bodies.

Its activities are primarily focused on technical training designed for experienced professionals, with content grounded in practice rather than theory. The emphasis lies on transactional M&A, including operational acquisitions and corporate restructurings, rather than being limited to fund-driven or private equity perspectives.

Equally central to the Association’s identity is its multidisciplinary nature. Transactions are addressed through the combined lenses of law, finance, tax, banking and insurance, reflecting the interconnected realities faced by practitioners on a daily basis.

Our values and missions

The Luxembourg M&A Association is built around a set of core values that guide its actions and shape its long-term vision.

Expertise

Expertise

is cultivated through continuous learning, practical insight and the sharing of real-world experience.

Knowledge sharing

Knowledge sharing

fosters dialogue between peers and disciplines, encouraging collective progress rather than isolated practice.

Innovation

Innovation

supports the evolution of transactional standards and the adaptation to regulatory and market changes.

Openness

Openness

ensures an inclusive and collaborative approach, both within Luxembourg and across international markets.

Strategic oversight and long-term direction


The Luxembourg M&A Association is governed by a structured and transparent framework designed to ensure independence, continuity and professional integrity.

Its governance is entrusted to a Board of Directors, responsible for defining strategic orientations and overseeing the Association’s development.

Alicia Vonda

Alicia Vonda

LMAA

Benoit Estack

Benoit Estack

Millenium Tech

Sonia Olimpor

Sonia Olimpor

Sandros banking

Guilaume Verdier

Guilaume Verdier

Poulidor

Operational coordination and implementation 

An Executive Committee supports the implementation of these objectives, coordinating initiatives, events and working groups.

Etienne Hector

Etienne Hector

LMAA

Eva Van den Beck

Eva Van den Beck

Artical

Gretchen Malm

Gretchen Malm

ASV

Tia Aberdeen

Tia Aberdeen

Mercken Associates

Founding members


The Association was founded by a group of professionals actively involved in the Luxembourg transactional market. Their collective experience and commitment have shaped the Association’s identity and continue to inform its direction.

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