Laurent Goyer

Laurent Goyer

Counsel

Laurent advises clients on asset management and investment funds matters, including the formation and ongoing operation of Luxembourg investment funds across a wide range of asset classes, such as private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate and impact funds.

He also has significant experience advising asset managers on Luxembourg downstream holding structures, the formation of joint ventures in the private capital sector and acquisitions of Luxembourg based companies involved in the asset management sector.

Laurent is qualified in Québec, Paris and Luxembourg and holds a law degree (LLB) from the University of Montreal. He joined the firm in 2015.

Experience

Representative matters

Optimum Asset Management, on the formation of a Luxembourg-based strategic EUR 800 million joint venture with Blackstone regarding an investment in a portfolio of German real estate assets comprised of 30 residential and commercial properties.

TMF Group, on its acquisition of Selectra Management Company, a Luxembourg-based regulated fund management company servicing both AIFs and UCITS, from asset management company Farad Group.

EFG Fund Management, on its sale to KB Associates, a Dublin-based fund and asset management services firm.

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted to the Luxembourg bar under his professional home title, 2015

Avocat à la cour, Paris, 2015 Avocat, Québec, 2012

Academic

Baccalauréat en droit LLB, Université de Montréal, 2011

Languages

English, French
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.