Etude Avocat Befana Bagnès is a Luxembourg law firm established in 2016 by Christelle Befana and Amélie Bagnès after a decade in litigation roles at prominent business law firms in Luxembourg. The team advises and represents both businesses and individuals in civil, commercial, employment, real estate, and insolvency matters, with courtroom advocacy before Luxembourg courts and targeted pre‑contentious advice. The firm operates from Belair in Luxembourg City and works in French and English, with additional language capabilities across the team.

The lawyers combine rigorous case management with a pragmatic approach that balances legal, financial, and reputational considerations. Their experience spans civil liability claims, contract and shareholder disputes, lease and property issues, employee‑employer conflicts, and debt recovery linked to insolvency procedures. Matters are handled from early risk assessment and negotiation through to trial and enforcement, and the team also engages in arbitration where appropriate.

Client service is built on accessibility, clear communication, and proactive strategy. The firm involves clients in key decisions, provides transparent updates at every stage, and tailors solutions to the specifics of each file. This collaborative and solution‑oriented method aims to secure efficient outcomes while controlling cost and timing for domestic and cross‑border stakeholders active in Luxembourg.

About Etude Avocat Befana Bagnès

Founded in 2016

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Bankruptcy & Debt
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

The firm advises employers and employees on Luxembourg employment law across the full lifecycle of the relationship, including drafting and reviewing contracts and policies, handling disciplinary issues, managing dismissals and negotiated exits, and litigating claims for harassment, discrimination, and wage or bonus disputes. The lawyers represent clients before the Labour Tribunal and on appeal, and prioritize early risk assessment and settlement where this can protect business continuity or safeguard an individual’s career.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

The team assists with residential and commercial property matters, focusing on leases, landlord‑tenant disputes, construction and defects issues, and recovery of rent or service charges. They prepare and negotiate lease documentation, advise on termination and eviction questions, and act in urgent interim measures and merits proceedings to secure or defend possession and related property rights.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

The firm handles day‑to‑day commercial contracting as well as contentious corporate matters, including sale of goods and services agreements, distribution and agency arrangements, and shareholder or director disputes. It pursues and defends claims for breach of contract and civil liability, manages evidence and interim relief, and supports negotiations to reach business‑practical settlements when litigation is not the most efficient route.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Bankruptcy & Debt

The lawyers act for creditors and debtors in insolvency‑related work, from pre‑insolvency negotiation and payment demands to filing and contesting claims in bankruptcy or liquidation. They coordinate asset tracing, protective measures, and enforcement, and advise company officers and stakeholders on risks and responsibilities during financial distress and restructuring scenarios.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Lawsuits & Disputes

Dispute resolution is a core focus that includes civil liability claims, contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, lease and property litigation, and debt recovery. The firm builds a strategy from the outset, evaluates settlement options, seeks interim relief when needed, and represents clients before Luxembourg courts through trial and enforcement, with the ability to conduct or respond to arbitration where it best serves the client’s interests.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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