Corporate and M&A partner Yann Payen joins Ogier in Luxembourg

Ogier's Corporate team in Luxembourg has welcomed new partner Yann Payen, further enhancing Ogier’s capacity to deliver strategic corporate legal services to clients across a range of sectors.

Praised by Legal 500 for his "agile, forward-thinking approach", Yann will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Ogier’s Corporate practice, bringing more than 17 years of legal experience advising on M&A, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, debt securities offerings, group reorganisations, corporate governance and compliance.

Luxembourg practice partner Bertrand Géradin said: "We are thrilled to welcome Yann to the team. His knowledge and commercial acumen make him an excellent fit for Ogier’s commitment to outstanding client service, and his experience will further strengthen our position as a leading adviser to businesses in Luxembourg and beyond."

An experienced Luxembourg lawyer, Yann worked for another leading international firm in the jurisdiction before joining Ogier's Corporate team and is also the author of the Code des Sociétés Luxembourgeois and a member of the scientific committee of the Revue Pratique du Droit des Affaires published by Legitech, which he helped to launch.

Ogier is one of the best law firms in Luxembourg, according to the latest rankings from independent researcher Leaders League. Ogier's Corporate team in Luxembourg has also received stand-out praise from clients in Legal 500 EMEA, 2025, who describe it as "technically very strong", and "practical and client-friendly" in Legal 500 EMEA, 2025.

The team offers comprehensive expertise across the full range of corporate and M&A matters, and specialises in developing and implementing company structures for group holdings and joint ventures, providing guidance on all aspects of corporate governance, including the choice of corporate form, capital creation, distributions, share rights structuring, mergers, de-mergers, and liquidations.