Pierre-Yves Magerotte

Overview

I'm a Partner and Practice Leader of our Luxembourg Private Wealth and Tax teams.

My specialisms are international tax, estate planning and structuring, and I regularly advise corporate clients, high net worth individuals and families, family offices as well as private equity firms on cross-border transactions.

Having initially started my career as a tax consultant with PwC, I was admitted to the Luxembourg Bar as a qualified attorney at law in 2005 and pursued my career in a Luxembourg leading independent law firm.

In 2009, I founded LexField, a Luxembourg law firm providing legal and tax advice in the areas of private equity, private wealth, investment funds, banking and finance and M&A and in 2018 I launched FideField to offer clients a combination of governance services and legal advice with a 'one firm' approach. Both companies joined forces with Mourant to become the Mourant Luxembourg office in 2023.

Professional qualifications

• Diploma in Luxembourg Taxation, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, Luxembourg, 2002-2004
• Master in Tax Law, ICHEC Brussels Management School, Belgium, 2001-2003
• Master in Law, Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), Belgium, 1998-2001
• Bachelor in Law and Economics, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 1997-1998

Memberships

• Admitted to the Luxembourg Bar Association, 2005
• Luxembourg Association of Family Offices
• Member of the Board of Directors of PLG International Lawyers

What the directories say

In Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Pierre-Yves is named as a Recommended Lawyer in both Tax and Private Equity in Luxembourg. He is described as "a formidable lawyer" with "great intellect and an ability to deliver clear concise advice." Another source describes him as "a very knowledgeable practitioner who is always on top of his brief." 

In Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2023, Pierre-Yves is individually ranked in the area of Private Wealth Law in Luxembourg. A source comments: "He is very good, straight to the point and looks out for the client's interests. He is very concise with the client's needs and always provides very knowledgeable advice on any type of situation." The source also praises his knowledge of "how all types of tax authorities work within different jurisdictions."

In Legal 500 EMEA 2023, Pierre-Yves is a Recommended Lawyer for Tax in Luxembourg. He is described as "a leader in the field" who is "very reactive and technical." Another source describes him as "pragmatic, very business-oriented and with a no nonsense vision."

In Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2022, Pierre-Yves is individually ranked in the area of Private Wealth Law in Luxembourg. He is described as having "a very strong experience on Luxembourg tax matters," and being "excellent in complex cases."

In Legal 500 EMEA 2022, Pierre-Yves is a Recommended Lawyer for Tax in Luxembourg. Sources identify him as "a highly skilled operator who has phenomenal technical knowledge," who is "highly competent and client-oriented."

Named in the Leaders League 2022: Highly Recommended for the Tax practice in Luxembourg.

In Legal 500 EMEA 2021, Pierre-Yves is a Recommended Lawyer for Tax in Luxembourg. A source describes him as being "exceptional on cross-border tax structuring" and he is also described as "an integral member of the firm’s high-calibre offering to private equity funds requiring Luxembourg structuring to facilitate their M&A."

Named in the Leaders League 2021: Recommended for Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing and Wealth Management.

Named in the Leaders League 2021: Highly Recommended in Transfer Pricing in Luxembourg.