Thierry practices Luxembourg law and is regularly involved in the most significant private equity-related transactions. He has more than 30 years of experience having worked in Brussels, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and London. He is the partner in charge of our London office.

He teaches international business law at the Luxembourg School of Business.

Thierry is recognised in his field of expertise by Chambers & Partners (Global & Europe) and Legal 500. 

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Memberships

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Registered as a foreign lawyer in Hong Kong, 2011
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Luxembourg Bar, 2008
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Brussels Bar, 1991
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Qualifications

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LL.M., Duke University (Durham, North Carolina, USA), 1991
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Law degree (Licence en droit), Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium), 1989
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Bachelor of Philosophy (Baccalaureat en philosophie), Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium), 1989

What others say

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Thierry Lohest named "Key lawyer" in Private equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Thierry Lohest named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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"He's happy to roll his sleeves up and get involved in tricky situations. His strongest characteristic is his understanding of the client's concerns and his ability to clearly explain Luxembourg law."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2023)
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Thierry Lohest is Band 4 ranked for Corporate/M&A
Chambers & Partners - Global (2023)
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Highlighting his "international approach," one client praises him for being "straightforward and practical," further noting: "Thierry Lohest provides information very quickly."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2022)
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One client opines that he has an "international approach," and adds that "whatever happens we can trust him."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2022)
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Thierry Lohest enters the rankings thanks to positive client feedback, with one reporting that he is "capable of managing delicate legal issues as well as political relations with different shareholders."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2021)
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‘Thierry Lohest is a great professional, who always contributes great added value with his support.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
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Thierry Lohest named "Foreign expert for China" in Corporate/M&A
Chambers & Partners - Global (2020)
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Thierry Lohest

Partner - Attorney at Law

thierry.lohest@loyensloeff.com

London, Luxembourg

French, English, Dutch

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Thierry Lohest focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital markets and restructurings for private equity funds and large multinationals. He is co-head of the Private Equity team.

Thierry practices Luxembourg law and is regularly involved in the most significant private equity-related transactions. He has more than 30 years of experience having worked in Brussels, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and London. He is the partner in charge of our London office.

He teaches international business law at the Luxembourg School of Business.

Thierry is recognised in his field of expertise by Chambers & Partners (Global & Europe) and Legal 500.