On Tuesday 3 February 2026, Luxembourg-based law firm Arendt & Medernach announced the appointment of three new partners: Lorraine Chéry, Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann, Yves Philippart de Foy, and two new associate partners: Arnaud Huguenel and Alexandra Leininger.
Arendt said: “Their combined expertise will further strengthen the seamless, end to end support Arendt provides across its complementary legal, regulatory and advisory services.”
They added that the appointments underscored Arendt's commitment to further developing its strategy, which is aimed at providing clients with comprehensive guidance across all facets of their projects, showcasing the breadth of our expertise and support.
Partner profiles
Lorraine Chéry is a Partner in the Employment Law, Pensions & Benefits practice of Arendt & Medernach. As a Partner in the Employment team, she aims to continue and further develop the support provided to clients on all their Luxembourg employment law matters, both in strategic advisory work and in litigation.
“My ambition is to provide our clients with pragmatic employment law solutions that are tailored to their operational and strategic priorities,” explained Lorraine Chéry.
Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann is a Partner in the Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions practice of Arendt & Medernach. As Partner, he will contribute to further strengthening Arendt’s transactional capabilities in sectors where regulatory oversight plays a central role, supporting clients in navigating complex deal structures, sector specific constraints and multi stakeholder environments in an increasingly regulated market.
“As industries in Luxembourg – ranging from traditional sectors such as funds, banking and insurance to the emerging space and defence ecosystems – operate under increasing regulatory scrutiny and as their corporate life and transactions grow more complex, my ambition as Partner is to guide clients confidently through this evolving landscape. I aim to deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented support in regulated corporate and M&A matters, helping clients anticipate strategic, commercial and regulatory considerations while ensuring that transactions are executed efficiently and with clarity,” declared Błażej Gładysz-Lehmann.
Yves Philippart de Foy is a Partner in the Tax Law practice of Arendt & Medernach. He primarily advises UK-based and Spanish asset managers on Luxembourg tax matters, with a particular focus on private equity, private debt and fund-related financing structures. His practice covers both regulated and unregulated fund structures, co-investment arrangements and complex holding and financing platforms.
“My objective as a Partner is to support international asset managers with clear, pragmatic and high-quality Luxembourg tax advice, while fostering strong collaboration across teams and jurisdictions to address their increasingly cross-border needs,” said Yves Philippart de Foy.
Associate Partner profiles
Arnaud Huguenel is an Associate Partner in the Tax Law practice of Arendt & Medernach. He leads an expert team specialising in personal tax and parafiscal matters for professionals and private individuals residing in Luxembourg or maintaining significant personal, professional or economic ties with the country.
“Our aim is to contribute to Luxembourg’s attractiveness as a jurisdiction for talent and strategic relocation. We focus on delivering pragmatic, coordinated and cross-practice solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and the broader community,” stated Arnaud Huguenel.
Alexandra Leininger is an Associate Partner at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting, where she heads the Cross-Border Fund Marketing & Distribution practice, which she played a key role in building and developing. With over 25 years of experience, she advises a global client base from Luxembourg on a broad spectrum of cross‑border fund distribution matters. She supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their multi-jurisdictional distribution strategies, from initial design and implementation to ongoing compliance, providing fully integrated regulatory and advisory services.
“Our ambition is clear: to provide clients with the agility, visibility and expertise they need to successfully distribute their funds across the markets that matter to them. As Partner, I am committed to further developing our services, enhancing our capabilities and ensuring that our clients receive hands-on, senior level support built on proximity, responsiveness and trust. Together, we help clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and operational landscape while maximising their distribution potential,” said Alexandra Leininger.
