Luis, who is joining the firm on 5 January from Allen & Overy, focuses on international and corporate tax law. He has significant experience in advising clients on the tax aspects of cross-border investments and corporate reorganisations, as well as on the structuring of private equity, real estate and distressed debt investments via regulated/unregulated funds and securitisation platforms.  
 
DLA Piper’s Country Managing Partner in Luxembourg, Catherine Pogorzelski, said: “We are delighted to welcome Luis to the firm. He is a respected practitioner with impressive technical knowledge and experience in key sectors in which we advise. Growing our Tax practice in Luxembourg is a key priority for us and Luis’ skills and expertise, particularly advising asset managers, will greatly complement our existing Tax offering in Luxembourg.” 
 
Global co-chair of DLA Piper's Tax practice, Roderik Bouwman, said: “Luxembourg is a vital hub for fund managers and financial investors and Luis’ experience will help us deliver even more for those clients by building up our Tax offering in the country. Luis will work closely with our existing team, led by partner Jacques Wantz, to strategically drive the practice forward and create an even stronger platform from which to service our clients.”