International law firm Simmons & Simmons has appointed Emmanuel-Frédéric Henrion as a partner in its investment funds practice in Luxembourg, with effect from January 2026.
A deeply experienced lawyer, Emmanuel-Frédéric joins the firm from Clifford Chance, and brings a strong reputation as one of the leading technical investment funds partners in the country.
Having practised investment funds law in Luxembourg since 2000, he is a well-established figure in the public and private funds arena, is a regular advisor to multiple key players in the sector.
Emmanuel-Frédéric’s hire will boost Simmons & Simmons’ domestic and international asset management and investment funds (AMIF) sector offering, in particular, strengthening the firm’s ability to support clients across retail and alternative fund structures at a time of continued market expansion and regulatory change in Luxembourg and the EU.
“Emmanuel-Frédéric is widely regarded as one of Luxembourg’s foremost technical investment funds lawyers,” said Thierry Somma, Country Head. “His extensive experience with both UCITS and alternative funds will greatly strengthen our Luxembourg funds platform and support the ongoing growth of our European investment funds practice. We are confident that his arrival will help to support the continued expansion of our Luxembourg office and further consolidating our position as a leading adviser in the asset management and investment funds sector.”
“I am pleased to be joining Simmons & Simmons’ funds team in Luxembourg,” said Emmanuel-Frédéric Henrion. “The firm offers a strong regulatory and cross-border platform which aligns well with my practice, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the network to help our asset management and financial institution clients navigate an evolving funds landscape.”
