Overview

Valérie is a partner of the Firm, leading VANDENBULKE’s litigation and risk management department. Valérie started her carrier as a tax advisor, then specialised in corporate, banking and finance matters building valuable knowledge in restructuring aspects, corporate and commercial fields, before focusing on business litigation cases.

As a qualified corporate and litigation lawyer Valerie advises different types of clients such as international groups, banks, insurance companies, trustees, fund investors but also individual business owners and family offices. Her diversified skills allow her to assist clients with a global approach from the implementation of business relationships to potential litigation. Valerie has developed a specific expertise in matters related to corporate governance, shareholders’ dispute and directors’ liabilities.

Experience

Valérie started her professional career in 2004 as a tax advisor in a Big Four firm in Luxembourg, then she worked during 6 years in corporate, banking and financing departments with major Luxembourg-based law firms and in an international bank. Valérie further enhanced her experience by practising for more than 7 years in a leading Luxembourg litigation firm where she focused on complex international business litigation cases, before running her own business.

Education

Luxembourg taxation diploma (Income tax and VAT for companies and individuals – Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce)

Business legal advisor diploma (Diplôme de Juriste Conseil d’Entreprise – DJCE) – Nancy II University

Master’s degree in business law – Nancy II University

Admissions

Admitted to the Luxembourg Bar Association since 2007.

Memberships

International Association of Lawyers (UIA)

Luxembourg Association of Banking Lawyers (ALJB)

Luxembourg Institute of Directors (ILA)

Immaterial law commission of the Luxembourg Bar Association (IP/IT, data protection)