Editor-in-chief of JurisNews – Insolvency Proceedings, published by Larcier from 2018 to 2026.
Me Nicolas Bernardy
Senior Partner
“Those Who Love to Seek Solutions Are Not Afraid of Problems”. This quote sums up my view of the legal profession, which requires a thorough understanding of the client’s objectives and the challenges they face, in order to translate those objectives into the reality of the business world, and to devise the most effective solutions and strategies for overcoming obstacles and developing their project”
Bar admission
Luxembourg, 11 mai 2006
Languages
Français / Anglais
Expertises
Corporate, Commercial & M&A
Commercial Advisory, Corporate Law & Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Litigation & Shareholders' Disputes
Private Clients
Real Estate & Construction
Real Estate Investment & Transactions
Restructuring & Insolvency
Insolvency, Interim administration, Liquidation, Restructuring
Sanctions, AML/CFT & Compliance
Education
Master’s degree in Law, Faculty of Law, University of Liège (Belgium)
Membership
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Legalink
Chair of the ‘Companies, trusts and taxation’ Working Group
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Luxembourg Association of Legal Representatives (ALMJ)
Member
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Association of Luxembourg Compliance Officers (ALCO)
Member
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TRANSEO
Member
Selected Experience
As partner of the Corporate & Commercial department and the Restructuring & Insolvency team, my practice focuses primarily on company law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. I advise both Luxembourg-based SMEs and international groups, as well as shareholders, directors, investors and creditors, whether in an advisory capacity or in connection with business transfers, M&A, restructurings or insolvency proceedings. I am also regularly appointed as interim director, court-appointed representative or curator. My approach is based on extensive experience in establishing appropriate governance structures (shareholder agreements, joint ventures, etc.) and finding solutions to the challenges faced by each client. I have developed recognised expertise in corporate governance, insolvency and restructuring, enabling me to effectively support companies and individuals facing complex situations.
Publications and Editorial Responsibilities
N. Bernardy and L. Villaume, « Domiciliation de sociétés au Luxembourg : encadrement juridique et activités autorisées » (“Company Domiciliation in Luxembourg: Legal Framework and Permitted Activities”), Agefi, April 2026.
N. Bernardy, S. Rimlinger and N. de Jonghe d’Ardoye, « La transmission d’entreprise – Une opportunité à anticiper » (“Business Succession – An Opportunity to Plan For”), Paperjam, December 2025.
N. Bernardy, “Cross-Border Insolvency Cooperation: The Specificities of the Luxembourg Financial Centre”, National, European and International Insolvency, Anthemis, 2017, Vol. 2, p. 245.
N. Bernardy, N. Thieltgen and M. Bena, « La domiciliation des sociétés en droit luxembourgeois » (“The Domiciliation of Companies under Luxembourg Law”), Luxembourg Banking and Financial Law, Larcier, ALJB, Vol. 2, 2014, p. 1473.
N. Bernardy, « L’égalité des créanciers en matière de procédures d’insolvabilité : le principe et ses tempéraments » (“The Equality of Creditors in Insolvency Proceedings: The Principle and Its Exceptions”), JurisNews – Insolvency Proceedings, Vol. 3, 2018/1.
N. Bernardy, « La preuve de la cessation de paiements – Le titre invoqué à l’appui d’une assignation en faillite » (“Proof of Insolvency – The Document Relied upon in Support of a Petition for Bankruptcy”), JurisNews – Insolvency Proceedings, 2018/2.
Conferences and Educational Engagements
« Le rôle du créancier dans la réorganisation judiciaire » (“The Role of the Creditor in Judicial Reorganisation”), conference organised by Meetincs S.A., 28 April 2026, Luxembourg.
« Nouvelle législation en matière de préservation des entreprises en difficulté et de faillite » (“New Legislation on the Preservation of Companies in Difficulty and Bankruptcy”), conference organised by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and the House of Entrepreneurship, 7 December 2023, Luxembourg.
« Actualité jurisprudentielle luxembourgeoise et internationale en matière de faillite et de procédures d’insolvabilité » (“Recent Developments in Luxembourg and International Case Law on Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings”), Legitech Conference, 21 September 2023, Luxembourg.
« Actualité en matière de faillite et de procédures d’insolvabilité à l’ère post-COVID – Constat et opportunités » (“Recent Developments in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings in the Post-COVID Era – Current Situation and Opportunities”), Legitech Conference, 24 September 2021 and 28 June 2022, Luxembourg.
“How Do Countries Legally Limit the Liability of Statutory Auditors?”, AIJA seminar, June 2013, Marseille.
Podcasts and Audiovisual Content
N. Bernardy, S. Rimlinger and N. de Jonghe d’Ardoye, “Mastering the Rules” podcast on business succession, December 2025.
N. Bernardy, N. Thieltgen, M. Bena, A.-M. Ka and P. Sylvestre, “Mastering the Rules” podcast on corporate disputes, Paperjam, 2024.
Legal Popularisation and Social Media
“Corporate Versus: Key Concepts, Blurred Lines”, a Legal Design series on corporate law, published on LinkedIn.