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Mélody Brunot

Counsel
Mélody Brunot is really an outstanding lawyer with not just a profound knowledge of corporate law but an understanding of business and client needs. 
Legal 500 2022
About

Mélody Brunot is an experienced corporate lawyer with a strong track record in advising international corporations, private equity houses, real estate funds, venture capital funds, and innovative start-ups.

Her extensive experience in managing complex cross-border transactions and designing efficient joint venture structures reflects her deep understanding of global corporate dynamics. Mélody guides her clients through intricate intra-group restructurings and corporate governance matters.

Known for delivering strategic legal solutions and navigating complex regulatory environments to meet clients' diverse needs.

She is a member of the corporate technical committee of the LPEA.

Areas of FocusCorporate
Bar AdmissionsAvocat a la Cour admitted to the Barreau de Luxembourg

EXPERIENCE

  • Arcus Infrastructure Partners group on the disposal of a its participation in the Constellation Cold Logistics group, a logistics group with presence in Western Europe and the Nordics.
  • MML Capital on its investment in the Arηs Group, alongside the group's founders and key employees.
  • Energy Infrastructure Partners on the sale of a minority stake in one of Europe’s largest windfarms to AG Insurance.
  • Energy Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of a stake in Plenitude's share capital through a capital increase of EUR588m.
  • The Carlyle Group in connection with its acquisition of a 95% stake in a French self-storage group, Locabox, and in particular on the setting up of the Luxembourg acquisition structure and re-investment of the founder into the Luxembourg holding vehicle, including the implementation of the incentive and co-investment scheme.
Languages
  • French
  • English
Education
  • King’s College London, LL.M. in International Financial Law, 2013
  • Université de Lorraine (France), Master’s degree in European business law

Awards

  • Mélody is described by her clients as a lawyer who “displays great commitment and responsiveness.” - Legal 500, 2021; and as “an outstanding lawyer with not just a profound knowledge of corporate law but an understanding of business and clients needs” - Legal 500, 2022

Publications

  • Les clauses de sortie forcée – Quelques remarques quant à leur qualification juridique et leur mise en œuvre, ACE 2021

Prior Experience

  • 2022 to date: Counsel, DLA Piper Luxembourg
  • 2018-21: Senior Associate, International Law Firm, Luxembourg
  • 2017-18: Associate, International Law Firm, Luxembourg
  • 2013-17: Associate, International Law Firm, Luxembourg

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