Catherine Pogorzelski advises private fund sponsors and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and fundraising of alternative investment funds, with a particular focus on private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private credit. Her experience spans secondaries, funds of funds, special situation vehicles, and bespoke strategies across the capital stack.

A dual strategist with deep technical knowledge , Catherine combines a thorough understanding of Luxembourg’s legal and regulatory framework with global market insight. She regularly advises on fund governance, manager and vehicle structuring, regulatory compliance, and cross-border positioning of investment management platforms and their service providers.

Catherine serves as Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Investment Management & Funds sector and led the firm’s Luxembourg office as Managing Partner for a decade. She is Luxembourg’s national representative to the Legal & Regulatory Committee of Invest Europe, and Co-Chair of the Legal Committee of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA). A frequent speaker and lecturer on AIFMD, private fund formation, and market evolution, Catherine also contributes regularly to industry thought leadership and publications.

Deeply committed to social impact, Catherine is a founding board member of Dress for Success Luxembourg, supporting women’s re-entry into the workforce.