Professional Qualifications

  • Avocat à la Cour registered with the Barreau de Luxembourg, 2010

Prior Experience

  • 2017 to date: Partner, DLA Piper, Luxembourg
  • 2015-17: Counsel, DLA Piper, Luxembourg
  • 2014-15: Senior Legal Counsel, International Insurance Company, Luxembourg
  • 2008-14: Senior Associate, International Law Firm, Luxembourg
  • 2013 (2 months): Secondment - US Law Firm, New York
  • 2007-08: Associate, Magic Circle Law Firm, Luxembourg
  • 2006: Associate, French Law Firm, Hong Kong

Recognitions

  • “Xavier Guzman is always proactive and provides valuable input.” Legal 500, 2021
  • Xavier was rated in Legal 500 as “Next Generation Partner” (2020-2021) and considered for being “an extraordinarily competent partner in Luxembourg”
  • “Xavier Guzman never lets us down, which is key to being successful in this changing and challenging environment.” Legal 500, 2020
  • Xavier was rated in Leaders League as “Recommended”, 2020
  • Xavier was rated in IFLR1000 as “Rising star” and considered for being “very responsive”, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Xavier was rated in Legal 500 as “Recommended” and considered for being “professional and responsive”, 2018
  • Xavier was considered in Legal 500 as “outstanding at worldwide restructuring projects”, 2017

Education

  • Luxembourg Bar School (cours complémentaires), University of Luxembourg, 2008
  • Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Master Degree in International Business Law, 2006

Memberships

  • Member of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Luxembourg Banker’s Association (ABBL)
  • Member of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the Association of Banking Lawyers (Association des Juristes de Droit Bancaire) (ALJB) in Luxembourg