Litigation

Disputes can have significant legal, financial and strategic consequences. Berna & Associés supports its clients at every stage – from pre-litigation to court proceedings – whether the dispute is civil, commercial, financial or contractual. Our approach is pragmatic, strategic and focused on achieving concrete results.

Pre-litigation and dispute management

We intervene at the earliest signs of conflict to prevent escalation and protect our clients’ interests. This includes risk assessment, negotiating solutions, and preparing cases for potential litigation.

Commercial and financial litigation

We assist businesses, investors, and executives in a wide range of disputes related to their professional activities, including:

  • Commercial and governance disputes: contractual disagreements, conflicts between partners or associates, liability actions, and the defense of shareholder rights.
  • Complex financial litigation: banking disputes (loans, guarantees), disagreements related to financial instruments and investments, as well as those involving investment funds, private equity transactions, securitizations, and other complex structures.
  • Regulatory disputes: assistance in conflicts with regulatory authorities, particularly the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) (investigations, sanction procedures, administrative challenges).

Civil litigation

We also represent individuals in various civil disputes, including:

  • Contractual disputes between individuals, such as disagreements over contract performance, delays, or partial non-performance.
  • Claims for compensation for bodily, material, or financial damages (accidents, harm caused by third parties).

Debt recovery

Unpaid debts can undermine the financial stability of a business or individual. We implement effective recovery strategies in Luxembourg and internationally, combining amicable procedures, court actions, conservatory measures such as garnishments, and collaboration with local partners.

Transactions and amicable settlements

Where possible, we favor negotiated solutions to avoid lengthy and costly proceedings. We assist our clients in concluding settlement agreements and guide them through alternative dispute resolution methods (mediation, conciliation).

Berna & Associés offers its clients recognized expertise in civil, commercial, and financial litigation, with a proactive approach aimed at protecting their interests and resolving disputes under the best possible conditions.