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Sophie GIOT

Associate

EXPERTISE

CRIMINAL LAW

Sophie GIOT is an Associate in the Criminal Law department. With over 25 years of experience as a consultant and trainer for insurance companies in Luxembourg, Belgium, and France, she has developed deep expertise in fraud detection, investigation, and the analysis of criminal behavior. Drawing on her background in Law and Criminology, she combines a strong legal understanding with an exceptional ability to identify and assess key facts. Her interdisciplinary vision ensures a precise, analytical, and strategic approach to complex cases.

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DESS en Droit et Economie des assurances, UCL, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgique), 2006

Master en Droit UCL, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgique), 2004

Master en Criminologie, ULG Liège (Belgique), 1998

Dutch, English, French, German, Luxembourgish, Spanish

Luxembourg Bar, admitted in 2025

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Retrouvez les articles de nos avocates Yasmine POOS et Mélanie TRIENBACH dans l'édition #24-25 de La Revue luxembourgeoise de Droit immobilier (RLDI) d'octobre 2025, éditée par Legitech !...

16/09/2025

KLEYR GRASSO contributes to the Chambers and Partners International Arbitration 2025 Global Practice Guide

We are proud to announce that KLEYR GRASSO is the exclusive contributor for Luxembourg in the Chambers and Partners International Arbitration 2025 Global Practice Guide. In this edition, our experts Emilie Waty and Kloris Vjerdha, members of our Corporate and Finance Litigation department, provide a detailed overview of Luxembourg’s arbitration legal framework. Their contribution highligh...

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31/07/2025

EN | DE

Rundschreiben #7_ Juli 2025

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Loi du 27 juin 2025 relative à la prolongation du paquet de mesures en vue de la relance du marché du logement (« la Nouvelle Loi »)

La Nouvelle Loi vise à prolonger les délais applicables à certaines mesures fiscales introduites par la loi modifiée du 22 mai 2024 portant introduction d’un paquet de mesures en vue de la relance du marché du logement (« la Loi de 2024 »), afin de tenir compte en pratique des situations dans lesquelles un acte notarié d’a...

11/07/2025

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High-level roadmap to T+1 securities settlement in the UE

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07/07/2025

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CSSF _ Updates

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18/06/2025

KLEYR GRASSO strengthens key practice areas with the addition of eight new lawyers

As part of our continued growth and strategic development, and in response to the increasing demand from our clients, we are pleased to announce the arrival of eight new lawyers to our team. This expansion reflects our strong commitment to deepening our expertise and further enhancing the level of service we deliver.

16/06/2025

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26/03/2025

KLEYR GRASSO Recognized with Top-Tier Ranking in Legal500 EMEA 2025 for Luxembourg!

KLEYR GRASSO has once again secured a Top-Tier ranking in the prestigious Legal500 EMEA 2025 for Luxembourg. This recognition underscores our firm’s dedication to excellence, client success, and legal expertise across our key practice areas.

20/03/2025

EN | FR

LNIN – NEW RCSL FILING REQUIREMENTS - END OF FREE SERVICE

The LBR recently announced the end date of the transition period, which has been set for 1st June 2025.

20/03/2025

Chambers Europe 2025 – A Renewed Recognition of Our Excellence

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03/03/2025

Strategic Growth & Expertise Expansion

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03/03/2025

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Neues zur luxemburgischen Geldwäsche- und Terrorismusbekämpfung („AML/CFT“)

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01/03/2025

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13/02/2025

Global Recognition, Local Excellence – KLEYR GRASSO, Ranked by Chambers & Partners Global 2025!

KLEYR GRASSO is proud to be ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2025 for our expertise in Corporate & M&A, Investment Funds, and our German Desk. This recognition underscores our strong international capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services across multiple practice areas.

03/02/2025

EN | FR

Revue luxembourgeoise de droit immobilier

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20/12/2024

EN | DE

German Desk Rundschreiben #6 _ Dezember 2024

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20/12/2024

EN | FR

Amendment to the law on non-profit associations and foundations

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EN | FR

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21/11/2024

EN | FR

Adjustment of size criteria for micro, small, medium and large companies or groups

In the context of the transposition of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/2775 of 17 October 2023 amending Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adjustment of the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized and large enterprises and groups, Luxembourg adopted the Grand Ducal Regulation of 25 October 2024....

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Sophie GIOT

Associate

EXPERTISE

CRIMINAL LAW

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RC report & AML/CFT Questionnaire for RAIFs

Publication of the date for staff delegation elections!

ELTIF 2.0 - Zur Erinnerung

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Tax measures for the housing market and real estate investments – draft bill n°8353

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New mandatory procedures to be implemented since 2023

UPDATE ZUR AIFMD II

The new law on business continuity and modernising bankruptcy law entered into force on 1 November 2023

Wage indexation on 1 September 2023: new amounts

KLEYR GRASSO assisted Socom and Evocells in the set-up of their joint venture denominated Solarcells Luxembourg, which will be the first producer of solar panels in Luxembourg.

New provisions on the recruitment of third-country nationals and wage indexation as of 1 September 2023

Loi du 7 août 2023 relative aux aides individuelles au logement

Loi du 26 juillet 2023 portant modification de la loi modifiée du 2 septembre 2011 réglementant l’accès aux professions d’artisan, de commerçant, d’industriel ainsi qu’à certaines professions libérales

Work-life balance: new extraordinary leave and flexible working arrangements

New law rectifying the law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies

ELTIF 2.0

Introduction of the right to be disconnected in the Labour Code

New law on non-profit associations and foundations (the “New NPA Law”)

UPDATE ZU SFDR

New law on the use of digital tools and processes in company law

Pierre-Alexandre DEGEHET joins KLEYR GRASSO as a partner in its Corporate Finance and Capital Markets practices, as of 5 June 2023.

Verordnung über Märkte für Kryptowerte (MiCA)

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

New whistleblower regulation!

Arbitration Reform – Highlights of the Law of 19 April 2023

Introduction of moral harassment in the Labour Code

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Prominent lawyer Luc Courtois joins KLEYR GRASSO Investment Funds department as Partner.

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Entrée en vigueur au 1er janvier 2023 de l’obligation d’installer des détecteurs autonomes de fumée pour les immeubles existant comprenant au moins un logement

Bail à usage d’habitation : Une trêve hivernale applicable jusqu’au 31 mars 2023

Shareholder disputes – abuse of equality

3.2% increase in the social minimum wage

Legal professional privilege vs DAC6 notification requirement: the CJEU rules that the right to a fair trial prevails over the fight against aggressive tax planning.

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