Clifford Chance has appointed Marc Mehlen as Managing Partner of its Luxembourg office, effective May 1, 2026. Mehlen succeeds Katia Gauzès, whose tenure strengthened client engagement and reinforced the office’s strategic global relationships.
Mehlen joined Clifford Chance in 2000 and became a partner in 2007, building a career spanning more than 25 years at the firm. His practice focuses on structured debt, private credit, and restructuring transactions. The appointment marks a continuation of Clifford Chance’s long-term investment in its Luxembourg presence, one of the leading offices in the market across products and practices both locally and globally.
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“I would like to thank Katia Gauzès for her leadership and commitment, which have ensured that our Luxembourg office remains among the leading firms supporting clients across all products and practices, locally and globally. I am delighted that Marc, who has built an outstanding career at Clifford Chance over more than 25 years, will lead this next phase. I am confident he will continue to drive our growth and enhance the support we offer clients worldwide.”
Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner, Clifford Chance
“It is a privilege to take on this role. The Luxembourg office has grown under Katia Gauzès’ leadership and I will work to ensure our team remains strongly positioned to support clients in both Luxembourg and international markets and to help them navigate an increasingly complex landscape.”
Marc Mehlen, Managing Partner, Luxembourg, Clifford Chance
