Steve Jacoby

Steve Jacoby is the Co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe and a Partner in the Global Financial Markets practice of Clifford Chance's Luxembourg office. He specialises in finance and capital markets matters and has a significant expertise in financial regulatory work, with a focus on digital finance and capital markets. He joined the firm in 2000 and became a partner in 2002.

In July 2022, Jacoby was appointed as the Regional Managing Partner for Continental Europe. He co-heads the Luxembourg Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice and handles acquisition finance, bank lending, securitisation, capital markets, regulatory, derivatives, general banking law, corporate law and insolvency matters. He is an associate lecturer at the University of Luxembourg and a lecturer at the Luxembourg Bar School in banking, finance and capital markets law.

Jacoby is admired for his contributions to the development of law in Luxembourg and represents clients in capital markets and securitisation, as well as offering leading insights on financial regulatory matters and acquisition financings. He is a regular contributor to legal journals and a member of various advisory committees on financial law questions within Luxembourg public institutions and professional organisations. Client praise notes he is 'very thorough and technically very strong' and 'very pragmatic and responsive.'

Career history

• Co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe, Clifford Chance (since 2022)
• Office Managing Partner, Luxembourg, Clifford Chance (prior to 2022)
• Partner in Global Financial Markets, Clifford Chance Luxembourg (since 2002)
• Associate/Counsel, Clifford Chance (2000-2002)

What Steve Jacoby could bring to his role as Co-Regional Managing Partner for One Europe: Jacoby brings 26 years of experience at Clifford Chance, deep expertise in European regulatory and capital markets law, and demonstrated leadership managing the Luxembourg office. His recognized eminence in digital finance and fintech—particularly advising on digital bonds and market infrastructure—positions him to navigate the firm's European expansion in evolving financial sectors. His academic contributions and connections across Luxembourg's legal community enhance the firm's institutional relationships and thought leadership across Continental Europe.