Bob Scharfe

Bob Scharfe is the Managing Partner and heads the Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice of Luther’s Luxembourg office. He advises banks, multi-national corporations, and private equity firms on a wide range of banking and financing matters, capital markets, structured finance, securitisation and insolvency law aspects, and structuring private equity investments through Luxembourg. He also has solid experience in general corporate law.

Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Insurance-reinsurance
Financial Services, Investment Funds & Alternative Investments
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance
Financial Services Investment Funds & Alternative Investments

Bob Scharfe obtained an LL.M. in International Business Law from the University of Kingston Upon-Hull, a Master's degree in Private Law from the University Robert Schuman in Strasbourg, and a Certificate in General Management from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He was admitted to the Luxembourg Bar in 2008.

Prior to joining Luther in 2018, he worked in the banking, finance and capital markets department of an international law firm in Luxembourg.

IFLR1000 (2026): “Bob Scharfe is an outstanding lawyer who is always helpful and exceptionally well connected in the Luxembourg market. His ability to leverage these deep local networks, combined with his practical approach, makes him a standout figure within the team.”
Chambers and Partners Global and Europe (2026): Ranked Band 5 Lawyer for Banking & Finance. “Bob is highly experienced, committed and knowledgeable. He handles very tough negotiations under stress with absolute calm and is a true dealmaker.
Legal 500 EMEA (2025): Recognized for Banking, Finance and Capital Markets. "Bob Scharfe is on the ball, pragmatic and is being considered as part of "our team" where Luxembourg involvement is required.
IFLR1000 (2025): Ranked in Banking as Highly regarded. Clients say: "“Bob combines technical legal expertise with a strong sense of practicality. He’s exceptionally thorough and detail-oriented, which gives real confidence that nothing gets overlooked. At the same time, he has a commercial mindset and communicates clearly which helps move matters forward efficiently. He’s calm, constructive and well-prepared.”
Chambers Global (2025): Ranked Up and Coming Lawyer for Banking & Finance. "Bob Scharfe is an exceptional lawyer and our go-to in Luxembourg. His advice is always thoughtful and practical.", “Bob Scharfe is quick, very knowledgeable and has a great network internationally. He is also a very good negotiator and deals well with pressure.”