Marianne Smetryns

Marianne Smetryns is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, particularly within cross-border transactions and private equity. As the Director and Senior Counsel at Lone Star Funds since May 2012, Marianne serves as a board member of Lone Star Capital Investments S. à r.l. and oversees legal aspects related to group structures, financing documentation, and contractual negotiations. Prior roles include Senior Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, focusing on M&A, restructuring, and fund management at prominent firms such as Linklaters, Bonn Steichen & Partners, and Clifford Chance. Marianne holds multiple advanced law degrees, including a Master of Laws from The University of Sheffield and a Master 2 in Business Law from Université Pierre Mendès-France.