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A first-rate team comprising 20 lawyers, including 6 partners and 3 counsels, which has built up over 15 years of unique experience advising on the tax aspects of transactions and handling tax controversy and litigation matters, whether in a French or an international context.

Proven expert knowledge on the tax aspects of transactions: M&A, PE, complex real estate transactions, corporate restructurings.

An excellent relationship with the French Tax Authorities resulting in the team’s lawyers being frequently consulted on tax legislation reforms and having direct access to the French Tax Authorities’ top management to discuss the tax controversies they are handling and to define settlement solutions if and when appropriate. The team is also very active with the following professional and business associations: the International Fiscal Association (IFA), the Association Française des Entreprises Privées (AFEP), the Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux (IACF) and the Association Française de la Gestion financière (AFG).

Renowned expertise in assisting clients in relation to high-stakes tax controversies, from initial discussions and/or negotiations with the French Tax Authorities in the context of tax audits or assisting clients in relation to dawn raids, to defending cases in courts or advising on questions of constitutionality referred to the Constitutional Council, as well as defending clients in criminal proceedings involving tax fraud.

Chambers Review

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Tax - France
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What the team is known for

Bredin Prat is a top-tier law firm that combines its transactional and litigation practices to advise on all aspects of tax law. The law firm has significant experience in litigating before the French tax authorities. The team advises a number of CAC 40 clients and works with a network of law firms across Europe to provide seamless international assistance to customers. Bredin Prat often acts for international and domestic companies on the tax aspects of high-profile M&A transactions. The department represents clients from a variety of sectors such as banking and finance as well as automotive, insurance and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Bredin Prat acted for EDF on the tax aspects of the French state's public offer to acquire the remaining shares of EDF, amounting to around EUR9.7 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pierre-Henri Durand
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Pierre-Henri Durand
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Pierre-Henri Durand exhibits considerable skill in handling both transactional and litigious tax mandates, often involving tax reassessments and M&A transactions.

"Pierre-Henri Durand is a top-notch tax professional. He is technically strong with a high level of commercial awareness and is an effective communicator who provides clear, actionable advice."

"Pierre-Henri Durand is not only extremely competent in his subject but also very available. The working atmosphere is very pleasant."

Sébastien de Monès
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Sébastien de Monès
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Band 1

Sébastien de Monès skilfully assists clients with tax issues related to high-value acquisitions as well as contentious cases before the French tax authorities and courts, earning him a higher ranking this year.

"You can expect a very high level of service from Sébastien de Monès."

"Sébastien de Monès is a fantastic tax lawyer. His ability to navigate through complex transactions and take into account multiple constraints beyond tax aspects is absolutely remarkable."

"He is a trusted and indispensable lawyer."

"He is very reassuring, very technical and there are no blind spots with him. He is not afraid of complexity, which is something enticing."

"Sébastien de Monès is an outstanding professional with excellent technical skills combined with strong business acumen. He has the ability to deal with very complex situations."

Yves Rutschmann
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Yves Rutschmann
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Yves Rutschmann is a highly respected tax practitioner who demonstrates particular talent in the field of litigation, often acting for CAC 40 groups on their tax reassessments and controversies before the authorities.

"Yves Rutschmann is one of the best lawyers I have worked with for finding resolutions for high-stakes, complex matters."

"Yves Rutschmann offers top-quality service with very excellent technical judgement. He can take a step back and deliver the best advice."

"He is someone who is very technically skilled."

Julien Gayral
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Julien Gayral
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Band 2

Julien Gayral is a well-regarded practitioner, most notably assisting French and international companies with the tax structuring of M&A transactions and equity investments.

"Julien Gayral has very strong technical expertise and the ability to quickly understand complex scenarios. He provides robust advice."

"Julien Gayral is really someone I completely trust. He is extremely available and intelligent in his search for solutions."

"Julien Gayral is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced in the market. He understands our needs and organisation very well. He is also very commercial in the way he presents the challenges or solutions so is very easy to deal with."

"He identifies issues that I had not seen. He provides complete analysis and a complete vision of the problem."

Anne Robert
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Anne Robert
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Band 5

Anne Robert has experience advising on the tax aspects of high-value transactions, most notably complex acquisitions within the insurance, energy and financial services sectors.

"What I like is that she controls her stress and workload very well. She is pleasant to interact with and always in a good mood. In terms of reactivity, Anne Robert provides a very good service."

"Anne Robert has a great reputation."

"The tax elements were covered well by Anne Robert."

Jean-Florent Mandelbaum
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Jean-Florent Mandelbaum
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Up and Coming

Jean-Florent Mandelbaum receives recognition in connection to his transactional tax expertise. He routinely represents leading private equity players.

"Jean-Florent Mandelbaum is extremely hard-working, very responsive and committed to always delivering the best possible tax advice. He also has a very deep understanding of legal matters beyond tax aspects which is critical in providing an efficient solution."

"He is someone who always tries to find a good solution and helps drive the case forward."

"He is truly solution-oriented, which makes our life much easier."

"Jean-Florent Mandelbaum is super bright and nice to work with."

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Pierre-Henri Durand
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Pierre-Henri Durand
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Band 1
Sébastien de Monès
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Sébastien de Monès
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Band 1
Julien Gayral
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Julien Gayral
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Band 2
Anne Robert
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Anne Robert
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Band 5
Jean-Florent Mandelbaum
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Jean-Florent Mandelbaum
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Up and Coming
Tax: Litigation

Yves Rutschmann
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Yves Rutschmann
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Band 1

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