Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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CMS has an exceptional tax practice capable of handling every aspect of tax law, including transfer pricing, VAT issues and real estate tax, as well as the tax elements of M&A transactions and litigation. The law firm attracts clients from the private sector as well as state-owned companies, including major French corporates. The lawyers are able to guide clients through the complex tax aspects of transactions taking place within heavily regulated sectors. The team showcases cross-border capabilities through advice to global clients and assisting domestic clients with their operations abroad.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Rubis Terminal on the tax aspects of the refinancing of the group's indebtedness.
Strengths
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"CMS is really a go-to law firm. It has an encyclopedic knowledge while remaining practical and has a deep understanding of the matters."
"The law firm offers real high-level technical expertise with a real ability to popularise it usefully for the customer."
"It is a dynamic team which has supported us for a long time so we can rely on it."
"Our advisers deal with subjects with ease and speed. Their assistance is invaluable."
"The CMS team has always been responsive and knowledgeable about the tax environment and the specific circumstances for our group."
"CMS is really a go-to law firm. It has an encyclopedic knowledge while remaining practical and has a deep understanding of the matters."
"The law firm offers real high-level technical expertise with a real ability to popularise it usefully for the customer."
"It is a dynamic team which has supported us for a long time so we can rely on it."
"Our advisers deal with subjects with ease and speed. Their assistance is invaluable."
"The CMS team has always been responsive and knowledgeable about the tax environment and the specific circumstances for our group."
Notable Practitioners
Bruno Gouthière is a highly admired practitioner in the field who is known for his prowess in the areas of transfer pricing and international taxation matters.
"Bruno Gouthière is someone who is well known for putting together how a lot of taxation is handled in France."
Stéphane Austry is a prominent figure in the field of tax litigation and well placed to advise financial institutions and conglomerates on a variety of domestic and cross-border tax disputes, including high-value tax reimbursement claims.
"When we thought about who we wanted on this matter, I straight away mentioned his name. He is one of the best specialists. He is available, reactive and open to discussions. He will express his opinion and tell you if you are making the wrong decision."
"Stéphane Austry has an ability to make complex things simple, which is very much appreciated. He remains very accessible, is highly reactive and is able to listen to our needs."
Bruno Gibert demonstrates experience handling a range of complex tax matters, most notably tax audits, transfer pricing and restructuring mandates.
"Bruno Gibert is a very reputed tax lawyer in France and all over the world."
"He is someone who has immense skill, knows the tax administration perfectly and is totally able to support us in the negotiation of agreements."
"Bruno Gibert is a key partner on strategic projects."
"Bruno Gibert is a very strong adviser across fields."
Edouard Milhac advises real estate and consumer goods clients on the tax aspects of corporate, regulatory and litigious mandates. He exhibits further experience in transfer pricing cases.
"For me, Edouard Milhac has strong relationship skills and I think his presence means something. He respected all contacts on all sides of the matter and he was always very clear and courteous."
"It was a good collaboration and he is very technical."
Jean-Charles Benois is an up-and-coming lawyer who advises on the tax aspects of M&A, refinancing and capital increase transactions.
"Jean-Charles Benois has a wide range of knowledge and is easy to work and communicate with. He is also very practical and able to apply theoretical knowledge to commercial situations."
"He is always available, takes the time to listen and is quite pragmatic. He will give a solution that can always be defended."
"Jean-Charles Benois is very technical."