Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
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Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Gide has a leading team of around 20 lawyers, including 6 partners. It advises its clients on a variety of issues, with specific expertise in corporate and transactional taxation, in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Our tax team advises on a broad range of matters, with specific expertise on corporate taxation and most notably in the context of French domestic and cross-border transactions, including:
- M&A
- private equity
- restructuring/reorganizations
- investment funds
- real estate transactions
The team works closely alongside the firm’s M&A and real-estate lawyers, and on tax litigations, working in tandem with the firm’s lawyers specialising in criminal law and public law.
We have a remarkable relationship with the French tax authorities and in this respect the team is frequently involved in discussions with the latter regarding the drafting of tax laws and/or administrative guidelines.
Chambers Review
Gide Loyrette Nouel advises on a variety of matters, including tax litigation, real estate investments, fund structuring and M&A transactions. The team frequently works on international matters within Europe and the USA. Its clients come from different industry sectors such as financial services, real estate and insurance. The department draws on expertise from across the firm to provide a holistic service to clients.
Work Highlights
- Gide Loyrette Nouel advised Primonial REIM on the tax aspects of an exclusivity agreement in connection with the purchase of a stake in Icade Santé, valued at EUR2.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gide Loyrette Nouel offers very technical, precise and value-added advice. The team is always committed and ready to assist and accompany us in the deal and related issues."
"The main points are the reliability of the team's analysis, the proactive nature of its answers and the rapidity of its feedback. I am always informed on how the matter is handled, where we stand and when I can expect the next step."
"The team has experience in the sector, provides technical analysis and takes a position. It goes in depth."
"Gide Loyrette Nouel offers very technical, precise and value-added advice. The team is always committed and ready to assist and accompany us in the deal and related issues."
"The main points are the reliability of the team's analysis, the proactive nature of its answers and the rapidity of its feedback. I am always informed on how the matter is handled, where we stand and when I can expect the next step."
"The team has experience in the sector, provides technical analysis and takes a position. It goes in depth."
Notable Practitioners
Laurent Modave is highly praised for his work handling the tax aspects of sizeable real estate asset acquisitions as well as fund structuring advice, often on behalf of investment funds.
"Laurent Modave is always very calm, detailed and practical, which makes deals easier."
"Laurent Modave is truly a very good professional and I highly appreciate him."
"He has very good knowledge in these areas and I am delighted with the collaboration. He is always reactive and available."
Moving up in the rankings this year is Bertrand Jouanneau who assists investment funds and asset managers with real estate tax mandates, including M&A transactions and reorganisations.
"Bertrand Jouanneau is a very responsive and technical partner. He is always ready to help and provide advice."
"Bertrand Jouanneau provides haute couture services. He is always available and proactive, with a strong level of commitment."
"I like working with him because he is clear and knows real estate well."
"He is really good and a nice person."
Olivier Dauchez is noted for his expertise in tax litigation, with further activity assisting with tax issues relating to corporate transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Gide Loyrette Nouel
France
Members
Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel
Alexandre Bochu
Christian Nouel
Magali Buchert
Paul de France