Chambers Review
Linklaters is a well-regarded law firm offering expertise in the tax aspects of private equity, financing and corporate matters. The law firm combines strong domestic capabilities with cross-border expertise. The department has a varied client base consisting of leading domestic and international corporations and investment firms. Linklaters boasts additional experience in the setting up and tax structuring of private equity funds. The team is active across a range of sectors including energy, mining and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted for Qatar Investment Authority on the tax aspects of its investment in InnovaFeed in connection with a EUR250 million fundraising.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters is probably one of the most competent and technical firms on the market, with a very good understanding of financial issues and operational constraints. The team manages to find realistic solutions in the most complex cases and within the given deadlines. Notes and emails are always clear and complete. The team is also reactive and able to respond to all issues submitted to it."
"The synergy we have with the team and its intellectual rigour makes it our first contact when we have a new subject."
"It was very efficient and quick and we had the feeling of being well supported."
"Linklaters is probably one of the most competent and technical firms on the market, with a very good understanding of financial issues and operational constraints. The team manages to find realistic solutions in the most complex cases and within the given deadlines. Notes and emails are always clear and complete. The team is also reactive and able to respond to all issues submitted to it."
"The synergy we have with the team and its intellectual rigour makes it our first contact when we have a new subject."
"It was very efficient and quick and we had the feeling of being well supported."
Notable Practitioners
Edouard Chapellier draws upon his vast experience in tax to assist clients with cross-border corporate and private equity transactions, including fundraising and investment mandates.
"Edouard Chapellier is a lawyer with very detailed knowledge of his files and he always offers perfectly adapted solutions, integrating all constraints."
"Edouard Chapellier can anticipate issues, which is helpful. Every time he gives advice it is pragmatic, based on the current situation, and it allows us to make decisions."
"He has such incredible experience that is so extensive and this gives an enormous advantage."
"Edouard Chapellier has so much experience and is very reactive, pedagogic and available. He is on top."
"He is the go-to in Paris. He has great experience and has been working in this field for a long time. Frankly, he is above the rest."
Cyril Boussion handles the tax structuring of acquisitions, funds, financings and joint ventures. He works across sectors such as energy, infrastructure and financial services.
"Cyril Boussion has a very good understanding of technical and operational issues. He knows how to propose innovative solutions."
"Cyril Boussion is extremely calm, thinks well and listens to us a lot. He is a creative force."
"He raised good questions and I liked working with him."
"He came up with interesting structures and ideas."