Tax - France
What the Team is Known For
PwC Société d'Avocats handles multi-jurisdictional mandates on behalf of prominent clients, including a range of corporate clients, private equity firms and investment management companies. The law firm offers support on the tax due diligence of cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. The team is also well versed in handling transfer pricing and the tax structuring of real estate transactions, as well as tax-related litigation.
Strengths
"PwC has an important network so it is good if you have questions across multiple jurisdictions."
"The PwC team has a quick understanding of complex tax topics and an efficient balance between a theoretical approach and pragmatic recommendations."
"PwC has a large panel of specialists available."
"The team is reactive and skilled."
"The lawyers are efficient and knowledgeable."
Work Highlights
PwC advised BC Partners on the tax structuring and due diligence for the acquisition of Havea from 3i, amounting to EUR1.1 billion.
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Cassan earns a position in the rankings this year for her successful representation of corporates in contentious tax mandates.