Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a respected outfit with notable skills in private equity. The law firm also handles tax litigation matters. The team is experienced in advising clients on the tax aspects of high-profile M&A transactions and debt restructurings, working in close collaboration with the firm's corporate team. The lawyers mainly represent clients in the financial sector such as private equity funds and investment companies.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges represented a group of investors led by Montagu in the tax structuring of the EUR1.3 billion acquisition of HTL.
Strengths
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"The Weil, Gotshal & Manges French tax team has the ability to understand complex situations but most importantly to explain them to its clients in a very intelligible way. The team was always available, dug deep into issues and took initiative to ease up the workload of the client. Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides very clear answers, even to complex questions."
"The firm is well known for the quality of its services."
"The Weil, Gotshal & Manges French tax team has the ability to understand complex situations but most importantly to explain them to its clients in a very intelligible way. The team was always available, dug deep into issues and took initiative to ease up the workload of the client. Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides very clear answers, even to complex questions."
"The firm is well known for the quality of its services."
Notable Practitioners
Edouard de Lamy demonstrates particular strength in handling the tax aspects of corporate transactions and debt restructuring mandates, with further experience in litigation and tax reassessments.
"Apart from being a very skilled lawyer, Edouard de Lamy is very good at putting complex tax issues into understandable terms."
"He showed himself to be available and technically skilled."
"I like Edouard de Lamy because he is very thorough in his knowledge of transactional tax. I also appreciate his precision in being able to identify everything at stake."
"He is very calm and explains the tax subjects very well."
Benjamin Pique is recognised for his ability to assist clients with the tax dimensions of corporate and private equity transactions, including due diligence and tax structuring.
"Benjamin Pique is just extremely hands-on and fact-based, and can quickly come up with new solutions. His problem-solving skills are excellent."
"He is a hard worker. He will make things happen while always keeping your interests in mind."
"We like working with Benjamin Pique because he is super responsive and hands-on. He always delivers a high-level and personalised service."
"Benjamin Pique is able to explain very complex matters in simple words, which allows us to make decisions. He makes our life easier."
"It is always a pleasure to work with Benjamin Pique."