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Arkwood

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : France

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Arkwood

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Private Wealth Law - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Arkwood is an impressively strong boutique that is well respected for advising clients on tax, succession planning and family business restructuring, including multi-jurisdictional matters.
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Strengths

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  • They are my go-to firm. They don't flinch at anything; they've seen it all before. They are particularly great for US clients with French connections.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Arkwood has expertise and experience in international matters. The team has a very good understanding of foreign tax systems.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • We find the Arkwood team absolutely brilliant. The practice they have created is so nice to work with on a personal level, and they have such broad expertise in multiple jurisdictions.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Arkwood are very cutting edge. They think innovatively in their approach to client matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Arkwood are technically excellent. They really know their stuff on the French tax side. They are also extremely good at dealing with international work, particularly for clients with a US nexus.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marine Dupas
    Marine Dupas

    Marine Dupas

    Marine Dupas' expertise spans cross-border wealth planning issues such as real estate investments for clients from the Middle East and the taxation of trusts and related reporting obligations. Her work also includes advising clients on matters relating to the UK and other European jurisdictions.

    • Marine is excellent, particularly for clients with cross-border UK-French tax issues. She also has an excellent command of the English language and is great at breaking down the key issues for clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Marine Dupas has superb technical cross-border skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Marine is very responsive, precise and direct. She has longstanding experience and is happy to be challenged and open to discussions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Michael Khayat
    Michael Khayat

    Michael Khayat

    Michael Khayat is an expert on real estate investment issues and estate planning matters. Michael's work also extends to tax audits, tax litigation and international succession matters.

    • Michael is exceptional. He is focused and professional. He knows what he is doing, and he is very responsive too. He really gives clients attention.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael is an outstanding practitioner. He provides outstanding service, is at the top of his game technically and is creative and thoughtful in his advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael is cool, calm and keeps things simple. He instils trust in clients very quickly.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Stéphanie Auferil
    Stéphanie Auferil

    Stéphanie Auferil

    Stéphanie Auferil regularly advises on French-US tax planning, trusts and next-generation wealth planning for foreign and domestic high net worth clients.

    • She is clearly very experienced in the world of international tax and HNWIs. She is extremely well connected, and clients really love her as well.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Stéphanie Auferil is a perfect cross-border colleague.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Stéphanie is very technical, but very approachable. She's always very responsive and extremely collaborative. She's brilliant.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Stéphanie is a pleasure to work with. She combines excellent technical knowledge with gravitas and wonderful client handling skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Julien Riahi
    Julien Riahi

    Julien Riahi

    Julien Riahi advises on wealth structuring and transfer strategies, as well as international tax planning. His clients include entrepreneurs, affluent families, artists and athletes.

    • Julien's professionalism and sophisticated tax knowledge consistently drives excellent outcomes.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • It is a pleasure to work with Julien Riahi. He is available, responsive and highly competent.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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