Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
Contact number
+33 1 7038 8800About
Provided by Arsene Taxand
ARSENE is the first independent business law firm, exclusively specialized in taxation. With more than 140 employees, including 24 partners, it has become a staple in corporate tax advice.
Arsene supports its clients in both advice and litigation in all areas of taxation : corporate tax management, transactional taxation, personal taxation for private clients, real estate taxation, customs advice and litigation, transfer pricing, VAT, URSSAF, R&D and Research Tax Credit, as well as local taxes and contributions.
ARSENE combines the independence, flexibility, availability and responsiveness of a full network of diverse skillsets to adress its client’s needs. The international Taxand network created by ARSENE provides companies with the most competent firms throughout the world and enables ARSENE to intervene in a comprehensive and coordinated manner on all cross-border issues.
Chambers Review
Arsene Taxand has a large team of lawyers covering the full range of tax law. The team's expertise spans private equity and corporate transactions, transfer pricing, real estate and VAT issues. The lawyers are skilled at advising on multi-jurisdictional matters. The law firm provides further expertise representing clients in contentious tax matters and due diligence. Its client list includes French and multinational companies, private equity houses and asset management teams.
Work Highlights
- Arsene Taxand acted for Casino Group on the tax aspects of the EUR1.4 billion sale of GreenYellow.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was a complex case and the law firm handled it perfectly with lots of quality in negotiations and its ability to persuade others."
"We always found the correct level of assistance and expertise at Arsene Taxand. It is an extremely valuable partner in accompanying our growth."
"The Arsene Taxand team is well aware of any new law or case law that could benefit its customers. The team is very reactive and responsive in case of emergencies."
"I like the way they work. They are pragmatic, smart and multi-disciplinary lawyers."
"It was a complex case and the law firm handled it perfectly with lots of quality in negotiations and its ability to persuade others."
"We always found the correct level of assistance and expertise at Arsene Taxand. It is an extremely valuable partner in accompanying our growth."
"The Arsene Taxand team is well aware of any new law or case law that could benefit its customers. The team is very reactive and responsive in case of emergencies."
"I like the way they work. They are pragmatic, smart and multi-disciplinary lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Denis Andres is a skilled practitioner who often advises clients on the tax aspects of sales, acquisitions and financing transactions.
"I was working with Denis Andres, who is really incredible. He is very experienced, writes very well, has a lot of technical skill and is always very available. I think he has all the qualities we want in an adviser."
François Lugand is noted for his experience in assisting clients with the tax elements of real estate transactions and investments.
"He is very nice and it is a pleasure to work with him. He masters the sector and when he is on the transaction, he has the ability to convince the opposing party."
Stéphanie Hamis enters the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. She is sought after by French multinationals to assist with the tax aspects of real estate transactions, including due diligence and structuring.
"Stéphanie Hamis is one of the best people I work with, both technically and personally. She is very good, technical and reassuring."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arsene Taxand
France
Members
Provided by Arsene Taxand
Alain Recoules
Alexandre Rocchi
Antoine Glaize
Benoit Bec
Brice Picard
Charles Dalarun
David Chaumontet
Head of Department
Fabien Billiaert
Franck Chaminade
Franck Llinas
Frédéric Donnedieu de Vabres
Frédéric Teper
Marc Borcardi
Mirouna Verban
Nathalie Habibou
Olivier Janoray
Olivier Vergniolle
Patrice Corbin
Roland Schneider
Stéphanie Hamis
Vincent Desoubries
Yoann Chemama