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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Tax - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a respected outfit in the tax law market that focuses on both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions and fund structuring. The law firm attracts a diverse range of clients including French-listed companies, financial institutions and investment funds. The department benefits from close links to the firm's premier corporate, real estate, funds and finance teams. The lawyers are active on behalf of clients from a range of sectors spanning real estate, technology and energy.

À propos de l’équipe

Clifford Chance est un cabinet respecté sur le marché du droit fiscal qui se concentre sur les transactions nationales et transfrontalières. L’équipe conseille ses clients sur les aspects fiscaux des opérations de M&A et de private equity et de la structuration de fonds. Le cabinet attire un large éventail de clients, notamment des sociétés françaises cotées en bourse, des institutions financières et des fonds d’investissement. Le département bénéficie de liens étroits avec les principales équipes du cabinet en matière de droit des sociétés, d’immobilier, de fonds et de financement. Les avocats sont actifs pour le compte de clients issus de divers secteurs allant de l’immobilier à la technologie et à l’énergie.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Brookfield on the tax aspects of its EUR6.1 billion acquisition of Neoen.

  • Clifford Chance a conseillé Brookfield sur les aspects fiscaux de son acquisition de Neoen pour un montant de EUR6.1 milliards.

Strengths

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  • I am really amazed with Clifford Chance's handling of complex issues.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • Clifford Chance has a very good overview of where the market is, the team provides commercial insight.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • Clifford Chance's strengths lie in its dilligence, technicality and experience.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • Clifford Chance has successfully supported us on complex and sophisticated subjects. The law firm provides good responsiveness and has good knowledge of our company's needs.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • I have a very good experience working with Clifford Chance, the team handles our case well. I see the quality of the work and analysis and the quality of the tax structuring work.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • Je suis vraiment impressionné par la façon dont Clifford Chance gère les problèmes complexes.

    Tax respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexandre Lagarrigue
    Alexandre Lagarrigue

    Alexandre Lagarrigue

    Alexandre Lagarrigue regularly assists investment funds and corporates with the tax structuring of acquisitions and disposals, especially in the real estate sector.

    Alexandre Lagarrigue assiste régulièrement des fonds d’investissement et des entreprises dans la structuration fiscale d’acquisitions et de cessions, notamment dans le secteur immobilier.

    • Alexandre Lagarrigue is very responsive and able to give a clear answer that gives me sufficient comfort to take a decision.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Lagarrigue is easy to explain the problem to, he can think about alternatives but also when something is not possible, he is able to push back, he gives his opinion.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • I am very satisfied with Alexandre Lagarrigue's work.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Lagarrigue is a very competent lawyer especially in tax structuring matters. He really is a good sounding board in very complicated issues and is strong in negotiations also.

      Tax respondentFrance
    • Alexandre Lagarrigue est un avocat très compétent, notamment en matière de structuration fiscale. Il est d'une grande aide sur des questions très complexes et se révèle également un excellent négociateur.
      Tax respondentFrance

    • Il est facile d'expliquer un problème à Alexandre Lagarrigue, il sait envisager des solutions alternatives mais aussi, lorsque quelque chose est impossible, il peut s'y opposer et donner son avis.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Lagarrigue est très réactif et capable de fournir une réponse claire qui me rassure suffisamment pour prendre une décision.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Je suis très satisfait du travail d'Alexandre Lagarrigue.

      Tax respondentFrance
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  • Eric Davoudet
    Eric Davoudet

    Eric Davoudet

    Eric Davoudet often advises clients on the tax implications of joint ventures and acquisitions, particularly concerning real estate assets.

    Eric Davoudet conseille souvent ses clients sur les implications fiscales des joint ventures et des acquisitions, notamment en ce qui concerne les actifs immobiliers.

    • Eric Davoudet is an excellent lawyer.

      Tax respondentFrance
    • Eric Davoudet est un excellent avocat.
      Tax respondentFrance
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  • Pierre Goyat
    Pierre Goyat

    Pierre Goyat

    Pierre Goyat is well placed to advise on tax aspects of both domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. He is active across the pharmaceutical, transportation and energy sectors.

    Pierre Goyat est parfaitement qualifié pour conseiller sur les aspects fiscaux des transactions, tant nationales qu'internationales. Il intervient dans les secteurs pharmaceutique, des transports et de l'énergie.

    • I find Pierre Goyat to be very good. He is good at explaining his technical position. I really appreciate his inputs into the case.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pierre, he is an expert in his subject. It is really a pleasure to continue to work with him and I know he delivers high quality advice and outside the box opinions.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • I trust Pierre Goyat completely. He is very knowledgeable about fund tax and real estate tax and this is something only a few people have on the Parisian market. He is a very clever and smart lawyer.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Je trouve Pierre Goyat très compétent. Il explique très bien sa position technique. J'apprécie beaucoup sa contribution à ce dossier.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • J'ai une confiance totale en Pierre Goyat. Il a une connaissance approfondie de la fiscalité des fonds et de la fiscalité immobilière, une expertise rare sur le marché parisien. C'est un avocat très brillant et perspicace.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Je recommande vivement Pierre ; c’est un expert dans son domaine. C’est un réel plaisir de continuer à travailler avec lui et il fournit des conseils de grande qualité et a des idées innovantes.

      Tax respondentFrance
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