Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
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Hogan Lovells has a well-reputed tax practice advising on M&A transactions, fund formation and investments within the private equity sector. The lawyers have additional expertise in tax audits and litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's international network to assist with cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Ambienta on the acquisition and combination of HolwegWeber and In.Pack Machinery, valued at EUR240 million.
Strengths
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"What I really like about Hogan Lovells is that the team has very strong commercial awareness, and is quick to understand the challenges and come up with tailored solutions. The lawyers are extremely friendly. You get that sort of human connection with the team which makes the discussions and exchanges really fruitful and insightful."
"Hogan Lovells has very strong agility, technical skills, a view of market trends and the ability to bring resources for execution."
"The team is very responsive, gives visibility on timing and always reaches the target. It is very flexible to organise meetings."
"The size of the team has always been adapted to our needs and there is great responsiveness on the part of the team members."
"What I really like about Hogan Lovells is that the team has very strong commercial awareness, and is quick to understand the challenges and come up with tailored solutions. The lawyers are extremely friendly. You get that sort of human connection with the team which makes the discussions and exchanges really fruitful and insightful."
"Hogan Lovells has very strong agility, technical skills, a view of market trends and the ability to bring resources for execution."
"The team is very responsive, gives visibility on timing and always reaches the target. It is very flexible to organise meetings."
"The size of the team has always been adapted to our needs and there is great responsiveness on the part of the team members."
Notable Practitioners
Joining the rankings this year is Ludovic Geneston who draws upon his experience to act for corporates and private equity clients on the tax elements of M&A transactions, LBOs and fund formation.
"Ludovic Geneston is very easy to work with and flexible, and has a good general skill set."
"If something is important, he does everything very well."
"Ludovic Geneston's strengths are his clarity and reactivity."