Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Latham & Watkins is known for its expertise in the tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, with further skills in refinancings. The law firm has notable experience advising French and international investment funds and financial institutions. The department is active on matters spanning the healthcare, technology, energy, finance and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins acted for L'Oréal on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Aesop from Natura & Co, amounting to around USD2.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins is impressive through its vision and ability to anticipate tax impacts and interact with different parties to carry out transactions."
"We have the feeling that we get the best possible service. The partners are super involved, have all the history and know how to work with us."
"Everything that is big and complicated and touches the core structure of the company, we give it to Latham & Watkins. What we also value is the team's ability to be creative."
"Latham & Watkins is impressive through its vision and ability to anticipate tax impacts and interact with different parties to carry out transactions."
"We have the feeling that we get the best possible service. The partners are super involved, have all the history and know how to work with us."
"Everything that is big and complicated and touches the core structure of the company, we give it to Latham & Watkins. What we also value is the team's ability to be creative."
Notable Practitioners
Olivia Rauch-Ravisé is renowned for the breadth of her practice and expertise in handling the tax aspects of acquisitions, sales, debt structurings and refinancings. Her experience makes her a favourite amongst French corporates and private equity firms.
"We know each other well and I have very strong trust in her."
"Olivia Rauch-Ravisé is very strong and business-driven. She can be very pragmatic and identify what can be important for us."
"Olivia Rauch-Ravisé is excellent for structuring a complex transaction with multiple challenges."
"What we really appreciate is that she gives real advice. She really orients us towards a real solution, which is appreciated since we get there much quicker. She is very aware of all the tax issues and I have never seen her forgetting anything."
Xavier Renard frequently advises on the tax elements of cross-border acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and debt refinancing matters, acting regularly for a client base made up of investment firms and multinational corporates operating in sectors like financial services and energy.
"Xavier Renard is very responsive and someone you can rely on. He is pretty pragmatic and helpful in getting the deal done."
"Xavier Renard is a very seasoned tax lawyer with a great ability to understand clients' needs."
"We call upon Xavier Renard because he knows our sector well and is an experienced lawyer."
"I think Xavier Renard is a very good guy and is very sharp."