Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
Contact number
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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe joins the rankings with a solid team capable of acting on both domestic and cross-border tax mandates. The law firm has an enviable client list comprising financial institutions and corporates from a range of sectors, including TMT, energy and retail. Clients turn to the firm for skilful advice on the tax structuring of M&A transactions, refinancings and reorganisations. The practice also encompasses assistance with tax audits and disputes.
Work Highlights
- Orrick advised Ardian on its acquisition of a majority stake in GreenYellow, amounting to EUR1.4 billion.
Strengths
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"The lawyers are available and reactive and they understand the situation easily."
"The team brings top-notch tax advice and is made up of pleasant people."
"I find the team has a strong technical background combined with good, pragmatic business sense."
"The lawyers seem to be well aware of the needs of the business and take those into account when answering our questions."
"The team has a good ability to react to complex issues and be proactive on topics that concern us."
"The lawyers are available and reactive and they understand the situation easily."
"The team brings top-notch tax advice and is made up of pleasant people."
"I find the team has a strong technical background combined with good, pragmatic business sense."
"The lawyers seem to be well aware of the needs of the business and take those into account when answering our questions."
"The team has a good ability to react to complex issues and be proactive on topics that concern us."
Notable Practitioners
Laurent Olleon is highly reputed for his expertise in tax litigation mandates, including tax controversies and tax audits. His client base is made up of prominent French corporates from the financial services, TMT and retail sectors.
"Laurent Olleon was very easy to work with and inventive, and he thinks outside of the box regarding tax litigation."
"What we appreciate is his depth of analysis, his overview, easy communication and the capacity he has to do both difficult and easy things. He ticks all the boxes we need."
"He is very didactic, concise, clear-seeing and open to discussion."
Debuting in the rankings this year, Jessie Gaston leverages her expertise to advise on the tax structuring of M&A transactions and fundraising matters, as well as tax advice on corporate mandates.
"Jessie Gaston is easily my most trusted adviser in France. She is very well aware of where our risk appetite lies and how policy can help."
"Jessie Gaston is a subject matter expert."
"Jessie Gaston is great. She is always reactive and proactive."