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Tax - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Respected law firm White & Case regularly provides tax advice on financings and corporate transactions, including restructuring mandates. The law firm represents a diverse client roster composed of asset management and insurance companies, as well as corporates and banks. The team leverages a strong international network to assist clients with cross-border issues.

À propos de l’équipe

White & Case fournit régulièrement des conseils fiscaux sur les financements et les transactions corporate, y compris les mandats de restructuration. Le cabinet d’avocats représente une clientèle diversifiée composée de sociétés de gestion d’actifs et d’assurances, ainsi que d’entreprises et de banques. L’équipe s’appuie sur un solide réseau international pour aider les clients à résoudre des problèmes cross-border.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Astorg on the tax aspects of its acquisition of a majority stake in Lebronze alloys.

  • White & Case a conseillé Astorg sur les aspects fiscaux de son acquisition d'une participation majoritaire dans Lebronze Alloys.

Strengths

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  • White & Case's team is characterised by its high technical level, proactivity and efficiency.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • I have an excellent experience with White & Case. The team is very available and has the capacity to simplify tax issues.

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  • White & Case are amazing. The team is super responsive, helpful and commercial, they understand us as a client. I really can't fault them.

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  • White & Case has a large Parisian team with all the skills needed. It is extremely available and responsive.

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  • I am completely satisfied with White & Case's service. The firm inspired great confidence in me through its technical expertise and the quality of our discussions.

    Tax respondentFrance

  • White & Case dispose d'une grande équipe parisienne possédant toutes les compétences nécessaires. Elle est extrêmement disponible et réactive.

    Tax respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cyril Valentin
    Cyril Valentin

    Cyril Valentin

    Cyril Valentin is well placed to advise clients across a range of sectors on the tax implications of restructurings and acquisitions. Additionally, his expertise covers cross-border transactions, tax investigations and negotiations with French authorities. He joined White & Case in December 2025.

    Cyril Valentin est bien placé pour conseiller des clients de divers secteurs sur les implications fiscales de restructurations et acquisitions. En outre, son expertise couvre les transactions transfrontalières, les contrôles fiscaux et les négociations avec les autorités françaises. Il a rejoint White & Case en Décembre 2025.

    • Cyril Valentin provides timely advice and understands the context of the client.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Cyril Valentin has a great capacity for innovation that allows him to unravel seemingly impossible issues, as well as having a true sense of client service.

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    • Cyril Valentin is an excellent technician with a real strategic vision and the ability to discuss with interlocutors at very high levels within the tax administration or the state.

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    • Cyril Valentin has a great knowledge of banking and investment banking issues, he develops strong relationships with clients.

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    • Cyril Valentin's advice has been critical on making judgement calls. He shows excellent foresight and is the first person I call when French tax issues emerge.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Cyril Valentin donne des conseils opportuns et comprend le contexte du client.

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    • Les conseils de Cyril Valentin ont été essentiels pour prendre des décisions éclairées. Il fait preuve d'une excellente capacité d'anticipation et il est la première personne que j'appelle lorsque des questions fiscales françaises se posent.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Cyril Valentin a une grande capacité d'innovation qui lui permet de résoudre des problèmes apparemment insolubles, ainsi qu'un véritable sens du service à la clientèle.

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    • Cyril Valentin possède une excellente connaissance des questions bancaires et de banque d'investissement, et il développe des relations solides avec ses clients.
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    • Cyril Valentin est un excellent technicien doté d'une véritable vision stratégique et capable de dialoguer avec des interlocuteurs de très haut niveau au sein de l'administration fiscale ou de l'État.

      Tax respondentFrance
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  • Alexandre Ippolito
    Alexandre Ippolito

    Alexandre Ippolito

    Alexandre Ippolito is experienced with tax advice in relation to corporate transactions and financial restructurings.

    Alexandre Ippolito est expérimenté dans le conseil fiscal en matière d’opérations corporate et de restructurations financières.

    • I have an excellent experience with Alexandre Ippolito. He has a perfect knowledge of tax and the capacity to simplify tax topics.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Ippolito knows how to assess risks and provide a straightforward perspective. His approach is technical and direct, with a strong client focus that makes interactions smooth and efficient.

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    • I have a good experience with Alexandre Ippolito. His work is of great quality.

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    • J'ai eu une bonne expérience avec Alexandre Ippolito. Son travail est d'excellente qualité.

      Tax respondentFrance

    • J'ai eu une excellente expérience avec Alexandre Ippolito. Il possède une connaissance parfaite de la fiscalité et la capacité de simplifier les sujets fiscaux.

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    • Alexandre Ippolito sait évaluer les risques et offrir une perspective claire. Son approche est technique et directe, avec une forte orientation client qui rend les échanges fluides et efficaces.
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