Tax: Real Estate
France
8 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Emmanuel Galifer
France 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Fairway
Practice Areas
Emmanuel's expertise in real estate tax matters allows him to assist French institutional investors as well as foreign investment funds, property developers and tenants. He also advises investors and listed and non-listed companies in their M&A operations. Emmanuel also assists managers and other individuals in their personal tax issues both nationally and internationally.
His clients rely on his expertise for :
– Real estate tax
– Corporate taxation (relating to listed and non-listed companies)
– Personal property taxation
– Employee savings plan
– Tax litigation
Career
Before joining Fairway, Emmanuel practiced in the tax department of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
He began his career at the law firm Shearman & Sterling where he spent 4 years before joining the firm Brandford-Griffith & Associés that he left in 2006 to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Professional Memberships
Emmanuel is a member of the Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux (IACF), he is also a member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and of the CFE Tax Advisers Europe
Chambers Review
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Chambers France
Tax: Real Estate - France
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Emmanuel Galifer of Fairway regularly advises on the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions as well as property investments and cross-border portfolios.
Editorial individuel
Emmanuel Galifer de Fairway intervient régulièrement sur les aspects fiscaux des acquisitions immobilières ainsi que des investissements et des portefeuilles cross-border.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Emmanuel Galifer is an expert in his field. Able to simplify very complex subjects in an understandable way, he adapts to each party and delivers advice with great responsiveness and availability.
Tax: Real EstateChambers FranceI particularly recommend Emmanuel Galifer. He is an expert yet approachable and particularly educational tax lawyer. That is rare.
Tax: Real EstateChambers FranceEmmanuel Galifer is able to support me efficiently and successfully on a complex and innovative tax issue.
Tax: Real EstateChambers FranceEmmanuel Galifer is an excellent lawyer, he is available, responsive and competent.
Tax: Real EstateChambers FranceEmmanuel Galifer has excellent analytical and listening skills. He is a highly experienced professional who will not hesitate to explore all avenues to find the best solution for our company.
Tax: Real EstateChambers FranceJe recommande tout particulièrement Emmanuel Galifer. C'est un avocat fiscaliste expert, accessible et particulièrement pédagogue. C'est rare.
Tax: Real EstateChambers France
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