Laurent Cantoni

Practice Areas

Laurent advises entrepreneurs, private banks, and family offices on all aspects of personal tax and estate planning, with a particular focus on cross-border matters.

He is particularly sought after for his expertise in the following areas:

Tax structuring of cross-border real estate and business investments

Relocation of individuals (inbound/outbound) and transfer of corporate seat to France

Executive compensation ("Management packages") and employee incentive plans (RSUs, NSOs, etc.)

Estate planning and transfer of family-owned businesses

Assistance with the preparation or regularization of individual tax returns (notably for foreign tax residents), including income tax, wealth tax, and the 3% tax

Tax audit / tax litigation

Laurent regularly negotiates tax rulings with the French tax authorities in relation to complex or innovative tax matters.

Career

Laurent is a founding partner of Chatelain Cantoni Avocats.

He was previously a counsel at CMS Francis Lefebvre and Manager at PwC Société d'Avocats.

He was admitted to the Bar in 2012

Professional Memberships

International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Institut des Avocats et Conseils Fiscaux (IACF)

Languages Spoken

French and English