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Laurent Cantoni

Laurent Cantoni

High Net Worth 2026

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Chatelain Cantoni Avocats
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

France

1 year ranked

About

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High Net Worth

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - France

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Laurent Cantoni, co-founder of Chatelain Cantoni, is a private client tax specialist who supports clients on the tax implications of asset structuring, residency relocation and business succession.

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Strengths

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  • Laurent has empathy and a close connection with his clients.

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  • Laurent is particularly competent and knows how to perfectly identify the issues in a case, even a multidisciplinary one.

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  • Laurent is smart and experienced in working with high net worth clients.

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