Laurent Cantoni

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.

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

International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Institut des Avocats et Conseils Fiscaux (IACF)