Ranking tables

Tax: Litigation | Europe

France

The below Tax: Litigation rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in France. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Eric Meier
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    Eric Meier
    Baker McKenzie AARPI
    Baker McKenzie AARPI | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Eric Meier is a standout practitioner who represents clients in a range of tax litigation, including tax controversies and transfer pricing mandates. He also assists with tax audits and negotiations with tax authorities. His client roster features global technology firms, in addition to companies within the hospitality and IT sectors.
  2. 1
    Stéphane Austry
    CMS
    CMS | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    "When we thought about who we wanted on this matter, I straight away mentioned his name. He is one of the best specialists. He is available, reactive and open to discussions. He will express his opinion and tell you if you are making the wrong decision."
  3. Yves Rutschmann
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    Yves Rutschmann
    Bredin Prat
    Bredin Prat | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Yves Rutschmann is a highly respected tax practitioner who demonstrates particular talent in the field of litigation, often acting for CAC 40 groups on their tax reassessments and controversies before the authorities.
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Gauthier Blanluet
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Gauthier Blanluet remains a driving force in the market, advising on the tax side of high-value corporate transactions and he is further experienced in representing clients in contentious tax mandates. His longstanding experience attracts notable French corporate clients.
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    Laurent Olléon
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Laurent Olleon is highly reputed for his expertise in tax litigation mandates, including tax controversies and tax audits. His client base is made up of prominent French corporates from the financial services, TMT and retail sectors.
  3. Jérôme Turot
    Cabinet Turot | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Ariane Calloud
    Baker McKenzie AARPI
    Baker McKenzie AARPI | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Ariane Calloud makes her debut in the rankings this year with market support and a growing practice advising on tax audits and disputes before the French tax authorities.
  2. Catherine Cassan
    PwC Société d'Avocats | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3