Tax: Real Estate | France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is a well-regarded tax practice covering a wide range of matters, including the tax aspects of real estate transactions, finance mandates and refinancing operations. Its clients come from different industry sectors such as insurance, retail and real estate. The team boasts additional expertise in advising clients on the tax elements of private equity operations.

As a market-leading real estate tax firm, Lacourte Raquin Tatar boasts a strong team advising large corporations and investment funds on the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. The practice covers a wide range of services, including sales and acquisitions, refinancing, and restructuring mandates. The team collaborates closely with the firm's M&A and real estate practices and is well-positioned to represent clients in tax-related litigation.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner boasts a well-established team that is recognised for its longstanding tax expertise in the real estate sector. The lawyers are equipped to advise on the acquisition and financing of a variety of real estate assets, including offices, retail units and residential spaces. The practice encompasses both domestic and cross-border transactions, acting regularly for investment firms.

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is a well-regarded practice, skilled in handling both national and international matters. The law firm is experienced in the tax aspects of transactional mandates, including M&A, spin-offs, capital markets and restructuring matters. The department offers significant strength in real estate taxation. Its services are sought after by private equity firms, financial institutions and French corporates.

Gide Loyrette Nouel advises on a variety of matters, including tax litigation, real estate investments, fund structuring and M&A transactions. The team frequently works on international matters within Europe and the USA. Its clients come from different industry sectors such as financial services, real estate and insurance. The department draws on expertise from across the firm to provide a holistic service to clients.

Advancing into the top band this year is Arsene Taxand, who has a large team of lawyers covering the full range of tax law. The team's market-leading expertise spans private equity and corporate transactions, transfer pricing, real estate and VAT issues. The lawyers are highly skilled at advising on multi-jurisdictional matters. The law firm provides further expertise representing clients in contentious tax matters and due diligence. Its client list includes French and multinational companies, private equity houses and asset management teams.

Clifford Chance is a respected outfit in the tax law market that focuses on both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions and fund structuring. The law firm attracts a diverse range of clients including French-listed companies, financial institutions and investment funds. The department benefits from close links to the firm's premier corporate, real estate, funds and finance teams. The lawyers are active on behalf of clients from a range of sectors spanning real estate, technology and energy.