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Tax: Real Estate | Europe

France

The below Tax: Real Estate 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. Emmanuel Chauve
    1
    Emmanuel Chauve
    De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
    De Pardieu Brocas Maffei | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Emmanuel Chauve remains one of the leading real estate tax experts in the market, frequently advising real estate asset managers and property developers on the tax structuring of real estate sales and acquisitions.
  2. Jean-Yves Charriau
    1
    Jean-Yves Charriau
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Jean-Yves Charriau earns praise for his wealth of experience assisting with tax issues pertaining to real estate asset sales, acquisitions and restructurings.
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Band 2

  1. Alexandre Blestel
    2
    Alexandre Blestel
    De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
    De Pardieu Brocas Maffei | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Alexandre Blestel is well placed to provide tax advice on the acquisition and financing of real estate assets. His expertise also extends to restructuring matters.
  2. Alexandre Lagarrigue
    2
    Alexandre Lagarrigue
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Alexandre Lagarrigue was really good because he found out how the deal could work. Also, he was available whenever needed since it was an urgent deal, and I was really happy he assisted us."
  3. Christine Daric
    2
    Christine Daric
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Christine Daric immediately understands her client's challenges. She is available and very responsive. Her strength lies in quickly finding sometimes sophisticated solutions to the most complex and high-stakes subjects."
  4. David Sorel
    2
    David Sorel
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    "You can pick up the phone and he will know things directly. He is very pragmatic, down to earth and a dealmaker. When it comes to negotiations, I like his approach because he is very fair."
  5. Eric Davoudet
    2
    Eric Davoudet
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    "I found Eric Davoudet to be very good and overall we were satisfied. He is someone who has a great track record and he proposed an out-of-the-box solution."
  6. Laurent Modave
    2
    Laurent Modave
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Laurent Modave is highly praised for his work handling the tax aspects of sizeable real estate asset acquisitions as well as fund structuring advice, often on behalf of investment funds.
  7. Olivier Mesmin
    2
    Olivier Mesmin
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    "Olivier Mesmin is available, intelligent, succinct and precise at the same time. He can guide clients like me around risks."
  8. Vincent Agulhon
    2
    Vincent Agulhon
    Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Vincent Agulhon is one of the leading practitioners in the market, with experience in handling the tax elements of high-value transactions. He boasts particular expertise in the tax aspects of real estate transactions. Clients from the finance, TMT and private equity fields turn to him for his advice.
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Band 3

  1. Bertrand Jouanneau
    3
    Bertrand Jouanneau
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Moving up in the rankings this year is Bertrand Jouanneau who assists investment funds and asset managers with real estate tax mandates, including M&A transactions and reorganisations.
  2. Emmanuel Galifer
    3
    Emmanuel Galifer
    Fairway
    Fairway | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    "Emmanuel Galifer is always present, even in emergencies, with great agility and adaptability. I like his excellent responsiveness and the clarity of his answers on complex topics."
  3. 3
    Fabrice Rymarz
    Racine
    Racine | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Fabrice Rymarz of Racine earns a spot in the rankings this year with positive market support. He leverages his expertise to provide tax assistance to investment companies active in the real estate sector, advising on the purchase and sale of office, retail and logistics assets.
  4. 3
    François Lugand
    Arsene Taxand
    Arsene Taxand | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    "He is very nice and it is a pleasure to work with him. He masters the sector and when he is on the transaction, he has the ability to convince the opposing party."
  5. 3
    Jean-Etienne Chatelon
    KPMG Avocats | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Jean-Etienne Chatelon earns a spot in the rankings this year through his work assisting real estate clients with the tax structuring of transactions and funds.
  6. Jean-Pierre Collet
    3
    Jean-Pierre Collet
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jean-Pierre Collet of Reed Smith is an experienced lawyer who handles a range of real estate tax mandates, particularly involving hospitality and office assets.
  7. Julien Souyeaux
    3
    Julien Souyeaux
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar
    Lacourte Raquin Tatar | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Julien Souyeaux advises clients on the tax dimensions of joint ventures and acquisitions, particularly in relation to real estate assets.
  8. Loïc Védie
    3
    Loïc Védie
    Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Loïc Védie leverages his tax knowledge to assist clients with real estate transactions, including portfolio acquisitions, refinancings and bond issuances.
  9. Sandra Fernandes
    3
    Sandra Fernandes
    LPA-CGR avocats
    LPA-CGR avocats | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    "We like her technical skill, her very good knowledge of the real estate sector and the fact she is solution- and business-oriented. She is very pleasant to work with and it is very fluid."
  10. 3
    Stéphanie Hamis
    Arsene Taxand
    Arsene Taxand | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Stéphanie Hamis enters the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. She is sought after by French multinationals to assist with the tax aspects of real estate transactions, including due diligence and structuring.
  11. Pierre Appremont
    GALM Avocats | Tax: Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3