CMS Francis Lefebvre

Tax in Africa

Deana d’Almeida joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2015 and became a partner in 2020.

She practices in international tax law of African countries and advises French and international companies operating on the African continent.

Deana d’Almeida brings a wealth of experience across all areas of taxation. She offers clients a comprehensive approach covering all key project stages, from structuring and set-up to launch, expansion, and eventual exit from Africa.

With her deep experience and in-depth knowledge of the African ecosystem, she offers clients pragmatic, tailored, and practical solutions across all sectors of the economy.

French, English

Member of the French association of corporate lawyers (ACE) Member of the Board of the Hauts-de-Seine Bar Association

CAPA (certificate of aptitude for the legal profession) (2000) Graduate, Institut de Droit des Affaires (1999) DESS (Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées, Level 7 equivalent) in business law and taxation, Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas (1999)