Praised for its ‘extraordinary technical capabilities and great service’, the team at Bredin Prat is well-placed to assist clients with the tax aspects of M&A, private equity, and real estate transactions, as well as corporate restructurings. Tax litigation constitutes an additional area of focus for the group, taking in tax audits and defending cases before tax courts. Sébastien de Monès leads the practice and specialises in transactional tax work. Additional key contacts include Yves Rutschmann and Victor Camatta, who are adept in tax audits and litigation; and Pierre-Henri Durand, Julien Gayral, Anne Robert and Jean-Florent Mandelbaum, all of whom focus on transactional mandates that include M&A and private equity tax advice.

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‘Extraordinary technical capabilities and great service. Easy to connect and deal with. Super technical and highest level.’
‘An exceptional team in corporate and wealth tax matters. Their strength lies in two key areas: their exceptional responsiveness and their pragmatic approach to solution design, which is rare and therefore highly valued in tax matters.’
‘A nuanced and innovative analysis, but always balanced by prudence and a pursuit of excellence.’
‘Jean-Florent Mandelbaum listens very well to needs, is highly responsive in managing operations, possesses excellent technical skills, and has in-depth market knowledge.'
‘Key strengths/advantages: technical expertise, knowledge of tax deals and audits and litigation, close ties with government agencies. Exceptional team, above market standards.’
‘This team stands out for its combination of high-level technical expertise and a pragmatic, client-focused approach. Its strengths lie in its ability to manage complex cross-border cases while providing personalised and consistent support.'

Key clients

Agache
Bellon SA
Blackstone
BWGI
CGI
Emmi Group
Engie
Eutelsat
Eurazeo
FAPI (Five Arrows / Rothschild PE platform)
Fnac-Darty
iliad Group

Work highlights

Advised Nexans on the sale of Lynxeo, its industrial cable division, to Latour Capital, a France-based private equity fund.

Advised the majority shareholder, FAPI, in the context of the sale of 100% of the holding company of Softway Medical group.

Advised LVMH group in connection with its acquisition of the Paris Match business, one of the most prestigious publications in France, from the Lagardère group.

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