Lauded for its ‘in-depth industry knowledge’, the team at Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is well-placed to advise on the tax aspects of M&A and real estate transactions, spinoffs, restructurings and JVs. Co-leading the practice are the ’super experienced’ Vincent Agulhon, Loïc Védie and Alain Maillot. Agulhon specialises in advising on the tax considerations of M&A transactions and real estate investments. Védie, praised as a ‘brilliantly responsive and attentive advisor’, handles the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions. Also noted is Sophie Pagès, who deals with corporate, real estate and individual tax matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The team led by Vincent Agulhon with Pierre Dabin is an extraordinary team: close to its clients, very innovative, efficient and creative.’
- ‘This is a team with in-depth industry knowledge, focused on finding effective solutions to various situations. They demonstrate strong conceptualisation and effective implementation in their conclusions.’
- ‘Vincent Agulhon and Sophie Pages possess extensive industry knowledge and a strong capacity to handle significant workloads. They communicate easily and directly, analyse issues thoroughly, and present potential solutions in a clear and understandable way.’
- ‘Very close to their clients. Precise follow-up. High responsiveness - Loïc Védie and Pierre Dabin.’
- ‘The team possesses a very high level of expertise in complex tax matters. They are skilled at explaining complex issues clearly, offering solutions, and remaining approachable. We work with the team with the utmost confidence.’
- ‘The team is very technically skilled and up-to-date on the latest market developments. They know us, our practices, and our teams very well, which makes communication and decision-making easy.’
Key clients
- Abertis
- Anacap
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Axel Springer Group
- BPCE
- Carlyle
- Carrefour
- Clariane
- Inmobiliaria Colonial
- Lagardère
- Malakoff Humanis
- Mileway
Work highlights
Advised BPCE on its €6.4bn acquisition of Novobanco, Portugal’s fourth-largest bank.
Advised The Blackstone Group on the acquisition of a premium mixed-use real estate complex including office, commercial, and residential units, located in the heart of Paris.
Advised the Axel Springer Group in connection with a priority constitutionality assessment (QPC) challenging the compliance with the constitution of the digital services tax, first before the Montreuil Administrative Court and subsequently before the Supreme administrative court.
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Loïc Védie
Practice head
Vincent Agulhon; Loïc Vedie; Alain Maillot
Other key lawyers
Pierre Dabin; Sophie Pagès