The practice group at De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is a strong choice for real estate tax mandates, as well as capably handling tax structuring matters for M&A, private equity and financing transactions. Practice head Emmanuel Chauve, praised for his ‘proven expertise in real estate taxation’, has notable experience in the structuring of real estate investment funds. Additional key contacts include Alexandre Blestel, who handles corporate tax, real estate tax and tax litigation; the ’pragmatic and attentive’ Priscilla van den Perre, who majors on providing tax advice in relation to LBOs and restructurings; and Anne-Laure Drouet, whose practice covers both contentious and non-contentious tax work.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Emmanuel Chauve and Marine Jeulin have a proven expertise in real estate taxation.’
- ‘Demonstration of exceptional responsiveness and pragmatism in addressing various issues – quality and precision in the advice given and the documentation provided.’
- ‘Due diligence in legal, social and tax matters. Strong collaboration with our internal experts. High value added.’
- ‘Excellent tax team, built on two distinct market segments: real estate and private equity. Creative and dedicated to their work.'
- ‘Priscilla Van den Perre is an excellent tax lawyer, pragmatic and attentive. The rest of the team is also top-notch, their reputation is excellent.’
- ‘A very diligent, responsive, available, and client-focused team – easy communication – they simplify complex tax matters – very reliable.’
Key clients
- ALGONQUIN AND CARDIF
- ALTAREA COGEDIM
- APHEON
- APOLLO
- BATIPART
- CARREFOUR
- CME
- COVIVIO
- CREDIT AGRICOLE ASSURANCES
- EMERIGE
- EMZ PARTNERS
- FLORAC
Work highlights
Advising Societé de la Tour Eiffel on its capital increase with shareholders’ preferential subscription right in an amount of approximately €600m.
Advising Apsys on a convertible bond emission subscribed by Banque des Territoires.
Advising Amundi Immobilier on the sale of the business and the premises of the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel.
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Priscilla van den Perre
Practice head
Emmanuel Chauve
Other key lawyers
Alexandre Blestel; Marine Jeulin; Priscilla van den Perre; Anne-Laure Drouet