Lauded for its ‘excellent technical skills, pragmatic and commercial approach to technical subjects’, the team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is well-placed to handle transactional tax work, namely M&A, private equity, restructuring and real estate mandates. Olivier Dauchez steers the practice and specialises in transactional and contentious tax work, as well as advising HNWI on personal tax matters. Additional names to note include Laurent Modave and ’exceptional practitioner’ Magali Buchert, both of whom focus on M&A and private equity transactions, as well as group reorganisations; Bertrand Jouanneau, who covers real estate tax; and Paul de France, who has focused his practice on the tax structuring of LBO and M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent technical skills, pragmatic and commercial approach to technical subjects with a genuine understanding of the commercial challenges of his client.’
- ‘Magali Buchert is an exceptional practitioner. Not only is she technically excellent, but she is also always looking for solutions rather than dwelling on problems.’
- ‘Availability, technical expertise. Competent and innovative.’
- ‘The team and Magali Buchert and Charles Ghuysen in particular, are incredibly responsive, very knowledgeable of French tax law, the market practice and the positions of the French tax authorities. They are also very solution oriented, and it is a true pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘A top-notch team, excelling in technical aspects, relationships with various stakeholders, project management, and clarity. Excellent results.’
- ‘Magali Buchert is a consultant in whom one can place complete trust. She is always precise, proactive, efficient, and relevant, and often anticipates problems and proposed solutions.’
Key clients
- Ampère Gestion
- Amundi Immobilier
- Antin Infrastructures Partners
- Atland
- Axdis
- Blackrock France
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Brookfield
- CDC Habitat
- Cohabs Group
- Edmond de Rothschild REIM
- Emeis (formerly Orpéa)
Work highlights
Advised the Jacquemus Group on various tax matters, including a reorganisation, compensation and management packages, and transfer pricing issues.
Assisting Tencent with the tax implications of a minority investment in a new Ubisoft subsidiary.
Advised Kering on its contribution to a newly formed joint venture with Ardian.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Property tax
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Leading partners: Transactional/corporate tax
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Practice head
Olivier Dauchez
Other key lawyers
Laurent Modave; Magali Buchert; Charles Ghuysen