Singled out as ‘an undeniable asset in any transaction’, the team at Lacourte Raquin & Associés is particularly strong in transactional mandates in the real estate space, for which it is frequently called upon by corporations, insurance companies, investment funds, REITs and international institutional investors. Leadership is shared between Jean-Yves Charriau, Julien Souyeaux, David Sorel and Sophie Duboy, all of whom handle real estate and corporate tax matters.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent knowledge of real estate taxation - Jean Yves Charriau and David Sorel.’
- ‘The tax team at Lacourte is very experienced and pleasant to work with.’
- ‘Jean-Yves Charriau is an excellent tax lawyer with a very high level of technicality.'
- ‘A responsive, efficient, and fast team. Effective and precise advice throughout the transaction process, both technical and pragmatic. An undeniable asset in any transaction.’
- ‘David Sorel shines with his technical skills, precision, proactive approach, pragmatism, and subtle negotiation talents. He is accompanied by Christian N'Da, who is also highly competent and readily available.’
- ‘Julien Souyaux is one of the best tax specialists I have ever met. Possessing a very high level of academic knowledge, he knows how to translate it into practical applications for the benefit of his clients.’
Key clients
- Aermont Capital
- AEW
- Almaviva
- Altitude
- Amundi
- Angelo Gordon
- Ardian
- ARKEA
- Aviva Investors
- Axa IM
- B&B Hotels
- BGO (Bentall GreenOak)
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Property tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Julien Souyeaux
David Sorel
Practice head
Jean-Yves Charriau; Julien Souyeaux; David Sorel; Sophie Duboy
Other key lawyers
Christian N'Da