The team at Linklaters, which garners praise for its ‘creativity, market knowledge and pragmatism’, is routinely instructed by private equity firms, corporations, and banks to advise on the tax aspects of M&A deals, LBOs, corporate reorganisations, real estate acquisitions, acquisition financings and the structuring of investment funds. Edouard Chapellier heads up the practice group and majors on the tax structuring of LBO, M&A, and real estate transactions. The ’pragmatic and creative’ transactional tax specialist Cyril Boussion is an additional key contact.
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- ‘This team stands out for its expertise, rigour, and efficiency.’
- ‘A team far superior in terms of creativity, market knowledge, and pragmatism.’
- ‘Edouard Chapellier leads the practice. He is very pragmatic and has excellent analytical skills. Cyril Boussion is pragmatic and creative.'
- ‘A highly regarded team with a strong presence throughout Europe and the US.’
- ‘Cyril Boussion is an excellent technician and knows how to provide pragmatic advice tailored to business challenges, while ensuring the security of transactions.’
Key clients
- Ardian
- AXA IM Prime
- Compass Group Plc
- Brookfield
- Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale
- TARGO Deutschland Financial Holding Group
- CDPQ
- Montagu Private Equity
- Unibel
- Krefeld
- RGreen
- InfraVia Capital Partners
- Prosolia
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank SA
- Amarenco Solar Limited
- VALOREM Group
- Tereos
- Verlinvest
- Allianz Direct
Work highlights
Advised Ardian on the setting-up and the fundraising of the ninth generation of ARDIAN’s secondary fund of funds.
Advised AXA IM Prime, through its GP Stake strategy, on the tax aspects of its acquisition of a minority stake in Monroe Capital LLC alongside Wendel’s controlling stake.
Advises Compass Group in France on the tax aspects of its acquisition of the Dupont Restauration group, one of the leaders in contract catering primarily operating in France.
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Practice head
Edouard Chapellier
Other key lawyers
Cyril Boussion