Lauded as a ‘highly experienced team with extensive expertise’, Baker McKenzie’s group constitutes a full-service offering in the tax arena. Core areas of expertise for the department include corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT, wealth management, real estate tax and tax litigation. Véronique Millischer steers the practice and specialises in corporate tax work. Also noted are Eric Meier and Ariane Calloud, both of whom focus on tax litigation; Caroline Silberztein, who leads the international tax and transfer pricing practice; and Virginie Louvigné, an expert in corporate and real estate tax. Guillaume Le Camus advises on international tax law, Thierry Vialaneix is adept in VAT matters, and Agnès Charpenet is a key contact for private wealth management. Régis Torlet is a key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A highly experienced team with extensive expertise – recognised in the Paris area – that has supported us for years. Their recommendations and plans have consistently proven appropriate.’
- ‘Johanna Da Costa and Guillaume Le Camus at Baker McKenzie stand out from other law firms we work with in France on tax matters: their keen understanding of tax issues in the technology sector, particularly those of listed multinationals.'
- ‘Véronique Millischer is a top-level technical expert, highly regarded for her availability, her technique, and her strategy.’
- ‘A multidisciplinary team that offers comprehensive and pragmatic tax solutions. Excellent value for money in terms of tax services provided relative to the fees charged.’
- ‘Ariane Calloud: a remarkable tax lawyer who has assisted us on complex and varied tax issues. She combines extensive technical expertise with an excellent understanding of tax administration practices and our business.'
- ‘The team is highly competent and customer focused. They execute speedily and with high quality. They have a lot of experience and awareness of ongoing topics and business operations. They also have good relations with the tax authority and are great at managing tax audits.’
Work highlights
Assisted Crédit Agricole with a corporate tax refund litigation regarding the method of computation of foreign tax credits and the related interpretation of tax treaties.
Advised Fairfax Financial Holdings in connection with its entry into exclusive negotiations with Eurazeo for the acquisition, along with other investors, of 70% of Albingia.
Advised Crédit Agricole Group on its exclusive negotiations with Worldline, with a view to building a strategic partnership to create a major player in the French payment market.
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Practice head
Véronique Millischer
Other key lawyers
Eric Meier; Virginie Louvigné; Ariane Calloud; Régis Torlet; Guillaume Le Camus; Caroline Silberztein; Johanna Da Costa; Thierry Vialaneix; Agnès Charpenet