The ‘highly skilled’ group at Jones Day is frequently called upon by tech startups, multinationals, and asset management groups to advise on a range of transactions that include early-stage financings, M&A, fund formations and investments. Leadership of the practice is entrusted to private equity and real estate tax specialist Emmanuel de La Rochethulon, noted for his ’pragmatism and truly client-oriented approach’; and Nicolas André, who primarily focuses on advising private equity and venture capital clients on tax matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Technical expertise. Responsiveness. Pragmatic approach to problems and understanding of clients' operational constraints.’
- ‘Highly skilled in analysing tax issues from a transaction perspective. They focus on key topics and practical solutions. Very business-oriented. Easy to collaborate with, particularly for developing models of various tax solutions.’
- ‘Jones Day's tax team stands out for its creative structuring and its ability to quickly grasp business challenges. It combines top-level technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, making it a strategic partner in private equity transactions.’
- ‘I would like to highlight the role of Emmanuel de La Rochethulon, whose pragmatism and truly client-oriented approach make all the difference. His ability to combine technical excellence with an understanding of business constraints is particularly valued.’
- ‘Good responsiveness. Excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework and its evolution. Consideration of all legal aspects when handling a tax issue.’
Key clients
- Société Générale S.A.
- Orange S.A.
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- CastorDoc
- FN Browning Group
- Eurobio Scientific S.A.
- Orano
- LumApps Management
- Sanofi
- Altarea
- For Talents
- Silver Lake Waterman
Work highlights
Advised Société Générale on the disposal of its equipment finance business activity to BPCE.
Represented Orange S.A. in the voluntary delisting of its American Depositary Shares from the NYSE and voluntary deregistration from the SEC.
Advised Chemviron, a subsidiary of Calgon Carbon Corporation on the sale of its European diatomite and perlite activities to Imerys.
Practice head
Emmanuel de La Rochethulon; Nicolas André