Lauded by one client as ‘one of the best teams in Paris’, the tax group at Latham & Watkins is a strong choice for private equity-related tax matters, including the implementation of employee stock incentives and management packages, as well as advising on the tax aspects of M&A, financing and capital markets transactions. Olivia Rauch-Ravisé steers the practice and specialises in advising private equity funds, financial institutions and corporations on transactional tax mandates. Xavier Renard focuses on private equity tax and financing structures. Cécile Mariotti left the firm in January 2025. However, the team was notably strengthened with the September 2025 arrival of transactional tax specialist Estelle Philippi from White & Case LLP.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the best teams in Paris. A highly competent team with excellent knowledge of the challenges of structuring LBOs. The junior players are very good, which helps avoid bottlenecks during periods of high intensity.’
- ‘Olivia Rauch-Ravisé is extremely competent and manages to maintain a rare level of availability given her very demanding workload. Hugo Matricon and Jean-Baptiste Bourbier are also very good.’
Work highlights
Advised Apollo on the signing of an agreement to invest up to £4.5 billion in fixed-rate callable notes issued by Électricité de France (EDF).
Advised Bridgepoint on its friendly public tender offer for the Esker shares.
Advised TA Associates in connection with its sale of a majority stake in Solabia Group to Astorg and reinvestment in the new acquisition structure alongside Astorg.
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: Transactional/corporate tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Xavier Renard
Next Generation Partners: Transactional/corporate tax
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Olivia Rauch-Ravisé
Other key lawyers
Xavier Renard; Estelle Philippi; Hugo Matricon; Jean-Baptiste Bourbier