Lauded as ‘very up-to-date with the latest developments’, the tax practice group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is recognised for its strong capabilities in transactional tax, with particular strength in private equity, M&A, and debt restructuring work. The team also advises on estate planning mandates and handles tax disputes. Co-leading the team are Edouard De Lamy, praised for his ’significant experience in the French PE market’; and the ‘expert, pragmatic and business-oriented’ Benjamin Pique. Both practice heads are highly skilled in transactional matters.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Very up-to-date with the latest developments, very present, innovative.’
- ‘Edouard de Lamy: represents Weil's values very well.’
- ‘Edouard de Lamy has significant experience in the French PE market. His judgement is sound and we trust it. His communication style is highly effective.’
- ‘High level of expertise, seniority, professional relationships, works hand in hand with corporate M&A teams’
- ‘Benjamin Pique is truly the best lawyer I have had the opportunity to work with on structuring issues.’
- ‘Excellent level of expertise and responsiveness - Benjamin Pique.'
Key clients
- Montagu Private Equity
- Eurazeo
- Groupe Casino
- Groupe Paprec
- Ceva
- Adagia Capital Europe
- Astorg
- Infravia
- 3i
- Capza
- Bridgepoint
- Ardian
Work highlights
Advised Advent / Idemia on the tax aspects of the disposal of the Idemia Smart Identity business to Imprimerie Nationale.
Advised Ceva Santé Animale on the tax structuring of its 6th buy-out transaction.
Advised Ardian on the tax structuring of the c. €2bn acquisition of the Akue Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Private equity tax
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Practice head
Edouard de Lamy; Benjamin Pique