The ‘responsive and highly competent’ team at Dechert LLP is routinely instructed by investment funds, management companies and institutional investors seeking assistance with private equity-related tax mandates. Practice head Sabina Comis garners praise for her ’exceptional knowledge of the investment fund market’ and is well-versed in advising on LBOs, restructurings and refinancings. Étienne Bimbeau is also noted for his private equity expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An exceptional team, technically very strong, with good reflexes in related subjects or other jurisdictions than France, an excellent knowledge and understanding of the client's issues.’
- ‘Sabina Comis perfectly blends sophistication and pragmatism to offer practical, quantifiable, and adaptable solutions.'
- ‘Sabina Comis and Étienne Bimbeau stand out for their technical expertise, innovative spirit, and keen understanding of the structuring and tax challenges facing investment funds. Their approach is rigorous, responsive, and solution-oriented.’
- ‘Sabina Comis is a lawyer with exceptional knowledge of the investment fund market and can very well guide clients in this area.’
- ‘Availability, technical expertise, teaching skills, efficiency.’
- ‘Very disciplined, true overall expertise.'
Key clients
- ARCHIMED
- Poxel SA
- Natixis
- Ponant Explorations Group
- Elyan
- Iconix Brand Group
Work highlights
Advised Poxel SA on its innovative royalty monetisation of its product with OrbiMed, a U.S. investment fund.
Advised ARCHIMED on its investment in Ceva Santé Animale.
Advised Ponant Explorations Group on its acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, a river and ocean expedition travel company.
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Practice head
Sabina Comis
Other key lawyers
Étienne Bimbeau