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Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

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France

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Tax

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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A very responsive and highly competent team, especially in the area of structuring investment funds.’
  • ‘Very disciplined, true overall expertise.'
  • ‘Availability, technical expertise, teaching skills, efficiency.’
  • ‘Sabina Comis is a lawyer with exceptional knowledge of the investment fund market and can very well guide clients in this area.’
  • ‘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 perfectly blends sophistication and pragmatism to offer practical, quantifiable, and adaptable solutions.'

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.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Private equity tax

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Sabina Comis

Other key lawyers

Étienne Bimbeau