Tax

Bredin Prat

Bredin Prat is well equipped to advise on the tax aspects of a range of transactions, including M&A, private equity, real estate and corporate restructurings. Tax litigation and controversy matters also form part of the firm’s offering. Sébastien de Monès heads up the practice and brings strengths in transactional tax matters to the group. Yves Rutschmann steers the group’s contentious offering with expertise in tax audits and litigation. Pierre-Henri Durand, Julien Gayral and Anne Robert are all active in the group’s transactional work, notably M&A, private equity and corporate restructuring transactions. Jean-Florent Mandelbaum is regularly relied on by domestic and international companies to advise on the tax aspects of reorganisations. Victor Camatta is a key name for his expertise in tax audits and litigation.

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Testimonials

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‘The Bredin Prat team is technically excellent, has many resources, is extremely available and invested in its clients. It is also present in many working groups and discussions with practitioners in the field, magistrates, and the tax administration, which allows for very interesting prospective reflections.’
‘Exceptional team composed of seasoned lawyers that bring together experience, a fast and efficient understanding of complex issues, and a problem-solving approach.’
‘All partners are excellent lawyers. I have been working more specifically with Sébastien de Monès and Jean-Florent Mandelbaum, who are incredible tax experts.’
‘The quality of the written analyses provided and the ability to convey complex tax-legal situations in detail, yet in a clear and intelligible manner, is remarkable, complemented by perfect summaries.’
‘I know that a situation analysed by Julien Gayral will have been examined thoroughly, with all risks considered and explained, while accounting for recent or probable developments in texts or case law.’
‘The Bredin Prat team's exceptional consideration of specific constraints, extreme rigour, and strong proposal capabilities set them apart.’
‘The Bredin Prat team excel in both technical knowledge and the ability to deliver clear, reliable analyses, making them an invaluable partner in addressing complex tax issues.’

Key clients

Ateliers de France
Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel
Betclic
Blackstone
Casino Group
CMA-CGM
Consortium BlueCo
Danone
Engie
Eramet
EssilorLuxottica
Eurazeo
Juvisé Pharmaceuticals
KKR
La Mutuelle Générale
Natixis
Neoen
Nexity
Reckitt Benckiser
Viatris

Work highlights

Advised CMA CGM in relation to its acquisition of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of Altice Media.
Advised KKR and Mediawan in the context of the acquisition by Mediawan of the majority of the Leonine Studios group.
Advised the consortium composed of TCV, EQT and Denis Ladegaillerie in connection with the take-private of Believe via a tender offer

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