Jeantet‘s tax practice is regularly entrusted by clients in the food, real estate development, private banking, entertainment, capital investment, merchant banking and luxury goods industries. The team handles corporate tax, asset tax and litigation. Jacques-Henry de Bourmont heads up the team, assisting domestic and international companies and investment funds with their tax matters. Gabriel Di Chiara is also a key member of the team. Vincent Lazimi joined the team in February 2024 from DWF (France) AARPI.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent availability of the team. High technicality of the advice provided. Excellent expertise report / invoicing. Good use of technologies ’

  • ‘Timely and clear advice (especially when it comes to dealing with the complexities of the French tax system) is what makes the firm one of the best in town. ’

  • ‘François-Xavier Simeoni stands out for his ability to provide excellent advice no matter how urgent the matter is.’

  • ‘Tax people at Jeantet have an excellent technical base of French and international tax issues, being at the same time also very business oriented.'

  • 'François Xavier Simeoni is an outstanding and brilliant professional, available and open-minded.'

  • 'It's a pleasure to cooperate with them when dealing with French tax questions on a cross-border basis.’

  • ‘Availability, proactivity, ease of collaboration with other professionals.’

  • ‘Very good, responsive, available and constructive team.’

Key clients

  • Sartorius AG
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Omnes Capital
  • Otium Capital
  • GIFI
  • LBO France
  • Groundswell Initiative
  • Sabena Technics
  • Bey Medias

Lawyers

Leading partners: Private clients
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jacques-Henry de Bourmont  

Other key lawyers

Gabriel di Chiara, François-Xavier Simeoni, Vincent Lazimi