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Tax
Viguié Schmidt & Associés is well regarded for its assistance in transactional mandates, notably M&A, private equity and corporate reorganisations in the media, transport, insurance, pharmaceutical and life science sectors. Christel Alberti sits at the head of the practice, which benefits from her strong expertise in the tax structuring of M&A transactions and reorganisations. Maxence Dubois is also a key member of the team.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'An extremely professional, fast, and efficient team that fully understands our business challenges and responds optimally. They offer a competitive budget without excess fees, lower than those of major French or American firms. In short: the level of service expected from top firms but at a lower price and without any surprises.'
- 'We have worked with Viguié Schmidt's tax law team, particularly Christel Alberti, for many years on nearly all of our investments and a majority of our disposals. We are always extremely satisfied with their professionalism, clear analyses, and practical solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.'
- 'The team’s skills are highly versatile. They are agile in restructuring corporate groups as well as in tax structuring for complex transactions and assets. Additionally, the tax team, led by Christel Alberti, has an excellent understanding of client business constraints and takes a practical approach to reconcile technical aspects with operational realities. The fluidity of interactions within the team and with all stakeholders was also very much appreciated.'
- 'Christel Alberti has a perfect command of her field and a creative approach. She has a solid overview that effectively addresses the issues raised. Maxence Dubois is also highly competent technically. The team is impressively responsive, providing clear and actionable tax advice, which is very satisfying.'
- 'The team’s strengths are versatility, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Its smaller size enhances client proximity, particularly beneficial for real estate transactions.'
- 'I have particularly appreciated working with Christel Alberti and Maxence Dubois. Their tax expertise makes them valuable partners in real estate deals. In addition to their technical knowledge, their main strengths are the clarity of their explanations—both written and verbal—and their follow-up over time, even after the deal has closed.'
Key clients
- Alstom
- Galeries Lafayette Group
- Sonepar
- OCP
- Teneo
- EPC Groupe
- Sony Music Entertainement
- Calcium Capital
- Media participations
- Fimalac entertainment
- Alter Equity
- IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
- Astanor
- Nexstage AM
- Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
- LPCR Groupe (Grandir)
- LBO France
Work highlights
- Advised Groupe Gritchen Assurances and its founders and minority shareholders in the open bid sale of the Groupe Gritchen Assurance.
- Advised Sonepar on the sale of SFGP.
- Acted as counsel to IVP in the context of Pigment's venture capital financing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christel Alberti