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Demonstrating strength in numbers, Arsene is particularly strong in the private equity and real estate spaces, with the team regularly carrying out due diligence and tax structuring of large transactions in these areas. Sitting at practice head level are Denis Andres, who specialises in tax inspection and litigation matters in the media, energy, luxury and construction sectors; François Lugand, who excels in real estate and private equity tax matters; Alexandre Rocchi, who is highlighted for his corporate tax expertise; Mirouna Verban, who is a key name for M&A transactions; Benoit Bec and Vincent Desoubries, who are both key ports of call for transfer pricing and international tax matters; Nathalie Habibou and Marc Brocardi.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is responsive, proactive, creative, and technically excellent.’
  • ‘Benoît Bec stands out for his ability to perfectly understand the challenges of the company and propose innovative solutions to meet them.’
  • ‘An extremely professional team with extensive transactional experience, which allows it to have a clear and cutting-edge view of market practices and regulatory developments. A strong ability to adapt to complex transaction contexts with great responsiveness. A close-knit and friendly team that knows how to create bonds of trust with its clients.’
  • ‘The Arsene team has the ability to adapt quickly to issues raised, even in a complex sector of activity. A team that listens, is highly adaptable, and provides rapid and very informative feedback.’
  • ‘Benoît Bec is a partner whose transfer pricing expertise is only matched by his ability to immerse himself in his client's business, understand it, and provide a bespoke service.’
  • ‘The team is highly competent and available, with an entrepreneurial vision that supports its clients in pursuing their activities.’
  • ‘They are capable of understanding the complexity of my organisation and proposing suitable solutions. They are responsive, concise, and pleasant in their interactions with my team and me.’

Key clients

  • LVMH
  • KERING
  • PERNOD RICARD
  • SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
  • SANOFI
  • ORANGE
  • ACCOR
  • ACCENTURE
  • SAP
  • ESSILORLUXOTTICA
  • CAPGEMINI
  • DANONE
  • BNP PARIBAS
  • ARDIAN
  • IK PARTNERS
  • BRIDGEPOINT
  • ICG
  • EQT
  • ANTIN
  • SEVENT2 (ex APAX)

Work highlights

  • Representing Kering in the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino.
  • Assisting PERNOD RICARD with collaborative involvement in addressing the international tax and financial ramifications of OECD Pillar 1.
  • Assisting Schneider Electric with corporate tax and transfer pricing matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Property tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
François Lugand
Arsene
Leading partners: Transfer pricing and international tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Benoit Bec
Arsene
Vincent Desoubries
Arsene

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Denis Andres, Mirouna Verban, Alexandre Rocchi, François Lugand, Benoit Bec, Vincent Desoubries, Nathalie Habibou, Marc Brocardi

Other key lawyers

Yoann Chemama, Franck Llinas