Tax
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP's tax practice is praised for its 'deep understanding of financial services, industry documentation and the tax considerations of financial markets transactions'. The team has a strong focus on matters related to M&A, private equity, infrastructure, R&I, real estate and corporate finance transactions, with particular strength in the infrastructure, finance and energy sectors. Cyril Valentin has considerable experience representing clients in tax litigation matters before the French and European courts. Vincent Daniel-Mayeur is another key name, specialising in the structuring and tax aspects of acquisitions, reorganisation and joint-venture transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The practice has a deep understanding of financial services, industry documentation and the tax considerations of financial markets transactions. Advice is clear and delivered on time. You know you can rely on them when you have a tight deadline.’
‘Cyril Valentin has excellent technical knowledge and a deep market understanding. He is clear, responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- Bank of America
- Barclays
Work highlights
- Advised CCR on its exclusive negotiations with the consortium comprising SMABTP and MACSF with a view to ceding control of CCR RE and increasing CCR REs capital by €200 million.
- Advised HSBC Continental Europe (HBCE) on the sale of its French retail banking business to My Money Group (MMG), a Cerberus portfolio company.