Tax
The tax practice at Ashurst LLP stands out for its ability to leverage the expertise of practitioners across the firm's network. Core areas of focus for the practice include private equity transactions and financing, M&A transactions and real estate transactions. Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure leads the team and regularly advises clients on the structuring, reorganisation, financing and implementation of domestic and cross-border transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Vet commercial and practical tax advice. Not merely technical.’
‘Emmanuelle Pontau-Faure has been a trusted adviser for several years.’
‘The French tax team is pro-active and has been incredibly helpful with some very complicated tax questions. No tax question is too challenging for this team! They will deliver candid and commercial advice. ’
‘Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure is able to identify tax concerns in a very efficient and thoughtful manner. My industry is fairly fast-paced, and Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure is always able to accommodate my requirements...she does so with a degree of thoughtfulness that is unparalleled, and she also allows her associates to shine.’
Key clients
- Dyal Capital Partners
- Sevetys (Vet Dev Group)
- La Française REM
- Crédit Suisse
- Caravelle
- M&G Real Estate
- LGT Private Debt
- Manulife
Work highlights
- Advised Dyal Capital Partners on a strategic minority investment in PAI Partners realized through its latest fund Dyal Capital Partners V.
- Assisted La Française REM, as management company, on behalf of Korean investors, with the acquisition and the financing of a portfolio composed of last mile logistics buildings located in France and Spain rented to Amazon.
- Advised the founders of Sevetys on the disposal of Sevetys to Eurazeo.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure