Tax

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI fields a team that 'very specialised in the structuring and tax modelling of operations' and is also active in the transactional space, advising clients on private equity and M&A deals, specifically in the life sciences sector. In addition, the team handles litigation, regularly acting on funds-related matters, as well as mandates within the insurance, mining and construction sectors. Antoine Vergnat leads the practice, which also includes Romain Desmonts.

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Testimonials

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‘The McDermott tax team is very specialised in the structuring and tax modeling of operations.’
‘Romain Desmont is undoubtedly a rising star due to his technical qualities and his ability to manage large operations.'
'Antoine Vergnat is an excellent technician, who also knows how to be pragmatic when necessary.’
‘Antoine Vergnat first seeks to understand his client and calibrate what he can bring to them. He is business oriented and knows how to remain pragmatic, proposing solutions that can be implemented in practice.’

Key clients

Colisée
Zenchef
Dynacure
Altema (management team)
Ardian
Vertical Sea
Andera Partners
Arev Partners
Campari Group
Sonepar
Fabernovel
MML Capital Partners
Abénex
Amundi
Eurazeo (Nov Santé)
Five Arrows

Work highlights

Advised Andera Partners (Andera Expansion 3 fund) on an LBO transaction over Financière Canella / SMRD alongside Five Arrows and the management team.
Advised Five Arrows on the sale to Latour Capital of Hygie 31.
Advised MML Capital on the structuring of its minority investment in Kickmaker.

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