Tax

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI

With a strong transactional focus, McDermott Will & Emery AARPI is regularly involved in private equity and M&A transactions, notably in the life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sectors. Practice head Antoine Vergnat sits at the forefront of the practice with strong private equity tax capabilities. Romain Desmonts is highlighted for his tax audit and litigation expertise. Bolstering the group’s partner offering, former A&O Shearman practice head Niels Dejean and Anne-Sophie Maes joined the firm in April 2024.

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Testimonials

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'The team led by Antoine Vergnat is very well rounded and solid. The arrival of Niels Dejean and Anne-Sophie Maes is definitely an asset on the French market. Responsiveness, adaptation and innovation.'
'Niels Dejean and Anne-Sophie Maes are excellent and very responsive.'
'Very good - efficient and serious.'

Key clients

Campari Group
Eurazeo
Capza
Tikehau
Siparex
LimFlow
Servier
Novartis
Owkin
Qovetia
Schneider Electric

Work highlights

Advised Campari Group on tax law aspects of the acquisition of the Courvoisier cognac brand and related assets from Beam Suntory.
Advised Capza on the tax law aspects of the acquisition, alongside Bpifrance, of a minority stake in IMDEV.
Advised the tax department of Schneider Electric on certain French tax aspects of the sale of its Telemecanique Sensors business unit to the Yageo group.

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