Allard de Waal
Paul Hastings LLP3
Tax
At Paul Hastings LLP the tax practice is well regarded for its tax counsel and tax litigation capabilities, especially its assistance facilitating large private equity, corporate M&A and banking and finance transactions. On the private equity front, the team regularly advises on matters regarding management packages. Allard De Waal is a key name for leveraged buy-outs and leads the practice alongside Bruno Leroy, who is active in LBO transactions. Damien Fenard is also an active member of the team. Thomas Pulcini left the firm in 2023.
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‘Team of specialized, qualified, experienced and professional lawyers. Very courteous, patient and available Ability to listen and provide sound advice.
'In-depth expertise Rigorous and responsive ’
‘ In-depth knowledge of tax rules, interpersonal skills, analytical skills and good logic, clear and effective communication, mastery of the files handled ’
‘Commitment, technicality, clarity.’
Key clients
- Red Bull France
- Keensight Capital
- GGB
- Parexel
- A2MAC1
- EQT
- Everaxis
- Technetics
- Andera Partners
- Fairbanks Morse
- Peters Surgical
- Sendinblue
- Alcentra
- Valiantys
- Sagard NewGen
- LFPI
- LGT Capital
- EMZ
- Tikehau Investment Management
- Astorg
- Cerba Healthcare
- Equistone Partners Europe
- Siparex
- Equistone
- Eurazeo
- EQT
- Jifmar Offshore Services
Work highlights
- Advised Red Bull France on negotiations with the French tax authorities to conclude the first advance pricing arrangement with the authorities in France, following several transfer pricing tax audits.
- Advised A2MAC1 on its sale to Providence and Five Arrows IV.
- Advised Andera Partners in connection with the LBO of Senstronic Group.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: Private equity tax
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Leroy, Allard de Waal