Tax
Underpinned by its global reach and full-service structure, the tax practice at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP acts as a one-stop shop for its clients seeking tax advisory on large transactions spanning M&A, capital markets, finance and tax controversy. The team is highly regarded for its tax litigation expertise, regularly representing large corporations and financial institutions in sensitive tax disposals and settlements with national tax authorities. Gauthier Blanluet has significant experience advising on the tax aspects of M&A and real estate transactions, as well as tender offers and IPOs. Blanluet jointly leads the team with Nicolas De Boynes, who regularly represents multinationals and financial institutions in audits and tax litigation matters.
Work highlights
- Advising Icade and Icade Santé on tax matters concerning the sale of Icade’s stake in Icade Santé and the sale of Icade Healthcare Europe's international asset portfolio to Primonial REIM, for an estimated total value of €2.6 billion.
- Advising Vivendi on the sale of the book publisher Editis, a move that will allow Vivendi to finalise its acquisition of Lagardère.