Edouard de Lamy
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3
Tax
The tax practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is highly regarded for its transactional tax expertise, notably in private equity, M&A and debt restructuring mandates. Outside of this, the group is also active in estate planning matters, as well as tax litigation. Edouard De Lamy and Benjamin Pique jointly lead the practice. De Lamy focuses his practice on transactional mandates, notably those involving private equity and M&A, as well as the tax aspects of debt restructuring. Pique specialises in the tax aspects of LBOs, multi-jurisdictional tax structuring, post-merger integration and tax modelling.
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Testimonials
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- 'Really strong tax team at Weil, whom we enjoy working with. They have excellent technical expertise—as expected—but also a commercial and pragmatic approach. Very solutions-driven, the team make themselves available, so we feel we can really rely on their services.'
- 'Benjamin Pique—extremely knowledgeable across the private equity sector. Very commercial in his approach, solutions-driven. Would highly recommend.'
- 'The team are technically competent, available, and responsive. They know how to simplify, analyse, and synthesise complex material.'
- 'The team is very responsive and very reliable.'
- 'Responsiveness, clarity, availability, pragmatism, and deal-making.'
- 'Great availability and ability to integrate into broader work streams and transactional issues. They can challenge counterparty approaches to arrive at the most relevant solution and effectively synthesise complex issues to recommend a final position.'
- 'Our main contact is Edouard de Lamy. His expertise in his field, alongside his knowledge of our structure, allows us to rely entirely on him for any organisational change. His availability and excellent interpersonal skills make him invaluable in managing projects and relationships within the team.'
- 'The team stands out for its solid technical expertise and ability to provide precise, tailored advice. Their clear, structured approach saves clients time, while ensuring efficient, optimised solutions.'
Key clients
- Montagu Private Equity
- Eurazeo
- Groupe Casino
- Groupe Paprec
- Ceva
- Adagia Capital Europe
- Clayton Dubillier & Rice
- Infravia
- 3i
- Capza
- Bridgepoint
- Ardian
- Ambienta
- Kartesia
- Vinci
- Permira
Work highlights
- Advised Casino on the sale of 100% of its supermarkets to Intermarché and Auchan as well as its debt restructuring.
- Advised Ceva Santé Animale on the tax aspects of a debt refinancing.
- Advised Kartesia on the tax aspects of its equity and debt investment into Nomotech and VOIP.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Private equity tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edouard de Lamy, Benjamin Pique