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Stibbe

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Combining ‘technical and industry knowledge with a practical approach from a business perspective’, Stibbe has particular strength at advising on international taxation matters, including in the context of fund structuring, M&A activity and financing – where it often collaborates with its network of offices on Benelux mandates. ’Brilliant‘ team head Johan Léonard is key to the firm’s tax structuring work, including in the private equity field and on large-scale restructurings. He also has ’great insight on market practice and trends‘, including on the taxation of crypto assets.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team provides high-quality Luxembourg tax law advice across a broad range of relevant matters and combines great technical and industry knowledge with a practical approach from a business perspective.'

  • ‘They have good knowledge of Luxembourg tax law and are very technical in their analysis.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable of international taxation matters, very solid track record. Great communication with clients and fellow practitioners.’

  • ‘Johan Léonard is a brilliant tax practitioner.'

  • ‘Johan Léonard is an outstanding Luxembourg tax lawyer with excellent technical and practical expertise and a great understanding of complex tax issues. He is able to assist in a pragmatic and efficient way without compromising on technical quality.’

  • ‘Johan Léonard is an exceptional tax partner, with very solid international tax experience but also great insight on market practice and trends.’

Key clients

  • Arcade Beauty Group
  • Mubadala Capital
  • Ginkgo Advisor
  • Almacantar
  • Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity

Work highlights

  • Advised the Arcade Beauty group on its global debt restructuring and recapitalisation.
  • Advised a client on the setup of the holding structure of a LFP lithium-ion giga-factory.
  • Advised a fashion multinational on its contemplated pan-European restructuring.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Johan Léonard

Other key lawyers

Anais Bracqbien, Christophe Martin-Raynaud