Tax
Often working in close co-ordination with transactional lawyers across the corporate, funds and finance groups, in particular, and also having access to the expertise of lawyers spread throughout the firm's international network of offices, the 'organised, knowledgeable and highly responsive' team at Linklaters excels in providing the appropriate tax structuring pursuant to cross-border mandates in M&A, financing and restructuring contexts. Joakim-Antoine Charvet has an 'excellent knowledge and competence of the Luxembourg law' and heads up a team that also includes Danièle Buchler, who provides 'a practical and well-rounded approach' to asset managers in the set-up and tax structuring of joint venture companies and fund vehicles.
Testimonials
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‘Organised, knowledgeable and highly responsive, work quickly and a high degree of co-ordination with their Linklaters colleagues both in other departments.'
'They have excellent knowledge of Luxembourg’s tax environment and law, and provide practical and useful advice.'
‘The team creates a tailored approach for each client and aligns with specific needs, deadlines. Takes initiatives when needed and manages client expectations appropriately. Good communication and transparency.’
'Joakim Antoine-Charvet is an outstanding professional with excellent knowledge and competence of the Luxembourg law. He is very experienced and rapidly comes up with suitable and viable solutions.'
‘Daniele Buchler is highly responsive and helpful, taking a practical and well-rounded approach. A pleasure to work with, and highly recommended ! ’
Key clients
- Lecta Group
- CACEIS
- Triton Partners
- Ares Capital Corporation
- Ardian
- Cerberus
- Stoneshield Capital
- Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
- CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe) S.A.
- Pontegadea Luxembourg SARL
- Montagu Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advising Indosuez Wealth Management Group, a subsidiary of French international banking group Crédit Agricole Group, in the context of the acquisition of majority stake in Degroof Petercam.
- Advising on all tax aspects to Stoneshield Capital on the structuring and sale of MiCampus student accommodation real estate portfolio to a fund anchored by UBS AM.
- Advising Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI SCS, SICAV-RAIF and Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI B SCS SICAV-RAIF ("ARDIAN") on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Verne (formerly Verne Global), a leading data centre platform headquartered in the UK and diversified across Northern Europe.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joakim-Antoine Charvet