At Dechert Luxembourg, team head Olivier Gaston-Braud  has 'excellent knowledge of the funds industry', skillfully using this to 'devise practical solutions' for firmwide alternative fund clients (including private equity firms, credit funds and hedge funds) on the tax aspects of their Luxembourg structures.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dechert's tax team provides a comprehensive review on subjects with detailed analysis and real examples.’

  • ‘Olivier Gaston-Braud is an experienced tax professional with extensive knowledge. On top of his deep technical knowledge, he has great communication skills.’

  • ‘Olivier Gaston-Braud has excellent knowledge of the funds industry and skillfully uses this to devise practical solutions for clients. He is also very personable and easy to deal with.’

Key clients

  • Stepstone Group LLP
  • Groupe Rossel
  • Maguar Capital
  • Itàu Asset Management

Work highlights

  • Advised Stepstone Group LLP and its subsidiary Swiss Capital on the establishment and closing of funds and compartments of a lending platform.
  • Advised Groupe Rossel on the joint acquisition of 100% of the shares of the leading Belgian French-speaking TV and radio group RTL Belgium.
  • Advised Maguar Capital and affiliates on the sale of portfolio company HRworks Holding GmbH to a newly established continuation vehicle, Maguar Continuation Fund I.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Olivier Gaston-Braud