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Property tax lawyers

Frequent reforms dictate the way in which the tax regulations relating to the ownership of and transactions in property assets and property companies in France or abroad are shaped. At a time when the Government is keeping up the pressure in terms of audits, the tax implications of property investments, their structuring, financing and transfer, mean that a perfect understanding of the applicable tax rules is essential. Whether you are a bank, an institutional or private investor, property developer or estate agent, in France or abroad, our teams are here to help you with every aspect of your property business.

Our property tax practice covers the full range of matters, both in France and internationally: purchasing property assets or property companies; the tax applicable to the various types of French property companies and property investment companies and funds (SIIC, SCPI and OPCI); VAT on property; registration fees; taxation of property income and capital gains on property; local taxation; property-related profits of estate agents and constructors.

Our global, multi-disciplinary approach draws upon the cooperation of specialist lawyers whose complementary expertise enables us to fully understand each one of your property transactions. Our know-how, nurtured by more than 90 years of excellence and close collaboration with the key players in the property market, means that we can offer you practical, bespoke solutions.

 
Christophe Aldebert
Christophe Aldebert
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Christophe Aldebert is a tax specialist with expertise in VAT matters. He works with a diverse clientele of financial institutions and mutual companies in the following areas: the VAT and indirect tax...
Jean-Charles Benois
Jean-Charles Benois
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Jean-Charles Benois joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2012 (and was co-opted as a partner in 2019). He is involved in tax law, and in particular in company group taxation as well as in transactional and...
Gaëtan Berger-Picq
Gaëtan Berger-Picq
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Gaëtan Berger-Picq joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1997 and became a partner in 2008. Gaëtan specializes in VAT planning and consultancy, particularly in real-estate VAT
Pierre Carcelero
Pierre Carcelero
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pierre Carcelero joined in 2002 and became Partner in 2017. Pierre works specifically in the field of corporate and group taxation, with particular regard to the fiscal structuring of mergers & acquisitions...
Laurent Chatel
Laurent Chatel
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Laurent Chatel specialises in local taxation. A partner at the firm since 2003, he works on Territorial Economic Contribution (CET) matters (involving corporate property tax (CFE) and company value-added...
Jean-Hugues de la Berge
Jean-Hugues de la Berge
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Jean-Hugues de la Berge joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2011. Jean-Hugues helps corporations with their direct taxation issues: CIT, tax groups regime, thin capitalisation rules, etc. He works both in...
Olivier de Saint Chaffray
Olivier de Saint Chaffray
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Olivier de Saint Chaffray joined CMS Francis Lefebvre's Taxation Department in 1994. As an expert in tax matters, his practice focuses on providing advice (legal opinion or documents) and on litigation...
Pierre Dedieu
Pierre Dedieu
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pierre has been working with CMS Francis Lefebvre since 1999 when he joined the international tax team, and became a partner in 2009. Pierre advises :on all areas of personal tax and estate planning...
Philippe Donneaud
Philippe Donneaud
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Philippe Donneaud started his career in the Taxation Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre, which he joined in 1995 and where he has been a partner since 2007. He covers all aspects of direct taxation for...
Pierre-Jean Douvier
Pierre-Jean Douvier
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pierre-Jean Douvier joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1986. He is based in Monaco, where he is an international taxation adviser. Pierre-Jean Douvier specialises in international law. He co-manages the...