Tax

With more than 200 lawyers specialised in tax law, nearly 70 of which are partners, our firm has an outstanding capacity to cover every aspect of tax law, both in France and abroad. We provide consulting and litigation services in a wide range of specialist fields, particularly regarding VAT, domestic corporate taxation, the taxation of transactions, international taxation and transfer pricing, the taxation of natural persons, disputes, customs and excise, etc

Our clients include companies of all sizes – listed and unlisted, in France and abroad – as well as family groups, institutional investors, investment funds, public entities, company directors, start-ups/unicorns and individuals. We guide them with solutions to meet their specific needs, whether for complex projects or everyday management and tax risks.

Beyond its role of analysing and summarising current affairs in taxation, the tax intelligence team contributes to the innovative spirit of all the firm's lawyers, particularly for the most complex issues that they encounter. The tax intelligence team has a close relationship with the public authorities, French administrations and European and international institutions. Our involvement in the major venues where economic, legal and tax issues are considered as well as in academic circles is an acknowledged asset for guiding our clients.

Each region has its particularities and each market has its challenges. Our teams in France and abroad have the local expertise and a global vision to guide our clients anywhere in the world. We offer cutting-edge geographical expertise supported by our international organisation CMS.

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Chambers France 2025 - Band 1

CMS Francis Lefebvre has an exceptional tax practice capable of handling every aspect of tax law, including transfer pricing, VAT issues and real estate tax, as well as the tax elements of M&A transactions and litigation. The law firm attracts clients from the private sector as well as state-owned companies, including major French corporates. The lawyers are able to guide clients through the complex tax aspects of transactions taking place within heavily regulated sectors. The team showcases cross-border capabilities through advice to global clients and assisting domestic clients with their operations abroad.

Legal 500 EMEA 2025

Well equipped to handle a range of corporate tax matters, CMS Francis Lefebvre is also a strong choice for strategic structuring and reorganisation transactions.