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As local and international tax regulations become more prescriptive, dealing with them in a cross-border context presents you with a significant challenge. The number and complexity of tax investigations conducted by authorities is rapidly escalating and the need for tax adjustments is rising accordingly. Our 180 tax lawyers are supported by strong technical back up teams that identify developments in tax law and policy affecting your business. This multidisciplinary approach helps you develop robust structures that maximise tax effectiveness in alignment with your commercial strategy.

Whether you are a financial institution, multinational, fund, investor or high net worth individual, we understand your business and the tax pressures you face. Our teams work together across Europe in the key areas affecting your business including VAT, transfer pricing, e-commerce, investment funds, tax planning and financing. The right tax advice can make a material difference to transaction costs and, in some cases, avert serious consequences. If you are involved in a dispute, we can undertake a high level intervention with tax authorities, ensuring the best outcome for your business.

Quotes from clients : "What the team is known for: its 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 aspects of M&A transactions and litigation. The team is on top of all the latest developments in the area thanks to its department constantly monitoring the market. Also able to advise clients on tax issues relating to emerging markets due to lawyers specialised in this area" Chambers Europe 2017

"They are specialists. They have a very good knowledge of tax mechanisms and good relations with the administrations." Chambers Europe 2017

"CMS is able to combine general taxation advice with specialist service in practically every niche area. Benefiting from very large resources (over 60 partners and 135 associates), the firm serves many leading CAC 40 group"Legal 500 EMEA 2017

 
Armelle Abadie
Armelle Abadie
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Armelle Abadie joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2006. She advises companies on their day-to-day issues, as well as on the follow-up and management of tax audits and litigation, or on specific assignments...
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...
Elisabeth Ashworth
Elisabeth Ashworth
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Elisabeth Ashworth joined the Tax Intelligence Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre in May 2008. She works closely with the VAT units which are made up of about 30 lawyers, of which seven partners. Former...
Stéphane Austry
Stéphane Austry
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Stéphane joined CMS Francis Lefebvre as a partner in 2007 after spending 15 years in top positions within the French government. Stéphane coordinates the tax litigation and controversy group of the...
Annabelle Bailleul-Mirabeau
Annabelle Bailleul-Mirabaud
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Annabelle Bailleul-Mirabaud specialises in international taxation with an expertise on permanent establishments, CFC and substance issues, assisting leading multinational groups in tax audits and litigation...
Benoit Bailly
Benoît Bailly
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Benoît Bailly is a senior tax associate who joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2007, having previously been a tax associate with a leading English law firm. Benoît specialises in international taxation...
Jean-René Benichou
Jean-René Bénichou
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Jean-René Benichou joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in January 1987 and was made a partner in 2001. He mainly advises French and international groups on their tax management (tax consolidation, intra-group...
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
Frédéric Bertacchi
Frédéric Bertacchi
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Frédéric Bertacchi joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2006, coopted partner in 2020. Frédéric provides assistance and advice on VAT matters in the following sectors: public bodies, non-profit organisations...