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Katia Boneva-Desmicht Appointed Chair of Global Consumer Goods & Retail Sector

A distribution sector specialist, Katia Boneva-Desmicht is recognized for her expertise in civil and commercial litigation.
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Update of French Tax Authorities' Official Guidelines Relating to Rental of Furnished Accommodation
Government grants a tolerance allowing the application of the prior rules for 2023 income.
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Equity Warrants and Management Packages - New Decision by the French Supreme Court
Supreme Court reverses its previous decision concerning the taxable event, requiring the benefit to be assessed at the date of sale or "realization" of the BSA.

Overview

With more than 60 years of experience in the French market, we are the go-to firm for domestic companies, multinationals and financial institutions seeking first-class advice in tax, M&A and data & technology matters. The quality of our work is reflected in the number of leading companies that seek our counsel, as well as the recognition we receive within the legal industry.

Our 170 lawyers cover every area of French and international law, including banking and finance, competition/distribution, employment law/expatriation, intellectual property, data & technology, litigation and arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, public law and environment law, real estate and tax. Working across borders, practice areas and industries, we help clients solve their complex local and cross-border challenges and achieve their business objectives.

Offices

Paris

1 rue Paul Baudry
75008 Paris
France
Tel: + 33 1 4417 5300 Fax: + 33 1 4417 4575

Since 1963, our Paris office has assisted clients with their national and international challenges, providing expertise in industries including aeronautics, automotive, chemicals, financial services, food, healthcare, hotels, resorts and tourism, information technology, and luxury goods and fashion.

Our Tax practice, one of the largest in France, advises clients on French and international corporate tax issues, transfer pricing, VAT, tax litigation, tax aspects of M&A and private equity deals, employee benefits and wealth management.

Our Mergers & Acquisitions lawyers partner with clients throughout each transaction phase, advising them on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals and corporate reorganizations on a national and multi-jurisdictional scale.

Our Private Equity practice delivers globally-integrated, end-to-end counsel across the investment life cycle, from acquisition to exit, to help clients meet the fast-paced demands of private equity. Through the team's comprehensive understanding of the global transactional landscape, deep sector knowledge and innovative mindset, our private equity lawyers help clients navigate deal complexities, capture business opportunities and build portfolio value. They combine global business acumen and local excellence to seamlessly manage deals across borders and deliver financial sponsors globally-integrated counsel, wherever deals take them.

With extensive experience in complex financing work, our Banking & Finance practice advises French and international banks, sponsors and borrowers at every stage of their operations, from structuring transactions to completion.

If you are from France and are interested in the China and Asia markets, Baker McKenzie's Asia Desk would be happy to assist you in your projects.

Our Asia Desk is staffed by French lawyers based in Paris and in our Asia offices. The members of our group have a strong understanding of your business needs in Asia.

Our Asia Desk lawyers interact daily and in a fully integrated way with nearly 1,200 lawyers based in our 17 offices in Asia Pacific. Together, they advise a clientele of French clients, whether large corporate groups, medium-sized enterprises or investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals.

Our Asia Desk professionals work in the main areas of business law, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, labor law, tax, commercial, competition, litigation, intellectual property, data and technology, public law and real estate. They specialize in cross-border operations and structuring.

Our French clients find in the Asia Desk a unique service platform to support them in their development in China and Asia.

If you are interested in the German, Austrian, Luxembourg or Swiss markets or if you are from Germany, Austria, Luxembourg or Switzerland, Baker McKenzie's German Desk in Paris would be happy to assist you in your projects.

Our German Desk integrates German-speaking lawyers and lawyers used to work with German-speaking clients throughout Baker McKenzie to serve your global needs. The members of our group are have a strong understanding of your business practices and culture.

Our German Desk lawyers work on a day-to-day basis with our 250 lawyers based in Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf and Berlin and our 170 lawyers based in Paris in a consistent and fully integrated way. Together, they advise a clientele of German, Austrian, Swiss and Luxembourg companies, whether large corporate groups, medium-sized enterprises or investment funds.

Our German Desk professionals work in the main areas of business law such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, labor law, tax, commercial, competition, litigation, IPTech, public law and real estate. They specialize in cross-border operations and structuring, in particular cross-border M&A transactions between France, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland, and are trained to draft and negotiate in French, German and English.

Our German, Austrian, Luxembourg and Swiss clients find in the German Desk a unique service platform to support them in their development in France, Europe and worldwide.

World-Class Careers Opportunities

We provide lawyers with world-class opportunities to learn, develop and succeed. We focus on improving the leadership, business development and project management skills of our lawyers by providing programs to expand their experience.

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An Accompanied Professional Evolution

As an associate you’ll work on complex matters and deals, often collaborating with colleagues in our offices around the globe. You’ll also have direct contact with clients and will be encouraged to become autonomous and self-confident.

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Europe Venture Capital - The Road Ahead in 2024
Our experts explore a number of the key themes across the venture capital market in Europe in 2023/24.
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Roadmap to Reform
Partner Caitlin McErlane discusses the Commission’s most recent consultation on the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
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Starter Kit: How to Prepare for Mandatory Notifications under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regime
A high-level summary of the new regime and some tips on how to approach setting up a system.
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Whistleblowing Directive - Local Implementation Update (Webinar)
An overview perspective on EU Whistleblowing Directive: Local Implementation which includes updates on the latest EU employment and compliance developments.
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France: ITC - Tips and Tricks
Our team offers a series of tips and tricks in the areas of cyber surveillance, data protection, IT contract negotiation, E-commerce platforms and Tech investments.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Haier on Completion of the Acquisition of Carrier's Commercial Refrigeration Business for an EV of USD 775 Million
Baker McKenzie assisted Haier Smart Home throughout the nine-month process leading to closing. 
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Katia Boneva-Desmicht Appointed Chair of Global Consumer Goods & Retail Sector
A distribution sector specialist, Katia Boneva-Desmicht is recognized for her expertise in civil and commercial litigation.
News | Awards & Recognition
Who’s Who Legal Names 43 Baker McKenzie Lawyers in Its 2024 Competition Law Survey
The survey was based on feedback from both clients and competition lawyers at other firms. 
News | Awards & Recognition
Stéphane Davin and Antoine Caillard distinguished in the 2024 edition of the "CAC 40 lawyers" rankings by Forbes France and LJA
Stéphane Davin, partner and head of the M&A department of Baker McKenzie Paris, has been ranked for a second consecutive year in the "Top 40 CAC 40 lawyers" category.
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8 new promotions at Baker McKenzie Paris
In the Employment, Tax, Real Estate, M&A and Intellectual Property practices, as well as in the Africa Projects group.
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Baker McKenzie advises Readly on the sale of its entire holding in Toutabo/ePresse to Cafeyn
Baker McKenzie has advised Readly on the sale of its entire holding in Toutabo/ePresse to the French group Cafeyn.
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Baker McKenzie advises Atos on its entry into exclusive negotiations with Alten for the sale of Worldgrid
Atos and Alten have entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale by Atos of its Worldgrid business, for a binding enterprise value of EUR 270 million.
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Baker McKenzie’s Africa-focused Banking & Finance team continues its winning streak
A team from Baker McKenzie advised on two transport infrastructure transactions that won the African Banker Awards Deals of the Year in May 2024.
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Baker McKenzie advises Arbonia on the sale of its climate division for EUR 760 million to Midea Group
Arbonia's climate division develops and manufactures products and systems for sustainable heat and cold generation, heat storage, cold distribution, ventilation and air filtration.
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Baker McKenzie Austria advises Lindsay on its investment in Pessl Instruments
With its interest in Pessl Instruments, Lindsay acquires a stake in a leading global provider of advanced agricultural technology solutions with its headquarters in Austria and subsidiaries in 17 ...
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Baker McKenzie Advises Marel in EUR 3.5 Billion Transaction Agreement with JBT
JBT expects to launch the offer in May 2024.
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General

  • 49 lawyers from Baker McKenzie in Paris are recognized as Best Lawyers and 18 as Ones to Watch in France, Best Lawyers, 2025.

We are committed to making a difference in the community through our corporate social responsibility strategy comprised of three pillars: inclusion, diversity & equity; pro bono and community service; and sustainability. Our Paris office, established in 1963, has been a pioneering member of the Firm in its global efforts to magnify our impact through our local initiatives.

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