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+44 (0)20 3826 7514We offer specialist, bilingual expertise to clients who require assistance with French and cross-border tax advice.
We can:
- advise on the various taxes that may be levied on French assets (e.g. property) - wealth tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax and assist with the various declarations required
- advise on the new tax regime applicable to trusts and reporting obligations since 31 July 2011 (The 2011 French supplementary budget of 29 July 2011 (LFR 2011) subjects trusts and estates to French tax. New reporting obligations are created on trustees and personal representatives effective in 2012)
- use an Anglo French approach with unique tailor-made solution for your specific circumstances with an extensive network of French contacts.
Our team
- All members of the team from our lawyers to our administrative assistants and support staff are bilingual. Our team of dual qualified lawyers has firsthand knowledge of the interaction of the French and English/UK legal and tax systems. We have huge experience in the field of the various taxes and duties in connection to French property ownership and how it affects foreign domiciled individuals.
- We belong to the relevant professional associations including the Franco-British Lawyers Society, the French Chamber of Commerce and STEP England & Wales and STEP France (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
Our people
- Our French law and tax team is led by Patrick Delas, an experienced bilingual Avocat au Barreau de Paris and Solicitor qualified in both French and English law
Patrick works closely with:
- Richard Frimston, consultant in the private client group
- Christopher Salomons, partner in the private client group
Why us?
If you would like to speak with a member of our French law and property team please call 020 3826 7514 or complete our enquiry form.