The tax practice at White & Case assists domestic and international clients with transactions, advisory and controversy work. It handles corporate tax issues such as structured and asset finance, funds and multi-jurisdictional M&A, tax planning and efficiency, risk reduction and tax controversy avoidance. The practice's partners include Alexandre Ippolito, Will Smith, Bodo Bender, Jessica Kemp, Estelle Philippi and Tim Bracksiek.
The firm recently advised Eurazeo on its investment in Sevetys, one of France's major veterinary clinics with more than 200 clinics. The team also advised Barclays and Angelo Gordon as lenders on the refinancing of Technicolor subsidiary renamed Vantiva's existing debt via a €250 million senior and a €125 million second lien deal.
During the research period partner Christopher Lacaria joined the team from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and partner Jessica Kemp joined from Travers Smith. Partner Laura Hoyland left in in the same period.
