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Edouard De Rancher

Partner of W&S SELAS

Paris

+33 1 53 64 81 34

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Edouard's practice focuses on corporate taxation, both domestic and international, and tax litigation. He is mostly involved in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions as well as in the resolution of complex tax issues for his clients (tax planning, reorganizations, financing, international development). He also assists executives in personal tax matters as well as groups and institutions in their non-profit activities.

Edouard has significant experience in the healthcare and new technology sectors.

Edouard has acquired and developed a deep tax knowledge in many sectors such as life science (medical devices and pharmaceutical products), hospitality, automotive, aviation, banking, advisory, manufacturing, new technologies companies (online platforms, crypto-assets issuers, etc.), data centers and setting up and managing non-profit organizations belonging to large groups.

His activities range from M&A and private equity to tax planning and advisory on complex and high value added tax issues as well as tax audits and litigation. In that regard, Edouard has followed various cases up to the French Supreme Court or the Constitutional Court and has led high value settlements with French tax authorities. Edouard also advises a number of high net worth individuals on their domestic or cross-border tax issues.

In his prior firms, Edouard has worked regularly with tax practitioners in a great number of jurisdictions. He has thus developed a deep knowledge of cross-border related tax issues (supply chain reorganizations, international development, cross-border M&A, IP transactions, cash repatriation strategies, dealing with permanent establishment and effective place of management issues, etc.). He also has developed a good general knowledge of many foreign tax systems and in particular the U.S tax rules.

Edouard and his team operate seamlessly with all other legal practice groups (M&A, Financing, IP, Employment Law, etc.) to deliver comprehensive advice. They are very dedicated to their clients, focused on finding tailor-made solutions and delivering advice meeting the highest standards.

Recent Experience

Represented Suntory Global Spirits in its Sale of the Courvoisier Cognac Brand and Related Assets to Campari Group
Winston advises Lazeo on its partnership with Blackstone

  • Edouard is listed as “Up and Coming” in Chambers and Partners 2025 France for Tax.
  • Edouard is ranked in the Best Lawyers in France since 2021.
  • Paris’ tax practice ranked Tier 5 in the 2024 Legal 500 EMEA Guide.
  • Paris’ tax practice recognised “Excellent” in Transactions and LBO, and “Strong Reputation” in Taxation of Multinational Groups by Décideurs Magazine – Groupe Leaders League 2024.

Member of the IACF (Institut des Avocats et Conseils Fiscaux)

Teaches Tax courses at HEC for the International Management and Law Masters Degree

Edouard consistently goes beyond what's expected, he really thrives in sophisticated matters.

Chambers France 2025

Stands out through his ability to provide tailored technical solutions

Legal 500 EMEA 2024

Capabilities

Tax
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology

Recent Experience

Represented Suntory Global Spirits in its Sale of the Courvoisier Cognac Brand and Related Assets to Campari Group
Winston advises Lazeo on its partnership with Blackstone

Credentials

Education

Edouard received an LLM from Paris Dauphine University in 2007 and an MBL from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University in 2006.

 

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