Xavier Renard is a partner in the Tax Department in the Paris office.
Xavier is active in the field of corporate taxation and provides general tax advice to French and multinational groups of companies, investment funds, and financial institutions. He also specializes in the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, financings of groups of companies, tax consolidation regimes, taxation of financial products, and asset financing transactions.
Xavier is a member of the International Fiscal Association and the Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux. He is also recognized as a key player in LBO taxation.
Recognized as a Notable Practitioner in the ITR World Tax Rankings 2024
Recognized as a Leading Individual. According to clients “Xavier Renard is a recognized professional recommended for French and international transactions.” The Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Described by one impressed client as a “well balanced tax adviser” who offers “very good technical knowledge in his field, but also a pragmatic approach.” Chambers Europe 2020
“Mr. Renard is well known for his expertise in transactional tax law. His client base includes large banks and investment funds. He acted for ICG and Sagesse Retraite Santé on the €2.5 billion acquisition of a majority stake in DomusVi.” Chambers Europe 2019
“Mr. Renard is experienced in advising domestic and international clients on the tax elements of M&A and capital markets transactions. One source highlights 'his depth of expertise' and recommends him as a 'very knowledgeable and reactive' practitioner.” Chambers Europe 2018
Xavier's matters have included advising:
Paris lawyers who are alumni discuss advising major players in the global economy and why Latham often recruits students with both legal and business qualifications in Magazine Reflet ESSEC n° 123, February-March 2018 (in French).