Tax partner strengthens support for M&A, finance and private funds practices in Europe
PARIS, February 6, 2025 – Leading international law firm Proskauer is pleased to welcome Gwenaël Kropfinger as partner in the Firm's Tax Department in Paris office, where he will strengthen Proskauer's support for private capital and asset management clients investing in Europe.
Gwenaël has extensive experience in advising private equity funds and multinational groups on the tax structuring of M&A deals including LBOs and capital markets transactions. He has been involved in general reorganisation work for corporate groups and advises on the creation of French and pan-European private equity funds.
"Our clients require a sophisticated understanding of the evolving tax environment and how to address challenges that can arise when operating on a global basis," said Amanda Nussbaum, chair of the Firm's Tax Department. "I have no doubt that Gwenaël's track record advising clients on complex tax issues will prove to be a valuable resource to our clients as they look to understand ever-evolving tax laws."
"We are excited to welcome Gwenaël. He will be instrumental as we continue to build our market-leading Parisian and global team," said Xavier Norlain. "His expertise in tax adding another layer to our private capital offering to clients across M&A, finance, and fund formation broadens the range of expertise we can bring to our clients."
"I am excited to join Proskauer whose expansion has been truly impressive to watch. With the firm's strong reputation and global reach, I look forward to contributing my expertise to support our clients' complex tax matters and drive continued success. As tax laws and regulations evolve rapidly, I am eager to help navigate these dynamic challenges and deliver innovative solutions for our clients in an increasingly complex global landscape." said Gwenaël.
The Paris office has established itself as one of the leading transactional practices in France. The office advises organizations on transactional and contentious matters and works closely with the London and U.S. offices on domestic and cross‑border matters for global clients seeking to operate, invest and expand in France. The Paris office has grown quickly since welcoming four partners in 2023. The office now stands at over 30 lawyers and 10 partners.