- Regarding the Taxation of Research, Development, and Innovation.
- 2013-2014 Ranking of Law Firms.
- This ranking is published by the magazine “Décideurs Juridiques & Financiers” (Legal & Financial Decision Makers).
- Within each group, the rankings of the firms are presented in alphabetical order.
Ranking of the Best Law Firms
1. Essential
Landwell & Associés
Team led by: Rémi Montredon
Taj
Team led by: Thomas Perrin, Daniel Briquet, Lucille Chabanel, Lionel Draghi
EY Société d’Avocats
Team led by: Régis Houriez
Fidal
Team led by: Olivier Schmitt, Guillaume Martenot
2. Excellent
Alain Bensoussan
Team led by: Pierre-Yves Fagot
Bird & Bird
Team led by: Laurence Clot
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre
Team led by: Jean-René Bénichou, François Lacroix, Dimitri Leboff, Jean-Christophe Sauzey
Hoche
Team led by: Éric Quentin
HSTB
Team led by: Serge Bakoa
Pierrick Babin
Team led by: Pierrick Babin
TZA Toulemont Zapf Avocats Associés
Team led by: By: Betty Toulemont, Hervé Zapf
Vatier & Associés
Team led by: Sylvie Lérat
Focus : HSTB
HSTB: A firm with international ambitions
Leader: Serge Bakoa
Team: 1 partner, 1 associate
Founded: 2008
Track record
During 2013, Serge Bakoa advised his clients on national and international issues. He notably advised major groups in the mining, aerospace, and distribution sectors. The firm also assisted private clients in implementing the tax regime for expatriates.
Différenciation
With seventeen years of experience gained notably at Landwell PwC and within the Delphi Automotive group, Serge Bakoa has in-depth knowledge of the research tax credit scheme, which he always approaches as a project. He also represents his clients interests before French and international tax authorities.