Paul Hastings Expands Tax Practice with Paris Partner Addition

PARIS – Further strengthening the firm’s European and global tax practice, Paul Hastings LLP is pleased to announced that the firm has hired Charles Filleux-Pommerol as a partner in Paris.

In addition to focusing on the tax aspects of private equity and M&A transactions, Filleux-Pommerol has strong experience in structuring management packages, tax audits and tax litigation.

He is joined by an associate, Laëtitia Mingarelli, who advises and litigates on transactional and corporate tax matters, including she assists clients on private equity transactions, and the structuring and implementation of management packages.  

"The arrival of Charles and Laëtitia represents real added value for the team. It strengthens and completes our Paris private equity offering and demonstrates our continued commitment to providing an exceptional service to our clients, particularly in LBO transactions," said Bruno Leroy, head of the Paris tax department.

Filleux-Pommerol and Mingarelli’s additions reflect investment in the firm’s European tax capabilities, and will also further strengthen Paul Hastings’ premier European private equity practice across London, Paris and Frankfurt, including consolidating the firm's strong position in the Paris LBO market.

"I am delighted to join Paul Hastings in Paris, a leading private equity practice that acts for prestigious institutional clients. Reinforcing the tax practice will enable me to contribute fully to the firm's development strategy in this sector," adds Filleux-Pommerol.

Paul Hastings’ Paris tax practice now includes three partners, two of counsels and three associates.

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