Inheritance and other family estate matters
Civil litigation and settlement for the distribution of disputed inheritances; between the surviving spouse and the children of a first marriage, between persons related collaterally or between heirs and the sole legatee
Participation, or second opinion, regarding the organization of family property
Responses to questions, or assistance in tax audits regarding the taxation of foreign trusts
Foundations, endowment funds and other not-for-profit organizations
Favorable tax ruling on the patronage of “Lumière Yann Kersalé” endowment fund (June 2023).
Favorable tax ruling obtained on the patronage of Magnum Photos Endowment Fund, upon second review – June 2015
White-collar crime
Successful defense of the general manager of a bank prosecuted for complicity in a criminal bankruptcy case; the case was dismissed and upheld on appeal
Defense, or participating in the defense of individuals facing prosecution for tax fraud or similar offences
Following up and, occasionally, challenging the enforcement of international judicial cooperation procedures
Arbitration
Advice or expert opinion on certain tax aspects of disputes relating to international investments or to guarantees linked to corporate acquisitions
Professional civil liability
Assisting tax payers in obtaining indemnities for tax reassessments
“Turbo funds” case
Performance obligation of managers and depositaries of mutual investment funds for the tax credit certificates that they issued
Professional conduct of notaries and accountants
Defending attorneys of the paris bar in professional liability cases with tax aspects
Court of appeal of Paris, June, 30th 2020 RG n°17/18546 Haussmann Associés et Ch. Wilde v/ Bitton
Court of appeal of Versailles, March, 30th 2018 RG n°16/04521 Amsallem and société Biométhodes v/Thevenet
Court of appeal of Paris, March, 28th 2017 RG n°15/15945 Nessim v/Poirier
Court of appeal of Versailles, June, 25th 2015 Abihssira v/Pailhes and MMA, confirmed by the Court of cassation, October, 12th 2016 appeal n°K 15-24403
Regional high court (TGI) Le Havre, April 28th 2016 RG n°12/02885 Malandain v/ Bel and others
Lauréat aux Trophées du droit dans la catégorie des meilleures équipes spécialisées en contentieux fiscal. Philippe Derouin a notamment été reconnu par le jury pour être “un avocat visionnaire, qui sait trouver des solutions innovantes à des situations complexes” et “un excellent technicien connu pour sa combativité devant les juges“
Philippe Derouin is recognised for his wealth of expertise handling tax litigation. One source describes him as “very well respected.”
« l’un des meilleurs fiscalistes de France et même d’Europe »
“an irresistible force with an enviable track record in significant tax disputes”.
« le ‘sidéral’ Philippe Derouin au bureau de Paris est un génie dès qu’il s’agit de questions fiscales »
Le « remarquable » Philippe Derouin, doté d’une « expertise fiscale exceptionnelle », se distingue par « son incomparable expérience, sa technicité, sa très grande sureté de jugement et un incroyable savoir-faire de la chose fiscale »
« Lawyer of the year – Paris tax » dans cette spécialité pour 2014-2015
« l’un des meilleurs fiscalistes à Paris, offrant de superbes connaissances ainsi qu’un fort potentiel technique »
Philippe Derouin is highly reputed for his tax litigation expertise and extensive tax advisory practice. One market commentator is impressed by his “brilliant career” in the field, adding that: “When he speaks, people really listen.“
Seul Français parmi les 25 fiscalistes mentionnés dans le guide mondial “Best of the Best”
« Prodigieusement expérimenté, (…) avec presque 40 ans d’expérience, Philippe Derouin est reconnu par ses pairs pour son beau palmarès dans le domaine du contentieux »
“an eminent practitioner” known for his “creativity, adaptability and tireless work ethic”.
« le spécialiste référent du droit fiscal en France »
« Philippe Derouin impressionne avec son approche pragmatique, couplée à un savoir pointu et une grande assurance »
“He is extraordinary. His advice is so bespoke and of such high quality, it can be compared to haute couture,” said clients