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Niels Dejean

Overview


Niels Dejean focuses his practice on French tax matters, advising clients on tax law, tax controversy and dispute resolution, private equity and mergers & acquisitions areas.

Before joining McDermott, Niels was the partner in charge of the French tax practice of a US law firm. He also has prior experience within a major audit firm (both in France and in the United States) and has particular strength in cross-border matters and the interaction of French and US tax

Results


  • Advised a multinational French company on the sale of its power and grid businesses to a US conglomerate*
  • Advised the management of an IT product supplier in connection with the purchase of a significant stake in its company through several buy-out transactions sponsored by various private equity firms*
  • Advised an independent European private equity firm on the acquisition, the build-up and the sale of a controlling stake in an environmental services company*

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Recognitions


  • Chambers France, Tax, 2025
  • The Best Lawyers in France, Corporate Law, Private Equity Law, Private Funds & Tax Law, 2010-2026
  • Legal 500 EMEA, Hall of Fame, Tax, 2025
  • Chambers Europe, Tax, 2024
  • International Tax Review, World Tax, 2025

Credentials


Education
Université Val-de-Marne, Paris, DESS International Tax

Admissions
Paris

Languages
English
French