People /

Olivier Mesmin

Partner

Paris

People /

Olivier Mesmin

Partner

Paris

Olivier Mesmin

Partner

Paris

Office Managing Partner

T: +33 (0) 1 44 17 77 69

English

Biography

Biography

Olivier has first-hand experience in corporate tax, particularly with clients in the real estate sector. He regularly advises a wide range of French and international clients including investment funds, corporates, institutional investors such as insurance companies, REITs wealth or sovereign funds, assets managers, property developers, and wealthy individuals within the frameworks of their transactions and investments (structuring, tax forecasts, day-to-day, negotiations, tax reviews, tax audits).

Professional Affiliations

Member of Federation des Sociétés Immobilières et Foncières
Member of the Institut des Avocats conseils Fuscous

€1 Billion

In recent years, Olivier has been involved in major real estate transactions valued in excess of Euro 1 billion.

SIIC regime

In his capacity as tax advisor to the French REIT Federation (Fédération des Sociétés Immobilières et Foncières), he has designed and negotiated with the French tax authorities the SIIC regime in 2003 which has been held as a model in Europe.

A recognised leader in Real Estate Taxation

"Olivier Mesmin is a recognised expert in the field of real estate taxation where he acts for private equity houses, multinationals and real estate firms. Clients say: 'He is a good negotiator, who is accurate and available at any time. It is a real pleasure to work with him.'"

Chambers 2019, Tax Real Estate, Individual ranking – Band 2

"Olivier Mesmin is one of the top 8 Leading individuals in the property tax in France"

Legal 500 2019 –Leading Individuals

"Since 2010 Olivier is considered as 'one of the few Best Lawyers in France'"

Best Lawyers 2020

"Olivier Mesmin is a well established name when it comes to real estate taxation in the French market. He advises both national and international clients on transactional aspects including investment structuring and tax planning."

Who’s Who Legal 2019