Ashurst Strengthens Tax Team in Paris with Partner Hire

International law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure as partner in its tax practice in Paris. Before joining Ashurst, Emmanuelle worked at White & Case for 14 years and at PWC where she has been a director since 2016. She has significant experience in various areas of tax law, advising on a broad range of issues relating to corporate, finance, real estate, litigation and restructuring matters.

Philippe None, managing partner of Ashurst in Paris, commented:

“Emmanuelle is a talented lawyer with impressive credentials. She will work with both the practices in Paris and will also play a key role and work very closely with the tax team in EMEA and US. We are confident she will make a significant contribution to the firm.”

Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure, added:

“I am very much looking forward to returning to an international law firm and, together with head of tax, Eduardo Gracia and the tax team, helping to further develop Ashurst’s international tax offering for clients.”

This follows on from the appointment of Pierre Roux as partner in Ashurst’s finance practice in Paris and the promotion of Nataline Fleury as employment partner in Paris.

Source:  www.ashurst.com