Member Details
Jurisdictions
France
Exclusive Member
African Forum
Biography
François de Senneville is known for his expertise in international tax law and African business law (particularly OHADA). An international tax specialist with more than 25 year’s experience, he specialises in assisting international organisations in establishing, developing and reorganising business activities as well as advising on acquisition structures and tax audits. He frequently advises clients on structuring foreign investments in Africa.
He is partner in Paris and the CoHead of the Africa Group.An expert in structuring the implementation and development of companies on the African continent, he provides legal and fiscal assistance to secure and manage the inherent complexity of development projects in Africa.
In addition he has extensive experience in corporate restructuring (including business model reorganisation) in and via Mauritius. This technical know-how is enhanced by my Franco-Mauritian nationality – a major asset for operations in Africa. François is ranked as one of the top tax lawyers in Africa (\”Highly Recommended\”) in the 2020 ranking of the Decideurs – Leaders League Magazine. Furthermore, François is ranked by JEUNE Afrique Magazine as one of the 100 business lawyers who have marked 2020 in Africa. He is an executive member of the Africa / OHADA permanent Commission of the Paris Bar.
Before joining Fieldfisher Paris, François was Head of the Africa Desk at Lazareff Le Bars. he previously headed the tax department of the Deloitte France African Cluster, assisting clients with their operations in the Maghreb, West Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa and Mauritius.
François holds a DESS in business and tax law from the University Paris II – Assas and was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1995. He is fluent in both English and French.
Firm Description
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world\’s most dynamic sectors. The firm is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources and life sciences. With 300 Partners across 25 offices in 11 countries, the firm works collaboratively with each of its offices to ensure their clients receive the best advice and support.
Fieldfisher is also keeping pace with the continually unpredictable world, with a sector-diverse team of dispute resolution specialists on hand to assist clients with whatever conflicts they may face. They use new models of working and staff teams appropriately, integrating legal technology and new skill sets needed for today\’s modern legal adviser.
Many of its lawyers are top-ranked in various legal directories and we are widely respected thought leaders, digging deep into the issues that matter most to their clients. They provide answers and opinions not just legalese.
Its growing European network of offices supports an international client base alongside our strategic bases in Silicon Valley and China.
Fieldfisher delivers commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through our exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and on budget. Among its clients, Fieldfisher counts technology companies providing internet-related services and products, consulting and digital services, pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure and chemicals companies, as well as banks and financial institutions.
