ABOUT
Chapman Avocat is a law firm dedicated to business law and international tax, advising French and international SME leaders facing structuring, growth and cross-border operational challenges.
The firm was founded and is led by Eve Chapman, a business lawyer whose practice is built on experience gained in France and internationally, within demanding legal and economic environments.
This background underpins a pragmatic, decision-oriented approach, focused on securing strategic choices, controlling legal and tax risk, and ensuring the operational execution of projects.
The firm primarily advises on international legal and tax structuring, business and international contracts, and cross-border transactions.
Targeted litigation is handled when it forms part of a broader strategic issue. The firm also publishes legal and tax analyses for business leaders.
Professional experiences and academics
SERVICES
Practice areas
Eve Chapman advises SME and mid-cap executives on legal and tax structuring, international taxation, cross-border operations and international business contracts.
Her approach is focused on decision-making, performance and the securing of international operations.
When disputes arise, litigation is handled in direct continuity with the legal and contractual issues addressed in advisory work.
Structuring of groups, activities and flows in France and internationally
Advisory services in corporate and tax structuring, organisation of intra-group flows, selection of appropriate structures and securing of the chosen schemes.
Taxation of cross-border operations and structures
Analysis and securing of international tax issues, in particular in relation to flows, permanent establishments, withholding taxes and tax treaties.
Legal support for international operations
Legal assistance in cross-border transactions, restructurings, international expansions and growth projects.
Drafting, negotiation and securing of complex contracts
Drafting and negotiation of business and international contracts, with particular attention to risk management and operational execution.