François OUAIRY
Tax lawyer in Paris
Tax lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar, François Ouairy advises investors, family-owned businesses, real estate groups and investment funds on high-stakes tax matters with significant strategic value.
His expertise notably covers the tax aspects of complex financings, real estate taxation (VAT, transfer taxes, transaction structuring), and fiducie mechanisms (security and management). He acts both in advisory matters and tax disputes, with a cross-functional, rigorous and results-oriented approach.
François Ouairy advises investment groups, asset management companies and lenders on the legal and tax structuring of complex financings, in particular through fiducie-sûreté structures for bond issuances, real estate refinancings and hybrid transactions (negotiation, drafting, implementation, security package and post-issuance follow-up).
Advising investors, property dealers and real estate operators on transactions, tax audits and litigation. Core areas include real estate VAT, margin VAT, transfer taxes, corporate income tax applicable to SCI structures, and real estate-rich companies.
Advice on cross-border tax issues, including tax residence, tax treaties, double taxation and reporting obligations (foreign bank accounts, assets held outside France and related filing requirements).
Comprehensive analysis and a tailored, pragmatic methodology: assessment of tax risks, pre-litigation and litigation strategies, and effective legal solutions aligned with operational constraints.
Recognised by Best Lawyers® and Leaders League®, and member of the IACF (Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux). Author of technical publications (Defrénois / Lextenso, specialist journals) and contributor to institutional work.
Professional training sessions (Business Immo, Immo Formation) on real estate VAT, special tax regimes, structuring and tax risk management.
Les Échos
Urgently addressing public expenditure
A structured analysis of budgetary sustainability tools, necessary trade-offs and the short-term risks of inaction.
Le Figaro
Retiring abroad: tax residence & tax treaties
An overview of tax residence criteria, applicable tax treaties and key points to consider in order to avoid double taxation and recharacterisation risks.
Fondation Concorde
Contribution to a report (Fondation Concorde)
Contribution to institutional work combining legal analysis, strategic angles and operational proposals designed to inform public debate.
