Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Bastien Voisin joined the firm as Principal to lead the Tax practice in the Luxembourg office. Mr. Voisin joins Goodwin from CMS in Luxembourg
Voisin advises institutional investors, asset managers, multinational technology and life sciences companies and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of international taxation and cross-border structuring, with a focus on the private investment funds industry, including private equity, real estate, venture capital and hedge funds.
“As the go-to law firm for companies at the intersection of capital and innovation, we are seeing increased interest among our U.S. and European clients in structuring funds and doing deals in Luxembourg,” said David Evans, chair of Goodwin’s European offices. “Tax advice in our Luxembourg office has become critical as we broaden our platform in line with client demand. We are thrilled to add Bastien’s expertise to our integrated offering.”
Voisin will help support Goodwin’s international Private Investment Funds practice. The practice serves the key financial services sectors, including real estate, venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, natural resources and hedge funds, raising funds worldwide that range from less than $50 million to more than $17 billion.
The hire of Voisin comes during an expansive period for Goodwin in Europe. The firm’s European offices have grown to nearly 200 lawyers, almost all of whom are dedicated to the Private Equity, Technology, Life Sciences and Real Estate industries.
