Ashurst welcomes tax partner Morgan Vail, who joins the Paris office’s tax team, led by Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure since 2017.
Morgan has been advising clients on corporate tax issues for over 15 years. He has particular experience in the new technologies, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, including in the taxation of digital activities.
Morgan’s practice focuses on Tax Disputes & Investigations. He is involved in tax audits, settlement negotiations and assistance with voluntary disclosures to the French authorities, remediation and litigation. He assists clients with their day-to-day tax issues, organisation, flow management and tax policy and strategy.
Morgan’s experience in tax advice and litigation complements the Paris office’s transactional tax practice.
“Morgan’s arrival reflects the demand from our clients for support in their Tax disputes & investigations. Our strategy is to grow this offering in Paris”, emphasizes Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure of the Paris office.
Eduardo Gracia, head of tax for EMEA & US, says: “We are delighted to welcome Morgan in our global tax team and, in particular, in the preventive and tax controversy practice of the firm. This hire is a testament to our drive to assist our clients on their controversies with tax authorities across our different offices.”
Morgan adds: “I’m delighted to be joining Ashurst, and in particular its tax practice led in France by Emmanuelle. The firm has been experiencing strong growth for several years and has clear ambitions, particularly in the tax space.”
Prior to joining Ashurst, Morgan was a partner at UGGC Avocats (2024) and previously a partner at EY, Société d’Avocats (2012 – 2024) and Taj, Société d’Avocats (2008 – 2012, now Deloitte, Société d’Avocats).
He holds a Doctorate in Law from the Université Panthéon – Assas (2011) and has been a lawyer since 2013.
