The boutique tax law firm dedicated to executives and private clients.
Axtead embraces a contemporary and responsible vision of tax law, blending excellence, efficiency, and empathy.

The founders of Axtead
As experienced tax attorneys, the Founding Partners have spent many years advising both private and institutional clients. They have built a renowned expertise in complex tax and wealth structuring, blending technical excellence with independence and a commitment to trust-based relationships.
A Firm with Global Reach
Axtead has handpicked a network of international correspondents based on shared values and proven expertise.

Our latest news
26 July 2026
We are pleased to announce that Axtead has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide, in Private Wealth Law (France). A little over a year after the firm’s launch, this recognition rewards the groundwork laid in our very first months, when we submitted our candidacy to Chambers & Partners. We are especially […]

15 April 2026
In its April 2026 column, the Axtead team provides an overview of recent developments regarding the abuse of tax law and the prevention of tax fraud within the field of private client tax law. The column reviews several rulings concerning cash considerations (soulte) in contribution and capital reduction transactions. The Paris Administrative Court of Appeal […]

05 February 2026
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Arnaud Tailfer, founding partner of Axtead, by Chambers and Partners as Up and Coming. This distinction highlights a recognised expertise in tax litigation, both for corporates and private individuals. It reflects a practice built on anticipation, rigour and the pursuit of effective solutions. “Arnaud Tailfer won’t go […]

29 January 2026
Axtead has been awarded a Special Mention by the jury of the 2026 Sommet du Droit, in the category Wealth Taxation – Regularisation and Litigation. This distinction recognises the emergence of Axtead, a young firm led by a team of experienced lawyers, as well as the clear and demanding vision guiding its development. This recognition […]

15 January 2026
In its January 2026 column, the Axtead team provides an overview of recent developments regarding the abuse of tax law and the prevention of tax fraud within the field of private client tax law. The column highlights two opinions of the Abuse of Tax Law Committee (CADF) finding fictitiousness, on the one hand, in a […]

