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Clémence Morel

Counsel
Paris
About
Clémence Morel is Counsel in the Paris office of DLA Piper and a member of the firm’s Tax practice. She advises on French and international transactional tax matters, particularly in connection with complex M&A transactions, as well as capital markets and financing transactions.
Areas of FocusTaxTransactional TaxPrivate EquityMergers and Acquisitions
Professional QualificationsAvocat à la Cour admitted to the Paris Bar
Education
  • Université Paris IX Dauphine – Master’s Degree in Corporate Law and Taxation (2014)
  • Université Paris IX Dauphine – Master’s Degree in Business Law (2013)
  • Université Paris IX Dauphine – Dual Degree in Law and Management (2012)

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising an American technology company on its acquisition of a computer vision company, creating a leader in detection and perception solutions for Physical AI.*
  • Advising an American private equity investment firm on its acquisition of a consumer goods company.*
  • Advising a French biopharmaceutical company on its inaugural EUR500m rated notes issuance.*
  • Advising a global leader in electronic design automation on its acquisition of a cybersecurity company.*
  • Advising one of the world's leading mid-market investors on its reinvestment in a financial software company alongside another investment firm.*
  • Advising on the financing for a private equity firm’s acquisition of a controlling stake in a healthcare business from a pharmaceutical group.*
  • Advising one of the leading European franchisors of optical products on its EUR560m high-yield offering and concurrent EUR287m tender offer.*
  • Advising a French private equity firm and investment group on its acquisition of a SaaS company.*
  • Advising a French manufacturing company on its refinancing.*
  • Advising a French investment firm on the contemplated sale of a medical devices company.*
  • Advising a French investment firm on its majority investment in a distribution group.*
  • Advising a French multinational company on the sale of its High Temperature Solutions business.*
  • Advising lenders on the financing of a private equity firm’s acquisition of a facilities management company.*
  • Advising a leading European higher education institution, backed by a private equity firm, on the financing of its acquisitions of two education businesses.*
  • Advising a private equity firm on its acquisition of a majority stake in a leading European higher education institution.*

*Denotes experience from previous firm.

Languages
  • French
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Best Lawyers – Ones to watch (2020-2025).

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Clémence spent eight years in the Tax practice at an international law firm.

Memberships and Affiliations

Clémence is a member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and the Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux (IACF).

My latest insights

Publication
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French law on Combating Social Security and Tax Frauds

7 July 2026 .14 minute read

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+33 1 40 15 25 46
(Work, Paris)
+33 6 33 06 46 83
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