Terence is a tax lawyer and partner at CARA Avocats, a boutique law firm specializing in transfer pricing and international tax. With extensive experience advising multinational corporations, he focuses on designing and defending transfer pricing policies, managing tax audits, and navigating complex cross-border tax issues.
A trusted advisor, Terence combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach to tax risk management and compliance. He has worked closely with clients across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, helping them optimize their global tax structures while ensuring compliance with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
Beyond client work, Terence is actively engaged in knowledge-sharing through publications, training programs, and industry conferences. He is particularly committed to mentoring young professionals and fostering discussions on the evolving landscape of international taxation.
Fluent in French and English,Terence is known for his clear, strategic advice and ability to simplify complex tax concepts.
Year joined firm: 2017
- Advised a global leader in industrial services on complex transfer pricing audits across multiple jurisdictions, successfully reducing proposed tax adjustments through strategic negotiations.
- Won a precedent-setting transfer pricing case for a Chinese hi-fi manufacturer, securing significant tax savings and influencing case law.
- Structured a robust transfer pricing policy for a tier-1 player in the sports and luxury sector, ensuring OECD compliance and optimizing tax efficiency.
- Led a MAP involving France, the US, and Spain for a pharmaceutical company, eliminating double taxation and providing long-term tax certainty.
- Business model optimisation
- Cross-border project management
- IP management
- Policy design
- Arbitration
- Audit defence
- Audit support
- Dispute resolution
- Litigation
- MAPs/ADRs
- Pre-litigation
- International tax advisory
- Tax consulting
- Arbitration
- Audit defence
- Audit support
- Dispute resolution
- Litigation
- MAPs/ADRs
- Pre-litigation
- International tax advisory
- Tax consulting
- Arbitration
- Audit defence
- Audit support
- Business model optimisation
- Business restructuring
- Controversy management
- Cost-sharing arrangements
- Cross-border project management
- Dispute resolution
- International tax planning
- IP management
- Litigation
- TP policy design
- TP risk management
- Construction and materials
- Consumer goods and services
- Food and beverage
- Industrials
- Pharmaceutical and life sciences
- Bar exam: Paris Bar Association 2009
- PhD: University of Strasbourg 2008
- Master degree in Tax: University of Strasbourg 2004
- IACF 2021
- The Lyinc 2024
- PPI 2020
- Paris Bar Association 2009