Fabien Bénédicte Suant

Clients partner with CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co on entrepreneurial business setup, startup development, creative IP structuring and regulatory matters and high-stakes venture capital, where innovation meets the law.

• CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co first started in the City of London in the late 90’s
• Global network with facilities in the UK, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Seychelles and the USA.
• Unique understanding of the specificities and challenges of small to medium businesses
• Preeminent technologies, international tax, venture capital and fund formation practices
• Consultancy services in English, French, Spanish and Ukrainian

In the UK, CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co is licensed by HMRC as a trust and corporate services provider.

In other jurisdictions, CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co have a long Merger & acquisition, fundraising structuring, corporate structuring, governance and compliance.

At CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co, we changed the way legal services are delivered and thanks to our network of professionals and practitioners in multiple industries around the world we provide global solutions tailored for your business, allowing you to meet your local obligation and benefit from the worldwide market without the hassle of finding multiple advisors.

CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co is one of the only global legal service practices supplying high-end international legal services to small and medium Companies.

At CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE we meet transnational clients’ needs and address their legal issues. We bring a holistic perspective to our clients’ business challenges. If you want to expand your business internationally, we’ll be at your side every step of the way.

Highlights include:

• Advised numerous European and International entrepreneurs on setup of investment structures including: company formation, local & international regulation compliance and tax structure.
• Represented French aeronautical company in M&A structure with England including: strategic business evaluation & planning, legal due diligence, IP protection, contract negotiations & drafting communications with parties of interest.
• Represented major offshore financial companies on joint venture structure with European competitors including: jurisdiction selection, business valuation, legal due diligence, IP protection, contract drafting & negotiations with the parties.
• Advised numerous European companies in the web industry regarding their expansion using EU and UK managed companies and related tax structures.
• Advised many holders of offshore accounts whose bank had frozen their account or went into liquidation to regain control of their assets and guided them on related tax strategies.
• Represented many clients from Europe facing international exchange of information requests and advised on appropriate defence.

FABIEN BÉNÉDICTE SUANT

Fabien is one of the founding partners of CHAPLIN, BÉNÉDICTE & Co where he served 24 years as a Partner.

His expertise is geared toward complex due diligence challenges faced by entrepreneurs and international businesses in today’s globalised economy. In simpler terms, he’s a problem solver to complex international operations.

Fabien often consults HNWI on international tax planning strategies, jurisdiction selection, and particularly enjoys working with Entrepreneurs in their development phase.