Frédéric Barat Avocat Associé

Professional Background

Frédéric graduated from the University of Paris V and is a qualified attorney at law (Avocat). He is a Partner at Mazars Société d’Avocats.

He has more than 25 years of experience as an international tax specialist, gained across four multinational companies and Mazars, with professional experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, where he also lived and worked.

Expertise & Experience

Frédéric specializes in complex international tax matters, with a strong focus on cross-border structuring and global value chains.

His areas of expertise include:

• Transfer pricing
• International taxation
• VAT advisory
• Value chain transformation
• Cross-border investment structuring

He supports mid-sized companies (ETIs) on issues related to international expansion, foreign investments, and transfer pricing strategies.

Additional Activities

Frédéric also participates in a partnership with Business France, supporting foreign companies establishing or expanding their presence in France.

Areas of Expertise

• International tax advisory
• Transfer pricing
• VAT and indirect taxation
• Cross-border structuring
• Value chain transformation
• ETI international expansion
• Foreign investment support in France

Frédéric combines deep international tax expertise with operational experience across multiple continents, supporting companies in structuring and securing their global activities.