Jean-Pierre has more than 25 years of experience in representing large French and international groups, as well as investment funds, in connection with their acquisition projects and restructuring operations in France. He also assists clients with tax audits and litigation, and he takes part in the negotiation of solutions with the tax authorities.

Before joining Reed Smith, he led the tax department of Winston & Strawn. Prior to that, he worked in the tax department of FIDAL, and was also a tax lawyer at FIDAL Peat International and at Arthur Andersen International.