Etienne began his carrier as a tax advisor at Fidal law firm, in Le Havre, France. He familiarised himself with the specific tax issues of SMEs and individuals.
Since his arrival at Bird & Bird in 2004, he has regularly worked on international tax aspects for individuals, companies and groups of companies.
Etienne has also acquired a thorough knowledge of the tax issues relating to sportsmen and the legal structures in which those are likely to evolve.