Lauded by clients for providing ‘services of the highest quality’, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek demonstrates strength in transactional tax advice and the representation of clients in tax disputes. The team’s varied portfolio extends to expertise in corporate restructurings, tax aspects of pre- and post-transaction structuring and support for corporate re-domiciliation projects. Well versed in both international and domestic tax law, practice head Wiebe Dijkstra covers the full range of corporate transactions and frequently leads in investment-fund-related instructions. Renowned for his in-depth knowledge of M&A tax structuring, Henk van Ravenhorst routinely advises on private equity transactions.

Well known for its wealth of experience in M&A and finance transactions, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is also recommended for tax disputes, with recent mandates spanning industries such as offshore, banking, and oil and gas. Eelco van der Stok chairs the practice and has a track record in litigation before the Supreme Court and European Courts. Bob van Kasteren is proficient in tax aspects of restructurings and the full range of transactional tax advice, while Daan van Schaik specialises in international tax advice for clients from the TMT segment.

Highlighted by clients for its ‘deep knowledge of international tax law’, Loyens & Loeff is well positioned to advise on the full spectrum of tax disputes and tax aspects of transactions and corporate restructurings. Well versed in multijurisdictional matters, the team frequently supports clients with transfer pricing issues, which are also a focus area of Harmen van Dam, and is recommended for its proven knowledge of EU tax law. Marco de Lignie covers tax topics related to fund formation and management participation, while Margriet Lukkien is a key contact for US clients seeking advice on Dutch corporate and dividend tax.

Advice on multijurisdictional transactions is at the heart of Stibbe‘s tax department, which operates comfortably across tax aspects of joint ventures, M&A, and corporate restructurings, and is praised by clients for its ‘superb client service mixed with unparalleled technical expertise’. Further areas of focus include advice on international management investment plans, employee benefits, and indirect tax. Chairing the practice, Michael Molenaars excels in international tax issues and continues to act in the firm’s most high-volume transactions. Reinout de Boer is well versed in tax controversy matters, while Jeroen Smits handles a busy transactional workload, but also advises on topics such as Pillar 2 and withholding tax.

Sought out by a broad range of clients, including international corporations, institutional investors, and private capital firms. A&O Shearman‘s tax team works seamlessly with experts from departments such as corporate, real estate, and finance to provide clients with a comprehensive offering, including advice on the tax aspects of M&A deals and capital markets transactions. The team is jointly steered by Rens Bondrager, who is adept at tax advice on investment funds, joint ventures, and employment benefits, and Godfried Kinnegim, whose multifaceted repertoire extends to tax aspects of international restructurings and public offerings.

Atlas Tax Lawyers maintains a busy workload, advising on corporate, compensation, and global indirect tax. The team’s focus areas include real estate transactions and transfer pricing matters, as well as tax advice on M&A deals and VAT issues. Important team members include transactional tax expert Boudewijn Niels, Johan Visser, who is a key contact for US-listed companies with a specialism in digital service tax, and Roelof Gerritsen who excels in supporting multinational clients in the establishment of their business in the Netherlands.

Baker McKenzie stands out for its wealth of experience in international transfer pricing advice, which is a specialism of Antonio Russo, who chairs the practice alongside direct tax expert Maarten Hoelen. The team is equipped to handle the full range of corporate tax issues, VAT matters such as recoverability aspects, and VAT advice on cross-border transactions, and offers particular experience in the technology, retail, healthcare, and infrastructure segments. Juliana Dantas specialises in international tax planning and offers niche expertise in matters with ties to Latin America. Hub Stolker, another key contact for transfer pricing, is also experienced in tax-related arbitration.

Clifford Chance‘s team excels in M&A and corporate finance transactions and demonstrates proficiency in tax aspects of financial products and employment matters such as management share plans and dismissal issues. Noted by clients for ‘exceptional knowledge of tax legislation and tax structuring’, practice head Michiel Sunderman‘s areas of expertise include private equity and carried interest structuring. Nolan Groenland is well versed in international taxation, lending, and restructuring matters. Stern Flik is adept at fund structuring.

Highlighted by clients for its ‘commitment to cutting-edge solutions’, DLA Piper‘s practice is well regarded for strength in cross-border M&A, restructurings, and the full gamut of corporate tax issues with the team’s repertoire encompassing tax advice on investments, private equity transactions, and real estate acquisitions. Practice head Daan Arends is reputed for vast knowledge of VAT aspects of supply chain optimisation projects and is well versed in settlement negotiations with taxing authorities.

Fielding a team of ‘highly skilled professionals‘, Houthoff comfortably operates across the full range of transactions, restructurings, and tax litigation with a track record in multijurisdictional acquisitions and joint ventures. Jeroen van Mourik chairs the practice and focuses on supporting clients from Asia and the US with investments and business operations in the Netherlands. Sylvia Dikmans is lauded for advising on international structuring, M&A deals, private equity matters, and fund structuring, while Chantal Presilli excels in tax litigation.

Advice on tax aspects of transactions forms the cornerstone of the practice at NautaDutilh, which encompasses established experience in the financial sector, proficiency in M&A and capital markets transactions as well as expert tax advice on securitisations and covered bonds. The team is jointly steered by Chris Warner, whose broad practice extends to property transactions and debt restructurings, and Nico Blom, who is a key contact for structured finance and fund-related matters. Pieternel Verhoeven-van den Brink left the firm.

Simmons & Simmons is recommended for tax advice on financial transactions including facility agreements, debt issuance programmes, and securitisations and has proven experience in the energy and real estate segments. Since the retirement of former practice head René van Eldonk in July 2024, the practice is co-headed by transfer pricing expert Monique van Herksen and Robert Jean Kloprogge, who focuses on tax aspects of financial and corporate transactions including M&A, asset backed finance, and corporate real estate matters.

With clients benefiting from the firm’s international network, Bird & Bird‘s multidisciplinary offering extends to advice on tax aspects of business expansions; M&A deals, and finance transactions. The team is well regarded for its strong footprint in the technology, communications, life sciences, and energy segments and headed by Willem Bongaerts, who specialises in international tax matters, including corporate reorganisations and cross-border transactions. Arnoud Knijnenburg is a key contact for international technology corporates.

Integrated with the firm’s corporate and notarial department, Buren’s tax practice focuses on cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, with the team’s capabilities ranging from advice on transactions structures to support with post-transaction integration. The team is led by Cees-Frans Greeven, who splits his time between Amsterdam and Luxembourg, and Peter van Dijk, an expert in corporate structures for foreign investors, in particular those from Germany, Japan, and the CEE region.

Fielding a team of ‘pragmatic, efficient, and knowledgeable legal advisors’, CMS is lauded for its established experience in the insurance and real estate sectors, with the team’s portfolio encompassing tax aspects of sustainability projects, portfolio disposals as well as support of investment funds with asset acquisitions. Herman Boersen specialises in corporate and international taxation and heads the practice alongside Anton Louwinger, whose broad practice extends to tax issues related to employee participation, fund structuring, and joint ventures.

Well regarded for expertise at the intersection of tax and real estate matters, Dentons‘ full-service offering extends to the full range of direct and indirect taxes, as well as transfer pricing advice, with focus areas such as global supply chain optimisation projects and private equity transactions. Jurjen Bevers is a port of call for advice on global tax policies in the energy sector and leads the team alongside Heico Reinoud, who leads most of the firm’s contentious tax matters. New hires include Manon van Bijlevelt, who arrived in May 2024 from Houthoff and focuses on VAT, custom matters, and other indirect tax issues. Wesley Boldewijn left the team in October 2024.

Greenberg Traurig LLP is equipped to cover a broad scope of work, including transfer pricing, tax planning, VAT matters, tax aspects of corporate transactions, and tax disputes. The team is well known for advising property companies on real estate portfolios and led by the expert for corporate income tax Thomas Van der Vliet, who clients describe as an ‘impressive tax lawyer with extensive knowledge’. New hires include Wesley Boldewijn, who arrived from Dentons in October 2024 and covers a broad practice extending to withholding taxes and taxation of the digital economy.

Highlighted for its ability to ‘navigate evolving tax laws with precision’, Hamelink & Van den Tooren is geared to handle tax aspects of corporate restructurings, divestments as well as transfer pricing and VAT matters. Proficient in M&A transactions and a key contact for the structuring of cross-border investments, Wouter Vosse leads the practice alongside Servaas van Dooren, who excels in international tax work and receives frequent instructions from listed companies and private equity funds.

Fielding a team of ‘many excellent tax lawyers’, HVK Stevens‘ client roster includes corporations, private equity funds, charities and high-net-worth individuals. The team is well regarded for handling disputes with tax authorities and advises on tax aspects of asset structuring, M&A, and corporate governance. Key team members include Paulus Merks, whose multifaceted workload extends to property and financing transactions, and Stan Stevens, a name to note for tax advice on matters related to family businesses and Public Benefit Organisations. Arco Bobeldijk joined the team in March 2025 from Loyens & Loeff.

Highlighted by clients for ‘vast technical knowledge of international tax structuring’, Linklaters leverages the firm’s international network to offer clients a comprehensive range of services, including advice on tax aspects of private equity, capital markets, and financing transactions. Practice head Dick Hofland is lauded for his experience in advising international banks and companies with his multifaceted workload including tax support with corporate restructurings, asset finance and investment funds.

Highlighted by clients for providing ‘excellent advice and service on all tax matters’, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognised for expertise in real estate transfer tax and international tax structuring, as well as VAT advice on securitisation transactions, and is a port of call for investors seeking advice on global financing programs. Practice head Bart Le Blanc frequently acts in matters with ties to South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil, and specialises in international tax aspects of cross-border M&A and corporate restructurings.

Van Doorne covers the full range of corporate tax matters, including advice on joint ventures, M&A deals, and venture capital transactions, and is particularly recommended for established experience in private equity transactions. The team is led by Sjoerd Stokmans, who excels in international tax structuring and is well versed in tax aspects of debt restructurings and acquisitions finance. Daniëlle Westerhoff made partner in January 2024, and offers expert tax advice in the health, life sciences, and education sectors, among others.

AKD is well positioned to advise on the full range of corporate income and withholding tax matters, with expertise in transfer pricing, VAT, real estate transfer tax, and employment tax, among other areas. The group has experience in a variety of industries such as energy, logistics, real estate, and telecommunications. Ivo Vreman heads the practice, and exemplifies the team’s strength in international acquisition and financing transactions, including due diligence.

Demonstrating prowess in international, indirect, and compensation tax, Borgen Tax (Taxand Netherlands) is well regarded for its expertise in tax disputes as well as tax aspects of transactions. Key team members include Evert-Jan Spoelder who leads the firm’s dedicated financial services industry tax practice, while also co-heading the tax insurance team.

Jones Day frequently receives instructions from US-based international corporates seeking advice on Dutch and EU tax law. Well versed in private equity transactions and transfer pricing matters, the team excels in investment fund-related work such as fund formation, review and litigation. Practice head Lodewijk Berger specialises in international tax planning, including tax controversy.

Experienced in matters with ties to Eastern Europe, Kraaijeveld Coppus Legal (KC Legal)‘s focus areas include international tax planning, tax due diligence as well as advice on tax aspects of transactions including M&A. Friggo Kraaijeveld is adept at cross-border investment structures and tax aspects of international trade, while Ceriel Coppus is a key contact for multinational group restructurings and joint venture investments. The team strengthened its offering with several new arrivals in 2024, including Alexander Slager, who arrived in February 2024 from Hill Smith King & Wood.

Sajet Telting & Partners‘ client roster ranges from tech startups to international corporations from a variety of industries, including technology, logistics, real estate, and renewable energy. The team’s portfolio extends to advice on transfer pricing, VAT and real estate transfer tax, as well as tax disputes. Pieter Drubbel heads the firm’s dedicated transfer pricing team, while Jan Gerrand specialises in the full range of indirect tax, including VAT audit procedures and due diligence.

Well regarded for its strength in transactional tax advice, VanLoman operates comfortably across the full spectrum of corporate, personal income, indirect, and wage tax. The practice is jointly steered by transactional tax expert Jochem Kin and Laurens Lor, who acts for the firm’s private clients. Gabriël van Gelder is a port of call for international companies and private equity clients from the US and specialises in international taxation. KPMG Meijburg & Co‘s indirect tax specialist Karim Hommen joined the team in January 2025.

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s tax team seamlessly collaborates with experts from various departments including corporate, capital markets, and M&A, providing clients with a full-service offering that extends to advice on cross-border transactions, debt capital markets issues, and trade and customs matters. Practice head Alexander Fortuin specialises in international tax aspects of investments.

Osborne Clarke provides expert tax advice on investments and M&A deals with the team’s sector experience encompassing hospitality, life sciences, real estate, technology, and financial services. The team is headed by Job van der Pol, whose broad practice includes real estate transactions, and includes strength in cross-border matters.