Baker McKenzie's ‘commercially focused’ tax team advises multinationals on the spectrum of tax issues, assisting with the structuring of M&A deals, spinoffs and restructurings, in addition to taking on complex transfer pricing and income tax matters and VAT issues tied to crypto assets. The team is led by Mirko Marinć, an indirect taxation specialist who focuses on the pharmaceutical and IT sectors; and direct tax expert Juliana Dantas, who handles international tax structuring and transfer pricing arrangements, and who heads the firm’s Latin America desk. The Dutch transfer pricing team is led by Antonio Russo, who also handles tax audits in Europe, Asia and North America. Hub Stolker focuses on tax controversies and litigation. Roger van de Berg, who made partner in July 2023, specialises in VAT tied to crypto assets and transactions.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek ‘delivers top quality advice’ concerning transactional taxes, with the firm assisting both public and private companies on the tax structuring of M&As and advising on the restructuring and redomiciliation of corporate entities for tax optimisation purposes. The ‘very focused’ Wiebe Dijkstra leads the practice, handling transactional tax matters, those tied to investment funds and tax controversies. Henk van Ravenhorst brings an ‘excellent analytical ability’ to tax restructuring matters, in addition to public and private transactions, with Frank Pötgens representing clients in tax litigation. Maarten van der Weijden was appointed a judge at the court of appeals in September 2023.

Loyens & Loeff is frequently engaged by clients facing tax challenges in multiple jurisdictions, with the firm offering expertise in tax regimes across the Benelux region and the Americas. The practice is split into eight subgroups, covering issues ranging from international tax planning and restructuring to transactional taxes and transfer pricing. Described as the ‘crème de la crème of Dutch tax lawyers’, Margriet Lukkien advises US-based clients on Dutch corporate taxes and BEPS matters, while Marco de Lignie advises AIFMs on the structuring of funds and carried interest investments. Harmen van Dam specialises in transfer pricing and international tax structuring.

Stibbe's tax practitioners utilise their ‘excellent technical expertise’ to provide tax advice in relation to transactions, focusing on private equity investments and subsequent reorganisations, while also representing clients in tax disputes. Transactional tax specialists Michael Molenaars and Reinout de Boer lead the group, with the latter also heading the firm’s tax controversy practice. Jeroen Smits handles the tax aspects of capital markets and structured finance deals, in addition to fund structuring.

A&O Shearman leverages international presence to advise on tax disputes and a diverse spectrum of financial transactions, including corporate M&A, real estate, capital markets and structured finance deals. Godfried Kinnegim and Rens Bondrager lead the team, with the former assisting clients with the tax structuring of public and private deals, while the latter advises on matters ranging from the taxation of investment funds to restructuring and employment benefits.

Atlas Tax Lawyers specialises in handling cross-border tax structuring matters tied to investments and acquisitions, with a strong track record in advising US tech companies and investors on tax issues, in addition to assisting with transfer pricing and acting for clients in tax disputes. The firm’s indirect tax team is also well versed in handling matters concerning digital services tax, and is a strong choice for crypto asset investors. The practice’s leadership group consists of Roelof Gerritsen, Matthijs Wierenga, Boudewijn Niels, Frank Schwarte, Johan Visser, Ivo Kuipers, Frederik Mulder and Bas Leensma.

Clifford Chance specialises in handling tax aspects tied to complex corporate transactions and financing arrangements, including M&A, capital markets and real estate deals and associated restructurings. The group's expertise also extends to employment taxation. Leading the team is ‘exceptionally smart tax lawyer’ Michiel Sunderman, who maintains a broad practice that covers M&A, restructuring and private equity fund structuring matters. Nolan Groenland assists with the structuring of the tax aspects of corporate and finance transactions, with Stern Flik focusing primarily on taxes tied to finance and real estate transactions.

Cross-border tax mandates form the basis of Dentons’ practice, which brings strength to transactional, transfer pricing and tax controversy matters. The practice is led by Jurjen Bevers, a specialist in restructuring and M&A taxes tied to the oil and gas, construction and shipping sectors; and Heico Reinoud, who assists clients with taxes linked to international transactions. Rezan Ökten joined the team from Houthoff in June 2023 to head the transfer pricing team, advising on restructurings, headquarters cost allocation models and contentious matters. Wesley Boldewijn joined the partnership in April 2023, with a focus on digital economy taxation and transfer pricing.

DLA Piper advises both buying and selling corporate and private equity clients on transactions, restructurings, indirect taxation and transfer pricing, in addition to providing representation in contentious tax matters. Dutch and international indirect taxation are areas of focus for practice head Daan Arends, who also advises on VAT and customs matters. Jian-Cheng Ku is noted for his experience in supporting clients’ entries into the Dutch and EU market and advising major tech companies on tax structuring. Jean Paul Dresen handles insolvency tax issues and assists with the tax aspects of M&A deals and attached restructuring measures.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer‘s tax group provides a comprehensive service, supporting the M&A team on cross-border tax structuring advice, while also maintaining a standalone tax advisory practice. The team is also called upon to represent clients in tax and state aid disputes. Practice head Eelco van der Stok advises a number of corporates and private equity investors on tax structuring and transactional matters, displaying particular expertise in the tech sector. Bob van Kasteren‘s focus lies in the tax aspects of M&A, structured finance deals and international investments; along with Daan van Schaik, he also handles tax disputes.

Houthoff is well positioned to assist clients with both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, handling tax aspects of cross-border M&A and real estate transactions, restructurings and transfer pricing arrangements. With Chantal Presilli, the firm is also able to represent clients in tax disputes before the Dutch Supreme Court. Heading the team is Jeroen van Mourik, who advises on international tax treaties and BEPS matters, with a focus on US and Asia-based clients. ‘Outstanding corporate tax partner’ Sylvia Dikmans assists clients with tax matters tied to private equity and M&A deals, and is also noted for her experience in advising Latin American clients on their European tax structures. Rezan Ökten moved to Dentons in June 2023.

Praised for its ‘reliability and availability’, NautaDutilh is a popular choice for financial services clients and healthcare-focused investors seeking tax advice in relation to acquisitions, securitisations and bonds issuances, as well as restructuring and insolvency matters. The team is led by Chris Warner, who advises on tax matters tied to public and private M&As and IPOs, and Nico Blom, a specialist in structured finance and fund-related taxes. Nina Kielman focuses on debt and equity capital markets transaction taxes, with Pieternel Verhoeven-van den Brink handling restructuring and insolvency matters and fund structuring. Sjuul Jentjens departed the firm in May 2023.

Simmons & Simmons provides an ‘excellent, personalised service’ to a number of leading financial institutions, including banks, investors and fund managers, advising them on the tax and transfer pricing aspects of capital markets and structured finance transactions. Under the leadership of international transactions tax expert René van Eldonk, the practice has developed a particular focus on corporate real estate and energy sector deals. Monique van Herksen assists clients with their transfer pricing structures, and also has experience handling audits and advising on tax controversies. Pim Duteweert specialises in fund structuring and transactions.

Bird & Bird's tax team is well versed in advising tech, communications, life sciences and energy clients on tax aspects of transactional matters and works with the firm’s offices abroad to support clients undergoing international reorganisations. Willem Bongaerts leads the team, advising tech companies and private equity funds on international tax structurings tied to M&A, and with structured finance transactions. Arnoud Knijnenburg assists clients with tax structuring, compliance and reporting measures, and is also an experienced tax litigator. Head of VAT Andy van Esdonk joined the team from Meijburg Legal a member firm of KPMG International in December 2022.

Remaining ‘very much on top of tax policy’ allows Buren to advise its clients on complex tax issues tied to cross-border transactions, with strong ties to Asian and Latin American markets. The team is jointly led by Peter van Dijk, who is ‘great with taxes’ and who focuses on Japan, Germany and the CEE region, advising clients on their corporate structures; and ‘excellent practitioner’ Cees-Frans Greeven, who assists clients with their corporate, venture capital and private equity tax matters. IJsbrand Uljée acts for both listed and privately held clients, advising on transactions and the structuring of investments and debt.

CMS' ‘very experienced, responsive and pragmatic’ tax team occupies a notable niche in its advice to investors and corporate clients in the transport and logistics sectors, where they assist with the structuring of tax arrangements tied to acquisitions, investments and real estate purchases. In addition, the practice is also noted for its expertise in VAT matters and has worked to develop its expertise in the field of contingent tax insurance. The practice is headed jointly by Herman Boersen, whose practice encompasses M&A-related taxes and a niche in W&I tax risk insurance; and Anton Louwinger, who handles a wide range of tax issues tied to corporate transactions, restructuring measures and real estate investments.

Greenberg Traurig LLP brings a ‘commercial, pragmatic and collaborative’ approach to its tax advice, assisting such clients as real estate and infrastructure investors with the tax structuring of their acquisitions and divestments, in addition to supporting clients undergoing restructuring measures. Practice head Thomas van der Vliet specialises in structuring the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, with a strong knowledge of international tax treaties. Erik de Bie handles advisory and contentious matters tied to VAT, customs and excise duties. Alex Westerman advises the oil and gas and IT sectors on tax planning and transfer pricing.

Tax boutique Hamelink & Van den Tooren acts for mid-sized and large corporates and investment funds, advising on matters ranging from the structuring of transactions and corporate and fund structures at the domestic and international levels to compliance, contentious matters and the structuring of private wealth. The team is led by Wouter Vosse, who specialises in cross-border M&A and restructuring taxes; and Servaas van Dooren, who handles the setup of international tax arrangements. Co-founder Jan van den Tooren transitioned to an Of Counsel role in 2023, and continues to advise on strategic client matters.

Linklaters' tax team ‘delivers excellent advice on complex transactions’, providing advice on tax issues tied to M&A, private equity, capital markets and financing deals, in addition to handling a variety of issuances by financial institutions and multinational corporates. The ‘superb’ Dick Hofland leads the practice, acting for corporates, private equity investors and financial institutions in the planning of their international tax structures. Jurian van der Pas focuses on the tax arrangements of structured finance, refinancing and securitisation deals.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s tax group maintains its own standalone practice, in addition to supporting the firm’s M&A, banking and projects practices, by providing advice on the structuring of cross-border transactions and funds. The team is also sought after for representation in tax disputes. Bart Le Blanc provides ‘clear and tailored tax advice’ on M&A transactions, restructurings and financings.

Van Doorne's tax team is geared towards tax advice in relation to mid-market transactions, where it acts for a range of clients in the financial services, real estate and retail sectors. The practice is also well versed in taking on matters concerning dividend withholding taxes and VAT, in addition to representing clients in disputes with tax authorities. Practice head Rob de Win handles real estate tax matters and issues of indirect tax. Jan Roeland specialises in transactional taxes, including those linked to M&As, IPOs and structured finance, while Sjoerd Stokmans handles international tax structuring and reorganisation matters.

AKD acts for multinationals, financial institutions and private equity investors on matters concerning corporate income tax, VAT, employment and benefits issues and transfer pricing arrangements. Ivo Vreman heads the team, assisting private equity funds with the tax structuring of their transactions and transfer pricing. Ludo Luijks handles the tax aspects of corporate transactions and joint ventures. Yves Gassler brings strength to the real estate and indirect taxation matters.

Both investment funds and corporates turn to Jones Day for advice on the tax structuring aspects of their cross-border transactions, fund formations and investments and potential tax-related risks. Practice head Lodewijk Berger specialises in international tax planning and tax controversies. Stef Plouvier acts for a mix of corporate and private equity clients, focusing on M&A, finance transactions, fund formations and tax structurings.

Under the leadership of cross-border investment specialist Friggo Kraaijeveld and Ceriel Coppus, who focuses on international restructuring measures, Kraaijeveld Coppus Legal (KC Legal) handles international tax planning, due diligence and transaction structuring, in addition to offering tax compliance services. Edwin Veele joined the team from HVK Stevens in March 2023, specialising in M&A and reorganisation-linked taxes and assisting with tax due diligence.

The tax practice at VanLoman handles both domestic and cross-border tax structuring, advising on arrangements tied to M&A, investment deals and rationalisation projects. Additionally, the firm assists with indirect taxation matters including VAT, customs duties and real estate transfer taxes. Head of practice Jochem Kin specialises in corporate and international tax issues, with further expertise in advising on the structuring of management participation structures. Gabriël van Gelder handles the tax aspects of private equity and fund transactions, and is also sought after for his tax disputes experience.

HCSD Tax Advisors advises large and mid-sized companies and private equity investors on the tax structuring of international acquisitions, reorganisations and employment taxes, in addition to VAT matters. The practice is led jointly by Rob Havenga, who represents clients in mediation proceedings and litigation against tax authorities; corporate income tax and VAT specialist Wiet Crobach, who also handles tax matters tied to bankruptcies; and Erik Swaving Dijkstra, whose practice is centred on employment-related taxes, including remuneration schemes and management agreements.

Hogan Lovells International LLP provides ‘practical, real world advice’ to corporate and private equity clients to assist with the structuring of transactions-related tax arrangements and trade and customs tax issues at the domestic and multinational levels. Practice head Alexander Fortuin specialises in the structuring of investments and business activities for tax purposes, working closely with senior associate Matthijs Dols.

Osborne Clarke‘s tax team focuses primarily on the tax aspects of international transactions, carrying out tax due diligence and structuring transactions for corporate and investor clients. Leading the team is Job van der Pol, a specialist in the tax aspects of both M&A and real estate deals. Cees Graafland advises on VAT matters.

Taxand Netherlands leverages its position within the Taxand network to advise multinationals and investors in the real estate, energy and life sciences sectors on international tax mandates, including the structuring of tax arrangements tied to acquisitions, indirect taxes, transfer pricing and tax compliance. Gertjan Hesselberth heads the team, handling both M&A-related and restructuring tax matters, while Martijn Jaegers specialises in indirect taxation and assists Dutch and EU VAT matters.