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Bird & Bird

Tax

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Bird & Bird

Rankings

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Tax - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is recognised for the strength of its practice in handling the tax aspects of financings, corporate restructurings and M&A transactions, acting for multinational energy, life sciences and technology companies. The team additionally assists with VAT obligations, transfer pricing questions and regulatory clearances. The department draws strength from Bird & Bird's international network of offices to assist with cross-border mandates, offering clients a full range of services.

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Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird has a strong team with an entrepreneurial and personal approach.

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  • Bird & Bird delivers prompt and meaningful responses.

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  • We value Bird & Bird's approachability and easy communication. The lawyers know what they are talking about and clearly follow the latest tax developments and court cases.

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  • Bird & Bird has in-depth knowledge of a wide range of VAT-related topics and their practical application in our business. The team can support us through complex technical discussions with the tax authorities, ensuring we can build our business with confidence.

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  • Bird & Bird has a presence in a significant number of countries and understands how to navigate from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Willem Bongaerts
    Willem Bongaerts

    Willem Bongaerts

    Willem Bongaerts has experience assisting clients from the pharmaceutical, automotive and real estate sectors with tax matters relating to structuring capital markets and corporate transactions.

    • Willem places himself next to the client and helps to get a project to the next stage. He comes up with solutions that others might not see in the moment.

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    • He is flexible in finding solutions, as well as easygoing and available. He shows clear commitment and dedication to the work.

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    • Willem is a lawyer with broad knowledge and experience in European and US markets, delivering top-notch advice to clients that are active in a wide range of industries.

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    • Willem Bongaerts is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge of the law. He has a unique talent for providing solutions to extremely complex cases.

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    • His opinions are always legally sound but very practical.

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