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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

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De Brauw’s Tax practice focuses on both domestic and international corporate transactions, including M&A and intra-group reorganisations, as well as on financial transactions, including capital markets and structured finance transactions.

We also provide tax advice to large Dutch and non-Dutch multinational companies and banks, assisting these clients in their more complex tax issues and strategies. The Tax practice has special expertise in the tax aspects of innovative financial instruments and stock option and shares plans and regularly cooperates with the investment management group of De Brauw in structuring and analysing investment funds for retail and institutional investors, as well as the private equity industry.

The practice covers all aspects of Dutch tax law, including detailed advice on corporate income tax and dividend withholding tax as well as on all international tax issues. We frequently discuss and negotiate tax matters on behalf of clients with the Dutch Tax Authorities, while at the same time we also have a substantial legal opinion practice, particularly with respect to capital market and structured finance transactions. We maintain strong working relationships with leading foreign firms and regularly provide assistance to foreign counsel on Dutch tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions.


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Tax - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek boasts a broad tax practice, advising clients on contentious matters such as withholding tax, corporate income tax, transfer pricing and state aid cases before the Dutch and EU authorities. The law firm is particularly active in the tax aspects of acquisitions and corporate restructuring, with the tax team working alongside its market-leading corporate team. It assists clients from a range of sectors, including financial services, consumer goods and private equity.

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Work Highlights

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  • De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek advised Iveco on the tax aspects of Tata Motors' recommended voluntary public offer for all of Iveco's issued common shares.

Strengths

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  • De Brauw has highly talented lawyers who are strategic thinkers and quick to respond. They also have deep knowledge of the Dutch tax landscape.

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  • De Brauw stands out for its combination of technical tax knowledge and business acumen, as well as practical knowledge of all the relevant transaction aspects.

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  • De Brauw demonstrates good analytical thinking and in-depth knowledge.

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  • The De Brauw team is very knowledgeable, client-oriented and responsive. The law firm is on top of its game.

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  • The lawyers are incredibly commercial and always ask very insightful questions about our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wiebe Dijkstra
    Wiebe Dijkstra

    Wiebe Dijkstra

    Wiebe Dijkstra is highly regarded for representing clients in tax controversy disputes. He also advises clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, establishing investment funds and financing rounds.

    • Wiebe is well informed on the business and our company. He is a strategic thinker and a good listener.

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    • Wiebe Dijkstra is a very knowledgeable tax lawyer with in-depth industry knowledge and a good understanding of clients' needs.

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    • Wiebe Dijkstra is a very knowledgeable and commercial lawyer.

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    • Wiebe Dijkstra delivers the greatest value for us. He demonstrates a willingness to take all the usual and innovative steps to achieve the right results.

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  • Henk van Ravenhorst
    Henk van Ravenhorst

    Henk van Ravenhorst

    Henk van Ravenhorst often assists private equity houses and Dutch companies with the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Henk van Ravenhorst provides great assistance at the crossroads of tax and corporate law. He is an exceptionally skilled transaction lawyer.

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    • Henk van Ravenhorst is extremely commercial and smart with numbers.

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    • Henk van Ravenhorst is a highly recommended lawyer.

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    • He knows the business very well, and the support we get from him is just good.

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    • Henk is a true specialist who understands the nature of and possible solutions to complex issues, whilst at the same time being very commercially aware of the implications.

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  • Frank Pötgens
    Frank Pötgens

    Frank Pötgens

    Frank Pötgens is recognised for his skilful handling of tax controversy disputes before Dutch courts, as well as his advice on tax treaties.

    • Frank Pötgens is incredibly knowledgeable and connected. He is always able to explain the Dutch court system to us to shed light on its intricacies and differences.

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  • Peter Spijker
    Peter Spijker

    Peter Spijker

    Peter Spijker is gaining traction in the Dutch tax market through his involvement in prominent tax controversy mandates, including disputes related to windfall tax and transfer pricing issues. His expertise also extends to tax audits and the tax structuring of corporate transactions.

    • Peter Spijker is very clear in his explanations and very commercially aware of what might make sense for our business.

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