Department profile
DLA Piper LLP

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates


DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Tax - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper fields a compact Dubai-based tax team which is well accustomed to acting for international clients, including big-name pharma and technology companies. It offers in-depth experience advising on compliance with the UAE's federal corporate tax legislation. The team has further know-how counselling on the tax implications of major M&A transactions and group restructurings. Its expertise also extends to transfer pricing and VAT concerns, including contentious proceedings.

Strengths

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  • The tax team at DLA Piper is very strong and reputable within the region.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The team displays the capabilities to analyse and opine on complex tax matters.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • DLA Piper's deep involvement in the region has provided it with a unique understanding of legislative developments at every stage.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The responsiveness and commitment demonstrated by the team are two of the main characteristics that I believe distinguish this department.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ton van Doremalen
    Band 1Ton van Doremalen

    Ton van Doremalen

    Ton van Doremalen is Middle East head of tax at DLA Piper. Based in Dubai, he has considerable experience advising on tax structuring issues relating to numerous jurisdictions across Europe and the Middle East. He possesses additional expertise in economic substance and transfer pricing issues. His client list includes manufacturing, energy and technology companies.
    • Ton van Doremalen has a great personality combined with broad experience in the field.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • He has very strong technical skills.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Ton is a seasoned professional with extensive international background. He has a wealth of knowledge on international tax law.

      Tax respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (1)

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