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Tax - United Arab Emirates

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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.

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

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Ton van Doremalen
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Ton van Doremalen
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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.

He has very strong technical skills.

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

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Nils Vanhassel
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Nils Vanhassel
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Up and Coming

Nils Vanhassel is a Belgian-qualified legal director recognised for assisting clients with several tax-related matters, including tax structuring. He possesses additional expertise in VAT and transfer pricing matters.

Nils can cover everything we need, showing that he listens and sticks to the points we discuss.

We trust Nils with the most complex and challenging matters and we are highly satisfied with his detailed, well-reasoned insights. His expertise provides us with a sense of security.

Nils Vanhassel is always available when you need him and his overall knowledge of the region is very valuable.

He demonstrates exceptional expertise in UAE tax matters, providing precise and practical advice.

He has very strong technical skills and is very good to work with.

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Ton van Doremalen
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Ton van Doremalen
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Nils Vanhassel
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Nils Vanhassel
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