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Houthoff's multi-disciplinary Tax Team has this expertise and assists clients in any tax matters that they are faced with. The Tax Team assists in matters ranging from fiscal assistance in high-end corporate and financial transactions to transfer pricing and litigation in national and international tax disputes. Houthoff's Tax Team is one of the few tax teams that litigates before both civil courts and tax courts, and also, if necessary, before the Dutch Supreme Court. The Tax Team has become a market leader in the field of international restructuring, M&A, real estate, finance and investment management.

Companies benefit from having the most efficient tax structure possible. Houthoff's tax specialists have comprehensive knowledge in this area and they provide their clients with well-considered advice about national and international restructuring. Disputes with tax authorities can disrupt business operations and may sometimes even bring them to a halt. Houthoff's Tax Team has successfully assisted clients for many years in complex disputes with tax authorities.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Netherlands

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff has an esteemed tax practice, representing clients in disputes concerning dividend taxes and tax-related professional liability matters. The law firm acts on the Dutch tax aspects of cross-border corporate transactions and restructuring mandates, including tax due diligence and structuring issues. Additionally, the team has experience in VAT, transfer pricing and import tax matters. Both Dutch and multinational corporates seek out Houthoff for assistance with domestic and cross-border tax cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff assisted Campari with the tax aspects of its issue of shares and convertible bonds for the acquisition of Courvoisier.

Strengths

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It is always a great pleasure working with Houthoff. The team is on-the-ball and proactive, overseeing complex multi-jurisdictional situations.

Tax respondent
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The individuals we have worked with at Houthoff have been excellent.

Tax respondent
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Houthoff is very well embedded in the Dutch tax environment.

Tax respondent
Europe

I have full faith in Houthoff's ability to handle complex matters.

Tax respondent
Europe

I am impressed by Houthoff's very pragmatic and straightforward approach on all occasions.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Sylvia Dikmans
3
Sylvia Dikmans
3
Band 3
Sylvia Dikmans has experience in bilateral advance pricing agreements. She further assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate, real estate and financing transactions.

Sylvia Dikmans is very responsive, open-minded and acknowledges the points we make.

Sylvia Dikmans is very well entrenched in the Dutch tax landscape, which makes her a true expert in the field.

Sylvia Dikmans has a very objective approach and solid knowledge of tax matters.

Sylvia Dikmans is highly responsive and technically skilled. She has an excellent network and goes the extra mile for her clients.

It has been a very good experience working with her.

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Jeroen Van Mourik
5
Jeroen Van Mourik
5
Band 5

Jeroen van Mourik is the head of Houthoff's tax practice. He advises on tax due diligence and the tax structuring of cross-border M&A transactions and financial restructurings. He is also well placed to assist with corporate income tax and VAT issues, as well as handling tax rulings with the Dutch tax authorities.

Jeroen van Mourik is very technical but also applies a practical approach to resolve matters. He is proactive, responsive and just a pleasant person to work with.

Jeroen van Mourik is our go-to partner for tax matters.

Jeroen van Mourik is excellent, very responsive and to the point.

Jeroen van Mourik is a very sophisticated tax lawyer.

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Sylvia Dikmans
3
Sylvia Dikmans
3
Band 3
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Jeroen van Mourik
5
Jeroen van Mourik
5
Band 5
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