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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

  • Houthoff assisted Bridgepoint with the tax aspects of its acquisition of NMi Group.

Strengths

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Houthoff covers a wide spectrum of taxation and knows the business needs of its clients, regardless of the sector. The lawyers are efficient, technically excellent and nice people to work with.

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The most distinctive characteristic of Houthoff is its combination of business acumen with deep knowledge of the tax framework. The team always understands where clients want to go.

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The partners have a lot of experience advising international groups on the total picture.

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Houthoff has a very solid team that transmits a lot of trust.

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Houthoff's consistent work quality is why it will continue to be relied upon. The lawyers we work with are very knowledgeable and have strong and clear communication skills, as well as a proactive approach.

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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 commercially oriented and technically excellent.

Sylvia Dikmans is always my favourite lawyer in the Netherlands.

Sylvia is highly skilled and provides excellent advice.

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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 has great knowledge and is great to work with.

Jeroen van Mourik is a complete and reliable tax specialist, with a clear vision on how he approaches matters.

Jeroen van Mourik is an excellent tax partner with a deep understanding of Dutch and international tax law, based on broad experience in advising on international transactions and structuring.

Jeroen is an excellent adviser who is efficient and pleasant to work with. He is also well connected and easy-going.

He has a deep understanding of the industry and a shrewd business approach.

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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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