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Loyens & Loeff

Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

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Tax - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
With its impressively deep bench of highly regarded practitioners, Loyens & Loeff continues to dominate the Dutch tax law market. The law firm particularly stands out for its ability to represent clients in complex tax litigation, including before the Dutch Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. The team offers notable experience in disputes around corporate income tax, advance tax rulings, withholding tax, emissions deductibility and whether tax rulings can be considered as unlawful state aid. It has further expertise in the tax aspects of corporate transactions, financial restructurings and the formation of investment funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff assisted KPS Capital Partners with the tax aspects of the sale of Eviosys to Sonoco Products Company.

Strengths

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  • Loyens & Loeff is very quick in following up, always responds very fast and delivers quickly. The quality of the team's work is also outstanding.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Loyens & Loeff combines extensive technical expertise with a truly multidisciplinary approach, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all relevant areas.

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  • Through its excellent knowledge, the Loyens & Loeff team is always capable of handling complex matters. For every topic, there are specialised and highly skilled people available.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The department combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. It is also distinguished by its proactive insights into regulatory developments and its clear, actionable advice, delivered with speed and precision.

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  • The team is very commercially minded, offering great services and facilitating various meetings, both internal and external, in an international context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGuido Derckx
    Senior StatespeopleGuido Derckx

    Guido Derckx

    Guido Derckx stands out for his track record in representing clients in tax disputes before the Dutch Supreme Court. His longstanding experience has included litigation around the deductibility of emissions costs and challenges to tax audits.

    • Guido Derckx is simply the most brilliant, hands-on tax consultant in the Netherlands.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Senior StatespeopleMarco de Lignie
    Senior StatespeopleMarco de Lignie

    Marco de Lignie

    Marco de Lignie is respected for his deep experience assisting clients with the tax aspects of creating investment funds and completing M&A transactions.

  • Band 3Jeroen Janssen
    Band 3Jeroen Janssen

    Jeroen Janssen

    Jeroen Janssen has a broad practice advising clients on double taxation treaties, withholding tax issues and the tax aspects of corporate transactions and corporate migrations. He is known for his work involving Israel and jurisdictions in Latin America.

  • Band 3Margriet Lukkien
    Band 3Margriet Lukkien

    Margriet Lukkien

    Margriet Lukkien represents clients before the Dutch tax authority in advance tax rulings and advance pricing agreements. She has particular experience in cross-border tax disputes, as well as the tax aspects of corporate restructurings.

    • Margriet Lukkien is an all-round excellent adviser. The combination of her very high knowledge level with her kindness and empathy makes her a unique adviser.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Margriet Lukkien is an incredible operator.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • She is always there and fully up to date with all the key details, offering very valuable input.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 4Bartjan Zoetmulder
    Band 4Bartjan Zoetmulder

    Bartjan Zoetmulder

    Bartjan Zoetmulder assists clients with the tax aspects of M&A transactions and financings. He has particular expertise in the real estate sector.

  • Band 4Vincent van der Lans
    Band 4Vincent van der Lans

    Vincent van der Lans

    Vincent van der Lans offers particular skill advising clients on tax regulations and disputes, with additional expertise in the tax aspects of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

    • Vincent van der Lans is able to deal with stakeholders from different levels and to put aside his ego, which creates a very pleasant atmosphere and communication.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Vincent van der Lans stands out when it comes to knowing your business and addressing the sometimes complicated and sophisticated tax matters you are dealing with.

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    • Vincent has a great sense of what is going on with the client.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Marcel Buur
    Band 5Marcel Buur

    Marcel Buur

    Marcel Buur advises clients on the tax aspects of cross-border restructurings and M&A transactions, including cases spanning multiple jurisdictions.

    • Marcel Buur is an excellent tax adviser who provides in-depth analysis and advice.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Marcel Buur is very smart and a go-to person when cases get complicated.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 6Louis Lutz
    Band 6Louis Lutz

    Louis Lutz

    Louis Lutz is adept at advising clients on the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, including the structuring of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, as well as management incentive plans. He is particularly sought out by investment and private equity firms.

    • Louis Lutz can make a complicated topic quite simple in deal terms, and he is a fairly constructive but tough negotiator.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Louis Lutz is very client-focused and knowledgeable in his field. He is very pleasant to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchSandrine Lekkerkerker
    Associates to watchSandrine Lekkerkerker

    Sandrine Lekkerkerker

    Senior associate Sandrine Lekkerkerer is recognised for her expertise in advising corporates and private equity firms on the tax structuring of M&A and strategic partnerships.

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