About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Overview
The Loyens & Loeff tax practice is the largest among European law firms. Almost half of our advisers are tax advisers and are deployed in the international and national practices.
Pragmatic advice and tailor-made service
We stand out from other law firms with our flat organisational structure, entrepreneurial mindset and pragmatic approach. In our firm, partners are hands on and actively involved. We work in small teams and provide tailor-made solutions. To-the-point e-mails where possible, well-thought-out advice where necessary.
We look at client issues from all angles
To our clients we are a trusted adviser that takes a broad view and looks beyond the specifics of a request. In collaboration with our attorneys and civil-law notaries, we offer integrated services, covering all legal and tax areas, sectors and regions. All of this coupled with our independence from accountants and the international nature of our services.
Through our region teams and international relations with renowned tax advice and law firms our clients have fast access to global tax and legal advice.
In dealing with topics that are relevant for our clients, we combine our expertise in specialised expert teams such as - transfer pricing, indirect tax, family owned business and high net worth individuals.
What others say
Interviewees describe the firm to Chambers as "excellent - very understanding of international structures and able to provide advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis. "
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff often assists clients with the tax structuring aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations. The law firm also has experience in matters such as the taxation of employee incentive schemes, VAT, stamp duty and transfer pricing mandates. The team regularly works closely with the law firm's offices in the Benelux region.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff advised the Altria group on the Swiss tax aspects of an acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The know-how is readily available, and the lawyers are pragmatic and proactive."
"It is a very pragmatic and reactive team, which makes life easier when handling a complex situation."
"The know-how is readily available, and the lawyers are pragmatic and proactive."
"It is a very pragmatic and reactive team, which makes life easier when handling a complex situation."
Notable Practitioners
Beat Baumgartner frequently assists international clients with tax structuring matters. He has a strong focus on the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. He also acts on VAT, stamp duty and transfer pricing matters.
"We are very satisfied with the service level and know-how of Beat Baumgartner."
Fabian Sutter particularly assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions, transfer pricing matters and tax issues relating to employee incentive schemes.
"He was extremely responsive, creative where there were roadblocks and calm under extreme pressure."
"Fabian Sutter is very nice to work with, straight to the point and pragmatic."