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Tax - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stibbe offers notable strength on the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions, collaborating with other departments within the law firm to offer clients a full service. It also represents clients in tax disputes concerning corporate income tax and dividend withholding tax. The team additionally boasts expertise in transfer pricing mandates. The law firm is particularly active for clients in the financial sector, representing banks, private equity houses and pension funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe advised Ardian on the tax aspects of the acquisition of Magimix and Robot-Coupe from Hameur Group.

Strengths

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  • I particularly appreciated their high level of technical precision and their ability to anticipate difficulties.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • The team anticipates issues early and is able to handle these technical and impactful issues in a commercial and sensible manner, leading to a smooth transaction process.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • Aside from its impeccable technical tax knowledge, Stibbe excels in its availability and ease in working together.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • The department is highly responsive and provides high-quality and practical advice. It is familiar with the latest legal developments and can guide clients towards workable solutions.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • Stibbe's tax team is commercial and understands business concepts.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Molenaars
    Michael Molenaars

    Michael Molenaars

    Michael Molenaars stands out for his ability to represent clients in tax disputes concerning dividend withholding tax and the deductibility of interest. He also advises clients on the tax aspects of high-value corporate transactions.

    • Michael Molenaars is my go-to partner for all Dutch tax matters. He has decades of experience and has seen an incredible variety of global transactions.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Michael Molenaars is a top-notch tax adviser.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Michael looks out for his clients and provides expert updates on tax law changes that could apply to my company.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Michael Molenaars is a go-to lawyer for M&A tax issues.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • We are very happy with the experience with Michael Molenaars. He has delivered highly technical work in a timely fashion.

      Tax respondentEurope
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  • Reinout de Boer
    Reinout de Boer

    Reinout de Boer

    Reinout de Boer represents clients in disputes concerning corporate income tax and dividend withholding tax. He also assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Reinout de Boer is an outstanding partner with deep technical expertise and excellent commercial sense. He brings clarity and is highly responsive and trusted on complex matters.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • He has serene wisdom and the ability to inspire confidence that your matter is in the best of hands.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Reinout de Boer is a fantastic lawyer who is always responsive and very technical.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • I would strongly recommend Reinout de Boer.

      Tax respondentEurope
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  • Jeroen Smits
    Jeroen Smits

    Jeroen Smits

    Jeroen Smits assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and business combinations, as well as debt restructurings.

    • He has helped out by guarding us from huge issues and we are very happy with him. He is much more than a tax lawyer.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • He is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced in large and complex transactions and reorganisations.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Jeroen is technically really good and does not miss any details.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Jeroen Smits has a very strong ability to understand the issues at stake and provide informed and pragmatic advice.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • He ensures that the tax advice is properly implemented and that all practical aspects are catered for.

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  • Maarten de Bruin
    Maarten de Bruin

    Maarten de Bruin

    Maarten de Bruin assists clients with the tax aspects of financial restructurings and corporate and real estate transactions.
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