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Svalner Atlas Advisors

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Svalner Atlas is a leading independent tax and transaction advisory firm in the Nordics and Benelux, with 400 professionals across seven offices. Combining strong local expertise with seamless cross-border services, we help businesses navigate complexity with confidence.

Founded in 2024 through the merger of three top advisory firms in Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands, Svalner Atlas expanded into Norway and Denmark in 2025 and united under one brand.

Our specialists provide tax, transaction, ESG, valuation, accounting and legal advisory services to multinational companies, private equity funds, private clients and owner-led businesses. We deliver integrated solutions that turn complexity into clarity and expertise into long-term value.

  • Corporate tax
  • M&A
  • VAT, customs and real estate transfer tax
  • Transfer pricing and tax valuations
  • Transaction strategy
  • Personal income tax and wage tax (employment and global mobility)
  • Private clients
  • Fund formation (national and international) in the fields of private equity, venture capital and startups/scale-ups investments   
  • Structuring of tax efficient management incentive programs
  • Multinationals and medium/large sized domestic companies
  • Cross-border investments and international tax structuring
  • Investment funds and real estate funds

Chambers Review

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Tax - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Svalner Atlas is a specialist tax boutique advising on both direct and indirect tax. It represents clients in digital service tax and VAT exemption mandates, as well as transfer pricing, withholding tax, corporate income tax and double tax treaties. The law firm acts on the tax aspects of cross-border corporate transactions and restructuring, as well as offering experience representing investment funds. The team is equally well placed to handle contentious tax mandates. It is regularly mandated by private equity firms and corporates operating in a variety of sectors, including real estate, technology and financial services.

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Strengths

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  • Svalner Atlas stands out for its clarity and sound advice, as well as its broad network of specialists.

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  • Svalner Atlas has a pragmatic approach, with a fair view on risks and identifying opportunities.

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  • The Svalner Atlas team is quick, direct, highly skilled and thinks outside of the box.

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  • Their dedication and true interest in their clients establish the foundation for long-lasting relationships.

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  • Svalner Atlas delivers pragmatic and hands-on advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Boudewijn Niels
    Boudewijn Niels

    Boudewijn Niels

    Boudewijn Niels advises clients on tax audits and disputes concerning real estate transfer tax. He also has experience in the tax structuring of corporate transactions.

    • Boudewijn is pleasant to work with, quick to respond and able to provide first views instantly.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Boudewijn Niels is a very committed and highly capable professional who adds a touch of lightness and personality to his advice.

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  • Johan Visser
    Johan Visser

    Johan Visser

    Johan Visser has a notable presence in the indirect tax market, assisting clients with advisory mandates and representing them before the Dutch tax authorities in disputes concerning VAT audits. He also assists clients with the DAC7 directive and transfer pricing issues.

    • Respected for his strategic approach and clarity of advice, Johan is a trusted partner for clients facing sophisticated VAT challenges.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Johan has a very friendly personality and is available 24/7; combined with his broad experience in tax and deep industry knowledge, this makes it very pleasant to work with him.

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    • Johan Visser is a hands-on professional who can think outside of the box to come up with solutions.

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  • Roelof Gerritsen
    Roelof Gerritsen

    Roelof Gerritsen

    Roelof Gerritsen specialises in VAT, double taxation and corporate income tax matters. He offers further experience in Pillar Two and transfer pricing mandates.

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