Anton Louwinger

Practice Areas

Anton Louwinger has over thirty years' experience advising multinationals, institutional investors and private equity sponsors on Dutch and international tax matters.

His practice focuses on international tax law, cross-border structuring and tax treaty application. He regularly advises on fund formation, real estate investments, and the tax structuring of acquisitions and joint ventures. He also counsels clients on structured finance, securitisations, management participation arrangements and project finance.

Anton's expertise extends to indirect taxes, including VAT and taxes on legal transactions such as real estate transfer tax and insurance premium tax, enabling him to deliver integrated direct and indirect tax advice across complex transactions.

Frequently engaged as second opinion counsel on technical matters.

Career

Anton began his career at a Big Four accounting firm, gaining broad experience in corporate tax advisory across a range of industries. He subsequently joined a leading Dutch law firm, where he handled complex transactional and advisory mandates spanning domestic and cross-border tax planning.

Prior to joining CMS in 2020, Anton headed the Amsterdam tax practice of a prominent transatlantic law firm for nearly eighteen years. During this period, he advised on significant M&A transactions, fund formations and real estate investments in the Dutch market.

Anton lectured in European tax law at a Dutch university. He speaks regularly at professional conferences and contributes to panel discussions on developments in Dutch and international taxation.

Professional Memberships

• Dutch association of tax advisers (Nederlandse Orde van Belastingadviseurs)

• International Fiscal Association

• Association of Tax Science (Vereniging voor Belastingwetenschap)

Publications

Anton has contributed regularly to the professional literature on Dutch and international taxation. His publications span a diverse array of topics, including cross-border tax structuring, treaty interpretation, holding company regimes, real estate taxation, and the implementation of EU tax directives. His articles have appeared in Dutch and international tax journals.

Languages Spoken

Dutch, English