Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 4
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Provided by CMS
The tax team of CMS is renowned for advising on M&A transactions (both corporate & real estate), (international) tax structuring, tax litigation and specific VAT related financial products. Key players in the industry regard the team as the go to party when it comes to advising on tax aspects in W&I policies as well as specific tax risk policies.
The Dutch tax team adopts an industry sector approach and as such is active in the Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Products, Transportation and Professional & Business Services industry. In addition to its standalone tax practice, its closely collaborates with other legal departments of CMS, resulting in a generally recognized advanced expertise on real estate, M&A transactions, funds industry and the insurance market.
https://cms.law/en/nld/global-reach/europe/netherlands/expertise/tax
We especially stand out in the following areas:
- International footprint: we are the only Dutch law firm with a true Pan-European coverage (full service coverage in over 30 countries). This enables us to act as a one-stop-shop for our clients.
- An experienced team with specific expertise: the team includes specialists in the field of M&A transactions, funds, real estate and the insurance industry.
Chambers Review
CMS assists clients with tax matters in connection with acquisitions in the real estate, shipping and energy sectors. The law firm's expertise includes questions concerning VAT and group restructurings.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised DIF Capital on the tax aspects of the divestment of its rail freight wagon portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I get what I want and I get it quickly, and the advice is on the ball."
"It is a very knowledgeable team."
"We have the good feeling that if CMS brings your attention to a detail, you really see that that detail was important."
"The CMS tax team is very responsive, pragmatic and prompt."
"The team is always there for me."
"I get what I want and I get it quickly, and the advice is on the ball."
"It is a very knowledgeable team."
"We have the good feeling that if CMS brings your attention to a detail, you really see that that detail was important."
"The CMS tax team is very responsive, pragmatic and prompt."
"The team is always there for me."
Notable Practitioners
Anton Louwinger assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets mandates. He further advises on tax risk insurance policies.
"Anton Louwinger has a very good understanding of what we do."
"Anton Louwinger is very to the point, explains things in a clear way and doesn't use difficult legal language."