Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is well known for advising on both contentious and transactional tax matters. It represents international clients from the technology sector before the Dutch and EU authorities in tax disputes, while also frequently collaborating with the firm's strong corporate team to assist with the tax structuring of cross-border acquisitions and sales. It has a number of clients from the private equity and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Getir on the tax structuring of its acquisition of Gorillas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offers a high degree of technical skill and the ability to lead the client through complex matters."
"The lawyers are always thorough and swift."
"The team is very responsive."
"The team offers a high degree of technical skill and the ability to lead the client through complex matters."
"The lawyers are always thorough and swift."
"The team is very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Eelco van der Stok stands out for his work representing clients in tax disputes before the Dutch Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice. He also assists clients with transfer pricing audits and acts on the tax aspects of high-value corporate and capital markets transactions.
"He is the strongest tax professional in the Netherlands."
"Eelco van der Stok is a top-of-class lawyer, who combines excellent technical knowledge with a strong eye to the client's commercial needs."