Highlighted by clients for its ‘deep knowledge of international tax law’, Loyens & Loeff is well positioned to advise on the full spectrum of tax disputes and tax aspects of transactions and corporate restructurings. Well versed in multijurisdictional matters, the team frequently supports clients with transfer pricing issues, which are also a focus area of Harmen van Dam, and is recommended for its proven knowledge of EU tax law. Marco de Lignie covers tax topics related to fund formation and management participation, while Margriet Lukkien is a key contact for US clients seeking advice on Dutch corporate and dividend tax.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is always up-to-date on the latest international tax law developments.’

  • ‘Margriet Lukkien is very responsive and hands-on. She has the right feeling about where to guide the clients.���

  • ‘The Loyens team has been commercial and practical with their advice. They've got good scope and experts in their fields.’

  • ‘Very deep knowledge of international tax law, great service level.’

  • ‘Margriet Lukkien is a star.’

  • ‘Loyens' tax practice is top-notch. They do a terrific job of staying at the forefront of global tax developments, and they are unique among European tax advisors in specifically focusing on the implications of these developments for US multinational groups.’

  • ‘L&L's tax team is top tier. They are able to respond to the most technical questions in a way that is understandable by the client. Working alongside L&L is always enjoyable.'

  • ‘The Loyens team is exceptionally creative and responsive. They are at the cutting edge of thinking on global tax developments and have a wealth of experience from other engagements from which to draw on particular client questions.’

Key clients

  • VodafoneZiggo
  • Eni
  • Waterland Private Equity Investments
  • Simon Property Group
  • Stellantis N.V.
  • KPS Capital Partners
  • Crédit Suisse
  • Round Hill Capital
  • Hunter Douglas
  • Ahold Delhaize
  • Laced
  • Engie
  • DIF Capital partners
  • Bencis
  • Parcom
  • AXA REIM
  • Patrizia Immobilien AG
  • Somerset Real Estate
  • M7 Real Estate
  • EQT / Life Sciences

Work highlights

  • Advised DPG Media on the proposed acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media.
  • Advised Simon Property in the launch of an offering by Simon Global Development B.V. of EUR 750 million bonds due 2026 exchangeable into existing ordinary shares of Klépierre S.A.
  • Advised The Social Hub (TSH) on a Green Finance transaction with Aareal Bank and two other lenders, refinancing the group for a total amount of €566m.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Margriet Lukkien, Marja de Best, Marco de Lignie, Gerard Blokland, Ynze van der Tempel, Louis Lutz

Other key lawyers

Harmen van Dam