Michael Molenaars
Stibbe1
Tax
Stibbe
Client SatisfactionStibbe's tax practitioners utilise their ‘excellent technical expertise’ to provide tax advice in relation to transactions, focusing on private equity investments and subsequent reorganisations, while also representing clients in tax disputes. Transactional tax specialists Michael Molenaars and Reinout de Boer lead the group, with the latter also heading the firm’s tax controversy practice. Jeroen Smits handles the tax aspects of capital markets and structured finance deals, in addition to fund structuring.
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Testimonials
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'Stibbe's tax team is a highly responsive group of sophisticated lawyers who understand how tax structuring and compliance considerations play out in the real world.'
'Maarten de Bruin is a highly valued adviser, particularly in the area of complex real estate transactions, as he is able to blend a depth of transactional experience with technical expertise and great client service.'
'Responsive, technically able, clear communicators.'
'Maarten de Bruin is a distinguished and capable adviser.'
'The tax team at Stibbe has excellent technical expertise across a broad range of tax matters. Key is the team’s ability to combine technical knowledge with a practical approach.'
'Jeroen Smits is an excellent tax lawyer, but what truly sets him apart is his ability to explain very complex topics simply. His dedication and availability is commendable. He brings a transaction over the line.'
Key clients
- Bausch & Lomb
- Air France - KLM
- Danone
- Bain Capital
- Barclays Bank
- Schneider Electric
- 3G Capital
- Walker & Dunlop
- Rhône Capital
- AVR Afvalverwerking
- Picnic
- AccorInvest
- Accel-KKR
- Stellantis N.V.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Firmenich
- Carlyle
Work highlights
- Advised Firmenich International SA on its EUR 42bn merger of equals with Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Assisted Rhône Capital on a public cash offer for shares of RHI Magnesita N.V., valuing the company at approximately EUR 1.5bn.
- Acted for Lanxess and Advent on the buyout of the engineering materials business of Royal DSM for a purchase price of EUR 3.85bn.
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Practice head
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Michael Molenaars, Reinout de Boer