Under the leadership of cross-border investment specialist Friggo Kraaijeveld and Ceriel Coppus, who focuses on international restructuring measures, Kraaijeveld Coppus Legal (KC Legal) handles international tax planning, due diligence and transaction structuring, in addition to offering tax compliance services. Edwin Veele joined the team from HVK Stevens in March 2023, specialising in M&A and reorganisation-linked taxes and assisting with tax due diligence.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They really listen and are willing to explore and pursue a variety of options to try to secure the right results for their clients.'

  • 'Ceriel Coppus really makes you feel he is on your side and able to look at things from the client's perspective. You know you can count on him in securing goals and objectives.'

  • 'The team, from partners to office managers, is very open and accessible in their communication and appearance. Compared to other firms, KC Legal has the ability to make you feel comfortable in in-depth meetings. KC Legal is an out-of-the-box thinking firm with a strong focus on problem-solving.'

  • 'Ceriel Coppus can explain the most complicated situations in for non-tax lawyers in understandable terms. Friggo Kraaijeveld, with his broad knowledge and experience, is a practical problem solver.'

  • 'We are a scale-up business looking to extend into the EU. KC Legal have been extremely proactive and efficient in the incorporation of our EU subsidiary.'

  • 'Both Friggo Kraaijeveld and Ceriel Coppus have in-depth practical knowledge on international tax planning and cross-border (re)structuring; they are very pragmatic, responsive and service-driven.'

Key clients

  • Stone City Energy
  • Norfund
  • General Catalyst
  • Holland & Barrett
  • Yandex

Work highlights

  • Advised Yandex on novel tax issues tied to its business model.
  • Assisted Holland & Barrett on both domestic and international tax issues, including reporting matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ceriel Coppus, Friggo Kraaijeveld, Edwin Veele