Tax
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP provides ‘practical, real world advice’ to corporate and private equity clients to assist with the structuring of transactions-related tax arrangements and trade and customs tax issues at the domestic and multinational levels. Practice head Alexander Fortuin specialises in the structuring of investments and business activities for tax purposes, working closely with senior associate Matthijs Dols.
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Testimonials
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'Team was very engaged, professional and took a constructive approach. They gave clear advice.'
'I worked with Matthijs Dols and I really appreciated it. He understood the context well and clearly expressed the possible options which were relevant to us from a tax perspective, drove the overall project well and was really engaged and proactive.'
'They provide practical, real world advice without losing sight of the bigger picture. Their practice is big enough to handle complex requests, yet nimble and compact enough to react quickly. Cooperation with their international colleagues is a big plus.'
'Matthijs Dols is pragmatic, easygoing, has in-depth knowledge of the sector and was very pleasant to work with. Alexander Fortuin is approachable, knowledgeable and has a good eye when there is a situation involving stakeholders with diverging interests.'
Key clients
- Royal Terberg Group B.V./AutoBinck Group B.V.
- Stahl Holdings B.V.
- ACON Investments
- Ufenau Capital Partners
- OLB/a.s.r.
- Rabobank
- Maguar Capital Partners
- EFIC1/Azerion
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- ING Bank N.V.
Work highlights
- Advised EFIC1 on its business combination with Azerion at an enterprise value of EUR 1.3bn.
- Assisted Stahl Group with its acquisition of ICP Industrial Solutions Group.
- Advised Hivest Capital Partners on its acquisition of the cargo and catering activities of AviusULD and Driessen Catering Equipment from Safran.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexander Fortuin