Mr Marco de Lignie > Loyens & Loeff > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Loyens & Loeff is frequently engaged by clients facing tax challenges in multiple jurisdictions, with the firm offering expertise in tax regimes across the Benelux region and the Americas. The practice is split into eight subgroups, covering issues ranging from international tax planning and restructuring to transactional taxes and transfer pricing. Described as the ‘crème de la crème of Dutch tax lawyers’, Margriet Lukkien advises US-based clients on Dutch corporate taxes and BEPS matters, while Marco de Lignie advises AIFMs on the structuring of funds and carried interest investments. Harmen van Dam specialises in transfer pricing and international tax structuring.

The ‘go to’ investment funds practice at Loyens & Loeff is a collaboration of legal, tax and regulatory specialists advising its portfolio of well-known investment management clients on the full scope of matters. Key practitioners include tax expert Marco de Lignie who is highly rated for his handling of complex funds in international contexts. Also notable is ‘fund structuring expert’ Robert Veenhoven, who advises on the formation, structuring and management of private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and renewable energy funds. ‘True go-to practitioner in the field’ Vilmar Feenstra and regulatory specialist Roderik Boogaard, who is experienced handling AIFMD, EuVECA, MiFID2 regulations, are also of note. Specialist in international fund management Joep Ottervanger heads up the practice.