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HVK Stevens Offices
Apollolaan 150
1077 BG Amsterdam
Netherlands
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Paulus Merks
Work Department
International Tax
Position
Partner Tax
Career
As of January 1, 2022, Paulus Merks has joined HVK Stevens as a new international tax and transfer pricing partner. Paulus has extensive experience in the field of international tax law. As a tax lawyer he worked for many years in New York, Paris, Chicago and San Jose (California).
Languages
- Dutch
- English
Memberships
He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the Association for Tax Science, the International Fiscal Association (IFA), the International Bar Association (IBA) and the European-American Tax Institute.
Education
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Dutch tax law from the University of Amsterdam
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US tax law from the University of San Francisco
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Tax
Fielding a team of ‘many excellent tax lawyers’, HVK Stevens‘ client roster includes corporations, private equity funds, charities and high-net-worth individuals. The team is well regarded for handling disputes with tax authorities and advises on tax aspects of asset structuring, M&A, and corporate governance. Key team members include Paulus Merks, whose multifaceted workload extends to property and financing transactions, and Stan Stevens, a name to note for tax advice on matters related to family businesses and Public Benefit Organisations. Arco Bobeldijk joined the team in March 2025 from Loyens & Loeff.