Erik de Bie > Greenberg Traurig LLP > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Erik de Bie

+31 (0) 20 301 7315 debiee@gtlaw.com View profile View profile

Work Department

Tax 

Position

Shareholder

Career

Erik de Bie is an attorney-at-law specialized in tax matters. Erik counsels clients in European trade, customs, VAT and excise duty related matters, including litigation. He focuses his practice on developing and implementing European savings programs, setting up and restructuring European distribution, improving and structuring customs, excise duty, and VAT-related compliance, and limiting risks and liabilities. Given the developments in European legislation and the needs of his clients, Erik is frequently involved in cross-border matters, including obtaining certification as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), implementing customs bonded warehouse regimes and counseling on VAT issues.

Erik represented (and represents) many companies before Dutch Tax and Customs Courts, the Dutch Supreme Court, the European Commission, and the European Court of Justice.

Concentrations
European customs, excise duty, VAT and trade law, including litigation
Setting up and restructuring European distribution and supply chains
European anti-dumping proceedings
Export control and sanctions
EU regulatory matters

Capabilities
Tax
International Trade
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
White Collar Defense & Special Investigations
Customs
Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Admission to Practice
Netherlands

Languages

Dutch, Native
English, Fluent

Memberships

• Member, Dutch Bar Association
• Member, Dutch Association of Tax Lawyers
• Member, Dutch American Chamber of Commerce

Education

• Degree as a customs supervisor with the Dutch Tax and Customs Authorities
• LL.M., Tax Law, University of Leiden