De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek offers ‘pro-active, hands-on’ expertise and ’in-depth knowledge’ in tax matters, covering corporate transactions, restructuring, finance, investment funds, and dispute resolution. The firm advises a broad range of listed and multi-national clients across sectors such as financial services, technology, consumer goods, and life sciences. Heading the practice is international and Dutch tax law expert Wiebe Dijkstra, who has extensive experience in corporate and investment fund transactions. Multinationals and private equity clients turn to Henk van Ravenhorst for tax advice during leveraged buy-outs, corporate restructurings, and financing and refinancing transactions. Peter Spijker, ‘a clear specialist in his field’, is also key to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Pro-active, hands-on, in-depth knowledge of the transaction and the insurance industry.’
- ‘Wiebe Dijkstra: sparring partner, in-depth tax technical knowledge combined with industry knowledge, but open to a practical approach.'
- ‘Henk van Ravenhorst: Great subject matter expertise in M&A and tax aspects. High quality and responsive. Great collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.’
- ‘Excellent tax knowledge and great communication by Wiebe Dijkstra.'
- ‘Henk van Ravenhort and Peter Spijker: trustworthy, strong tax knowledge, and pleasant to work with.’
- ‘Clear advice, commercial approach, approachable and engaged.’
- ‘Peter Spijker is a clear specialist in his field - very commercial and clear advice.'
- ‘Peter Spijker is our primary contact and has been an exceptional partner with us to ensure we are fully up to speed on the case and the next steps. We are confident Peter has our best interests in mind when bringing us options.'
Key clients
- Achmea
- Aegon N.V.
- Ahold Delhaize
- AkzoNobel
- APG
- Bugaboo
- DIF
- Ferrovial
- Flow Traders
- Fugro N.V.
- Just Eat Takeaway N.V.
- NAM
- Nebius Group N.V.
- NN Group N.V.
- Nutreco
- Parcom
- PON Holdings
- Rivean Capital
- Royal Philips N.V.
- Shell Plc
Work highlights
Acted as legal and tax advisor to Iveco Group N.V. on the proposed recommended voluntary public offer by Tata Motors Limited for all issued common shares of Iveco, with a total consideration of approximately €3.8 bn.
Acted as legal and tax advisor to Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. in connection with the proposed public offer by Prosus for all issued and outstanding shares, valuing 100% of the company at approximately €4.1 bn. We also served as sole lead legal and tax counsel to Just Eat Takeaway.com on merger clearance matters.
Advised Assicurazioni Generali SpA, a leading global insurer and asset manager, on strategic tax and structuring aspects of the combination of its asset management operations with Natixis Investment Managers, part of Groupe BPCE, a major French banking group.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Wiebe Dijkstra
Other key lawyers
Henk van Ravenhorst; Frank Pötgens; Peter Spijker