Advice on multijurisdictional transactions is at the heart of Stibbe‘s tax department, which operates comfortably across tax aspects of joint ventures, M&A, and corporate restructurings, and is praised by clients for its ’superb client service mixed with unparalleled technical expertise’. Further areas of focus include advice on international management investment plans, employee benefits, and indirect tax. Chairing the practice, Michael Molenaars excels in international tax issues and continues to act in the firm’s most high-volume transactions. Reinout de Boer is well versed in tax controversy matters, while Jeroen Smits handles a busy transactional workload, but also advises on topics such as Pillar 2 and withholding tax.
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‘The Stibbe team is consistently responsive and helpful when called upon to help with a tax issue. Stibbe is sophisticated and highly knowledgeable in their core areas, including M&A and financing. They are user-friendly in that they are savvy about commercial considerations and proactive in finding solutions as opposed to just identifying issues.’
‘Michael Molenaars is a top expert in his field, and always provides useful and practical advice.''
- ‘Reinout de Boer operates at the top of his game. Exceptionally talented tax expert who goes above and beyond to look after his clients.'
‘Stibbe's tax team was collaborative, thoughtful, worked well with other tax advisers, and had good access to the Dutch tax authorities.’
‘Maarten de Bruin is a pleasure to work with. Maurits van Dijk is also always available, helpful and reassuring.’
'Michael Molenaars is the best in the business. Leads the Stibbe tax team by example with the perfect blend of expertise and work ethic. What Michael does not know about Dutch tax probably isn't worth knowing.’
‘Jeroen Smits was hands-on and thorough but pragmatic.’
‘Superb client service mixed with unparalleled technical expertise. Easy to work with and utterly reliable.’
Key clients
- Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG)
- Bausch & Lomb
- Air France - KLM
- Danone
- Bain Capital
- Advent International
- GLP
- EQT
- FL Entertainment (Banijay & Betclic)
- Barclays Bank
Work highlights
Advised Rhone Capital on a public cash offer for shares of RHIMagnesita N.V., a global supplier of high grade refractory products.
Advised Barça Produccions and Barcelona Football Club on tax aspects of a €1bn business combination agreement with Mountain & Co. I Acquisition Corp. – a special acquisition company (SPAC)listed on NASDAQ – which will result in Barça Produccions becoming a company listed on NASDAQ.
Advised Advent on the investment in a minority stake by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (‘ADIA’) in the Advent backed Austrian energy solution provider INNIO.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michael Molenaars
Other key lawyers
Maarten de Bruin; Maurits van Dijk; Jeoren Smits; Rogier van der Struijk