Van Doorne handles the full spectrum of Dutch and international tax law, including corporate and transactional matters, across the finance, real estate, healthcare, and technology sectors. Leading the team is Sjoerd Stokmans, who advises corporates, private equity funds, and management teams on the tax aspects of M&A, restructurings, fund formation, acquisition finance, and real estate investments. Jan Roeland is a further key contact. Rob de Win left the partnership in January 2025, but continues to support the firm in an advisory capacity.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sjoerd Stokmans is exceptionally engaged and fair.'
- 'The support and expertise they provide is excellent. They are proactive, come up with alternative solutions and always act with the best interest of the client in mind.’
- ‘Sjoerd Stokmans embodies best what makes Van Doorne's tax practice great. He is always available, listens carefully to the client's needs and comes up with a clear plan on how to best implement.'
- ‘The client care is exceptional. Sjoerd Stokmans is extremely client-focused.’
- ‘Sjoerd Stokmans is technically exceptionally strong and extremely client-focused. He forms part of the client's team instead of being an external advisor.'
- ‘I love working with Jan Roeland, who is there to guide his client to a better yet tax-stable position.’
Key clients
- B&S Group S.A.
- Scandi Standard AB
- Solidus
- Stichting Regionaal Opleidingencentrum van Amsterdam-Flevoland & ROC TOP
- International School of Utrecht (ISU)
- Salios
- Care Property Invest NV
- Cofinimmo NV/SA – Superstone NV
- Xior Student Housing NV
- Westmont Hospitality Group
- Corre Energy
- JPI Hospitality Club
Work highlights
Advised B&S Group S.A., a Luxembourg multinational in premium consumer goods and listed on Euronext Amsterdam, on the tax aspects of its divestment of its full stake in Lagaay Medical Group to Unimed.
Advised Scandi Standard AB, a leading producer of chilled, frozen, and ready-to-eat chicken products operating in the food sector, on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Tyson Foods’ manufacturing facilities in Oosterwolde, the Netherlands.
Advised the customisable packaging manufacturer, Solidus, on its complex restructuring.
Practice head
Sjoerd Stokmans
Other key lawyers
Jan Roeland; Daniëlle Westerhoff; Nienke Petri