Buren‘s international and corporate taxation team combines ’excellent tax expertise with a solutions-oriented approach’. Cees-Frans Greeven advises on the Dutch and Luxembourg tax aspects of spin-offs, restructurings, and joint ventures; Marco Hoogesteger specialises in indirect tax, with an emphasis on VAT; Hans Drijer is well-equipped to handle corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing matters; and Linda van de Reep focuses on domestic and international tax matters related to restructurings, financing, and maritime shipping. The four co-head the team. Jitze de Beer and Edwin van den Broek are further key contacts. Peter van Dijk left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cees-Frans Greeven has worked with us for 18 years now, and the business relationship has always been pleasant.'
- ‘Hands-on tax practice, available.’
- ‘They are very responsive and provide outstanding tax advice, especially on cross-border matters. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘What truly sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine excellent tax expertise with a solutions-oriented approach. It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and talented team, especially IJsbrand Uljée.’
- ‘Buren's tax team combines exceptional technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. The team stands out for its ability to translate complex tax legislation into clear, actionable advice.'
- 'Han Drijer is a standout partner within Buren's tax practice. He combines strong technical command with an impressive commercial instinct, allowing him to deliver advice that is both sophisticated and practical.'
Key clients
- Batra Group
- Mubadala Capital
- Egress
- SAI
- Euronav
- House of Tickets
- KazMunayGas (KMG)
- PetroChina
- We are era (an RTL Group company)
- Semurg
- Meridian Capital NL
Work highlights
Advised Batra Group on the acquisition of Reebok's operations in Europe and the UK, together with its joint-venture partner Galaxy Universal.
Advising Mubadala Capital, the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, as Dutch co-counsel of Akin, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Bugaboo Group, a global market-leader in strollers and premium children’s consumer products.
Advised KazMunaiGaz Finance Sub B.V. on the early redemption offer of US$1 bn 4.750% notes due 2027 issued by KazMunaiGaz NC and KazMunaiGaz Finance Sub B.V. by issuing an opinion letter on the Dutch tax consequences of the early redemption offer to dealer managers J.P. Morgan and Citigroup Global Markets Limited.
Practice head
Cees-Frans Greeven; Hans Drijer; Linda van de Reep; Marco Hoogesteger
Other key lawyers
IJsbrand Uljée; Edwin van den Broek; Jitze de Beer