Highlighted by clients for ‘vast technical knowledge of international tax structuring’, Linklaters leverages the firm’s international network to offer clients a comprehensive range of services, including advice on tax aspects of private equity, capital markets, and financing transactions. Practice head Dick Hofland is lauded for his experience in advising international banks and companies with his multifaceted workload including tax support with corporate restructurings, asset finance and investment funds.
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Testimonials
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‘This practice excels in advising on market-leading transactions and tax structuring for structured finance and securitisation transactions. It stands out from its peers based on the consistent quality of its partners and managing associates, who are subject-matter experts.’
- 'The team is highly engaged and excellent at collaborating and finding practical, innovative solutions in relation to whatever issues crop up on cross border transactions. Over the years they have developed vast technical knowledge of international tax structuring, which they use to great effect in delivering commercial advice of the highest quality.’
‘The team vast experience in finding optimised solutions for cross border corporate structures and restructurings. Further, due to the Linklaters' network, they are able to also execute even the most complex transactions meticulously.’
‘Jurian Van der Pas has proven to find creative solutions for complex cross border tax problems. Dick Hofland is a most experienced senior partner that has great overview and strategic strenghts.’
‘Dick Hofland makes Linklaters' Dutch practice unique. He is the rare blend of exceptional substantive knowledge and real business sense.’
Key clients
- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
- Cerberus European Investments, LLC
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ADIA
- E.ON SE
- Getir B.V.
- Infracapital Partners
- Qatar Holding LLC
- Sartorius AG
Work highlights
- Advised Cerberus Capital Management on the acquisition of a large portfolio of loan receivables from Intrum AB a global and market leading credit management company.
- Advised Cerberus Capital Management on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of VeloBank SA, a leading global bank based in Poland.
- Advised the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on its investment in TMF Group B.V.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Dick Hofland
Other key lawyers
Jurian van der Pas