Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s tax advice spans corporate transactions, tax planning, dispute resolution, audits, international trade, VAT, transfer pricing, and regulatory issues. Alongside its experience in the real estate and financial services spaces, the team stands out for its expertise in regulated sectors, including healthcare, technology, and energy. Practice head Thomas van der Vliet specialises in corporate income tax and cross-border tax litigation, focusing on complex financing structures, international tax matters, and disputes with tax authorities. Reinier van de Steenoven and Wesley Boldewijn are further key contacts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Wesley Boldewijn has strong tax knowledge and is pleasant to work with.’
  • ‘Greenberg Traurig offers the highest standards of quality in Dutch tax matters (direct and indirect taxation) and responsiveness as well. The tax team is extremely dedicated.'
  • ‘Thomas van der Vliet's ongoing involvement in the files and management of the tax team is massively appreciated. When the leader is sharp, the whole team works sharply.'
  • ‘Focused on getting the deal done. They understand our way of working, for which sound legal advice is very important, but also being able to act quickly and practically. They can adapt and are flexible.’
  • ‘Reinier van de Steenoven quickly understands the client needs and sets up a team to get the deal done. He makes sure we as clients get the desired result.'
  • ‘Greenberg Traurig's tax practice is extremely knowledgeable. The Dutch team works closely with the teams abroad and is very efficient in doing so. They are also well aware of our business and needs.’

Key clients

  • Nostrum Oil & Gas Plc
  • Dream Industrial REIT
  • 747 Capital
  • Carbon Equity
  • Global Terminal Investments Statia
  • Creative Clicks
  • Pontegadea
  • Wolverine Worldwide
  • Amundi
  • Patrizia
  • MEAG MUNICH ERGO Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH
  • EQT Exeter

Work highlights

Advised Lion Storage on the €350m equity raise and financing of the largest Dutch battery energy storage system, including providing strategic guidance on group structuring, shareholders' agreements, and the rollover of founders and sellers.
Advising on the tax structure for the acquisition and financing of Dutch, US and German targets, including structuring service agreements for key managers and designing a management incentive plan.
Advised JAN© Accountants & Adviseurs, a fast-growing Dutch accountancy and advisory firm, on its sale to de Jong & Laan, a leading accountancy and advisory organisation with a strong national footprint.
Practice head

Thomas van der Vliet

Other key lawyers

Erik de Bie; Reinier van de Steenoven; Alex Westerman; Wesley Boldewijn; Richelle Baptiste; Aukje Strik; Thomas de Booij