Eversheds Sutherland launched its tax team in February 2025 with the arrival of Chantal Presilli and Zoya Zalmai from Houthoff and Stibbe, respectively. Presilli specialises in tax advisory and Supreme Court litigation, while Zalmai focuses on EU regulatory issues.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek offers ‘pro-active, hands-on’ expertise and ‘in-depth knowledge’ in tax matters, covering corporate transactions, restructuring, finance, investment funds, and dispute resolution. The firm advises a broad range of listed and multi-national clients across sectors such as financial services, technology, consumer goods, and life sciences. Heading the practice is international and Dutch tax law expert Wiebe Dijkstra, who has extensive experience in corporate and investment fund transactions. Multinationals and private equity clients turn to Henk van Ravenhorst for tax advice during leveraged buy-outs, corporate restructurings, and financing and refinancing transactions. Peter Spijker, ‘a clear specialist in his field’, is also key to the team.

Freshfields LLP is sought-after for delivering high-quality tax advice across complex disputes, litigation, and integrated corporate and finance transactions. The practice caters to high-profile corporates, private equity funds, and investors across the TMT, real estate, and financial sectors, while also demonstrating an expanding US client base. The department is helmed by Eelco van der Stok, a highly regarded tax advisor who specialises in cross-border and domestic disputes, structured finance, and investigations. Van der Stok also provides strategic counsel to leading financial institutions, multinational clients, and private equity investors. Bob van Kasteren and Daan van Schaik are further key contacts.

Loyens & Loeff advises on all major areas of tax law, supporting clients with structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution. The practice is co-led by Marja de Best, who advises on a wide spectrum of direct tax matters, including joint ventures, takeovers, and real estate investments, and Bart Heijnen, who concentrates on indirect tax, particularly Dutch and EU VAT. Other standout members of the team include Margriet Lukkien, an international tax expert; Vincent van der Lans; who advises on the Dutch participation exemption regime; and Harmen van Dam, who assists with transfer pricing, corporate structuring, and EU tax law. In January 2025, Arco Bobeldijk and Jochem van der Wal left the firm, while Marco de Lignie retired from the partnership. Philip Siekman joined the team in February 2025.

Stibbe B.V. and Business Development excels in tax planning and compliance, indirect tax, and transfer pricing matters. The team also provides advisory services on corporate restructurings, incentives and benefits, and high-stakes tax controversies. The practice is co-chaired by the ‘superb’ Michael Molenaars, who offers skill in cross-border tax matters, including structuring and litigation. Fellow co-chair Reinout de Boer's wide-ranging practice encompasses debt restructurings, financing structures, and tax controversy mandates. Together, they are well-positioned to act for a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, leading financial institutions, and prominent private equity and investment firms. Maarten de Bruin and Jeroen Smits are further key team members.

Standing out for its 'technical excellence’, A&O Shearman handles the tax aspects of complex, cross-border transactions as well as standalone tax advice and disputes. Its client base includes leading financial institutions, multinational and domestic corporates, and public entities. Domestic and international tax lawyers Rens Bondrager and Godfried Kinnegim head the team. Bondrager provides transaction-focused advice across private equity deals, M&A, structured finance, and fund structuring. Kinnegim assists with the tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and public offerings, alongside handling tax litigation.

Baker McKenzie is frequently engaged on high-stakes direct and indirect tax and transfer pricing mandates. The practice is co-headed by Maarten Hoelen, who leads on international corporate tax matters, including M&A, IPOs, estate and business succession planning and dispute resolution. Fellow co-lead Antonio Russo, offers notable strength in cross-border mandates concerning transfer pricing planning, structuring, and the valuation of intangibles. Hub Stolker covers transfer pricing, audit defence, and advance pricing agreements. Juliana Dantas advises on international tax planning, group restructuring, M&A, investment and fund structuring, and treaty interpretation.

Clifford Chance delivers commercially focused tax advice to multinational corporations, financial institutions, investment managers, funds, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. All-round tax expert Michiel Sunderman heads the practice, bringing extensive experience in M&A, financial restructurings, fund structuring, corporate matters, and structured finance transactions. Also integral to the team is Nolan Groenland, who stands out for his engagement on the tax aspects of corporate and finance transactions, particularly regarding tax controversy, international taxation, M&A, and structured finance. An 'exceptional professional', Stern Flik brings tax expertise to public and private M&A.

DLA Piper is sought-after for its expert advice on international tax matters, covering corporate, transactional, indirect, and transfer pricing issues. Heading the department is Daan Arends, a specialist in indirect taxation, who advises on VAT, customs, and transfer tax matters, with a focus on supply chain optimisation, e-commerce issues, and negotiations with tax authorities. Arends' client base primarily consists of domestic and multinational financial institutions, private equity investors, and companies in the real estate, construction, retail, and technology sectors.

Dutch and international tax advisory lies at the core of Houthoff's practice, which spans a range of sectors, including private equity and investment funds, industrial and manufacturing, technology and innovation, and real estate. Practice head Jeroen van Mourik is an international taxation expert who counsels Asia- and US-based clients on complex investments, M&A, restructurings, SPACs, and corporate transactions. Van Mourik is supported by the ‘technically rigorous’ Sylvia Dikmans, a Dutch and Luxembourg tax specialist, who brings deep knowhow regarding international structuring, private equity, fund structuring, M&A, and takeovers. Chantal Presilli left the practice in February 2025.

NautaDutilh‘s tax department demonstrates proficiency across corporate tax, financial transactions, restructuring, insolvency, capital markets, indirect taxes, and real estate taxation. Leading the group is Nico Blom, who is sought-after for his skill in tax advisory as well as structured finance and securitisation, funds, M&A, and joint ventures. The 'excellent' Nina Kielman stands out for her tax law advice within notable public and private M&A deals. Arianne Bonthuis joined in June 2025, bringing deep know-how in real estate taxation, including VAT and real estate transfer tax matters.

Tax boutique Svalner Atlas Advisors is sought-after for its advice across all aspects of domestic and international taxation. The group is led by a quartet comprising Boudewijn Niels, who focuses on litigation and transactional tax advice in the context of M&A and renewable energy investments; Ivo Kuipers, who is highly experienced in tax controversy, tax policy and international corporation tax matters; Johan Visser, a leading authority on indirect tax matters, particularly for US multinational clients; and Taco Wiertsema, who advises on the tax aspects of mid-market M&A transactions and on the structuring of private equity and venture capital funds.

Bird & Bird demonstrates strong tax capabilities across VAT, customs, and transfer pricing matters. Willem Bongaerts chairs the practice and advises on tax matters through M&A, corporate finance, international expansions, and restructuring mandates. The team recently welcomed Joey Matze, who focuses on corporate income tax, dividend withholding tax, and international tax matters, alongside Aïsha Uwugiaren, who brings expertise in VAT issues. A further key contact is tax structuring and transaction expert Arnoud Knijnenburg.

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.

Dentons is recognised for its ‘commercial approach’ to both advisory and contentious tax matters, focusing particularly on direct and indirect taxation as well as transfer pricing matters. The practice is co-chaired by Jurjen Bevers, whose extensive experience covers a multitude of tax matters, including corporate and international taxation, group restructurings, M&A, private client taxation, and sector-specific issues within the energy industry; and Heico Reinoud, who is sought-after for his knowledge of Dutch corporate income tax, notably as impacting real estate investment companies, as well as dividend withholding tax planning. They are supported by Rezan Ökten, ‘an excellent transfer-pricing expert’, and Manon van Bijlevelt, who focuses on indirect tax challenges.

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.

HVK Stevens provides tax advisory services to corporates and private individuals. Key members include Jan Willem Schenk, who specialises in corporate law, private wealth, and family governance; Joost van den Berg, who advises on domestic and cross-border asset structuring, business succession, and the management of trusts and family foundations; Jeroen Peters, who guides ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on international asset structuring and estate planning; Arco Bobeldijk who assists with international tax structuring, transactions, investment funds, and wealth management; and Paulus Merks, who specialises in cross-border intangible property and financing, IPOs, and restructurings.

Jones Day stands out on private equity, fund structuring, and high-stakes tax controversy work, acting for a range of major private equity funds, asset managers, and U.S.-based multinationals. The group is led by Lodewijk Berger, who advises on international tax planning matters and represents clients in tax disputes. Further key team members include Ate Veenstra and Quirine Eenhorst, both of whom focus on the tax aspects of fund formation and investment management.

Bringing tax expertise to private equity, M&A, capital markets, and finance transactions, Linklaters offers a wealth of expertise regarding tax advisory, planning, and dispute resolution. Dick Hofland, who heads the team, advises multinationals, private equity houses, and banks on complex Dutch and international tax matters. Hofland's practice spans corporate restructuring, structured finance, investment funds, and the planning and management of cross-border tax structures. 'Excellent tax professional' Jurian van der Pas is a further key contact.

Norton Rose Fulbright is trusted by multinational corporates, private equity investors, and financial institutions to advise on tax matters in M&A, restructurings, financings, fund formations, and day-to-day compliance. The practice is headed by Bart Le Blanc, who stands out in international corporate taxation matters. Le Blanc offers a focus on the energy and renewables sectors, particularly regarding Latin American and African tax regimes, and also represents clients in tax audits and litigation. Indirect tax practitioner Wouter Kolkman, who joined the team in 2025, is well-positioned to advise on VAT, customs, and transfer taxes.

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.

AKD stands out on the tax aspects of mid-market M&A deals. The practice is headed by Ivo Vreman, who advises on financing structures,  corporate and private equity transactions, and transfer pricing matters. Vreman is supported by Anton Akimov, who advises on tax matters arising in corporate reorganisations, M&A, and joint ventures, alongside assisting regarding management packages, asset protection and interactions with the tax authorities. Imelda Navarro Arroyo and Maarten Prevoo joined the practice, following the departure of Milja Bormann-Bakker in September 2024.

Specialist boutique Borgen Tax (Taxand Netherlands) focuses on the Dutch tax insurance market and acts for major global tax risk underwriters. The firm is also active in the investment management sector and supports fund managers and institutional investors on fund structuring, VAT exemption issues, and cross-border tax planning. The practice is equally strong in transfer pricing matters. Jimmie van der Zwaan, Martijn Jaegers, Karel Pellemans, Gertjan Hesselberth, Sander Michaël, Susan Raaijmakers, Evert-Jan Spoelder and Rob Langeveldt together lead the team.

Demonstrating expertise in structuring, litigation, and regulatory matters, Hamelink & Van den Tooren supports clients in the logistics, energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors with tax efficiency and compliance matters. Practice leads Wouter Vosse and Servaas van Dooren specialise in Dutch and international tax law, with a focus on M&A and cross-border investment restructurings. Robert Wintgens focuses on transactional tax matters. Financial services and fintech clients regularly entrust Martin Morawski, on VAT issues. Maarten Edie departed the firm in September 2024.

Kraaijeveld Coppus Legal (KC Legal) acts for multinational groups on Dutch and cross-border tax matters, with notable strengths in corporate tax structuring, transfer pricing, and VAT. The practice is led by Ceriel Coppus, Friggo Kraaijeveld, Timo Ponsioen, Edwin Veele, Manon Wurtz, Alexander Slager, and Onno Backx who assist companies in the energy, retail, telecoms, hospitality, and logistics sectors on a broad range of advisory and compliance mandates.

Hogan Lovells International LLP stands out for its ‘pragmatic, proactive’ advice on multi-jurisdictional tax matters concerning M&A, private equity, financial services and multinational restructurings. The practice is chaired by Alexander Fortuin, who handles the Dutch tax aspects of international transactions. Matthijs Dols is a further key contact for Dutch and international tax matters.

Osborne Clarke‘s tax practice is frequently instructed on transactional tax mandates in the technology, real estate, logistics and financial services sectors. Led by the ‘technically strong’ Job van der Pol, the practice supports M&A, investment and restructuring matters, with a growing niche in tax insurance. Sjoerd Waagmeester is a further key contact.