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The banking environment is constantly evolving. Financing solutions are multiplying, and legal implications related to financial products are becoming more complex. Due to the ever changing economic, political, environmental and regulatory worlds, financial markets will continue to challenge us in the years ahead.
We keep track of the developments and help you to navigate the increasingly complex debt and financial markets. We also go a step further - guiding you in identifying opportunities and innovative ways to access the funding most suitable for you, whilst also managing risk. It is our job to stay ahead of these changes for you, allowing you to stay focused on your core business.
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in the decisions of investors, companies, consumers, shareholders and policy and law makers. The broadly supported awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives is reflected in many international voluntary standards as well as in an increasing number of European regulations.
On 23 June 2025, the Council adopted its position on simplifying sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD.
The Green Claims Directive proposal sets out detailed requirements for businesses to substantiate their green claims. In this newsflash, we take a closer look at the potential withdrawal of the Green Claims Directive Proposal.
In recent years tax authorities have placed more emphasis on combatting the use of abusive and aggressive tax structures by companies operating across borders, to ensure fair taxation. The EU and OECD have provided tax authorities with various instruments such as the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) and the Multilateral Instrument. The judgements handed down by the CJEU on the Danish cases have also set an important precedent.
However, since entities with no minimal substance and economic activity are supposedly still used for improper tax purposes, the European Commission recently issued a new proposal (ATAD 3). It is highly recommended that taxpayers already assess the possible impact of the proposal and consider opportunities for strengthening their local footprint and/or restructuring.
On 25 April 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court (Supreme Court) issued two landmark decisions on certain anti-abuse rules relevant for non-Dutch entities holding shares in Dutch taxpayers.
The topic of this Snippet is the proposed EU Transfer Pricing (TP) Directive (the TPD). If adopted, the TPD may impact U.S. multinationals with operations in Europe.
Addressing the tax challenges of the digitalizing economy has become a priority within the OECD as well as within the EU. Both the OECD and the EU have launched proposals and developments follow each other rapidly.
On 26 June 2025, the United States (U.S.) Treasury announced an agreement with the other G7 countries regarding the application of the OECD Pillar Two rules to U.S.-parented multinational enterprises (U.S. MNEs).
On 8 May 2025, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (the EPPO) announced that it had conducted sixteen searches as part of an investigation into suspected large-scale customs fraud related to the importation of e-bikes from China.
We invest in expertise in new and developing areas of law and combine our transactional skills with regulatory expertise in the different sectors such as Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Automotive, Aviation and Healthcare. Our varied client portfolio includes national and international financial institutions, investment funds and firms, insurance companies, financial advisers, pension funds and corporates.
We offer a one-stop shop in relation to all transactional, regulatory and tax aspects of our clients’ questions and can combine extensive experience in all our home markets. This integrated approach provides them with the best possible solutions. We can therefore also assist you with integrated advice on EU legislation, providing you with more than just a local perspective.
