Canada
Over the years, Canada and Northern Europe have built a strong and stable business relationship. Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg (the Benelux), and Switzerland are amongst the most prominent investors in Canada, while Canada invests significantly on this side of the Atlantic.
Are you looking for legal and tax advice regarding investing in Canada, or to expand your business out of Canada? Our experienced lawyers have years of local knowledge and a proven track record of serving Canada-based clients.
Local Expertise
Our multidisciplinary team of tax lawyers, specialised in direct and indirect taxes, and corporate lawyers, focused on M&A, banking, and finance has a specific geographical focus on Canada. Our team has extensive experience in the Canadian market as well as in international tax law and corporate restructuring, and prides itself for keeping up to date on all recent market or legal developments.
Investment Specialists
Companies operating in Canada traditionally invest in pension plans, institutional investment funds and private equity across industries like energy, pharma, chemicals, petrochemicals, agriculture, transportation, mining, financials and tech. Our legal and tax advisers have intimate knowledge of all these industries, allowing to provide in-depth analysis and comprehensive support to our clients.
Proven Track Record
A wide variety of Canada-based clients investing in the Benelux and Switzerland frequently depends on our expert legal, tax and market insights. We also have years of experience working with international clients exploring the Canadian market for (expanding their) investments.
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Marja de Best
Partner Tax adviserMarja de Best is a partner in Loyens & Loeff’s International Tax Services practice group.
T: +31 10 224 63 83 E: marja.de.best@loyensloeff.com
Mark van Casteren
Partner Tax adviserMark van Casteren is a tax partner in the Amsterdam offices of Loyens & Loeff. He is a member of the Transfer Pricing Team and the International Corporate Tax Practice Group.
T: +31 20 578 54 33 E: mark.van.casteren@loyensloeff.com
Michael Schweiger
Local Partner Attorney at law / SolicitorMichael Schweiger, local partner, is a member of the Banking & Finance practice group in our Luxembourg office. He leads the Luxembourg financial regulatory team and regularly advises banks, e-money and payment institutions, insurers, and other clients regarding financial regulation.
T: +352 466 230 520 E: michael.schweiger@loyensloeff.com