Tax

Our Tax practice is by far one of the largest among European law firms. Although the practice is comparable to that of any of the Big Four accounting firms in terms of numbers, you will find that our approach is very different. We focus on building strong relationships with our clients, providing personal service and acting as your trusted adviser.

We stand out from other law firms with our flat organisational structure, entrepreneurial mindset and pragmatic approach. We work in small teams and our partners provide plenty of hands on support. We also tailor our services to your precise needs, whether that’s a straightforward e-mail response or more considered advice.

Our in-depth knowledge, expertise and practical experience cover all of the various tax and legal areas relevant for your company. We can help with the whole range of tax and legal issues, from advice on mergers and acquisitions to transfer pricing, EU law and dealing with the tax authorities. Our highly experienced team also takes a broad view and looks beyond the specifics of your particular request to identify the best way of helping your business.

Band 1 ranking (since 2007)

Clients underline the firm's commercial acumen, one saying that "across the board they're extremely service-oriented," before adding: "They are able to do things very quickly."

Another simply states: "Their services are excellent."

(Chambers Europe 2021 – Tax)

“Highly experienced firm with a broad coverage of expertise across the Benelux region.”

“Leading team on a range of contentious and advisory tax matters, including transfer pricing and withholding tax. Also boasts notable experience on the tax aspects of transactions, assisting clients with M&A-related tax matters and cross-border restructurings.“

“Represents clients from a broad range of sectors, including a number of high-profile financial sector companies.”

“Clients enthuse that the lawyers are "really excellent, providing very good advice, which they tailor to my risk profile.“ Another client underlines that it is "a very strong technical firm, which is easily approachable.”

(Chambers Europe 2020 – Tax)

"We have worked with the Loyens team on a number of mutual clients. They have a top-notch tax practice in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and elsewhere, and we work seamlessly together with them. They are attentive, responsive, and forward-thinking. What we most appreciate is that the Loyens team often looks at the bigger picture of a project instead of overly focusing just on their sphere of influence. This leads to more comprehensive and quality advice for clients." (2021)

Tier 1 ranking (since 2007)

“Loyens & Loeff is known for its excellence as well as responsiveness on any type of tax and legal matter in the Netherlands. The practice has a core focus on international tax services, corporate tax services, investment management, private wealth, indirect tax, and employment tax.”

Clients indicate: “In my view the pre-eminent tax practice in Holland.”

(Legal 500 2020 – Tax)

World Tax: We again received tier-1 rankings in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Our Swiss office was ranked tier-3. In the Netherlands we also received tier-1 rankings in the following subcategories:

• General corporate tax
• Transactional tax
• Tax controversy
• Indirect tax

In addition, several of our female tax advisers are again ranked in the ‘Women in Tax Leaders Guide 2021’. (2020)

World Transfer Pricing: In both the Netherlands and Luxembourg we received tier 1 rankings. In Belgium we received tier-2 ranking and Switzerland received tier-3 ranking. (2020)