Domestic and international, corporate and financial transactions

... at home and abroad, with tax authorities and with clients: our expertise pivots.

Our team of Tax experts excels in M&A and intra-group reorganisations, capital markets and structured finance transactions, assisting large Dutch and non-Dutch multinational companies and banks with their complex tax matters.

Across the full gambit of Dutch tax law, (including corporate income tax and dividend withholding tax), and all international tax issues, we provide tailored advice for our clients. We frequently negotiate their tax matters with the Dutch Tax Authorities, and with a substantial legal opinion practice, we regularly provide assistance to foreign counsel on the Dutch tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions.

We also advise on the tax aspects of innovative financial instruments, stock option and shares plans, and provides advice on the structuring and analysis of investment funds for retail and institutional investors, as well as the private equity industry.

Recent Matters

28 September 2023

De Brauw acts as Dutch counsel to Warburg Pincus in its investment in Nord Security

De Brauw acted as Dutch counsel to Warburg Pincus in its USD 100 million minority investment in Nord Security, a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions.
4 September 2023

De Brauw advises DIF Capital Partners on sale to CVC Capital Partners

De Brauw is advising the Partners of leading infrastructure manager DIF Capital Partners on the sale of the business to CVC Capital Partners.The acquisition provides CVC with a leading infrastructure platform, directly adjacent and highly complementary to its existing private equity, secondary and credit strategies. In addition, the acquisition accelerates the growth of DIF, which will continue to operate under the DIF brand and retain independence over its operations and investment decisions. DIF will continue to be led by its current CEO and Partners. The combination creates a global private markets manager with seven complementary strategies and approximately €177 billion of total assets under management. DIF is headquartered in Amsterdam with €16 billion of assets under management, a team of over 225 professionals across 11 offices and operating two different investment strategies – the Core / Build-to-Core funds and the Core-plus funds. DIF was founded in 2005 and has built a leading position in mid-market infrastructure investments, primarily in Europe, North America and Australia.
10 August 2023

Cineworld emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with amended financing arrangements for Dutch Rest of the World entities

https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/cineworld-emerges-chapter-11-bankruptcy-2023-08-01/#:~:text=Aug%201%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20Cineworld,slate%20of%20management%20and%20board. De Brauw advised Cineworld, the world's second largest cinema chain, on a USD 4.8 billion debt restructuring transaction spanning all continents. Cineworld filed for Chapter 11 for its US and UK businesses on 7 September 2022. A third division, commonly known as the Rest of the World, is based in the Netherlands and has a separate financing structure. This Dutch group did not file for Chapter 11 but entered into a USD 271 million debt trade, whereby newly-incorporated Cineworld entity Busby purchased the facilities from the existing lenders. On 1 August 2023, Cineworld emerged from the Chapter 11 proceedings and the facilities agreement with Busby was amended to reflect that the facilities will function as an intra-group loan going forward.https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/cineworld-emerges-chapter-11-bankruptcy-2023-08-01/#:~:text=Aug%201%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20Cineworld,slate%20of%20management%20and%20board.

Clients cite 'pragmatism, high quality of service, pro-active, a good level of awareness', and 'excellent tax technical know-how'. It 'provides for a comforting cooperation, even on the most complex of matters'.

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Tax Dispute Resolution

We have a strong track record of developing innovative and holistic strategies for resolving tax disputes, and we are pioneers in international dispute resolution mechanisms. Due to our unique position, we can assist regardless of the authority involved or what type of proceedings this concerns.

Our fully integrated team of market-leading tax and litigation lawyers combine their extensive knowledge of, and proven expertise in, cross-border and domestic tax issues, with their unrivalled capacity to handle (often high-profile) tax disputes.

Our international outlook guarantees a truly coherent strategy to deliver on cross-border matters, such as where MNE or investment management and fund structures are concerned. Our independence and privilege protection assures an unbiased approach.