SPECIAL AREAS

• BUSINESS LAWYER
• EURASIA & CIS DESK

Eurasia is the term for the geographical area that consists of Europe and Asia. We combine the knowledge of these markets with our expertise of the different Dutch and international jurisdictions. Through this unique combination we are able to provide the full service to Eurasian businesses and individuals.

• INTERIM LAWYER
• PHARMA & LIFE SCIENCES

As an enterprise operating within these sectors, you can come across all kinds of difficult legal issues. After all, these sectors never stand still, they are actively evolving. Our lawyers are experts the fields these sectors cross and can provide your enterprise with legal advice or assistance, for example on product liability.

• MEDIATION

Although a dispute causes emotions to run high, with the result that both parties do not see a solution anymore, at Glenn Stijn Law Firm we believe that a joint solution that satisfies all parties involved can be found through mediation. In this process the Glenn Stijn Law Firm mediators not only take account of the interests of both parties during the consultation, but also guarantee legal and emotional assistance.

• FAMILY BUSINESS LAWYER

Glenn Stijn Law Firm possess profound knowledge and experience in advising and assisting owner-managed businesses both in the Netherlands and internationally. Over the years we have developed a profound understanding of what drives Dutch and international family businesses and provide strategic legal and tax advice to help them to identify and achieve their objectives. We advise on matters of asset protection and how to successfully safeguard the business against legal tax and financial risks, including but not limited to the mitigation of their impact. Glenn Stijn Law Firm actively advises on selecting the most suitable and tax efficient structures for the family businesses whether internationally or within the Netherlands using the full scale of Dutch and multijurisdictional corporate options available. We are skilled in dealing effectively with legal disputes and conflicts between members of the family, shareholders and the management, beneficiaries and trustees. Our professionals advise on the sale of the business while limiting exposure to Dutch tax liabilities.

• TAX LAW

Taxes in the Netherlands concern everyone who either lives in or deals with the Netherlands.
Both the Netherlands and European (EU) countries all have complicated taxation systems comprised of difficult regulations and international treaties. The Dutch taxation system, for instance, knows a lot of different types of law and taxes, such as the income tax, wage tax, turnover tax and corporate tax. Additionally all these previously mentioned systems, regulations and treaties could have an effect on the Dutch taxation system. Before starting a business in the Netherlands every entrepreneur should be advised on Dutch tax aspects and Dutch tax tariffs. It is an art to optimally use tax regulations to limit the pressure of Dutch taxation to a minimum. What can Berend & Lawyers do to help you?
Berend & Lawyers tax advisors assist to develop a proper corporate structure to optimally enjoy Dutch tax benefits. The Netherlands provides for advantageous tax treaties regimes for multinational companies with foreign subsidiaries. The replacement of production to other countries can lead to tax benefits. Double taxation can be limited because of the many tax treaties the Netherlands has entered into. Also Dutch import tariffs can be avoided in many cases. Glenn Stijn Law Firm in cooperation with its tax advisors and together with its clients, looks into the options which Dutch and EU tax laws provide. If necessary, we will co-operate with reliable tax advisers and registered accountants in both the Netherlands and in other jurisdictions to provide the best possible advice and solution to our Dutch and international clients.