Restructuring for corporations: legal and tax guidance on structure

For large companies, restructuring is often more than just a legal change: it is a strategic move to prepare for growth, respond to changing market dynamics or international integration.

HVK Stevens assists companies in designing and implementing restructuring processes, including mergers, demergers, and (financial) restructurings. We combine legal and tax expertise in a single, committed approach to ensure that the company emerges from the restructuring in an optimized position.

International restructuring with direction

From merging group companies into a fiscal entity to a merger between sister companies, every process has its own opportunities and pitfalls. HVK Stevens has years of expertise in legal and tax restructuring and provides careful guidance on: 

• Simplifying group structures at national and international level.
• Spin-offs or carve-outs of business units, (inter)national reorganization, including interaction with non-EU jurisdictions (such as the UK, Switzerland, the USA, Türkiye, Egypt, Brazil, and India).
• Restructuring with a view to tax optimization regarding the (re)distribution of global profits within the group and the associated transfer pricing.
• Tax and corporate governance, compliance, and documentation.

The strength of our approach lies in connecting disciplines: tax, legal, and corporate finance. This ensures that the structure is sound and works and is also sustainable in the long term.

Legislation, supervision, and workability in balance

Restructuring takes place within an increasingly strict legal and tax framework. Think of the anti-abuse provisions in corporate tax rules or stricter governance requirements. At the same time, the new structure must remain practical, both internally and in relation to regulators and shareholders.

Our multidisciplinary teams identify areas of tension at an early stage and provide workable solutions that keep risks manageable.

Restructuring as an opportunity for strengthening

Restructuring is an opportunity to redesign internal processes and responsibilities. This could include greater tax predictability and streamlined decision-making. We take a proactive approach, with an eye for both business strategy and business continuity.

HVK Stevens: partner in national and international restructuring

Our experts provide comprehensive support for restructuring, from planning and impact analysis to implementation and coordination with local advisors. Thanks to our international network, we can respond quickly, even in complex cross-border situations.

Restructuring requires vision. We think along with you.

Are you planning to restructure out of a desire for control, strength, or necessity? HVK Stevens helps you focus on simplicity, agility, and fiscal and legal certainty. Together, we create the structure that fits your ambitions.