Legal & tax restructuring of companies and portfolios

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(International) restructuring: structures that are ready for growth and transformation

Restructuring within private equity: creating value through strategic structures

A sound structure forms the basis for business growth, acquisitions, investments, and successful exits. However, changing market conditions, tax regulations, and strategic objectives often require the restructuring of existing private equity structures.

HVK Stevens supports private equity parties, family offices, and companies in national and international restructuring, taking an integrated approach to legal and tax aspects.

When is restructuring relevant?

Restructuring arises in various phases and situations:

Preparation for a sale or IPO (exit readiness)
Integration after acquisitions or mergers
Structuring investment portfolios
Adaptation to changing tax legislation
Risk diversification or operational optimization

By anticipating these moments in good time, investors and companies can maintain and create value.

International restructuring: focus on efficiency and compliance

Cross-border restructuring brings specific challenges, such as differences in company law, tax systems, and compliance obligations. Luxembourg and the Netherlands are often used as core jurisdictions within international structures, thanks to their efficient tax regimes and reliable legal frameworks.

Our support includes:

(Re)structuring of international holding structures
Migration or reorganization of entities
Optimisation of dividend flows and interest deductions
Structuring in line with international tax rules (e.g., ATAD, BEPS)

We combine in-depth local knowledge with an international perspective, focusing on pragmatic and future-proof solutions, personally tailored to your context.

National restructuring: simplicity, scalability, and risk reduction

Restructuring can also be essential within the Netherlands to make companies more flexible, scalable, or attractive to investors. Examples include:

Company splits, mergers or conversions (crossborder)
Setting up new holding structures
Reallocation of assets within group structures
Efficient organization of management and financing flows

HVK Stevens guides you through the entire process, from strategic design to careful tax and notarial implementation.

An integrated legal and tax approach

Restructuring involves many disciplines: corporate law, tax law, governance, and compliance. We work in a multidisciplinary manner to ensure that structures are not only legally sound, but also tax-efficient and operationally feasible.

We don't just think in terms of today's demands, but also in terms of tomorrow's strategic goals: growth, risk management, and value maximization.