CV
Klaas Jan wordt door de advocaten van het Corporate team betrokken bij de fiscale aspecten van fusies en overnames. Daarnaast geeft hij advies hij over de fiscale aspecten van arbeidsrechtelijke zaken. Klaas Jan adviseert ook bij geschillen of conflicten over belastingen. Dit kan gaan om een conflict met de belastingdienst of geschillen met anderen waarin belastingen een rol spelen, zoals beroepsaansprakelijkheidszaken.
Omdat Klaas Jan in staat is om goed uit te leggen wat de risico’s van een fiscale zaak zijn en wat de afweging is die gemaakt kan worden, weten zijn cliënten waar ze aan toe zijn en welk resultaat ze mogen verwachten. Klaas Jan zorgt ervoor dat dit resultaat ook behaald wordt.
Veel van de zaken waar Klaas Jan bij betrokken is, zijn internationaal. Het gaat dan bijvoorbeeld om de fiscale aspecten van grensoverschrijdende werkzaamheden of fusies of overnames met buitenlandse partijen.
Achtergrond
Klaas Jan is een ervaren belastingprofessional. Hij was jarenlang werkzaam voor gerenommeerde kantoren zoals Baker Mc Kenzie, Stibbe en EY. Klaas Jan studeerde Recht en Economie aan de Erasmus Universiteit en deed een post doctorale opleiding Europese Fiscale Studies aan de Erasmus Universiteit.
Actueel
‘Very professional, reliable and cooperative.’
‘The team of Ekelmans is very experienced and professional. Our cooperation with several specialized lawyers of their team has always been at a high quality level. It is a pleasure to work with them. Ekelmans is a knowledge partner in several domains of our association of insurers.’
‘The kindness of the people, the knowledge, their principles, their fast way of working.’
‘Consistent quality and thorough approach to litigation, combined with an honourable style.’
‘Ekelmans team is a highly competitive firm with no match regarding corporate/insurance work. The team understands the commercial and practical aspects of the insurance industry like no other.’
‘Frank Schaaf has massive knowledge of the local and international industry, and his capacity for focusing in on the really important details makes him a valuable asset to his clients. Assisted by the magnificent associate Fleur van Kersberg, the work she delivers is pristine.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is very good in court: he is very articulate and outspoken, so he can present the case in a very good manner.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an experienced practitioner, with notable experience advising healthcare insurers. He also assists with reinsurance matters, as well as with disputes relating to D&O liability, business interruptions and fraud.’
‘Jan is very knowledgeable and able to think along with us about the results we need.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is a brilliant lawyer. He is witty and very clever.’
‘Ekelmans always responds quickly and communicates clearly.’
‘Ekelmans are always willing to help and always willing to go the extra mile.’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an excellent litigator, with a good sense of humour.’
‘Ekelmans and Astrid van Noort are heads on, proactive and highly professional.’
‘Fleur Van Kersbergen is the “go to lawyer” for professional liability matters as well as a perfect option for cross border issues or international clients doing business in The Netherlands.’
‘Frank Schaaf is an absolute leader with massive knowledge in both the local and foreign insurance markets. A very strong and reliable lawyer.’
‘Daan Spoormans – Young, innovative and high knowledge’.
‘(..) the office has clout and extensive specialist knowledge’
‘Jan Ekelmans is an experienced practitioner, with notable experience advising healthcare insurers. His working style is commended as being “very elegant and smart.’
‘One client highlights that the firm’s team is made up of smart people with a lot of knowledge who are still really friendly and social.’