Atty. Thomas van der Vliet
Thomas van der Vliet is an attorney-at-law focused on international and Dutch tax law, focusing on corporate transactions and tax disputes. He focuses on domestic and cross-border M&A projects, corporate restructurings and the litigation of tax disputes.
Profile Summary
About Thomas van der Vliet at a glance
Thomas van der Vliet is a Co-Managing Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on tax, international tax, and international. Admitted to practice in The Netherlands (2002). Educated at University of Leiden, Faculty of Law (LL.M., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Thomas van der Vliet is an attorney-at-law focused on international and Dutch tax law, focusing on corporate transactions and tax disputes
- He focuses on domestic and cross-border M&A projects, corporate restructurings and the litigation of tax disputes
- Thomas has wide-ranging experience in the application of EU tax law and bilateral tax treaties
- Additionally, he advises various types of investment funds on their Dutch and international tax position
- Thomas started practicing as a corporate tax lawyer in Amsterdam, then spent considerable time working from the firm’s New York and Miami offices before returning to Amsterdam, where he currently serves as chair of the firm’s Amsterdam office and as co-chair of its Global Tax Practice
- Concentrations •International tax advice, with focus on transatlantic structures •Transactional services (M&A structuring, post-acquisition reorganizations) •Litigation in both tax and civil courts •Transfer pricing •Tax compliance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers Europe Guide, Tax, 2025-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 EMEA Guide •Real Estate, 2023 •Tax, 2023-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 Netherlands, Tax, 2019 and 2022 •Team Member, PERE Global Awards, Law Firm of the Year: Fund Formation in Europe, 2018 •Team Member, Winning Team, 'Cross Border Sector Deals - Technology, Media and Telecom Deal of the Year (Over $1 Billion)' and 'Cross Border Regional Deals - US-Europe Deal of the Year' for Amaya Inc.’s acquisition of Rational Group, owner of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, The M&A Advisor’s 7th Annual International M&A Awards, 2015 •Member, Winning Deal Team, 'Debt Financing Deal of the Year,' The M&A Advisor Awards, 2014
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas van der Vliet's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas van der Vliet handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas van der Vliet is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Thomas van der Vliet is one of 1,693 international tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international tax attorneys in New York →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Thomas van der Vliet is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Thomas van der Vliet
Where is Thomas van der Vliet's law office located?
What practice areas does Thomas van der Vliet handle?
How long has Thomas van der Vliet practiced law?
Where did Thomas van der Vliet go to law school?
How can I contact Thomas van der Vliet for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.