Atty. Thomas van der Vliet

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.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

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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 Law

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International Tax

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International Law

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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.

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Where is Thomas van der Vliet's law office located?
Thomas van der Vliet's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas van der Vliet handle?
Thomas van der Vliet focuses on tax, international tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas van der Vliet practiced law?
Thomas van der Vliet has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Thomas van der Vliet go to law school?
Thomas van der Vliet earned their education at (LL.M., 2002).
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Education

LL.M.
University of Leiden, Faculty of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

The Netherlands
Admitted: 2002

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