Gabriël van Gelder is an experienced international tax adviser with a particular focus on M&A and private equity transactions, tax litigation, international tax planning, corporate reorganisations and investment fund transactions.
He advises multinational enterprises and other clients on Dutch tax matters and has extensive experience in transactional tax work, including M&A tax structuring, tax due diligence reviews and cross-border tax planning. Gabriël has led numerous international tax structuring projects for both strategic and financial investors.
Gabriël began his career with Allen & Overy LLP in its international M&A tax practice. He subsequently spent more than seven years with DLA Piper in Amsterdam and London. Between 2017 and 2019, he worked on EY’s Dutch Desk in New York, advising clients on international tax matters. He joined VanLoman in November 2022 as a Partner.
- HSO / Carlyle / Bain Capital: Advised the founder and management team of HSO, alongside shareholder Carlyle, on the sale of HSO to Bain Capital in a transaction valued at more than USD 1 billion. Gabriël acted as lead partner, advising on the Dutch tax aspects of the transaction, including the rollover structure and management incentive plan. The transaction built on VanLoman’s longstanding advisory relationship with HSO and Carlyle since 2019.
- NEQSOL Holding: Advised NEQSOL Holding on the Dutch tax aspects of a complex cross-border investment structure involving Ukraine and Azerbaijan, with a transaction value of approximately EUR 100 million. Gabriël acted as lead partner, providing tax structuring advice in relation to an investment through a Dutch holding entity and navigating complex international tax considerations in a challenging geopolitical environment.
- Hanab Installation Technology / Dierx Groep: Advised Hanab Installation Technology on its acquisition of Dierx Groep, a Netherlands-based installation company specialising in electrical and mechanical engineering projects. Gabriël acted as lead partner on the transaction, which strengthened Hanab’s regional market position while enabling Dierx Groep to continue operating under its existing name and management.
- Industrials
- Technology and telecommunications
- LLM, Tax Law, Leiden University - 2001-2007
- Introduction to US Tax Law, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA - 2007
- Dutch Association of Tax Advisers (NOB)
- International Fiscal Association
- Dutch Bar Association
- Netherlands – Dutch Bar Association 2008 - 2010