NEW APPOINTMENT FURTHER STRENGTHENS OOSTVOGELS’ INTERNATIONAL TAXATION & M&A CAPABILITIES
Following substantial growth in client activity, predominantly in the private equity sector, Oostvogels Pfister Roemers (Oostvogels) has added to its expertise by appointing Mr Frederic Feyten as additional Tax Partner. This new appointment puts the firm in an unrivalled position in international taxation and further strengthens its international M&A capabilities.
Feyten has specialised in Luxembourg and international taxation for over 14 years and has broad advisory experience of structuring cross border transactions through Luxembourg. After practicing tax law in Brussels, New York and Rotterdam, he headed Nauta Dutilh’s Luxembourg tax practice as Equity Partner. Based in Luxembourg since 1999, Feyten is a member of both the Luxembourg and Brussels Bars.
Commenting on the appointment, Stef Oostvogels, Managing Partner said, ‘Feyten represents an important new hire for us. During our 8 years history, Oostvogels has grown to become one of the most important advisors in the international markets, and Feyten’s extensive knowledge and experience will be instrumental in driving this success further. I am confident that this appointment is yet another validation of our commitment to providing expert advice to our clients’.
Feyten said, ‘I have known Oostvogels for many years and have always regarded the firm as one of the key players in the industry. Recently, the firm has undergone some significant developments including the opening of a London office and the appointment of key individuals including ex Clifford Chance Partner, Charles Roemers. I believe these provide Oostvogels with strong prospects and I am delighted to be joining such a professional and innovative firm’.
About the firm:
Based in Luxembourg and London, Oostvogels Pfister Roemers is an independent law firm specialising in corporate and tax law, banking and finance as well as contract law. With 7 partners and a total of 44 fee earners, the firm is particularly focused on structuring investments and LBOs in the fields of private equity and venture capital. Stef Oostvogels has been appointed Managing Partner and other Partners include François Pfister, Stephane Hadet, Delphine Tempe, Charles Roemers, Martine Gerber and Frederic Feyten.
Oostvogels was the first Luxembourg law firm to open a London-City based representation office in 2005 to service its UK based clients exclusively in Luxembourg law.