Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands
For more than three decades, I have been helping private clients, family enterprises and many (non-profit) organizations resolve and prevent tax, legal, strategic and/or interpersonal issues. This covers tax, estate, succession, charity, social enterprise, trust and foundation law, among others, from a Dutch and comparative perspective. By identifying and advancing their purposes, I help clients in their future proofing and eventually in (re)shaping their purpose or legacy. My counseling integrates prevention and creative resolution in tax, legal and interpersonal issues. I strongly empower clients to speak out and to create oversight in the bigger picture and to act from there with perseverance. ABOUT ME “The art of being wise is knowing what to oversee” and “Begin with the end in mind’ define my paradigm. Instead of focusing on restrictions and impediments of contained elements, I focus on the larger horizon and create possibilities or resolutions that many do not consider. I have empathy for the context of the client, dare to ask questions abundantly, initiate good conversations and empower clients to their next level. Issues and conflicts are resolved sustainably by demonstrating various perspectives and finding common ground whilst leveraging on personal emotions is an essential skill. Strong conciliation and negotiation techniques. My extensive network of like-minded professionals provides a top-level, flexible and highly cooperative solution without any hidden business agenda. People qualify me as perspicacious, personal and profound. I am a creative, lateral thinker, sensitive to content and context alike and a fanatic problem solver. FIELD OF EXPERTISE All areas where wealth and capital have a serious impact. Complex and/or international tax, estate, foundation & trust, family office, social enterprise and charity matters My thought-leadership has been acknowledged with many international ‘invite only’ appointments, recognitions and awards, often unique for the Netherlands: Fellow of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mediation Advocate at the International Mediation Institute Dr. Koele is consecutively during many years honored in the selective rankings of: *Chambers Band One (top tier) for the Netherlands in High Net Worth Guide * Who's Who Private Client Thought leaders * Silver Award Global Advisor of the Year 2021 in Succession Planning/ Trusts by Citywealth * Citywealth Top 50 Global Tax Professionals, 2024
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