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D.C. (Diede) Molenaars

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D.C. (Diede) Molenaars

For me, listening well, wanting to understand and finding the most appropriate solutions are at the heart of what I enjoy doing. Combining professional knowledge, strategic considerations and above all always having an eye for all the different interests of the client is therefore the basis for me. In this way, no day is ever the same. After all, every case is different and deserves an appropriate approach. Within tax procedural law and tax criminal law, my special interest lies in VAT, cassation and above all in finding the most appropriate solution. This may be an amicable solution, but just as easily one that requires litigation to the extreme.

Diede Molenaars:

  • studied Tax Law with a specialisation in indirect taxation at Leiden University (2019);
  • attended the Professional Lawyers' Training Course, criminal law learning line (2022);
  • attended the VU Teaching Course in Criminal Evidence Law (2023);
  • attended the Professional Training (Legal) Mediator course at the ADR Institute (2024);
  • attends the Specialisation Course in Tax Law;
  • has worked at Hertoghs lawyers since 2016.

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Why are you working at Hertoghs?

At Hertoghs, top quality is our priority. What is special about working at Hertoghs is the drive to achieve the best possible results for our clients as a team. There is a lot of scope for personal development and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

What attracts you in Hertoghs’ areas of expertise?

To me, it gets interesting when criminal law and procedural tax law start to intersect. I work on cases where clients are up against an all-powerful government, which tends to feel extremely daunting for them. Every case is different because clients have all kinds of different interests.

What is your particular expertise and how did you develop it?

I am currently developing in both criminal and tax litigation, with specific interest in VAT, cassation and mediation.

What is your definition of a good attorney?

The crux for me is being a good listener, wanting to understand and exploring appropriate solutions. Legal expertise alone does not cut it. Every case is different and deserves its own tailor-made approach. This requires strategic choices based on a combination of expert knowledge and the client’s best interests. Rigid where needed and flexible where possible.

What can you share about your private life?

I love discovering new things and being among people. My private life mainly revolves around friends, family, good food and travelling.

Side activities

  • Secretary of the Association for Fiscal Mediation (VFM)
  • Member of the Dutch Tax Lawyers Association (NVJSA)
  • Aspirant member of the Dutch Association of Advocates-tax Lawyers (NVAB)
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Publications by Mr. D.C. (Diede) Molenaars (in Dutch)

#390 Recht op rechtsbijstand bij bestuurlijke boetes in het hele bestuursrecht!

Op 24 december 2024 heeft de Afdeling Bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State de Hoge Raad gevolgd en…

#379 Gebrek aan adequate rechtsbescherming bij FSV

Sinds 2001 maakte de Belastingdienst gebruik van systemen waarin risicosignalen weerden opgenomen. Eerst gebeurde dat in de voorloper…

#365 Het werkelijk rendement wint ook van de Wet rechtsherstel box 3

Het EK en de Olympische Spelen moeten nog beginnen, maar gelet op de krantenkoppen lijkt het eerste succes…

#356 Cosmetisch of medisch?

De btw kent een vrijstelling voor diensten op het vlak van de gezondheidskundige verzorging van de mens door…

#342 Frisse start van 2024: ook maatwerk belastingrente voor omzet- en loonbelasting!

Met Sinterklaas net achter de rug, de feestdagen in het verschiet en het nieuwe jaar binnen handbereik, staat…

#333 Omkering bewijslast: omgekeerd of omgegaan?

Bij inhoudelijk gebreken aangifte alleen partiële omkering bewijslast! In gevallen waarin niet de vereiste aangifte is gedaan, volgt…

#324 Gewijzigd Protocol AAFD per 1 juli 2023 in werking getreden

Bij een vermoeden van een fiscaal delict bestaat de keuze vaak uit bestuursrechtelijk of strafrechtelijk optreden. In het…

“Een goed gesprek met de fiscus” over fiscale mediation. Salaris Rendement 4-2023

Hoe werkt fiscale mediation en wat zijn de voordelen? Een passende oplossing voor een fiscaal geschil? Al sinds…

#311 Geen suppletie, terechte artikel 10a AWR-boete toch vernietigd

Al vaker is in de Hertoghs Beschouwt geschreven over de perikelen artikel 10a AWR (#75 en #76). Zelfs…