As the ME M&A and Government and Public Services Tax Leader for Deloitte Middle East, Alex led many complex tax advisory and compliance engagements with large multinationals, regional SWFs and family owned businesses with particular focus on M&A transactions and tax structuring. His focus is on anticipating client needs in a dynamic market and delivering high-value quality professional services; and attracting, developing and retaining a team of high-performing professionals. Alex has over 20 years of experience with Deloitte and has worked in Deloitte offices in UK, Central Europe and the UAE, where he is now based. Alex spent 6 years in London’s REHL tax practice prior to relocating in 2008 to head up Deloitte’s Real Estate and M&A tax practice in Romania, as part of the Central Europe cluster. During his time at Deloitte, Alex has gained significant experience working with leading International clients, advising them on transactional work, cross border tax issues, group restructuring, development of internal tax policy and strategy as well as providing tax compliance support services. Alex is a Chartered Accountant and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree from Durham University, UK. Alex joined Deloitte from Morgan Stanley Investment bank in 2002 and previously also worked at Goldman Sachs International in London.  Alex has also been listed in Euromoney’s 2022 Tax Advisors Guide as a Leading Tax Advisor for the United Arab Emirates.

Jan is a Partner based within the International and M&A Tax team in Deloitte, Dubai. He has over 15 years of experience within direct and international taxation and transferred from Deloitte Singapore (and Deloitte Switzerland previously) to the UAE in 2016. Jan has substantial experience with inbound investments and structuring, providing tax and transfer pricing advisory in relation the relocation/set-up of companies, transfer of functions (IP and holding company), set-up of principal structures, permanent establishment analysis, application of tax holidays, tax planning around cash repatriation, treaty application and transfer pricing. Jan also has experience in negotiating and obtaining many advance tax rulings with the Swiss tax authorities Jan advises Middle Eastern multinationals regarding their legal and tax structures taking into account the developments arising from BEPS/economic substance requirements and other political developments focusing on risk management and asset protection. Jan leads Deloitte’s Economic Substance and Pillar 1&2 service offering across the region. Jan is regularly speaking at tax event such as IFA on international tax developments. Jan is a Swiss Certified Tax Expert and holds a Master’s degree in law from the University St. Gallen (HSG).

As the Sovereign Wealth Fund Tax Leader for Deloitte Middle East, Pieter Schoorel specializes in the unique challenges and opportunities institutional investors face.  Over the last two decades, he has worked with many institutional investors, both in-house and as an advisor, supporting them on investments, fund formation, asset management, and operational activities.  Leveraging the strength of Deloitte's global network, Pieter is committed to delivering industry insights and tailored solutions that help his clients thrive in a rapidly evolving and increasingly complex tax environment.

Stephen Brunner graduated in tax law and economics from the university of Groningen in 1995. He joined Arthur Andersen in January 1996. In 1999 he was seconded to our London office. Stephen became partner of Deloitte in The Netherlands per June 1, 2007.