ACTL Professor of EU Tax Law Peter J. Wattel has been awarded the Hofstra award. The "Prof. mr H.J. Hofstrapenning" is named after the renowned former Netherlands Minister of Finance and Leiden professor of tax Law. The award is presented once every 2 to 4 years to "a person who demonstrated in their writing the ability to unlock and solve fiscal issues by subtle analysis and lucid argumentation in a balanced integration of theoretical basis and practical feasibility." Peter Wattel is commended by the jury for his leading publications on international tax law, judicial protection, and especially EU law and direct taxes. The award will be presented during a symposium on Wednesday 15 June 2011 in the Paleiskerk, Paleisstraat 8 in The Hague, during which three speakers (Prof. M.R. Mok, Prof. F. Vanistendael, and Mr J.J.M. Hertoghs) will comment on his writings in these fields, followed by a reception. (Free) registration for the presentation via hofstrapenning@kluwer.nl.