Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields has a strong team advising on complex international tax matters. It assists with a range of matters pertaining to M&A deals and the post-merger integration of acquisition targets. The law firm attracts attention for its experience in the tax structuring of corporate reorganisations and transformations, as well as the structuring of capital increases. The tax department collaborates closely with the firm's strong state aid team to advise on high-profile cases that challenge the European Commission's view on excess profit rulings.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented the Belgian government in proceedings before the Belgian Constitutional Court regarding the Belgian Annual Tax on Securities Accounts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very good and provide thorough advice, taking into account the sensitivity of topics."
"They are always available and willing to go the extra mile."
"They are very good and provide thorough advice, taking into account the sensitivity of topics."
"They are always available and willing to go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
Axel Haelterman is a highly regarded tax practitioner who has strong experience assisting clients with complex tax structuring, reorganisations and disputes.
"He is a top tax expert in Belgium."
"He is one of the most technical lawyers in Belgium and a very good communicator."
Nikolaas Van Robbroeck handles the tax aspects of transactions and tax structuring matters, as well as assisting clients with issues relating to the Belgian excess profit ruling system.
"Nikolaas is a great subject matter specialist with a broad view of things."
"Nikolaas is very hands-on and able to think with the client. He has very strong knowledge of Belgian and international taxation."