Loyens & Loeff, a leading law and tax firm in Europe, is proud to announce the appointment of seven new partners across key practice areas, reinforcing our commitment to delivering integrated law and tax solutions for clients navigating increasingly complex legal, fiscal and ESG landscapes.

Kévin Emeraux, Aldo Engels, Jan-Willem Kunen, Julien Lecler, Maude Royer, and Eline Viersen and Marit Bosselaar will join the partnership early next year.

Together, they bring complementary expertise in litigation, tax structuring, transfer pricing, real estate, fund finance, and M&A—strengthening our ability to provide seamless, cross-border advice tailored to client needs.

Managing Partner Harmen Holtrop commented: “These appointments recognise individual excellence and reflect the future we are building together. Their expertise and fresh perspectives will help us anticipate client needs and deliver integrated, high-quality solutions in an increasingly complex world.”

Delivering Value Through Integrated Expertise

Our new partners exemplify the combination of law and tax that defines Loyens & Loeff. Their diverse backgrounds and international experience enhance our ability to provide strategic, cross-border solutions for multinational clients:

    • Marit Bosselaar (Dispute Resolution, the Netherlands) – Specialist in class actions, commercial litigation and ESG-related cases, with a strong track record representing financial institutions and corporates.
    • Kévin Emeraux (Direct Tax, Luxembourg) – Expert in international tax advisory, private equity transactions and transfer pricing, with experience from our New York office.
    • Aldo Engels (Direct Tax, Belgium) – Recognised authority on transfer pricing, advising on complex cross-border financing and restructurings.
    • Jan-Willem Kunen (Direct Tax, the Netherlands) – Leading adviser on OECD Pillar One & Two, advance pricing agreements and digital economy models.
    • Julien Lecler (Real Estate, Luxembourg/Belgium) – Advises on all stages of real estate development and regulatory matters, with cross-border transactional expertise.
    • Maude Royer (Funds, Luxembourg) – Specialist in fund finance, supporting private equity, infrastructure and real estate fund clients.
    • Eline Viersen (Corporate/M&A, the Netherlands) – Advises listed and private clients on governance, restructurings and joint ventures, bringing international perspective from her New York secondment.

With these appointments, Loyens & Loeff continues to invest in top-tier expertise to help clients anticipate challenges and seize opportunities across jurisdictions.

Read more about our new partners' profiles here: Seven new partners appointed across key practice areas | Loyens & Loeff.

About Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff is a leading law and tax firm with a strong international presence. We provide integrated legal and tax services to businesses operating in or from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. With nearly 1,000 advisers across our offices in the Benelux, Switzerland, and key financial centres worldwide, we deliver tailored, high-quality solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients. Committed to innovation, excellence, and client-centricity, Loyens & Loeff continues to shape the future of legal and tax services in Europe. Learn more at loyensloeff.com