Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individuals
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ARGO LAW boasts a solid tax practice that collaborates closely with its corporate and investment funds teams to advise on the tax structuring of M&A and funds transactions. The lawyers additionally assist with tax audits and the establishment of incentive plans. The department complements its transactional expertise with skill in contentious mandates, representing clients in tax disputes before Belgian courts and in securing tax rulings.
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ARGO LAW advised NXC Corporation's investment company NXMH on the Belgian tax and corporate aspects of the USD1.45 billion sale of Whitebridge Group to General Mills.
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ARGO LAW stands out for combining technical accuracy with practical, usable advice. The team is consistently responsive, anticipates issues before they arise and explains complex tax matters in a clear, no-nonsense way.
Partners at ARGO LAW combine depth and breadth of expertise. They also have broad business knowledge and experience.
They know the company very well and make use of that knowledge when advising us. We are very happy with how they perform.
The team delivers outstanding client service, characterised by responsiveness, accessibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The tax team of ARGO LAW is composed of highly knowledgeable experts with a fabulous ability to handle complex matters within realistic timeframes, taking out any complexity where possible.
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Philippe Rens has a broad practice advising on the tax aspects of fund structuring, M&A activity and tax rulings concerning tax credits.
Philippe combines excellent technical insights with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, making him a unique lawyer.
Philippe Rens is a valued and trusted partner who always delivers.
Philippe Rens is the go-to person in Belgium for all matters relating to fund structuring.
We have the feeling that there is a real partnership in place with Philippe Rens.
Wouter Verhoeye boasts notable expertise in strategic corporate tax advice. He ably advises companies with multijurisdictional footprints on tax consolidation regimes, incentive plans and the tax structuring of M&A. He equally assists clients seeking to obtain tax rulings.
Wouter Verhoeye is extremely competent, intelligent and a rapid thinker who does so without losing accuracy. His other remarkable qualities are his eloquence, human touch and warm personality.
He is very eager to service his clients and is very proactive. He is also very hardworking and we can always reach him.
He is down to earth and provides extremely high-quality advice.
Wouter Verhoeye is dedicated, follows the business, reacts proactively and takes the specifics of the business and the organisation into account.
Of all the lawyers I have worked with this year, Wouter impressed me the most.
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