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Arteo

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The team focuses on three areas of expertise: (i) tax advice and litigation, offering the full spectrum of tax services, (ii) advice on wealth and estate planning, and (iii) Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) procedures. 

Arteo is the Belgian member of the Taxand network.


Arteo has a particular strength and experience in tax disputes, and is involved in numerous complex tax litigation files. Daniel Garabedian is admitted to the bar of the Belgian Supreme Court, where he is regularly representing clients in high-profile tax cases.

The team also has an extensive transactional tax practice, is involved in numerous M&A deals, and advises different actors in the financial market regarding the tax aspects of financial products and fund structuring. Arteo has in-depth knowledge of the real estate market and is involved in the structuring of large-scale real estate transactions.

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Tax - Belgium

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Arteo is a respected group with a strong offering in tax litigation, including claims that taxes are unconstitutional. It is frequently mandated by clients in the financial and real estate sectors. The team is noted for its expertise in handling transfer pricing, tax deductibility and withholding tax matters. The law firm also provides tax assistance with M&A deals and restructurings.
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Strengths

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  • Arteo has very experienced and skilled lawyers who are able to face complexity.

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  • They have specialist knowledge in the technical area of tax and the legal process involved. They offer practical recommendations on how to proceed as well as anticipated outcomes.

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  • They provide high-quality, creative and reliable advice in the context of risk management.

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  • The team at Arteo has excellent knowledge and the ability to explain very technical tax matters.

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  • The lawyers at Arteo have perfect knowledge of the factual situation of clients, their needs and their risk appetite, which allows them to provide clients with state-of-the-art advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Garabedian
    Daniel Garabedian

    Daniel Garabedian

    Daniel Garabedian offers prodigious expertise advising clients on complex tax disputes, including those focused on withholding tax issues, and structuring mandates.

    • Daniel provides opinions that are considered benchmarks in our sector.

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    • Daniel Garabedian is unanimously recognised as one of the best tax lawyers in Belgium. He is the one called upon for the most complex matters and the most significant tax disputes.

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    • When we have a complex problem with tax, he is the best.

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    • Daniel Garabedian is always available and very experienced. He also has deep knowledge of his clients.

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    • Daniel Garabedian is simply the best.

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  • Jean-Michel Degée
    Jean-Michel Degée

    Jean-Michel Degée

    Jean-Michel Degée acts for clients in sectors ranging from energy to chemicals on transfer pricing, VAT and the tax aspects of transactions.

    • He is really excellent and pleasant to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope

    • Jean-Michel Degée is an excellent tax specialist capable of managing and handling complex tax cases.

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  • Steven Peeters
    Steven Peeters

    Steven Peeters

    Steven Peeters offers expertise in transfer pricing, tax audits and withholding tax issues. His practice spans both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, including due diligence on M&A transactions and tax appeals before Belgian courts.

    • Steven perfectly combined technical knowledge and a tactical approach.

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    • I had a highly positive experience working with Steven. He is knowledgeable, proactive and helpful.

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    • I always recommend him to anyone asking for Belgian tax advice.

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    • Steven Peeters is a pleasure to work with. He is technically sharp, calm under pressure and clear in his communicaition.

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    • He brings a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset to every matter, and his ability to translate complex tax issues into practical guidance makes him a standout adviser.

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