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Baker McKenzie

Tax

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Tax - Belgium

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a solid team acting on a broad range of tax mandates. The law firm assists with the tax structuring of investment funds on behalf of Belgian asset managers and public investment companies. It offers considerable expertise in representing international clients, benefiting from a strong network of offices to advise on the tax planning of cross-border transactions and re-domiciling. The team designs transfer pricing models and defends companies in related audits. It also represents clients in administrative or civil proceedings seeking to appeal decisions made by the Belgian tax authorities. Baker McKenzie acts for clients on dividend tax and double taxation.

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Strengths

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  • They are very international, hands-on and knowledgeable.

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  • The partners are directly involved in most matters and provide quality advice. They are very approachable and can connect with their network wherever in the world in literally a few minutes.

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  • Baker McKenzie is very knowledgeable, responsive and proactive. The team knows our company and all the challenges we encounter very well.

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  • Baker McKenzie is our go-to law firm in Belgium because it understands what we need.

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  • The team is very responsive and communicative, taking initiative throughout projects, guarding milestones and deadlines and delivering good output.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alain Huyghe
    Alain Huyghe

    Alain Huyghe

    Alain Huyghe has a strong tax practice assisting clients from sectors such as real estate, energy and logistics. He advises on import and VAT matters, as well as representing clients in complex tax litigation mandates.

    • Alain Huyghe is a strong, technical and experienced professional.

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    • He has amazing experience and has seen it all.

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  • Géry Bombeke
    Géry Bombeke

    Géry Bombeke

    Géry Bombeke advises clients on a range of tax matters, often handling tax litigation and the tax aspects of transactions. He has further experience advising on transfer pricing matters.

    • He is very knowledgeable, strategic and tactically strong. He has broad and proven experience.

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    • Géry Bombeke has incredible analytical skills on matters occurring wherever in the world. I always greatly value his advice, which is both technical and practical, and cherish the opportunities to work with him and learn from him.

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    • Géry Bombeke is knowledgeable and responsive, and he delivers proactive advice.

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  • Julie Permeke
    Julie Permeke

    Julie Permeke

    Julie Permeke is particularly adept at assisting with cross-border tax issues. She has experience advising on tax audits and assessments before the Belgian tax authorities, with additional skill in transfer pricing issues.

    • Julie Permeke is very experienced and technically very good. She understands the product we offer.

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