Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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Chambers Review
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 or 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.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen on the tax aspects of the structuring and fundraising of the EPICo II infrastructure fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are easy to work with and offer thorough analysis."
"They have a strong team with a mixture of senior and junior people."
"They are easy to work with and offer thorough analysis."
"They have a strong team with a mixture of senior and junior people."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Géry Bombeke advises clients on a range of tax matters, often handling tax litigation and the tax aspects of transactions. He has experience advising on transfer pricing matters.
"He is a brilliant person on pricing and international tax. He is one of the most knowledgeable tax lawyers."