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Freshfields

Tax

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Tax - Belgium

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a strong team advising on complex international tax matters. It assists with a range of matters pertaining to M&A deals and the post-merger integration of acquisition targets. The law firm attracts attention for its experience in the tax structuring of corporate reorganisations and transformations, as well as the structuring of capital increases. The tax department collaborates closely with the law firm's strong state aid team to advise on high-profile cases that challenge the European Commission's view on excess profit rulings.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented Meta in its challenge of a levy introduced to stimulate the Flemish audiovisual sector, with an annulment application to the Belgian Constitutional Court.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields is technically excellent and efficient, and the team has a collaborative culture.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The lawyers are very proactive and quick, and they provide accurate legal advice.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • They understand the regulatory environment and fiscal challenges relevant to our sector. They consider commercial implications when structuring solutions.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Freshfields houses highly competent and knowledgeable lawyers.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Freshfields demonstrated strong depth in its technical knowledge, which was evident in the quality of its analysis and recommendations.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Nikolaas Van Robbroeck
    Band 3Nikolaas Van Robbroeck

    Nikolaas Van Robbroeck

    Nikolaas Van Robbroeck handles the tax aspects of transactions and tax structuring matters, as well as assisting clients with issues relating to the Belgian excess profit ruling system.
    • Nikolaas Van Robbroeck has deep knowledge of tax legislation and international regulations.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Nikolaas is highly responsive and consistently delivers advice in a timely manner, even under tight deadlines. His service is efficient, reliable and adds value to our decision-making process.

      Tax respondentEurope

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