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Tiberghien

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Belgium


Tiberghien

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About

Provided by Tiberghien

Our private clients practice is the largest at the Belgian bar. We advise families and their business over several generations, following them, their families and businesses worldwide.

We advise on:

  • prenuptial agreements  
  • gifts and entails 
  • governance structures (partnerships, holdings, Dutch/Belgian trust office foundations, etc.)  
  • family governance 
  • investments (insurance products, private equity, real estate, art,...)
  • wills and agreements as to succession
  • transfers of family businesses
  • inheritance disputes
  • formal ruling with the federal, regional and local tax administrations
  • family foundations, trusts and philanthropy
  • corporate income tax
  • Cayman tax
  • HR tax law 
  • voluntary disclosure
  • cross-border migration of individuals
  • family law, mediation and litigation
  • tax compliance and litigation 
  • conflict guidance and mediation
  • economic analysis and valuations

We can rely on specialized estate planners and on in-house civil law practitioners, mediators, tax and family law litigators, the all-round expertise of a full service corporate tax firm and our economists (Tiberghien economics). The latter assist us by performing valuations and in determining the appropriate interest rates, debt/equity ratio, etc. when structuring assets for private clients. 

We have an extensive (inter)national network; our private clients practice is represented in many networks such as IBA, IFA, STEP, AIJA, IAETL, ACTC, IAFL, EPSG.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Belgium

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Tiberghien provides in-depth tax, civil and corporate law advice to private clients on both a domestic and an international basis. Its lawyers advise on prenuptial agreements, relocation matters, and complex tax and estate planning.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tiberghien has the in-depth technical research and analytical skills to assess client risks and ensure satisfactory structuring.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They are client focused and solution-oriented.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Tiberghien team has excellent expertise in foreign law and significant negotiation skills.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The firm’s proactive approach, anticipating client needs and staying ahead of regulatory changes, ensures that clients are consistently well positioned for the future. Tiberghien excels in working seamlessly with both clients and other professionals, fostering collaboration and integrated solutions.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They do a phenomenal job. Tiberghien is the go-to in Belgium for private clients. They have a great team. They don't have just one outstanding lawyer, they have many. That's what makes them really great: they have different types of clients going to different team members.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alain Van Geel
    Band 1Alain Van Geel

    Alain Van Geel

    Alain Van Geel has experience in family law, estate planning, inheritance and matrimonial property issues.
    • Alain is very close to his clients. He doesn't limit his input to the technical part, he's a trusted adviser. He couches his advice from the perspective of the client's needs.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alain Van Geel has incredible expertise.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Emilie Van Goidsenhoven
    Band 1Emilie Van Goidsenhoven

    Emilie Van Goidsenhoven

    Emilie Van Goidsenhoven is a specialist in cross-border work, particularly for French-speaking clients. Her work includes international tax matters and relocation work.
    • Emilie is super practical on client matters. She communicates in a very understandable and digestible way. She's also super astute. Her range of expertise is so broad; it's incredible.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Emilie provides explanations that are crystal clear.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Emilie has broad knowledge of the interaction of international tax aspects. She focuses on clear advice to her clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Gerd D. Goyvaerts
    Band 1Gerd D. Goyvaerts

    Gerd D. Goyvaerts

    Gerd Goyvaerts handles domestic and cross-border tax structuring and planning for private clients.
    • Gerd Goyvaerts is extremely knowledgeable. He is phenomenal.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Griet Vanden Abeele
    Band 3Griet Vanden Abeele

    Griet Vanden Abeele

    Griet Vanden Abeele is a partner at Tiberghien specialising in corporate taxation and estate planning work. She is particularly expert on Belgian matters concerning cross-border taxation in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Luxembourg.

    • I really appreciate that she is very thorough. She really pays attention to the client.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I can highly recommend Griet as one of the best private client lawyers to work with in Belgium, especially on Dutch-Belgian matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Star AssociatesRomina Abiuso
    Star AssociatesRomina Abiuso

    Romina Abiuso

    Romina Abiuso's work includes domestic and international wealth structuring for wealthy individuals and families, with particular expertise in Belgian-Italian tax planning matters.
    • Romina has a good profile on international tax planning.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Romina has demonstrated great professionalism together with strong coordination skills and legal knowledge.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Romina stands out for her blend of technical expertise and a practical, client-focused approach.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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