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AKD strengthens Brussels tax practice with partner Elien Van Malder

February 2026 – AKD expands its tax practice in Brussels with the appointment of Elien Van Malder as partner, alongside tax adviser Adrien D’Heure. Their expertise reinforces AKD’s position in complex transactions, M&A, corporate structuring, financing, real estate deals and tax disputes for Belgian

AKD strengthens Luxembourg Tax practice with cross-border expert Mathilde Ostertag

October 2025 AKD strengthens Luxembourg Tax practice with cross-border expert Mathilde Ostertag

AKD strengthens Luxembourg litigation practice with the arrival of Eric Perru

AKD strengthens Luxembourg litigation practice with the arrival of Eric Perru

AKD strengthens energy practice with arrival of Harm Kerstholt

AKD welcomes Harm Kerstholt as partner in its energy practice in the Netherlands. Harm brings over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and large-scale sustainable projects, including offshore wind, solar energy and hydrogen.

AKD strengthens Real Estate team as Michiel de Wit joins the firm as partner

AKD welcomes new partner Michiel de Wit to its Real Estate team at the Amsterdam office. With Michiel on board, AKD is able to further deepen its services for international investors, particularly in the fields of Asset Management and ESG.

AKD expands with new Corporate Notarial team led by Kyoko Tollenaar

AKD welcomes Kyoko Tollenaar as partner within the Corporate Notarial team in AKD’s Amsterdam office. Anouk Voeten and Nicole van Keimpema join Kyoko, adding a strong and dynamic new team to the firm.

Strategic expansion for AKD: Ruben Vermang joins Brussels office as partner

Ruben Vermang has been appointed as a partner at AKD in Brussels within the Real Estate practice. His appointment underscores AKD's appeal to top lawyers and marks the next step in the firm's efforts to strengthen its legal services in Belgium.

AKD strengthens Tax team with arrival of Maarten Prevoo as partner

Experienced indirect tax specialist Maarten Prevoo has joined AKD as a partner in its Tax team.

AKD expands its EU law, Competition & Regulation practice in Belgium with partner Koen Platteau

AKD has strengthened the firm’s EU, Competition & Regulation practice with the addition of Koen Platteau, an all-round competition lawyer with over 30 years of experience, bringing ample experience in merger control matters, investigations, competition law litigation, compliance work and State aid.

AKD expands Banking & Finance practice in Luxembourg with partner Nicolas Bonora

AKD has taken on Nicolas Bonora to strengthen its Banking & Finance practice in Luxembourg. Nicolas brings over 15 years of experience specialised in leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance and fund finance.

AKD appoints new partners and counsel

AKD has appointed three new partners and one new counsel.

AKD strengthens energy practice with Thomas Chellingsworth, Christine Delagaye and Laura Pellens

AKD has recruited a leading energy team to strengthen its energy practice: partner Thomas Chellingsworth, counsel Christine Delagaye and associate Laura Pellens, underscoring AKD's focus on the energy and climate transition and its commitment to supporting energy players.

AKD elects new board

AKD has elected a new board. Carlos Pita Cao and Jan Kromhout have joined current board members Marc Wintgens and Mark Kater, making up the new board of AKD.

AKD expands tax practice in Belgium with the appointment of Frédéricq Jacquet as partner

AKD has taken on partner Frédéricq Jacquet, who brings extensive expertise in employment tax and HR matters, for AKD's tax practice in Belgium.

AKD welcomes five new partners

AKD has welcomed five new partners at the firm.

AKD expands Belgian Banking & Finance capabilities with lateral partner Antoine De Raeve

AKD has expanded its Belgian Banking & Finance capabilities with lateral partner Antoine De Raeve.

Adding Michael Hajdasinski as counsel, AKD’s Transport & Trade team grows from strength to strength

AKD has strengthened its Transport & Trade practice with the addition of Michael Hajdasinski as counsel.

Ludo Luijks joins AKD's M&A Tax team

AKD Benelux Lawyers has announced the appointment of Ludo Luijks as a partner in its growing international M&A Tax team. Ludo will join the team on 1 November.

AKD appoints five new partners

Benelux firm AKD appoints five new partners: Passing the baton to the next generation

Yann Hilpert appointed partner at AKD in Luxembourg

AKD Benelux lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Yann Hilpert as partner in Luxembourg.

AKD continues to expand in Brussels: Julien Hick appointed employment law partner

AKD Benelux lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Julien Hick as partner in Brussels.

Conny Staudt takes on partnership at AKD Benelux lawyers, “back to her roots”

Returning to “home base”, Conny Staudt joins AKD Benelux lawyers' employment law team as a partner.

AKD adds six new partners to Benelux footprint in coronavirus-proof meeting

AKD has appointed six new partners in Belgium and the Netherlands. Following the appointment of three new partners in Luxembourg earlier this year, AKD thus further increases its Benelux footprint.