Sansen International Tax Lawyers

Number of partners: 5

Number of lawyers: 20 (partners + associates)

Languages: Dutch, English, French

Firm overview:

Sansen International Tax Lawyers is an independent Belgian boutique law firm specializing in International Tax Law, founded in September 2014 by Erik Sansen. Based in Antwerp, today the firm counts 5 partners and in total 20 specialist lawyers. Since its inception, the firm has focused on international and national taxation in all its aspects, serving entrepreneurs, corporations and high net worth individuals alike.Over the years, the firm expanded its expertise to offer its clients a complete service, ranging from tax advice on (inter)national taxation to questions on fiscal procedure, a discussion with the tax administration or representing its client’s tax interests in court. In addition, the firm offers thorough guidance on (inter)national estate planning.

In each of these areas, the firm can fall back on years of experience. Its expertise is further enhanced by academic work, publications and by thinking proactively about the (r)evolutions in its areas of specialisation.

Sansen International Tax Lawyers prides itself on its efficient way of working, where they are close to their clients. They aim for pragmatic solutions which are understandable to their clients. The firm’s independence furthermore guarantees a strong bond and long-term relationship with its clients. In a rapidly changing world, where the law often runs behind reality, Sansen International Tax Lawyers increasingly aims to being a trusted advisor.

Main areas of practice:

International Tax Law:

5 partners, 15 associates

Main contacts: Erik Sansen, Gertjan Verachtert, Charlotte Lardenoit, Tim Roovers, Bernd Tiebout

Sansen International Tax Lawyers assists clients with cases that involve a foreign link in a wide variety of ways. They analyse tax treaties as well as the internal Belgian rules to prevent double taxation. In particular, the firm concentrates on the following topics:

• Relocation (emigration and immigration)
• Cross-border investments
• Doing business internationally
• International labour taxation (including pensions)
• Relations with the tax authorities
• General tax law
• Estate planning

Offices:

Amerikalei 35

2000 Antwerp

Belgium

Website:www.sanseninternational.tax/en

T: +32 32 37 10 73

F: +32 32 37 14 53

Email:[email protected]