‘Linklaters is an extremely professional firm to work with.’

‘Professional people and service. Very experienced in tax and litigation. High level of availability. Nice people.’ 

‘Incredible speed of response and understanding of the life sciences business, which allows for very tailored advice.’

‘Good knowledge. Dare to present solutions and alternatives. Very professional treatment of the client.’

‘The team has a very wide tax practice. Reactivity and business-oriented advice, combined with a high level of technical ability due to some members having academic roles.’

‘Henk Vanhulle is very knowledgeable and experienced. A trusted adviser. Caroline Borgers is very reliable and responsive. Very nice to work with.’

‘Caroline Borgers really stands out from the competitors in the market, as well as within Linklaters itself. She is reliable, discreet, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. What more can you ask for?’

‘Matthieu Possoz is really appreciated by the market. He has a strong track record in all tax matters. He is very pragmatic and always finds an appropriate solution to tax problems. Caroline Borgers also has a very strong profile and is particularly appreciated.’

‘The people from Loyens & Loeff are very professional, very helpful, and very agile in their response time. They really know what clients expect, and they really fulfil expectations about their service.’

‘A very large tax firm with specialists in each tax niche.’

‘The team offers top quality with respect to tax law.’

‘Tiberghien’s strength is that it is a large law firm that only does tax with a multidisciplinary approach, real expertise, real know-how and a network of quality partners.’

‘Pragmatism, reactivity, technicality and precision.’

‘Direct and hands-on advice on complex tax topics. In-depth knowledge and expertise.’

‘Top-notch technical expertise in all tax fields, well connected with authorities, client focused and very proactive.’

‘Ben Van Vlierden is a very skilled tax specialist, able to provide top-notch tax advice based on his vast experience.’

‘Claudine Bodeux and Stijn Vastmans are approachable and knowledgeable for real estate M&A deals. Ahmed El Jilali and Stein De Maeyer are forces for the future.’

‘The Arteo tax team is without any doubt composed of the most brilliant tax lawyers in Belgium. They nevertheless are very pragmatic and really go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘This is truly one of the top boutiques in Belgium.’

‘Niche practice with highly qualified lawyers. Nice to work with. Very to the point and clear and conclusive in their advice.’

‘Daniel Garabedian is really the best. Jean-Michel Degée and Pierre-Olivier van Caubergh are also outstanding in their area of expertise. Pierre-Olivier combines rigour and creativity.’

‘An Weyn is very approachable and responsive. Not only is she clearly very knowledgeable about Belgian tax issues but she is also able to provide clear and practical written advice.’

‘Daniel Garabedian is a superstar in the Belgian tax market. Charlotte Bihain is a specialist in real estate taxation.’

‘An Weyn is one of the best tax lawyers in Belgium with respect to advising (ultra-)HNWIs.’

‘Steven Peeters is very pleasant to work with, very available, and very qualified. I would definitely recommend working with Steven.’

‘The highly professional team has a wide range of expertise and has consistently provided excellent, pragmatic and to-the-point tax advice, fully considering the client’s business needs. Always provides a swift response. It is a pleasure dealing with the team.’

‘Experience and market knowledge that gives the client confidence.’

‘The team is unique for its capabilities and experience in the real estate sector and the seamless cooperation with the general real estate team. The team is also genuinely nice, which makes the cooperation enjoyable.’

‘Alexandre Ooms is able to quickly answer complex structuring questions.’

‘Availability and quality.’

‘Alexandre Ooms has excellent knowledge of the subject matter. He is very responsive and provides immediate, pragmatic and to-the-point advice. He communicates difficult concepts very well and comes up with effective and commercial solutions at short notice, considering the implications in the overall context.’

‘One of Belgium’s biggest teams in tax proceedings, which offers them a unique combination of know-how of tax law and of how it is applied by the courts. Such a combination is crucial in, for example, settlement discussions with the tax authorities.’

‘Annick Visschers is top notch in tax proceedings. She is very intelligent and understands easily how to position the case against adversaries to obtain the best possible result. She is capable of digesting a lot of information rapidly and giving clear advice. On top of this, she’s fun to work with.’

‘Good connections with other specialisations within the firm. Good overall knowledge of clients’ business and history.’

‘The Belgian tax team at Stibbe provides high-quality work and straight-to-the-point advice. They have excellent knowledge not only of the legislative environment but also of the practices of the local tax authorities.’

‘They have excellent knowledge in the various areas of taxation. You can count on their advice on whatever tax topic!’

‘Stibbe’s tax team consists of skilled individuals that combine great technical tax knowledge with a pragmatic approach.’

‘The members of the team are available, even at short notice, and constantly meet the client’s expectations in terms of scope of work and timing.’

‘They differentiate themselves from others through the broad experience the individuals have, and as a relatively small team they can interact easily to get updated on all aspects of a case.’

‘Years of experience and outside-the-box thinking.’

‘Wim Panis is an excellent practitioner. He has deep technical knowledge and is able to use it to provide to-the-point and useful solutions for the client. He has great listening skills, and is able to quickly understand the client’s issue and needs. He combines this with the ability to explain complex technical issues in an understandable and effortless way. He always seems calm and patient, which makes him a key asset to have at your side as a client during stressful negotiations. He is also a great team player. He is very committed to his work and his clients.’

‘Henk Verstraete is a very knowledgeable tax lawyer and always available to help.’

‘The team is very hands-on, pragmatic and works with the client to think of a solution that also works in practice. The team provides advice which is based on solid legal reasoning, while taking into account the specifics of the sector and the deal. The team is also very friendly and always reachable for further explanations and feedback.’

‘Working with the tax division of Eubelius is unique in the sense that there is a very professional but also personal collaboration, in which there is always attention paid to the specific situation of the client.’

‘Wouter Claes and Kelly Moens have thorough knowledge of the subject, clear communication skills, and the dedication and determination to make the project successful. They are always available for further discussions and questions, and very reliable.’

‘Korneel Decroix is really someone you can count on, not only for his excellent knowledge of tax law and tax procedures in Belgium, but also for his profound knowledge of the matters on which he works.’

‘The tax team at Eubelius is a very solid, high-performing team that works very effectively and proactively in order to serve the client’s specific needs. They certainly live up to their reputation.’

‘Korneel Decroix has a thorough knowledge of all tax-related questions in relation to real estate, is pragmatic, and really understands the specific needs of the real estate sector. Furthermore, Korneel is always friendly, down to earth and has a good sense of humour. A real go-to person for anyone in the real estate sector with tax-related questions.’

‘Eubelius has a tax team of very competent people. They respect the client and the wishes the client has, and they try to come up with solutions that work both for the client and the regulatory environment. They are always happy to assist or to discuss various topics.’

‘Korneel Decroix and Kelly Moens work to the highest standards and are highly recommended in terms of their knowledge of tax legislation and client orientation.’

‘They have a very practical approach and understand the client’s needs very well. So, they are not only technically very skilled, but also practical.’

‘Liedekerke’s tax practice is reputable in real estate tax matters.’

‘Strong knowledge, quick to deliver, very good availability.’

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team. Great experience in real estate.’

‘Good and direct contact. Usually readily available. Immediate assistance.’ 

‘Lievin De Wulf is an expert in his field and can assist in any transaction very efficiently.’

‘Pierre Desenfans is very experienced in real estate tax matters. He is solution-oriented, practical and knows everything in that area.’

‘Lievin De Wulf stands out for his efficiency, reliability, capacity to adapt, and good sense of humour. Leila Baddour is a solution provider who is available and efficient.’ 

‘Argo Law is a multidisciplinary law firm. They master all areas of the law, from tax law to corporate law, inheritance tax, litigation and more. As such, you can be sure that your case has been reviewed from all the relevant angles. The partners are one phone call away and their billing is very transparent.’

‘Philippe Rens is very hands-on, pragmatic and has a no-nonsense approach and in-depth knowledge. When engaging him, I’m confident that he will get the job done.’

‘Their good availability and response times were very important, and they guided us through multiple last-minute deadlines. Strong knowledge of the topic.’ 

‘Monard Law is a law firm with expertise in various domains of the law, and therefore can cover all angles of a case. The partners are very reachable. They have a fantastic knowledge of everything relating to R&D.’ 

‘Proactive information about every legislative update and news post about similar disputes. Always in control, even when negotiating with unpredictable tax authorities. The partner adds a layer of experience on top of strong knowledge of the topic.’ 

‘Monard provides excellent technical tax support in terms of innovation income deduction. Service level is extraordinary, immediate feedback and attention. Expectations are always fullfilled, efficient follow-up.’

‘Good collaboration. Pragmatic, user-friendly approach.’ 

‘Pieter van Den Berghe is outstanding. If you have questions related to R&D, tonnage tax or corporate tax, he’s the person you should call. Furthermore, Pieter is an ideal sparring partner, who will always tell you the truth no matter what and that’s exactly what you need from your advisor. He’s very pragmatic and gets the job done.’

‘Very skilled and professional team, with practical and top-notch legal assistance.’

‘Diverse team which leverages each other’s strengths to create an even stronger deliverable.’

‘The tax team is multidisciplinary and can provide extensive assistance in all fields of tax law, which is very much appreciated.’

‘Gauthier Vael does an excellent job. He follows up on our cases very quickly and is very reactive.’

‘Gauthier Vael is very technical and provides tailored advice combined with excellent skills and knowledge of the tax procedure.’