The tax practice at Stibbe handles complex tax litigation, large-scale transactions, and support to high net worth individuals across both Belgium and the Benelux region. VAT expert Wim Panis heads the team, offering a deep knowledge of the Belgian tax authorities and particular strength in the real estate sector. For tax litigation, Henk Verstraete is recommended, combining international tax experience with expertise in the fund industry. The team’s corporate tax offering includes transfer pricing expertise; Giovanni Smet is a key name here.
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Practice head
Wim Panis
Other key lawyers
Henk Verstraete; Giovanni Smet; Lizelotte De Maeyer