ARGO Law demonstrates notable expertise across fund structuring and formation, private equity matters, and R&D tax incentives. Philippe Rens co-leads the tax advisory team and focuses on the tax structuring of investment funds, as well as M&A and private equity deals. Fellow tax advisory practice co-head Wouter Verhoeye is a particular expert on R&D and environmental tax incentives. Hannes Casier heads the private client team, assisting in estate planning, shareholding reorganisation, and family tax disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers involved have broad expertise and are very practical in their approach.’
- ‘The Argo team truly acts as a partner not only with respect to routine work but also innovates and is very creative in its approach to finding solutions as well as in actual negotiations.’
- ‘As with any tax advisor, having deep technical knowledge is critical, and that absolutely exists. The additional value is taking that technical knowledge and applying it in both creative and pragmatic ways.’
- ‘Very agile, hard-working, thinking along with us as a client, keeping us informed on anything they deem relevant, very proactive.’
- ‘Philippe Rens has the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable advice, coupled with his genuine commitment to understanding each client's unique business objectives.'
- ‘The tax team of Argo Law is composed of highly knowledgeable experts.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Belgium
- CMB.TECH
- NXC Corporation (NXMH)
- Hummingbird Ventures
- Integra Partners
- Sofindev
- Mitiska
- Maxus
- iTeos Therapeutics
- La Lorraine Bakery Group
- House of HR NV
- Montea
Work highlights
Advised CMB.TECH on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Golden Ocean Group Limited.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Philippe Rens; Wouter Verhoeye; Hannes Casier