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Linklaters

Linklaters

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Belgium

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Tax

Linklaters is regularly entrusted by leading multinational financial institutions, corporates, and funds across the tax law landscape. Team lead Henk Vanhulle focuses his practice on the tax aspects of M&A and private equity deals, as well as tax exemptions. An expert in domestic and international tax matters, Caroline Borgers specialises in M&A, fund structuring, and corporate reorganisations. Complementing his focus on transactional matters, Matthieu Possoz is also highly sought-after in contentious mandates. Guido De Wit is a longstanding expert on VAT disputes, acting regularly for major European and global regulated sector clients.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • Proper level of sense of urgency. Level of availability in short timeframes. You know who you are working with, what they are capable of and what they stand for (e.g., Guido De Wit).
  • There is a proper level of sense of urgency and availability in short timeframes. You know who you are working with.
  • ‘Matthieu Possoz is a very good lawyer, very technical but can easily translate his advice into an understandable matter for the business.’
  • ‘The team that we work with works in a very professional and efficient manner. The team is well aware of our needs and always accurately follows up on our files and requests.’
  • ‘Well-informed on new developments, friendly and easy to deal with and work together with.’
  • ‘The team has an excellent knowledge of the regulation changes and could explain to its customers the implications for its own activities. It could react very quickly to any changes due to its experience and interactions with the fiscal authorities.’
  • ‘Small team with excellent competencies and knowledge. Excellent interactions with its clients. Can present the right solution for any fiscal problem and can explain it without too many technicalities.’
  • ‘They are always really proactive, drawing your attention to new measures that would likely impact your business. They are also very nice to work with.’
  • ‘Matthieu Possoz is a really strong tax lawyer. He adopts a very pragmatic approach and always finds a solution to your needs. He is capable of explaining simply very complex issues.’
  • ‘They are very knowledgeable and focus on client service.’

Key clients

  • Elia
  • Finasucre
  • Belfius Lease
  • CA Indosuez (Crédit Agricole Group)
  • Engie
  • SCR-Sibelco
  • BPost
  • KBC
  • Cobepa
  • Arcelor Mittal
  • John Cockerill
  • CACEIS Bank
  • P&V

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Henk Vanhulle

Other key lawyers

Guido De Wit; Caroline Borgers; Matthieu Possoz

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