CMS is highly sought-after among major multinational financial institutions, corporates, and investors. Co-leading the practice is corporate tax expert Olivier Querinjean, who specialises in transactions, restructurings, and cross-border reorganisations. Also co-heading the team is Stéphanie Houx, who focuses her practice on VAT issues, real estate tax, and direct and indirect tax litigation. Supporting the team across corporate and indirect tax matters is Arnout Vaninbroukx and Lancelot Decaesstecker.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I had the pleasure to work with Stéphanie Houx's team on a wide range of tax matters. Her team has excellent technical knowledge and delivers practical solutions. Our collaboration was always smooth and efficient. ’
- ‘CMS Tax Belgium is a great support for us in the Belgium market, technically good, responsive, and the involved lawyers provide the advice we are seeking.’
- ‘Olivier Querinjean is very responsive, reliable and technically top notch!’
- ‘Olivier Querinjean is down-to-earth, always focused on practical, no-nonsense solutions.’
- ‘Stéphanie Houx is highly responsive and ensures tasks are coordinated seamlessly. She combines deep expertise with outstanding communication skills. I highly recommend working with her.’
- ‘Team going beyond the call of duty. Very creative and very business-oriented. Practical implementable concrete advice given.’
Key clients
- Coreso/TSCNET
- Rothschild & Co
- Vinci Finance International
- OPmobility
- Eurenco
- Eurovia Belgium
- Abeille Vie
- Damart
- Airbus Defence and Space
- Hermès
- Kpler
- Everland
Work highlights
Assisted to Rothschild & Co, on estate planning matters.
Assisted Vinci Finance International in defining the group’s transfer pricing policy and strategy.
Advised Airbus on aspects of the merger of two French entities, both having a Belgian branch.
Practice head
Olivier Querinjean; Stéphanie Houx
Other key lawyers
Arnout Vaninbroukx; Lancelot Decaesstecker