Baker McKenzie BV/SRL‘s ’very hands-on and practical’ tax team focuses on providing advice to multinationals and major Belgian corporates on their tax structuring matters, with an emphasis on inbound and outbound tax strategies, alongside tax litigation capabilities. Géry Bombeke heads up the practice; he is a specialist in transfer pricing matters and also often handles the tax elements of corporate restructuring matters. Tax controversy matters, including audits, disputes, and mutual agreement procedures, are an area of expertise for Alain Huyghe, who has particular knowledge of the insurance sector. Julie Permeke is a go-to for complex disputes, and offers particular expertise in wealth management.
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‘Very hands-on and practical with only very key people on a specific project. Excellent leadership skills of the partners.’
‘Géry Bombeke is a strong seasoned leader with specialized skills in transfer pricing projects and TP audits.'
‘Professional people who know their job and give good advice.’
‘Géry Bombeke is a great man.’
‘Very professional, skilled team providing excellent advice.’
‘High level of partner involvement where required and detailed practical knowledge.’
‘Very responsive and strong on all elements (tax structuring, local tax and tax dispute resolution). They take a very pragmatic and hands on approach in dealing with all matters.'
Key clients
- Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)
- Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen NV / SA
- Fortino Capital Partners NV / SA
- WP Carey
- Biocartis
- Pierre&Vacances-Center Parcs
- Mastercard
- Johnson & Johnson
- Duracell
- VEON
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Practice head
Géry Bombeke
Other key lawyers
Alain Huyghe; Luc Meeus; Lionel Van Reet; Julie Permeke