Tax
Liedekerke‘s tax team is praised for its ’personalized and proactive service’, assisting clients both regionally and at the federal level with advisory support and tax litigation, with particular real estate sector expertise. Lievin De Wulf co-heads the team, handling both domestic and cross-border transactions as well as tax controversy matters, such as administrative and judicial tax procedures. Co-head Pierre Desenfans is the go-to for real estate matters, including tax structuring for developments and transactional support.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Liedekerke has always been very reliable. Thanks to their excellent international network, they are also capable of providing useful cross-border advice, while remaining an accessible firm on a human scale.'
‘Lievin De Wulf is a very practically minded lawyer who wants to truly advise his clients, taking into account their own very specific circumstances. He understands what we do and why we do it and then tries to find the best legal solutions to allow us to keep doing it. His knowledge on Belgian and international tax law is outstanding.’
‘The tax practice at Liederkerke stands out due to its commitment to delivering a personalized and proactive service tailored to each client's unique needs. What sets this practice apart is its deep understanding of complex tax regulations.’
‘The attorneys I worked at Liederkerke truly stand out due to their remarkable efficiency and dedication to excellence. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to work effectively against tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality. The combination of their efficiency, impeccable reporting, and responsiveness makes working with them a rewarding experience.’
‘Liedekerke has excellent reactivity in its tax practice with a great team.’
‘We have excellent contact with the partner, who has a clear view of the evolution of tax practice and a very good, reasonable approach.’
‘Having worked with multiple law firms in Belgium, Liedekerke stand out for their in-depth knowledge and the analytical and intelligent way in which they provide analysis and recommendations.’
‘Jasper Bossuyt stands out. His strengths are his excellent grasp of the Belgian tax situation and outstanding ability give a clear and analytical overview of the situation.'
Key clients
- B&B Hotels
- Belexpo
- Belenergia
Work highlights
- Advising Belexpo with regard to all Belgian tax and employment questions relating to staff and self-employed workers who will be assigned to Osaka, Japan, during the 2025 Universal expo.
- Assisting French budget hotel chain B&B Hotels in the tax structuring of their developments in Belgium.
- Advising Belenergia S.p.A on the main Belgian tax implications of (i) a reshuffle of its shareholders, (ii) the post-transaction flow of dividend and interest income, and (iii) various potential exit strategies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lievin De Wulf, Pierre Desenfans