Tax
ARGO Law fields specialised experts in its tax and private client practices, regularly supporting private equity and venture capital funds, listed companies, private and family businesses, and ultra-high net worth individuals. Its three-pronged transactional, advisory and litigation tax practice works closely with private wealth planning and litigation experts. Tax team co-head Philippe Rens focuses on corporate and personal tax, particularly VAT and M&A tax structuring, co-head Wouter Verhoeye regularly advises high profile corporate clients, and Hannes Casier heads up the private estate planning offering.
Testimonials
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‘Navigating through tax laws and issues feels like wandering through a maze. But with Philippe Rens, we are not lost, he is our "Daedalus", crafting wings for us to fly above the confusion with ease and skill. He teaches us how to navigate the issues, making complex paths seem simple. With Philippe supporting our team, we are not just walking through the maze, we are soaring over it, seeing everything clearly.’
‘The Argo team on our account adds value first and foremost by being incredibly (tax) technically competent and thoughtful in their approach to all tax matters. They also are pragmatic and creative in their approach.'
‘What makes Argo different is the level of personal attention and deeper knowledge from the team. This is difficult to achieve with a large firm.’
‘Very nice people to work with; very approachable; very high quality of output and very consistent.’
‘Philippe Rens and Freya Jorens are top!’
‘Argo has very strong capabilities for private equity fund customers with an excellent combination of tax structuring and legal work.'
‘Wouter Verhoeye is a remarkable person, highly knowledgeable and capable of explaining complex matters in 'normal language'. He combines deep expertise with empathy and humility, and an exceptionally high level of integrity.'
‘A deep knowledge about the basics of Belgian tax law, putting new developments into the broader perspective of the law.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Belgium
- CMB / Euronav
- NXC Corporation (NXMH)
- Südzucker AG (Tiense Suikerraffinaderij NV)
- Hummingbird Ventures
- Integra Partners
- Van Hool
- Sofindev
- Mitiska REIM NV
- Maxus Fund
- iTeos Therapeutics
- La Lorraine Bakery Group
- Quarzwerke Group
- House of HR NV
- VBO-FEB
Work highlights
- Represented VBO-FEB, Agoria, and others before the Belgian Constitutional Court on the annulment of the patrimonial tax on non-profit organisations.
- Advised CMB on the tax aspects of its complex transactions in relation to Euronav.
- Advised ArcelorMittal Belgium on several strategic R&D tax related rulings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Rens, Wouter Verhoeye, Hannes Casier