Tax
ARGO Law
The tax and private clients practice at ARGO Law divides its expertise between tax transactions, advisory, and litigation, and is commonly retained by private equity and venture funds, corporations, and medium- and large-sized private and family businesses. Corporate, M&A and capital markets transactions specialist Philippe Rens leads on the tax side, alongside Wouter Verhoeye, who joined the firm from Linklaters in March 2023. Estate planning expert Hannes Casier heads the private client practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Argo works in a very pragmatic, down-to-earth way with very good understanding of the local situation and with the same professionalism as the international law firms.’
‘It was a fantastic experience to work with Wouter Verhoeye as our attorney. He not only proved to be a master in his field but also demonstrated extraordinary dedication to his clients. Our case was exceedingly technical and complex, yet he managed to present this maze of details in a comprehensible and transparent manner to the ruling authority.’
‘Argo's team is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated. They provided expert legal guidance and helped me navigate a complex legal issue with ease. What impressed me most was their professionalism and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. They truly go above and beyond to deliver top-notch legal services.’
‘The team has an unparalleled knowledge of the Belgian tax landscape when it comes to alternative investment funds and corporate tax. They have a tremendous amount of experience and know exactly how to satisfy client needs.’
‘Philippe Rens has an amazing amount of experience and knowledge. Moreover he's able to think commercially and puts himself in his client's shoes, helping to think beyond the mere legal problem or question at hand.’
‘In working with Argo I experienced a unique blend of pragmatism, personalisation and professionalism. They love intellectual challenges and seek innovative solutions. During the process they make sure as a client you feel understood and supported. They create an atmosphere where you feel not only heard but valued.’
‘The services and accessibility were very good. The cooperation was excellent. Facts and circumstances were accurately recorded, presented and solutions developed. Complicated tax requirements were broken down and presented in a targeted manner. The theoretical as well as practical structure of the tax opinions was thus very usable for foreign legal practitioners.’
‘We greatly appreciated Wouter Verhoeye's goal-oriented and thoroughly honest approach. Approaches to solutions were identified in a practice-oriented manner. He was available at all times and responded at short notice. The adherence to deadlines was extraordinary.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Belgium
- NXC Corporation (NXMH)
- Südzucker AG (Tiense Suikerraffinaderij NV)
Work highlights
- Advised ArcelorMittal Belgium with the strategic and tax technical R&D incentives in relation to its €1.6bn investment in decarbonisation technologies at its flagship Gent plant.
- Represented various clients in the proceedings before the Constitutional Court in relation to the newly introduced copyright tax regime.
- Advised Hummingbird Ventures Management with the set-up and structuring of their latest venture capital fund Hummingbird Ventures V.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Rens, Wouter Verhoeye, Hannes Casier