Multinationals and major Belgian companies rely on the team at Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL for advice on domestic and international tax structuring, tax litigation, and wealth management. Practice head Géry Bombeke assists with a range of issues, including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and corporate restructurings, while leading corporate and international tax practitioner Alain Huyghe is the go-to for insurance sector tax matters. Private equity and fund structuring is within the remit of Luc Meeus, Lionel Van Reet leads on export controls and sanctions, and Julie Permeke contributes considerable experience in complex tax procedures and dispute resolution.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptionally knowledgeable is Luc Meeus, a partner with the right insights and to-the-point advice for a high but acceptable fee and who carries the entire team. Pragmatic and useful legal advice.’

  • ‘Quick replies, up-to-date with the regulation.’

Key clients

  • Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)
  • Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen NV / SA
  • Fortino Capital Partners NV / SA
  • WP Carey
  • Biocartis
  • Pierre&Vacances-Center Parcs
  • AbbVie
  • Abbott

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Practice head

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Géry Bombeke

Other key lawyers

Alain Huyghe, Luc Meeus, Lionel Van Reet, Julie Permeke