Tax
A major heavyweight in the field of financial and transactional tax, A&O Shearman also handles a variety of matters across tax litigation, private equity, and increasingly energy taxation. Household names in the banking and finance sector in particular seek out the team, which, under the leadership of Patrick Smet, is highly regarded in tax dispute resolution, investigations and administrative controversies. Isabelle Panis, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, enjoys a transactions-centred practice encompassing leveraged financing, restructurings, and private equity deals. Sara Husain offers support on both direct and indirect taxes, with a focus on M&A and capital markets.
Testimonials
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‘Great litigation team. Wide knowledge of the practice (both the procedural aspects and the technical matters). Very updated on the latest rulings by courts. It is also worth highlighting their capacity to understand the client’s concerns and to transfer this to the appeal. ’
‘Massive industry knowledge in Belgium tax cases from a litigation perspective. Also very commercial in an M&A context.’
Key clients
- Ackermans & van Haaren/Manuchar
- DEME / CFE