Testimonial

“You’re encouraged to take ownership – there’s always someone to spar with, but your files are truly your own.”

As a counsel in the Belgian tax practice at Loyens & Loeff, Benno sits at the heart of some of the firm’s most complex and high-profile work. His role spans the full breadth of transactional tax matters, from M&A transactions and financing deals to intragroup restructurings. Alongside this, he also advises clients in tax controversy cases, supporting them throughout audits and proceedings before Belgian and international tax courts.

Continuous learning through complex, cross-border matters

For Benno, the intellectual challenge is a defining feature of the role. Working within a large, internationally oriented tax team means exposure to complex, cross-border matters for high-profile clients. These cases demand strong technical expertise, but they also provide continuous opportunities to deepen and sharpen that expertise.

What stands out to Benno is that technical excellence is only one part of the equation. As lawyers grow within the organisation, there is a strong emphasis on developing soft skills as well. Coaching trajectories and close collaboration with colleagues allow him to build social and leadership skills, while actively helping others grow into their roles.