Who I Am
I’m Of Counsel in the Indirect Tax practice at Deloitte Legal in Zaventem, Belgium, and professor at KU Leuven. I combine academic insight, policy advisory and hands-on practice to help clients navigate complex real estate, cross-border and EU tax matters.
What I Do
- Advise clients on indirect tax, real estate taxation and cross-border taxation
- Support investment arbitration and tax-related dispute resolution
- Guide policymakers on national, EU and international tax legislation
- Conduct applied research and provide thought leadership in EU and international tax law
Who I Work With
- Corporates and investors with cross-border operations
- Public institutions and policymakers
- Deloitte colleagues across tax, legal, and real estate practices
- Academic and professional networks in EU and international taxation
My Approach
- Combine rigorous academic knowledge with practical, real-world experience
- Focus on actionable solutions at the intersection of tax law, fundamental rights and international investment law
- Translate complex national, EU and cross-border tax rules into clear advice for clients
Credentials & Leadership
- Head of KU Leuven Tax Law Institute and holder of the Deloitte Legal Chair in International & EU Tax Law
- Programme Director, LL.M in Tax Law at KU Leuven
- Member of EATLP, IFA (former national reporter for Belgium), EUCOTAX, IBFD OPTR
- Member of editorial boards: A.F.T., CFLE; scientific collaborator for T.F.R. and several national and international journals
- Professor at KU Leuven, visiting professor at the Belgian Royal Military Academy, Eötvös Loránd University, UCLouvain, and Fiscale Hogeschool
Recognition
- Two-time T.F.R. Award recipient
- Biennial Award, Belgian Branch of IFA
- Honourable Mentions: IFA Mitchel B. Carroll Award, EATLP
- Winner, International & European Tax Moot Court Competition
- Shortlisted, IBFD Frans Vanistendael Award
Why Deloitte Legal
I leverage Deloitte Legal’s global network and integrated expertise to deliver practical, cross-border tax solutions. Combining academic insight, policy advisory and hands-on experience, I help clients navigate complex international and EU tax challenges with confidence.