Who I Am
I am a Director within the Tax Controversy team, specializing in tax litigation and advisory services across a wide range of tax domains. With more than three decades of experience, I combine hands-on client work with academic and professional leadership in the Belgian tax community. I am active at our Kortrijk office.
What I Do
- Represent companies and individuals in all stages of tax disputes, from the administrative phase to proceedings before national tax courts.
- Provide strategic tax advisory services, particularly in the fields of VAT, indirect taxes, environmental levies, and local taxes.
- Support clients with corporate income tax and procedural tax law matters.
Who I Work With
- Corporates of all sizes, including multinational groups and Belgian businesses, facing tax audits, disputes, or complex advisory issues.
- Private clients seeking pragmatic and effective solutions for tax challenges.
- Professional peers and students through my roles as lecturer and assessor in the Belgian tax and accountancy landscape.
My Approach
I take a hands-on and solutions-oriented approach, blending in-depth legal expertise with a practical perspective shaped by my teaching and leadership roles. I strive to help clients resolve disputes efficiently while ensuring legal soundness and long-term compliance.
Credentials & Leadership
- Lecturer in VAT, tax procedure, and ITAA deontology at Syntra West (Kortrijk and Brugge) and VIVES-Brugge Business School.
- Rechtskundig Assessor at the Institute for Tax Advisors and Accountants (ITAA).
- Chairman of the Dutch-speaking Executive Chamber at BIBF-IPCF (since 2015).
- Member of the Brussels Bar.
Why Deloitte Legal
At Deloitte Legal, I work within a multidisciplinary environment that combines tax litigation expertise with advisory and compliance capabilities, allowing us to support clients end-to-end in both local and international contexts. This integrated approach ensures clients receive not only legal defence but also forward-looking tax strategies.