Christophe advises on real estate investment structuring and leads negotiations on real estate transactions (both asset and share deals), including sale and lease back and real estate asset management (e.g. leases and all real estate related contracts). He has acquired a reputation for excellence in tax aspects of real estate investments in Belgium, at funds level (e.g. efficient fund structuring, tax forecasts, financing) as well as at local level (due diligence, deal structuring), including tax and accounting aspects related to developments and public-private partnerships.

Christophe also has considerable experience in advising Belgian companies and subsidiaries of non-Belgian companies on domestic and international tax issues. His field of expertise includes advice on holding structures, structured finance, and pre- and post M&A tax restructuring.

Sectors & Markets
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Memberships

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Brussels bar, 1998
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Qualifications

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Accounting degree, EPFC (Brussels, Belgium), 1994
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Master in Law, Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium), 1993

What others say

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Christophe Laurent named "Leading individual" in Real Estate
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Even though we have good experiences with several parnters and associates, Christophe Laurent remains an outstanding partner from our point of view. He is very sharp as well on legal as on tax matters (which is very rare), is very present (and front line) during transactions, is a real deal maker (in the interest of the global deal), is very commercial and good at negotiations, knows a lot of people and other lawyers with whom he has a great contact, which facilitates transactions."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Chirstophe Laurent does outstanding work for us."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Christophe Laurent often advises on high-ticket real estate investments and development projects. He frequently advises prominent investors, including pension funds, on tax-related aspects of transactions.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Christophe Laurent is ranked Band 1 for Real Estate
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Christophe Laurent is recognised as Global Elite Thought Leader in Real Estate
Who's Who Legal - (2023)
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Christophe Laurent named "Leading individual" in Real Estate
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Christophe Laurent has an extensive knowledge of the real estate industry and is one of the very few lawyers who can not only advise clients on the legal aspects but also on related tax, structuring and financial matters.'
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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‘Christophe Laurent has very good real estate legal know-how and combines this with very good tax know-how, which is a great combination to have, especially in the markets in Belgium and Luxembourg.'
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Christophe Laurent is recognised as Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory
Who's Who Legal - (2022)
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Christophe Laurent stands out for his "unrivalled level of client service and knowledge." He often advises on high-ticket real estate investments and development projects. One client particularly says: "Christophe Laurent's key skill is the ability to understand an issue and to solve it based upon a broad set of legal skills, but also with the capacity of commercial thinking."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Christophe Laurent is Band 1 ranked for Real Estate
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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One client particularly says: "Christophe Laurent's key skill is the ability to understand an issue and to solve it based upon a broad set of legal skills, but also with the capacity of commercial thinking."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Band 1
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Recommended
Who's Who Legal (2021)
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Christophe Laurent has worked with us for a number of years and has patience, great knowledge of both the law and practical business matters. He works extremely hard and is very approachable and a pleasure to work with
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
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A client describes him as "a strong negotiator who is also practical and open to solutions," going on to add: "He always makes himself available despite often having a lot on the table."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2021)
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Christophe Laurent

Partner - Attorney at Law

christophe.laurent@loyensloeff.com

Brussels

Dutch, English, French

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Christophe Laurent, Partner, heads the Real Estate practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on real estate transactions and taxation. He is also a member of the Investment Management/Funds team.

Christophe advises on real estate investment structuring and leads negotiations on real estate transactions (both asset and share deals), including sale and lease back and real estate asset management (e.g. leases and all real estate related contracts). He has acquired a reputation for excellence in tax aspects of real estate investments in Belgium, at funds level (e.g. efficient fund structuring, tax forecasts, financing) as well as at local level (due diligence, deal structuring), including tax and accounting aspects related to developments and public-private partnerships.

Christophe also has considerable experience in advising Belgian companies and subsidiaries of non-Belgian companies on domestic and international tax issues. His field of expertise includes advice on holding structures, structured finance, and pre- and post M&A tax restructuring.