Christian's experience covers a broad range of (inter)national corporate tax issues, including inward investments, holding and financing structures, corporate restructurings, corporate and structured finance projects, M&A and IP taxation. He advises private clients on wealth optimisation techniques. He assists corporate and individual clients in their dispute resolution process (from audit to litigation). He is consistently ranked as a leading tax lawyer in Belgium by Chambers & Partners (Europe) and The Legal 500 EMEA (Hall of Fame). Christian is a regular speaker and has written extensively on tax-related subjects.

Christian is recognised as leading individual in the category 'Hall of Fame - Tax'  by the Legal 500 EMEA. He is listed as expert in 'Corporate Tax: Advisory' in the Who's Who Legal (2019) and recognised as Tax Controversy Leader in Belgium by the Tax Controversy Leaders guide (8th edition). He is also listed as a Global Leader in ‘Corporate – Taks Advisory (2021) and is a highly regarded expert in ‘Tax controversyaccording Worl Tax (11th edition).

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Memberships

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Brussels Bar (Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten), 2001
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International Tax Association
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International Bar Association
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Belgian Association of Tax Lawyers
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Qualifications

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Law degree, Université libre de Bruxelles, 1985
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Degree in Tax, La Chambre belge des Comptables, 1989
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Degree in Business Management and Administration, Université catholique de Louvain, 1990

What others say

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Christian Chéruy named "Hall of Fame" in Tax
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Christian Chéruy is recognised as Highly Regarded in Tax controversy
ITR - World Tax (2024)
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Christian Chéruy named "Key lawyer" in Tax
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Christian Chéruy is 'Hall of Fame' listed
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Christian Chéruy is recognised as Recommended in Corporate Tax - Advisory
Who's Who Legal - (2022)
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The "great partner" Christian Chéruy is praised by clients for being "reliable and accountable." He has a long-standing history of advising clients on complex cross-border tax structures.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Christian Chéruy named "Senior Statespeople" in Tax
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Christian Chéruy named "Highly Regarded" in Tax Controversy
ITR - World Tax (2021)
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Christian Chéruy is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience in withholding tax matters. He handles both contentious and non-contentious tax matters and is frequently sought out by clients in the financial services sector.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2021)
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Christian Chéruy

Of Counsel - Attorney at Law

christian.cheruy@loyensloeff.com

Brussels

Dutch, English, French

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Christian Cheruy is a member of our International Tax Services Practice Group in Brussels. He is also part of the Belgian Tax Controversy and Litigation Team. Christian is a former local managing partner and non-executive Chairman of the Loyens & Loeff Benelux Board.

Christian's experience covers a broad range of (inter)national corporate tax issues, including inward investments, holding and financing structures, corporate restructurings, corporate and structured finance projects, M&A and IP taxation. He advises private clients on wealth optimisation techniques. He assists corporate and individual clients in their dispute resolution process (from audit to litigation). He is consistently ranked as a leading tax lawyer in Belgium by Chambers & Partners (Europe) and The Legal 500 EMEA (Hall of Fame). Christian is a regular speaker and has written extensively on tax-related subjects.

Christian is recognised as leading individual in the category 'Hall of Fame - Tax'  by the Legal 500 EMEA. He is listed as expert in 'Corporate Tax: Advisory' in the Who's Who Legal (2019) and recognised as Tax Controversy Leader in Belgium by the Tax Controversy Leaders guide (8th edition). He is also listed as a Global Leader in ‘Corporate – Taks Advisory (2021) and is a highly regarded expert in ‘Tax controversyaccording Worl Tax (11th edition).