07/07/26

NautaDutilh strengthens its Taxation practice with the arrival of Giovanni Smet as local partner

Giovanni Smet has joined NautaDutilh Brussels as local partner in the Taxation practice.

Giovanni advises on Belgian and international taxation law, with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and capital markets transactions. He also has extensive experience advising on corporate restructurings, financing transactions, investment funds, financial products and real estate matters. In addition, he regularly advises on international tax treaties, tax rulings and interactions with tax authorities.

“I am excited to join NautaDutilh and its highly regarded Taxation practice. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and supporting clients on complex Belgian and international tax matters.”

Giovanni Smet, Taxation local partner

“We are pleased to welcome Giovanni to NautaDutilh. His extensive experience in Belgian and international tax law, combined with his strong transactional practice, further strengthens our ability to support clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters. We look forward to the perspectives and expertise he brings to our team and our clients.”

Ken Lioen, managing partner of our Brussels office and head of our Taxation practice

Giovanni's arrival marks an important step in the continued growth of our Brussels Taxation practice and reinforces our commitment to providing clients with market-leading expertise on complex tax matters.

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