ThenewProduct Liability Directive(“PLD”)replaced theoldProduct Liability Directive(Directive 85/375/EEC) andaimsto bring the European Union’s product liability regime‘up to speed’with the digital age, circular economy businessmodelsand globalsupplychains. It also focuses onimprovingthe harmonisation of the common rules on liability for defective products andtacklingthe difficulties faced by victimswhengatheringevidence to proveproductliability.This blog focuses on the main changesthePLDbrings. Entry into force The PLD entered into force on 8 December 2024...
ALTIUS/Tiberghien
Main Contacts
Offices
Brussels, Belgium
Overview
Tiberghien is an independent law firm specialized in all fields of taxation. ALTIUS is a full-service independent law firm. In order to maximize our potential, top lawyers of Tiberghien and ALTIUS can share their views.
We provide a broad range of legal services to multinational companies and financial institutions in various industry sectors on international and Belgian transactions, as well as acting as the day-to-day counsel for Belgian companies and Belgian subsidiaries of many multinationals.
At ALTIUS/Tiberghien, we believe that it is important to fully understand the nature of each client's business, the markets in which it operates as well as comprehending the real business issues that under pin the matters we work on. Our large private client base and High Net Worth Individuals rely on our tailor made advice.
We aim to grasp the commercial considerations that underlie the transactions and the problems our clients bring to us. It is our objective to build long term relationships with our clients, with a clear emphasis on providing our services in a timely and cost efficient manner.
The lawyers in the firm aim to be positive and constructive. This enables a close working relationship between client and lawyer, resulting in clear, workable advice. We can react rapidly and adjust to changing business situations.
Year this Office was Established: 1939
Lawyers Worldwide: 200
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners
Romina Abiuso
Tax Partner
Michiel Boeren
Tax Partner
Nick Boonen
Tax Partner
Marie Brasseur
Partner
Daan Buylaert
Tax Partner
Kirian Claeye
Partner
Bart De Cock
Tax Partner
Philippe de Jong
Partner
Philippe De Wulf
Partner
Sven Demeulemeester
Partner
Christophe Dillen
Tax Partner
Gregory Ernes
Partner
Gerd D. Goyvaerts
Tax Partner
Alexander Hansebout
Partner
Bart Heynickx
Partner
Eldar Mingaleyev
Partner
Robin Minjauw
Tax Partner
Koen Morbee
Tax Partner
Bernard Peeters
Tax Partner
Lieven Peeters
Partner
Thomas Roberdeau
Tax Partner
Christophe Ronse
Partner
Pieter Souffriau
Tax Partner
William Timmermans
Partner
Emma Van Caenegem
Partner
Koen Van Duyse
Partner
Alain Van Geel
Tax Partner
Emilie Van Goidsenhoven
Tax Partner
Stijn Van Schel
Partner
Ben Van Vlierden
Tax Partner
Griet Vanden Abeele
Tax Partner
Gerrit Vandendriessche
Partner
Tom Vantroyen
Partner
Stijn Vastmans
Tax Partner
Vincent Vercauteren
Tax Partner
Carmen Verdonck
Partner
Walter Verlinden
Senior Counsel
Jerome Vermeylen
Partner
Olivier Vrins
PartnerOf Counsel
Bruno Peeters
Tax Of CounselCounsel
Amandine Baltus
Tax Counsel
Sheena Belmans
Counsel
Maryll Callari
Tax Counsel
Nicolas Clarembeaux
Counsel
Jan Clinck
Counsel
Christophe Coudron
Tax Counsel
Dominique De Bie
Tax Counsel
Elke De Leeuw
Tax Counsel
Stein De Maeijer
Tax Partner
Kimberley De Plucker
Tax Counsel
Larissa De Wulf
Tax Counsel
Ahmed El Jilali
Tax Partner
Geoffrey Froidbise
Counsel
Stephanie Gabriel
Tax Counsel
Beatrijs Gielen
Counsel
Thijs Herremans
Counsel
Sophie Lens
Counsel
Eleonore Maertens de Noordhout
Tax Counsel
Mathieu Maniet
Counsel
Quentin Masure
Tax Partner
Rik Smet
Tax Counsel
Esther Soetens
Counsel
Mathieu Taverne
Tax Counsel
Ivo Vande Velde
Senior Counsel
Ellen Vandingenen
Tax Counsel
Laurine Vanherck
Tax Counsel
Carolyn Vanthienen
Counsel
Matthias Vekeman
Counsel
Hanne Verlinden
Counsel
Audrey Zegers
CounselSenior/Managing Associate
Elisabeth De Nolf
Tax Counsel
Willem-Alexander Devlies
Senior/Managing Associate
Erika Ellyne
Senior/Managing Associate
Markus Fort
Senior Associate
Maxime Grosjean
Tax Senior Associate
Nathalie Lauwens
Tax Senior Associate
Gauthier Mary
Tax Senior Associate
Bregt Raus
Senior/Managing Associate
Lauranne Truyers
Senior/Managing Associate
Gilles Van Namen
Tax Counsel
Gert Vranckx
Tax CounselArticles
Be ready for the long-awaited Flemish duty of care obligation in the construction sector: update your agreements and compliance procedures now
From 1 January 2026, a duty of care obligation applies to clients [1] and (sub)contractors active in the construction sector[2]. Some years ago, the Flemish government launched the idea of optimising contractor chain responsibility schemes in case of illegal employment, but actual implementation has taken some time. In the meantime, the obligations have been further clarified and tightened. Clients and (sub)contractors wanting to avoid criminal liability following the detection of illegal employment by their direct contractor should update their agreements and incorporate the duty of care obligation into their compliance procedures...
Press releases
ALTIUS is proud to announce that Sylvie Dubois has been made managing partner
We are delighted to announce that Sylvie Dubois has become ALTIUS’ new managing partner, in April 2016. Sylvie succeeds Carine Van Regenmortel, who continues as the firm’s head of corporate. As head of employment, Sylvie has spent more than 25 years meeting the needs of both her local and global clients. “I am privileged to be with ALTIUS; for the opportunities I continue to be offered and the inspiring people I work with. ALTIUS is part of who I am. In my new role, I look forward to enriching our client relations, and to focusing on strategic development opportunities...
Experience the new ALTIUS
We are proud to announce a turning point in the history of ALTIUS. Along with the appointment of Sylvie Dubois as managing partner, ALTIUS unveils a brand new look and website. Our rebranding is a statement that reflects our collective drive for excellence and innovation in servicing our clients’ needs. Our new logo and colours show our optimism, dynamism and enthusiasm in facing the challenges of the future. Enjoy this experience by visiting www.altius...

