Bernard advises and represents clients before the authorities on VAT, customs and excise matters, and also on sanctions and export controls. He provides comprehensive advice on specific transactions, assists in authorisation application processes, the implementation and review of internal trade policies and covers trade related matters in M&A transactions.

Bernard joined Loyens & Loeff in 2019.

Sectors & Markets
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Memberships

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Brussels Bar, 2019
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AT + ICA (European Association of Trade + Investment Controls and Compliance Attorneys)
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Qualifications

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Master in Tax Law, Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), 2019
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Master in Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), 2018

Bernard Claessens

Associate - Attorney at Law

bernard.claessens@loyensloeff.com

Brussels, London

Dutch, French, English

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<p>Bernard Claessens, attorney at law, specialises in indirect taxes and trade controls. He is an associate currently seconded to our London office.</p>

Bernard advises and represents clients before the authorities on VAT, customs and excise matters, and also on sanctions and export controls. He provides comprehensive advice on specific transactions, assists in authorisation application processes, the implementation and review of internal trade policies and covers trade related matters in M&A transactions.

Bernard joined Loyens & Loeff in 2019.