Ken Lioen joined NautaDutilh in 2017 and currently leads the Brussels Tax practice. He has an in-depth experience in cross-border transactions and international tax planning. Ken regularly assists clients in group reorganisations, (re)financing and structuring, setting up management equity plans and implementing employee long-term incentive plans (LTIPs).
Sjoerd Meijer, board member at NautaDutilh, says: "We are happy that Ken will take on the role of managing partner for our Brussels office. His solid experience and client-focused approach fully tie in with our mission to help our clients navigate and thrive in a complex world. We wish him all success in his new role. At the same time, we thank Dirk for his dedication and expertise. Over the past seven years, his commitment to fostering collaboration and promoting inclusion and diversity has been invaluable. We look forward to continuing working together with Dirk, Ken, and the team to deliver the excellent solutions that helps drive our clients’ success.”
Reflecting on his time as managing partner, Dirk shares: "It has been a privilege to serve in this role. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I want to express my sincere gratitude to all Brussels partners, our business support teams, and everyone in the office for their trust, support, and collaboration.”
Ken Lioen states: “Dirk did a great job steering our Brussels team. From working remotely during the pandemic to celebrating 30 years in Brussels together last year, his focus was on achieving excellent results together. I am excited to take on this role and continue collaborating with everyone throughout the firm to strengthen our Benelux proposition and deliver the innovative solutions that enable our clients to thrive."