About Arx Aurum
Arx Aurum Lawyers originated within Aeacus, a tax law firm. In that context, we were increasingly consulted by clients with questions about physical assets, such as art collections, antiques, classic cars, collectibles and equestrian assets.
These recurring questions have enabled Arx Aurum to build a distinct expertise over the years in matters involving physical assets, where tax, legal and strategic issues converge.
What initially arose from concrete client questions has developed into a fully fledged and independent practice with a clear focus on physical assets. Today, we assist a broad client base, including collectors, artists, galleries and professional parties facing complex questions relating to these assets.
To deepen this expertise further, Arx Aurum was developed as an independent activity. Where necessary, we work with specialised third parties, including for valuation, technical analysis or sector-specific assistance, so that clients can rely on an integrated and practical approach.
Christophe Romero
Christophe Romero has developed an in-depth specialisation in the tax and legal treatment of art and precious metals and assists private individuals and companies with complex questions relating to such assets. He began his career at De Broeck Van Laere & Partners and later joined the tax law firm Tiberghien before founding his own law firm.
Christophe has extensive experience in matters relating to the transfer and structuring of art and assists collectors, artists and auction houses. His expertise includes the tax treatment of transactions in personal income tax and VAT, guiding clients through the complex legal and tax framework specific to the art market.
In addition to art, Christophe has developed a strong affinity with investments in precious metals, such as gold, silver and diamonds. In this context too, he assists private individuals and companies with the structuring, transfer and tax treatment of such assets.
Christophe also has extensive practical experience in consultations and negotiations with the tax administration, including local tax officials and the Special Tax Inspectorate (BBI), in complex matters relating to physical assets. Christophe also has broad experience in tax criminal law and assists both private individuals and companies in criminal proceedings concerning tax fraud and money laundering. He obtained the SUPRALAT certificate, which means he is trained to provide specialised legal assistance during police interviews and interviews before the investigating judge.
Christophe also regularly gives seminars on tax topics and appears regularly in the professional press, including in publications by De Tijd and Investment Officer.
Master of Laws (KU Leuven)
Master in Tax Law (KU Leuven)
Member of the Dutch-speaking Brussels Bar
Member of the Leuven Bar
Member of the Belgian Association of Tax Lawyers (BATL)
Senne Verholle
senne.verholle@aeacus.tax
+32(0)477/77.48.49
Senne has a distinct specialisation in the tax and legal treatment of art, antiques and other physical collectibles. He advises private individuals, entrepreneurs and companies on the qualification, structuring and tax treatment of such assets, as well as on compliance matters, banking relationships and the impact of relevant regulation.
Senne gained his professional experience in tax law at the tax law firm Tiberghien before founding his own law firm.
In matters relating to art and antiques, Senne combines legal analysis with in-depth knowledge of the contractual and civil-law aspects specific to such assets, which he applies when assessing capital gains, tax returns and discussions with the tax administration, including on the deductibility of costs connected with such assets.
Senne also has experience in tax criminal law and assists clients in criminal proceedings concerning tax fraud and money laundering, including legal assistance during police interviews on the basis of his SUPRALAT certificate.
Senne also has a strong affinity with collectibles such as classic cars, watches and trading cards, and assists clients in this context with the tax and legal aspects of holding, structuring and transferring such assets.
Senne regularly speaks at seminars on tax and legal topics and shares his insights in the professional press, including through publications in Legal News, De Tijd and Investment Officer.
Master of Laws (Ghent University)
Master in Tax Law (University of Antwerp)
Member of the Dutch-speaking Brussels Bar