Linklaters has appointed Brussels partner Henk Vanhulle as its new global head of tax, with Yash Rupal stepping down from the role after completing a three-year term.

Vanhulle (pictured), who has been a partner with the magic circle firm since 1995 and Brussels tax chief since 2007, has significant experience in corporate tax, with particular emphasis on international tax planning, corporate finance, capital market transactions and corporate M&A.