In today’s fast-evolving world, organizations must respond swiftly to challenges and opportunities to remain resilient and sustainable. Deloitte Legal — Lawyers operates at the intersection of legal and business to help clients navigate this complexity. By working closely with our clients, we deliver services tailored to their needs, enabling them to make an impact that matters. We address legal issues with a business perspective, positioning ourselves as trusted advisors in both legal and industry-specific contexts.
Our practice is agile and supported by Deloitte Legal’s extensive global network (2500 professionals in 75+ countries), which enables us to combine strategic insights with advanced technology to manage complex data, enhance decision-making, and provide end-to-end solutions. We bring together multidisciplinary teams, integrating legal knowledge with tax, consulting, and financial advisory professionals, ensuring a seamless approach to client projects. Our services also include support functions that improve efficiency and decrease the cost of routine legal activities.
Tax Knowledge
DL boasts one of Belgium’s largest and most experienced tax law teams, comprising approximately 60 tax lawyers specializing in all subfields of tax law. Our services include:
- Advisory Services: Led by Danny Stas, covering VAT and International Tax, the team offers comprehensive advice, often in collaboration with Deloitte Belgium’s tax department.
- Tax Dispute Resolution: Led by Annick Visschers, the team specializes in resolving tax disputes in all areas (direct and indirect tax and criminal tax litigation) and for all types of clients ranging from Ultra High-Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) over Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Medium-sized and Large Enterprises (MMEs).
- Greenille Private Client Services: Led by Mathieu Ex, the team provides holistic advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and families, covering income, wealth, gift, and estate taxes.
Our tax team is also frequently consulted by the Belgian Minister’s cabinet and has professors at nearly all Belgian universities, reflecting our prominence in the field. We combine our tax expertise with an entrepreneurial and pragmatic approach, helping businesses enhance taxes and cash flow, and focus on growth.
Deploying Technology-Driven Legal Solutions
Deloitte Legal is at the forefront of legal technology, leveraging cutting-edge tools to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance efficiency. By partnering with leading platforms and key legal tech providers, we deliver advanced solutions in areas like contract management and legal automation. These tailored tools not only boost operational efficiency but also empower our clients to stay ahead in a rapidly changing business environment. Our different alliances enable us to drive the digital transformation of legal departments, empowering clients to adapt to change efficiently.
Differentiators: Why Deloitte Legal — Lawyers?
Multidisciplinary Approach
Our strength lies in our ability to integrate legal services with other disciplines. By collaborating with Deloitte’s tax, consulting, and financial advisory teams, we provide holistic solutions that address the broader implications of legal issues, from strategy to execution.
Industry-Specific Insights
We understand that each industry has unique challenges. Our legal professionals combine sector-specific knowledge with legal specialism to offer advice that is both practical and innovative. This dual perspective enables us to tailor solutions to our clients’ specific needs.
Global Network, Local Expertise
As part of Deloitte Legal’s global network, we offer clients access to a wealth of international resources and knowledge. At the same time, our local teams provide deep knowledge of Belgian and European legal frameworks, making sure clients receive relevant and actionable advice.
