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Deloitte Legal - Lawyers

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Belgium


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The Greenille Private Client Team of Deloitte Legal - Lawyers was founded in 2003, as a boutique private client law firm. It was at that time named Greenille and it merged with Deloitte Legal – Lawyers (formerly Laga) as from 1 September 2014.

This team focusses on private clients, particularly entrepreneurial families and high net worth individuals. Their clients include many important captains of industry and international embedded families. Their offering is holistic and consists of three service lines: advisory, conflict handling and family and business dynamics & governance.

The advisory team advises clients in wealth planning or wealth structuring. It includes matters of civil and family property law, national and international tax law, private international law and governance vehicles. The conflict handling department assists clients in negotiating a deal in divorce and inheritance matters or in court proceedings. Finally, the communication experts and facilitators support families in growing towards sustainable shareholders of family wealth and connecting communication.

These services are embedded within the practice of Deloitte. The firm can connect with the global Deloitte Legal and Deloitte Private network for all type of international matters private clients deal with, such as foreign investments or real estate. As part of Deloitte, the firm can also leverage on the industry knowledge, support or experience of Deloitte to assist their clients.

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Industries (13)

  • Estate planning
  • Personal tax
  • International tax
  • Private clients and family-owned businesses
  • Family office
  • Gift and inheritance tax
  • Relocation and immigration
  • Mediation and facilitation
  • Family and business dynamics
  • Private international law
  • Family property law
  • Divorce and inheritance proceedings
  • Family law

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Private Wealth Law - Belgium

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Deloitte Legal has a team of trusted advisers to wealthy families and business owners. It handles a comprehensive range of estate and tax planning, family governance, conflict management and litigation mandates.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are hands-on and have good communication skills. They are flexible in timing appointments and give clear answers and advice.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They stand out not only for their permanent availability and strong responsiveness but also for their high-quality advice and their significant experience in cross-border structuring matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Strengths are their knowledge of local fiscal authorities' procedures and decision-making process, and their good insights into how decisions are made and the sensitivities of the different members.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alain Laurent Verbeke
    Band 1Alain Laurent Verbeke

    Alain Laurent Verbeke

    Alain Laurent Verbeke is well known as a professor in inheritance law and an expert in private client legal matters, in addition to his fee-earning work at Deloitte.

    • Alain Laurent Verbeke is an impressive professional.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Mathieu Ex
    Band 2Mathieu Ex

    Mathieu Ex

    Mathieu Ex is valued for his experience assisting high net worth individuals and family business owners with complex tax planning issues, and he has an excellent reputation among interviewees for his client-handling skills.
    • Mathieu is able to easily navigate the complex tax landscape and provide his clients with not only solid but also practical solutions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Mathieu stands out for his impressive professional experience in tax matters. He is extremely pleasant to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Mathieu is technically brilliant and a very enjoyable person to work with. He has the gift of combining the human side with the technical side.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Caroline Costermans
    Band 3Caroline Costermans

    Caroline Costermans

    Caroline Costermans is a partner in the Greenille private clients team at Deloitte Legal. Costermans advises on wealth structuring matters and has a particular focus on cross-border structuring.

    • It was a smooth cooperation with Caroline. She is knowledgeable and provides open communication.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Caroline consistently demonstrates exceptional legal acumen and dedication. She possesses a profound understanding of the law, coupled with an ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Caroline keeps the helicopter view on our project. Given her interpersonal skills, she was able to find a solution and compromise when discussions stalled.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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