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Deloitte Legal - Lawyers

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : 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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  • Deloitte deals with very sophisticated matters, and they have the full scope of services so really add value.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Deloitte Legal distinguishes itself through its business- and solutions-oriented approach. They talk business, not just law.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Deloitte Legal has a corporate culture that places top people at the right level without losing its personal approach. Due to their size, they can offer this across all required specialisations.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Deloitte has a deep knowledge in tax law and, most importantly, a very friendly and consistent way of working.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Deloitte team is quick to comprehend a changing situation and change strategy accordingly.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAlain Laurent Verbeke
    Senior StatespeopleAlain Laurent Verbeke

    Alain Laurent Verbeke

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

    • Alain is one of the leading tax experts in Belgium. He is also trailblazing. He flags matters before legislators address them.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Mathieu Ex
    Band 1Mathieu 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.
    • I very much appreciated Mathieu's specialist advice, comprehensive approach, forward-looking attitude and personal commitment throughout the process. He flags pitfalls, but more importantly also identifies and creates opportunities to thrive. His expertise also comes with a highly enjoyable portion of human interaction and involvement.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Mathieu Ex gives excellent cooperation, clear communication and good execution.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Caroline Costermans
    Band 2Caroline Costermans

    Caroline Costermans

    Caroline Costermans is a partner at Deloitte Legal. Costermans advises on wealth structuring matters and has a particular focus on cross-border structuring.

    • Caroline is very good at communicating with a range of parties. She is very professional and smooth. She is excellent technically as well.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchBarbara Albrecht
    Associates to watchBarbara Albrecht

    Barbara Albrecht

    Barbara Albrecht is a tax-focused director in the Deloitte Legal team. She advises clients on optimising their wealth and estate planning.

    • Barbara is very hard-working and down to earth.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Barbara has pragmatic approach. She is to the point and hands-on.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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