Who I Am
I’m a partner in the Family Office & HNWI team and leader of the Center of Excellence for Family Business Dynamics & Governance (FBDG). I have over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurial families, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals on wealth structuring, succession and governance. I am active at our Zaventem office.
What I Do
- Advise on private wealth structuring and estate planning, with a focus on international aspects
- Guide families through governance, succession and intergenerational wealth transfer
- Combine expertise in tax law, civil law and trusts to deliver tailored solutions
- Lead the Center of Excellence for FBDG, Belgium’s largest group of private client lawyers and specialists, working alongside psychologists in a unique multidisciplinary model
Who I Work With
- Entrepreneurial families and family businesses
- Family offices and high-net-worth individuals
- Deloitte colleagues across Europe, the Middle East and the global network
My Approach
- Apply a holistic view on family trajectories, integrating legal, tax and psychological expertise
- Help families preserve harmony and prepare the next generation
- Ensure governance and wealth planning align with long-term family values and objectives
Credentials & Leadership
- Head of the Family Business Dynamics & Governance (FBDG) team
- Head of Deloitte NSE’s Center of Excellence for FBDG, training colleagues across Europe and the Middle East
- Co-head of the Belgian-Dutch Private Client Desk
- 20+ years advising entrepreneurial families, family offices and high-net-worth individuals
- Guberna certificate of Director Effectiveness
- Professor at Ghent University
- Lecturer at KULeuven and University of Antwerp
- Chief (co-)editor of Tijdschrift voor Estate Planning
- Lead coordinator of the Post Universitary Cycle of Estate Planning at KULeuven
Quotes from our clients
"It was a smooth cooperation with Caroline. She is knowledgeable and provides open communication."
"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."
"Caroline keeps the helicopter view on our project. Given her interpersonal skills, she was able to find a solution and compromise when discussions stalled."
Why Deloitte Legal
We bring together multidisciplinary expertise in tax, law, psychology and governance to deliver fully integrated family solutions. Through Deloitte’s international network, we efficiently address cross-border wealth structuring and draw on global best practices, particularly in family office set-up and succession planning.