Véronique Van Eessel

Director, Corporate and M&A

Who I Am

I am a business-oriented Director in Deloitte Legal’s Corporate and M&A team, advising corporate and private equity clients on domestic and cross-border transactions, restructurings, joint ventures and corporate governance. I combine technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, helping clients navigate complex legal requirements while enabling their growth and transformation.

I am active at our Ghent office.

What I Do

  • Advise on mid-market corporate and PE mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures
  • Guide clients through (cross-border) mergers, demergers, and corporate restructurings
  • Advise on general corporate law and governance matters
  • Help clients structure their business activities to ensure compliance and sustainable growth

Who I Work With

  • Business owners
  • General counsels
  • Investors
  • Corporate leaders

My Approach

I combine rigorous legal analysis with a pragmatic, precise and solutions-driven approach. My aim is to help clients achieve their business, commercial and organizational objectives while ensuring compliance with the complexities of Belgian and international company law.

Credentials & Leadership

  • Postgraduate Degree in Corporate Finance (KU Leuven)
  • UGent, Master of Laws
  • UGent, Master in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Ghent Bar (previously Brussels Bar and Bar of West Flanders)
  • Author of several publications on corporate law

Why Deloitte Legal

At Deloitte Legal, I work in close collaboration with colleagues across service lines and jurisdictions. This multidisciplinary environment allows me to provide clients with end-to-end solutions, ensuring that legal solutions are aligned with business strategy and organizational goals. Our clients benefit from holistic solutions that support every aspect of their strategy, from deal execution to regulatory compliance and beyond.