Wim Naudts

Wim Naudts

Partner - Public, Regulatory & Permits | Lawyer with a head for business

Who I am

I am a partner at Deloitte Legal with a clear focus on public, administrative and regulatory law. I am passionate about serving my clients through sound legal solutions and act as a trusted advisor to a broad range of public authorities and institutions. With a background in law, public administration, and European studies, I bring a unique, multidimensional perspective to public sector legal matters. I am active at our Zaventem office.

What I do

  • Assist clients—particularly public bodies—with legal questions relating to administrative law, public procurement, restructuring, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Advise on strategic and operational matters, from complex licensing and permitting procedures to regulatory frameworks, public-private cooperation, and policy implementation. 

Who I work with

  • All levels of government— international, European, federal, regional, local
  • Public companies and institutions and private parties engaging with the public sector. 

My approach

I combine academic depth with practical application. I am thorough and principled, but always focused on delivering workable, realistic outcomes. My approach is collaborative, clear, and rooted in public sector reality—bridging legal obligations and operational goals with a strong sense of public responsibility and efficiency.

Credentials and leadership

  • 20 years + experience in advising government.
  • 16 years + experience in practicing public law as a lawyer
  • Triple degrees in Law, Public Administration, and European Studies.
  • Prior university researcher at KU Brussel en VUB and teaching assistant at KU Leuven. 

Why Deloitte Legal

Deloitte Legal allows me to bring together legal expertise with broader public sector insights—combining legal, economic, and policy perspectives to help clients make sound decisions in a complex regulatory environment. Our multidisciplinary team and integrated Deloitte network make us uniquely positioned to support public bodies in achieving their goals with integrity, efficacy and efficiency.