Wout Van Der Auwera

Director, Tax Advisory | Transactional, M&A, Restructuring, and Real Estate | Where legal meets business

Who I Am

I am a Director in Deloitte Legal’s Tax Advisory team, based in Brussels. Following my studies, I started working in the Deloitte Belgium Corporate Tax Department in 2015. Since then, my practice has evolved from covering a broad spectrum of international and domestic corporate tax issues to a more focused expertise in transactional, M&A, restructuring, and real estate tax matters. I am active at our Zaventem office.

What I Do

  • Advise on tax aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.
  • Provide guidance on real estate projects, from acquisition structuring to implementation.
  • Navigate complex double tax treaty situations and cross-border tax issues.
  • Assist clients during tax audits and advanced ruling procedures.

Who I Work With

  • Private equity houses and pan-European real estate funds.
  • Belgian REITs and local mid-market investors.
  • Real estate occupiers, business client’s who may not focus on transaction / real estate related work, but who may benefit from expertise in relation to their operational activities [this section needs to be improved]
  • Corporates engaged in cross-border M&A and restructuring.

My Approach

I aim to bridge legal-technical precision with commercial pragmatism. By combining deep tax knowledge with a solution-oriented mindset, I support clients in managing risks, achieving their strategic business objectives and closing transactions

Credentials & Leadership

  • Master of Laws, KU Leuven, 2014.
  • Master of Tax Law, KU Leuven, 2015.
  • Member of the Brussels Bar

Why Deloitte Legal

At Deloitte Legal, I operate in a multidisciplinary setting where legal, tax, and business expertise converge. This unique environment allows me to deliver holistic advice and ensure seamless support across every stage of a transaction or restructuring project. [this section needs to be updated with references to the fact that Deloitte has a unique market position when it comes to real estate transaction and advisory work, given the broad spectrum of different expertise that we have in house, and that we can combine to the benefit of the client]