Wouter D'herde

Director, Corporate and M&A | Where legal meets business

Who I Am

I am a Director in the Corporate and M&A team of Deloitte Legal – Lawyers. Since joining the firm in 2012, I have advised Belgian and international SMEs as well as (semi)public entities on a broad range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on cooperative models and restructurings. I am active at our Zaventem office.

What I Do

  • Cooperative models
  • Acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction documentation
  • (Solvent) restructurings, such as mergers and (partial) demergers
  • General company law issues
  • Non-profit entity related legal issues

Who I Work With

  • Belgian and international SMEs
  • Non-profit entities (NPEs)
  • (Semi)public entities
  • Organizations across diverse sectors active in both local and cross-border contexts

My Approach

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

Credentials & Leadership

  • King’s College London, LLM. in International Business Law, 2012
  • KU Leuven, Master of Laws (Corporate & Trade Law major, International and EU Law minor), 2011
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Antwerp, since 2014
  • Co-author of Fusies en splitsingen van Belgische vennootschappen (Kluwer, 2014) and contributor to several publications on Belgian corporate law
  • Antwerp Bar, since 2012

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 guidance, ensuring that legal solutions are aligned with business strategy and organizational goals.