Yannick Van den broeke

Director, Corporate and M&A | Leader of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 & Rising Star programme | Where legal meets business

Who I Am

I am a Director in the Corporate and M&A practice and lead Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 & Rising Star programme in Belgium. Since joining Deloitte Legal in 2008, I have built extensive experience in M&A, corporate structuring and company law matters, with a strong focus on supporting privately owned businesses and entrepreneurs. I am active at our Antwerp office.

What I Do

  • M&A transactions: buy- and sell-side due diligence, negotiations and transaction documentation
  • Corporate reorganisations: mergers, demergers, contributions and other (solvent) restructurings, including post-merger integrations
  • Corporate structuring of family-owned and privately held / backed domestic and international businesses
  • Company law matters, such as corporate governance, cash repatriation and director’s liability

Who I Work With

  • Family-owned and privately held / backed domestic and international businesses
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) companies, including sports businesses
  • Belgian and international clients from a wide range of industries

My Approach

I act as a trusted and strategic advisor with strong project management skills and an eye for detail. My approach is pragmatic, entrepreneurial and focused on delivering sustainable solutions for clients navigating corporate change and transactions.

Credentials & Leadership

  • University of Antwerp, Master in Law, 2008
  • Advanced Master in Corporate Law, HUB-KUL/University of Brussels, 2010
  • Post Graduate Degree in Insolvency Law, KU Leuven, 2012
  • Programme Director, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 & Rising Star Belgium
  • Regular lecturer and author on corporate law matters, including contributions to KULAK, VOKA, M&D Seminars, Wolters Kluwer (o.a. Artikelsgewijze Commentaar, Reeks Notariële Praktijkstudies, ...), CFO Magazine, Accountancy & Fiscaliteit, ...
  • Brussels Bar, since 2009; Antwerp Bar, since 2012

Why Deloitte Legal

As part of Deloitte Legal, I combine deep corporate and M&A expertise with Deloitte’s multidisciplinary ecosystem, offering clients end-to-end support that connects legal, tax, financial and strategic perspectives. This unique positioning allows me to help private clients and entrepreneurs grow, transform and future-proof their businesses.