David Roelens

Who I Am

I’m a Partner at Deloitte Legal, leading the Corporate & M&A team. Since joining in 2007, I’ve built on my early career at Clifford Chance in Brussels and New York, gaining deep expertise in cross border and domestic M&A, private equity, real estate transactions, debt & equity capital markets, and corporate law.

What I Do

• Lead major cross‑border and domestic M&A and private equity deals
• Advise on real estate transactions and capital markets (debt & equity)
• Counsel on corporate law, commercial agreements, insolvency, and restructuring
• Provide practical insight to general counsel through our GC roundtables 

Who I Work With

• Founders, boards, in-house legal teams, investors, and C-level executives
• Corporate and private equity clients across diverse sectors—including real estate, energy, telecoms, finance, and consumer goods. 

My Approach

I combine technical precision with business acumen, offering advice that’s not only legally sound but commercially smart. My goal is to help clients get deals done, resolve issues before they escalate, and build structures that support long-term success. I value direct, pragmatic communication and always keep client priorities at the heart of every solution.

Credentials & Leadership

• Served as Deloitte Legal’s Finance Partner until 2020
• Member of the Supervisory Board – Partnership Council of Deloitte Belgium (2016 – 2023)
• Ranked by Chambers Global & Europe, IFLR1000, and Legal 500 

Why Deloitte Legal

At Deloitte Legal, we go beyond legal expertise. We work in multidisciplinary teams, blending legal, financial, operational, and technological insight. That means our clients benefit from holistic solutions that support every aspect of their strategy, from deal execution to regulatory compliance and beyond.