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Stefanie Van de Perre

Director, People Law | Lawyer with a head of business

Who I Am

I am a Director in Deloitte Legal’s People Law practice, specialising in (inter)national employment law and social security. Known for my outside-the-box thinking and pragmatic solutions, I help clients navigate complex personnel-related legal matters. I am widely recognised as an expert in social inspections and social criminal law, regularly advising both corporate clients and the Belgian government. I am active at our Ghent office.

What I Do

  • Advise on all aspects of (inter)national employment law and social security
  • Support clients with compensation packages and structuring self-employment relations (consultancy and management agreements) especially for quoted companies
  • Guide organisations through social inspections and compliance challenges
  • Contribute expertise on social criminal law, including advising the Belgian government
  • Help clients embed the “S” in ESG, linking social compliance to governance and sustainability strategies

Who I Work With

  • Multinationals, Belgian-headquartered companies, and start-ups
  • Quoted companies
  • Consumer industry players
  • Financial services institutions
  • Energy, Resources & Industrials companies
  • Government bodies and regulatory institutions

My Approach

I combine deep legal knowledge with a passion for innovation and sustainability. My approach is pragmatic, creative, and client-focused — helping organisations find workable solutions while staying ahead of compliance and regulatory risks. I am particularly committed to strengthening the social dimension within ESG, ensuring businesses build responsible and future-proof employment practices.

Credentials & Leadership

  • Member of the Advisory Board for the Social Criminal Code (since 2023)
  • Author of a widely used handbook on social inspections in Belgium
  • Diploma in Environmental, Social & Governance (Corporate Governance Institute UK, 2023)
  • Former lecturer in employment law, Ghent University College (2012–2019)
  • Member of the Ghent Bar since 2011; holder of certificate for Court of Cassation in criminal cases
  • Former member of the Council of the Bar (Ghent), 2020–2021

Why Deloitte Legal

At Deloitte Legal, I bring together employment law expertise, social compliance, and ESG innovation to deliver tailored solutions for clients. Supported by Deloitte’s multidisciplinary platform, I help clients not only resolve employment law challenges but also strengthen their people strategy, regulatory resilience, and sustainability performance.