Christoph Hanssen Verified Lawyer

Experience

Christoph Hanssen has been working for Elegis since 1997 and was admitted to the Antwerp Bar in the same year. He has extensive experience advising shareholders and board members in board and shareholder meetings, handling shareholder disputes and procedures, and managing the transfer of family businesses. He frequently advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, transfer of undertakings, investments, buyouts, incorporation of joint ventures, and cooperation agreements. Christoph serves a diverse clientele, including family businesses, SMEs, and large international companies. He is also active in international legal networks such as TerraLex and participates regularly in seminars and conferences both in Belgium and abroad.

Specialty

Christoph Hanssen specialises in commercial law and company law. His expertise includes negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and advising on complex corporate matters such as mergers and acquisitions, shareholder relations, business transfers, and joint ventures.

Education

Christoph Hanssen graduated with a Master of Law degree from the University of Leuven in 1996. He also obtained a Master after Master degree from Vlerick Management School at Ghent University in 1997.