Hans Christian Pape advises domestic and international clients including PE funds on all matters relating to M&A, company law and equity capital markets. His involvement comprises all types of M&A, including leveraged buyouts, mergers and demergers, joint ventures and other strategic alliances both domestically and cross-border.

In addition to his legal career he has several years of professional experience as executive director in international sector leading companies within FMCG.

Hans Christian is mentioned in the following international legal directories:
Legal 500 - Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Recommended Lawyer)
Chambers - Corporate/M&A
IFLR1000 - Corporate and M&A and Capital Markets (Highly regarded)
Best Lawyers - Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Hans Christian Pape is very knowledgeable and experienced. He is very business oriented and has a large network. He is business focused and will quickly identify the important issues to focus on from the client’s perspective.

Legal 500, 2024

Hans Christian is knowledgeable, pragmatic and experienced.

Chambers Global, 2024

He remains calm and solution-oriented even in the most stressful situations.

Chambers Global, 2024

He is very familiar with the players in the market and knows who wants what from a deal.

Chambers, 2021

Responsive, very well connected and thorough. His network and people skills have been able to force the deal going forward or give us insights in relationships/interests 'behind the scenes' on seller's side, helping us to secure the deal. Very valuable for us.

IFLR1000, 2021

Skilled M&A lawyer who knows the technical aspects but also has a commercial mindset and is solution-oriented.

Chambers, 2019

Strong sector knowledge within consumer goods and positive track record.

Chambers, 2018

Hans Christian Pape is "very service-minded. We can contact him any time and he answers our call. He also knows our company well, which is helpful.

Chambers, 2018