About
Biography
Experience
Christoph Hanssen is a partner of Elegis and was admitted to the Antwerp Bar in 1997. He has extensive experience in commercial and company law. This includers advising shareholders and board members with their commercial contracts, handling shareholder disputes and procedures, and managing the transfer of businesses. He frequently advises clients on all kinds of commercial contracts, 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.
Specialty
Christoph Hanssen specialises in commercial law and company law.
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.
- Active member of TerraLex, participating in several practice groups including the European and International M&A Practice group, reflecting leadership in cross-border commercial law collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Member of Transeo, a European organization for SME transfer, indicating involvement in leadership and expertise in business transfers and commercial law for SMEs.
- Frequent speaker at seminars and conferences in Belgium and abroad on commercial law topics.
Law Firm
Elegis - HEC
Christoph Hanssen featured in

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Selling or Succession of a Family Business in Belgium (2026): Step-by-step Legal Checklist for Owners
1 Sept 2026

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Joint Ventures Belgium 2026: Structures, Deadlock & Exit Clauses Explained
25 Aug 2026

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Shareholder Buyouts in Belgium (2026): Practical Guide for Family Businesses, Smes and Boards
18 Aug 2026

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Belgian Exclusive Distribution Act 2026: Termination, Notice, Indemnity & Arbitration
25 May 2026

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Belgium 2026: How Code of Economic Law & Civil Code Reforms Change M&A, Business Transfers & Shareholder Agreements
18 May 2026

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Mandatory E‑invoicing in Belgium: What Commercial Contracts, Suppliers and M&A Buyers Must Change in 2026
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Christoph Hanssen start working for Elegis?
Christoph Hanssen has been working for Elegis since 1997.
In which year was Christoph Hanssen admitted to the Antwerp Bar?
Christoph Hanssen was admitted to the Antwerp Bar in 1997.
What is Christoph Hanssen's specialty?
Christoph Hanssen specialises in commercial law and company law.
What are Christoph Hanssen's areas of expertise?
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.
Where did Christoph Hanssen graduate from?
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.
