Christian P.N. Fenner
Christian P. N. Fenner's principal area of expertise is M&A, with a strong focus on the private equity and venture capital sectors. He has extensive experience in leading complex cross-border transactions, frequently representing both global and national buy-out funds and industrial clients.
Christian has more than 20 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, and is well-known for his dedication and commercial approach to any process he is involved in.
"Christian Fenner helps to navigate international M&A transactions in an excellent way."
- Chambers Global 2026
Member of the Norwegian Bar Association
Ranked in Corporate/M&A (2022–2026)
Selected client feedback:
"He ensures quality deliverables. He is proactive, timely and easy to talk with."
"Christian is always available and knows our internal ways of working very well. He is service-minded and always on top of everything relevant to us."
"Christian Fenner helps to navigate international M&A transactions in an excellent way."
"Christian Fenner has a lot of experience in negotiations and gives good insight and input."
"He is always proactive and solution-oriented."
"He is an excellent lawyer across all facets, and is especially strong in terms of project management. He is always on top of things and into the details."
Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2020–2026)
Selected client feedback:
‘Christian Fenner - strong process leadership.’
"Christian Fenner has a commercial mindset, excellent skills in M&A and negotiations and holds all deadlines. He is also pragmatic, which ensures that we don’t add unnecessary complexity. Deep understanding of all corporate matters."
"Quick, commercial mindset, good capacity to involve DLA colleagues in other countries in deals abroad, while Christian Fenner oversees that even though he is not directly in charge of a deal he will ensure the approach used is the best."
"Christian Fenner is an excellent partner."
"Christian Fenner has a unique ability to always be one step ahead. He is able to boil down complex legal matters and follow up with practical suggestions for solutions."
"Christian Fenner is truly committed to his clients and walks the last mile."
"Christian Fenner is by far the best lawyer we work with. Extraordinarily well prepared and hands-on. Excellent communication and project management skills. You feel you are a very important customer."
"Christian Fenner is a down to earth person. Makes sure that his team tailor-made the report to match our needs and had good attention to detail."
