Christian P.N. Fenner

Partner
Head of Corporate (Norway)
Christian P.N. Fenner
Location
Oslo
Language
Norwegian, English
Services

Christian P. N. Fenner is Head of DLA Piper's Corporate department in Norway.

His principal area of expertise is M&A, focusing on the private equity and venture capital communities. He has considerable experience in leading complex cross-border transactions, frequently representing both global and national buy-out funds and industrial clients.

Christian has more than 12 years of experience as a corporate lawyer. He is well-known for his dedication and commercial approach to any process he is involved in.

Credentials
Education
University of Bergen, Cand.jur.
2003
Memberships

Member of the Norwegian Bar Association

Experience
Prior experience
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2016 -
Lead Lawyer, Wiersholm
2011 - 2016
Lead Lawyer, DLA Piper Norway
2010 - 2011
Lawyer, DLA Piper Norway
2008 - 2010
Associate, DLA Piper Norway
2005 - 2008
Legal adviser, Oslo Tax Collection Agency
2003 - 2005
Rankings
The Legal 500, 2024

Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500, 2024.

Chambers & Partners Global/Europe, 2024

Christian Fenner frequently assists with private equity deals. He also has experience acting for listed companies on transactions. One client says: "Christian Fenner has a lot of experience in negotiations and gives good insight and input."

The Legal 500, 2023

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.’

Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500, 2023.

Chambers & Partners Global/Europe, 2023

Christian P. N. Fenner frequently assists with private equity deals. He also has experience acting for listed companies on transactions. One client says: "He is always proactive and solution-oriented."

The Legal 500, 2022

‘Christian Fenner is truly committed to his clients and walks the last mile.’

Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500, 2021.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2022

Christian Fenner joins the rankings this year following notable market recognition. He regularly acts for private equity firms on transactions. One client says: "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."

The Legal 500, 2021

Recommended for Commercial, Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500, 2021.

The Legal 500, 2020

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.

Recommended for Corporate by The Legal 500, 2020.