Overview

Hans-Christian Mehrens has broad corporate and venture capital experience, with extensive experience in counseling businesses through their growth and operational governance.

Venture Capital Specialization

Hans focuses on venture capital work, advising both strategic and financial investors, as well as investee companies. He has successfully closed deals across various industries, including fintech, life sciences, cybersecurity and animal health. Hans guides clients throughout the entire investment cycle, from structuring and negotiating to closing deals. His experience in commercial law also enables him to seamlessly navigate post-investment negotiations on distribution, licensing and supply agreements.

Corporate Experience

In addition to his venture capital work, Hans has a wide-ranging corporate practice. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and shareholder disputes. Much of Hans' experience is international, with a particular focus on German-speaking markets and clients.

Data Protection Expertise

Hans is a trusted advisor on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). He offers bespoke guidance on international data privacy programs, including international data transfers, data processing agreements and data breach responses.

Personal Interests

Outside of his legal practice, Hans is passionate about his family, travel, cooking and sports.

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Credentials

Court Admissions

Solicitor of the Courts of England & Wales [Solicitors Regulation Authority]

Languages

German

Education

London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc in History and Theory of International Relations (2015)

University of Nottingham
B.A. in International Relations (2014)

BPP University
LPC (2017)

BPP University
GDL (2016)

Insights & Events

Other Perspectives
  • In or Out? EDPB Publishes Much-Awaited Guidance on GDPR's Territorial Scope
    Co-author, Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Journal, April 2019
  • When Things Go Wrong in International M&A – Litigating into the Unknown?
    Co-author, Investment Week, January 2019

Firm Blog Contributions

  • Discerning Data – a forum that discusses developments in privacy, cybersecurity, information governance and data analytics