Christian Fabian guides private equity sponsors and domestic and international businesses through U.S. and cross-border transactions, helping clients execute strategic acquisitions, investments and other complex business transactions. He represents clients across the automotive, professional services, food and beverage, consumer products, life sciences, gaming and technology sectors in public and private mergers, tender offers, stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances. His practice also includes advising on private equity investments, exits, rollover transactions, recapitalizations, private placements and corporate governance matters.

In addition to his M&A practice, Christian brings a strong governance practice supporting accounting and other professional services firms. He counsels boards and firm leadership on fiduciary duties, firm policies and amendments to governing documents, helping clients address the corporate and governance issues that shape ownership, management and strategic decision-making.

Education

  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Oakland University (B.S.E.)
      • Mechanical Engineering

    Bar Admission

    • Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    • Economic Club of Chicago
    • Chicago Council on Global Affairs
      • Fellow, Emerging Leaders Class of 2016, 2015-2016
    • American Bar Association
      • Member, Committee on Venture Capital and Private Equity
      • Member, Committee on Mergers and Acquisitions
      • Member, Business Law Section
    • University of Detroit School of Law

    Recognition

    • Recognized as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, 2023, 2024, 2026
    • Recognized in Leading Lawyers for:
      • International Business & Trade Law, 2024
      • Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2024
      • Securities & Venture Finance Law, 2024
    • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law, 2023
    • Recognized in The Legal 500 USA, 2022
    • Named to the BTI M&A Client Service All-Stars, 2015-2017, 2019, 2021
    • Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers, 2013-2017, 2019, 2021