About
Christopher J. Voss, a K&L Gates LLP partner in Seattle, advises owners and boards on mergers and acquisitions. He advises senior managers and represents buyers and sellers in these deals. He also advises established companies on recapitalizations, securities offerings, and joint ventures. He advises entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies on formation, founders' issues, and growth financings. Before K&L Gates LLP, he practiced corporate law for over 20 years at a West Coast regional law firm. He worked as an associate at a law firm in Brussels and as an attorney-advisor at the US Department of Commerce. He earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and an LL.M. from University of Brussels. He now advises companies at every stage, from their founding to their sale.
Who is a good fit for Christopher J. Voss
- Owners and boards planning a merger, acquisition, or recapitalization of an established company.
- Entrepreneurs who need formation counsel, advice on founders' issues, or a growth financing.
- Companies entering a joint venture with another business.
- Canadian companies seeking buy-side or sell-side counsel on a transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Brussels, LL.M.
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
- Princeton University, A.B.
- Bar admissions
- New York, Washington
Recognition
- Recognized by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A in Washington, 2007-2026
- Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in Seattle, WA, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025, 2027, Corporate Law, 2011–2025, 2027
- Named to Washington Super Lawyers list for Business/Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities, and Corporate Finance, 2006, 2014-2021
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional