Commercial Law

Johannes Passas joined Deloitte Legal in 2012 and is based in Hanover. He specializes in the areas of trade and distribution law and provides comprehensive advice on legal aspects of the supply chain, in particular in the areas of purchasing, sales and distribution (e-commerce , commercial agent, distributor and franchise systems), production and logistics as well as product safety and product liability. One of his main areas of practice is the drafting and negotiation of national and international commercial transactions as well as complex commercial contracts and terms and conditions of all kinds. In M&A-transactions he is regularly responsible for the due diligence process with respect to commercial and civil law aspects regarding the business operations of the target. Johannes Passas also advises on corporate due diligence and ESG aspects in the supply chain. Furthermore, he advises and represents his clients in contentious and litigation matters.

Johannes Passas studied at the Universities of Hamburg, Athens and Edinburgh. He was admitted to the bar in 2005. Before joining Deloitte Legal, Johannes Passas worked for a renowned commercial law firm in Hanover.

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Johannes Passas studied at the Universities of Hamburg and Athens. He completed a master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (LL.M. in Commercial Law). He was admitted to the bar in 2004. Before joining Deloitte Legal, Johannes Passas worked in an international law firm in Brussels and in a well-known commercial law firm in Hanover.