Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 1
Email address
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+45 33 12 11 33About
Provided by Plesner
Plesner is one of the clear market leaders in Denmark in corporate M&A transactions. We advise Danish and international clients on all types of large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and investments. We have extensive experience in providing M&A-related advice to all players in the market, including industrial, institutional and private equity investors as well as state-owned companies and local authorities. We have been involved in a substantial number of cross-border transactions and handled a wide array of the biggest and most complex transactions in Denmark.
According to Mergermarket, Plesner is among the leading Danish law firms involved in the highest number of mergers and acquisitions in the period 2000-2021. Year after year, we are given top ratings by the most prominent international rating agencies such as Chambers, Legal 500 and International Financial Law Review.
Chambers Review
Plesner is an excellent law firm with an outstanding corporate practice. The law firm frequently acts on private equity transactions, often with cross-border elements. It handles a high volume of complex mergers, acquisitions and divestments for major domestic corporations and international investors. The team is additionally well versed in public M&A and ECM mandates, acting on directed issues and private placements.
Work Highlights
- Plesner advised Novozymes on the multibillion-euro business combination agreement with Chr. Hansen Holding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Plesner has a strong team that focuses on solutions. The team members are all insightful, on the ball and respond fast."
"The team is always available and highly skilled."
"The lawyers provide high-quality work and are very dedicated."
"Aside from being extremely legally skilled, they are also very commercial and excellent at understanding our business needs."
"Plesner has a strong team that focuses on solutions. The team members are all insightful, on the ball and respond fast."
"The team is always available and highly skilled."
"The lawyers provide high-quality work and are very dedicated."
"Aside from being extremely legally skilled, they are also very commercial and excellent at understanding our business needs."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Christian Kjølbye is noted for his longstanding experience in the field. He offers strategic advice on cross-border M&A deals.
"Christian provides an insightful and client-oriented approach, setting the right team for the task."
Top-ranked Henrik Rossing Lønberg is lauded for this expertise in M&A. He frequently acts for large private equity firms on high-value and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
"Henrik comes up with creative solutions which accommodate all parties’ needs."
"He is well connected and technically very skilled."
Thomas Holst Laursen is a highly regarded practitioner who regularly handles high-value mergers, acquisitions and divestments. He also heads Plesner's equity capital markets team, assisting with equity raises through directed issues and private placements.
"He has strong negotiation skills and a deep knowledge in the nature of transactions."
"Thomas has a great approach and is very commercial and knowledgeable."
The up-and-coming Brian Bundgaard enters the rankings for the first time following impressive market plaudits for his growing M&A practice. He often acts for private equity firms on the purchase and sale of organisations in the IT sector.
Ranked Lawyers at
Plesner
Denmark
Members
Provided by Plesner
Brian Bundgaard
Casper Münter
Hans Hedegaard
Head of Department
Henrik Laursen
Jakob Skafte-Pedersen
Lars Bunch
Martin Anton Svarrer
Micha Fritzen
Nicolai Ørsted
Tina Kang