Moalem Weitemeyer > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile
Moalem Weitemeyer Offices
AMALIEGADE 3-5
1256 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
Moalem Weitemeyer > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
High-end corporate and M&A mandates are the core pillar of Moalem Weitemeyer’s practice, which has strength across private equity, venture capital and complex cross-border transactions. Henning Aasmul-Olsen heads up capital markets and corporate finance group and is praised as ‘a very robust and experienced M&A lawyer with a great eye for all possible challenges and a good commercial eye’. Firm chairman Dan Moalem’s practice emphasises public M&A; he is often engaged on high-profile public takeover and defence mandates in Denmark. Poul Guo is another important port of call with extensive experience in private equity, M&A and employment law. Of the associates, Thomas Enevoldsen advises start-ups in connection with investment rounds, as well as providing general advice within corporate and company law.Practice head(s):
Henning Aasmul-Olsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Strong M&A generalist team. The profound experience in M&A is a great ally to the client when the transaction is unusual.’
‘Henning Aasmul-Olsen is a very robust and experienced M&A lawyer with a great eye for all possible challenges and a good commercial eye for what good looks like.’
‘What sets Moalem Weitemeyer apart is their meticulous attention to detail, legal expertise, and exceptional problem-solving skills, which are instrumental in navigating legal complexities in transactions.’
‘Very competent and experienced team.’
‘Dan Moalem and the team were all extremely hands-on, knowledgeable and professional.’
‘Deal makers with business acumen and strong negotiation skills.’
Key clients
KKR & Co. Inc.
DSV A/S
Polaris Private Equity
EQT Partners
Axcel
IK Investment Partners
Nordic Capital
Catacap
Bain Capital Private Equity
Silverfleet Capital
Waterland Private Equity
FSN Capital Partners
Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker
Pandora A/S
Erhvervsinvest
Hempel A/S
Royal Unibrew A/S
Triton Investment
Adelis Private Equity
Advent International Corporation
Jobindex A/S
Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S
Montrose Environmental Group Inc
PerkinElmer Inc. (now Revvity)
Röko AB
Nordic Alpha Partners
Nordic Metal Holdings Inc
Miniclip SA
Röko
Work highlights
- Assisted KKR with its acquisition of Frontmatec from Scandinavian private equity company Axcel.
- Assisted Amari Metals with its acquisition of Alumeco Holding A/S.
- Advised Miniclip SA in connection with the acquisition of Sybo ApS.
Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 3
Moalem Weitemeyer‘s deal flow in the banking and finance space spans work across the financing of operations, acquisitions and projects, bond issuances and regulatory issues. The team also leverages the firm’s strength in M&A and private equity to provide expert advice on acquisition finance matters. Corporate finance expert Henning Aasmul-Olsen leads the team and comes recommended for his work in the space, while highly respected banking and finance lawyer Morten Krogsgaard joined the firm from Bech-Bruun in October 2023. Lennart Meyer Østenfjeld also rejoined the practice in early 2024 following several years in an in-house role.Practice head(s):
Henning Aasmul-Olsen
Other key lawyers:
Joachim Buznicki Nørlem; Morten Krogsgaard; Lennart Meyer Østenfjeld
Key clients
DSV A/S
Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S
KKR & Co.
Altor Private Equity
Partners Group
IK Partners
KPS Capital Partners
FSN Capital Partners
Capital Four
Luxor Capital Group
Axcel Management
Triton Partners
JOOL Corporate Finance
Polaris Private Equity
Quadrum Capital
Sycamore Partners
Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB
Waterland Private Equity
Penta Infra
Fidelio Capital AB
Denmark > Capital markets Tier 3
Capital markets work is a core focus of Moalem Weitemeyer with the team specialising in public-to-private deals, and equity and debt issuances; the team is known in the marketplace for its focus on representing listed companies. Finance and capital markets group head Henning Aasmul-Olsen frequently represents Danish and global companies and high-profile financial sponsors. Founding partner and M&A expert Dan Moalem is another key point of contact.Practice head(s):
Henning Aasmul-Olsen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Søren Alminde Holding ApS
JCA Holding ApS
JOOL Corporate Finance
Danske Andelskassers Bank A/S
DSV A/S
Pandora A/S
Tryg A/S
Dell
Garmin
Intel
Johnson & Johnson
Nuance
Pfizer
Bain Capital Private Equity
Shape Robotics
Astralis A/S
Trophy Games Development
Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3
Moalem Weitemeyer‘s restructuring and insolvency group has a broad footprint that provides specialist advice on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency work; it also handles associated issues arising out of M&A transactions, disputes and real estate work. Practice leader Thomas Weitemeyer is appointed as trustee in several bankruptcy estates and acts as administrator in complex restructuring proceedings.Practice head(s):
Thomas Weitemeyer
Key clients
Nordea Bank Danmark A/S
Danske Bank A/S
Garmin Danmark A/S
Nomeco A/S
Gallerierne Hillerød A/S
AKP Group A/S
Sydbank A/S
Shoe the Bear ApS
LLarsen Watches A/S
Luxreaders
Work highlights
- Assisted with managing the insolvency relating to the accrued debt of Gallerierne Hillerød, stemming from a delayed renovation project.
- Assisted Luxreaders ApS with the acquisition of the assets of the bankruptcy of Cloos ApS, formerly trading as Christoffer Cloos.
Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 3
Moalem Weitemeyer is a key player in the gambling arena, but also sees a vast range of work across the media and entertainment, and sports industries. Pernille Nørkær heads the technology and media group and is frequently engaged on negotiation and drafting of agreements and dispute resolution for international companies within the gambling sector.Practice head(s):
Pernille Nørkær
Key clients
Imerco
FC Nordsjælland A/S
Group 888
Egencia A/S
HBO Nordic AB
Takt A/S
Infomedia A/S
Birger Christensen A/S
Astralis Group A/S
Danmarks Idrætsforbund (The Danish Sports Federation and Olympic Committee)
Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Moalem Weitemeyer’s real estate M&A team advises significant real estate investors on large-scale and complex transactions. Practice head Thomas Weitemeyer is a key name for representing leading domestic and international real estate investors, asset managers and developers, and for handling distressed real estate transactions and distressed M&A transactions involving real estate assets.Practice head(s):
Thomas Weitemeyer
Testimonials
‘Excellent negotiators.’
Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 5
Moalem Weitemeyer‘s IP team is led by Pernille Nørkær and manages a broad range of mandates covering licensing, infringement disputes, brand protection, and is particularly focused on national and international trade marks. Nørkær specialises in advising e-sports companies, gambling providers, game developers and professional football clubs and athletes on brand protection, handling of infringements, and third-party rights clearance concerning counterfeits.Practice head(s):
Pernille Nørkær
Testimonials
‘The team under the leadership of Pernille Nøkær is really excellent, and we are always directed to the person with the deepest knowledge on a particular topic.’
Key clients
RelyOn Nutec
Imerco A/S
ZWILLING J. A. HENCKELS A/S SCANDINAVIA
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen
Goodiebox ApS
FC Nordsjælland A/S
Trophy Games
Group 888
All at Sea
Proactive A/S
HBO Nordic AB
Takt A/S
Landis+Gyr A/S
Butler’s Choice A/S
NMP A/S
Smarkets (Malta) Limited
VKR Holding A/S
Astralis Group A/S
Birger Christensen A/S
Miild A/S
Work highlights
- Represented Röko in connection with their acquisition of the majority shareholding in AJAT Group including assisting Röko with updating their trademark portfolio.
- Represented Trophy Games in its acquisition of the mobile game Transit King Tycoon from Finnish game developer Bon Games.
- Advised Imerco on their trademark strategy and portfolio.
Moalem Weitemeyer > Firm Profile
Moalem Weitemeyer is a dedicated Danish corporate law firm with strong international relations. We operate an experienced disputes and investigations team that supports our corporate team. We have all the legal support areas required to deliver first-in-class advice to our clients across any sector and industry.
We create solutions to complex issues. Top decision makers are often required to take a holistic view on issues, also legal issues. We train our attorneys to be trusted advisors to top decision makers. Consequently, we do not believe in early specialization for our attorneys. Our attorneys receive a broad education with individual development of key competences relevant to our clients.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Dan Moalem | dan.moalem@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Capital Markets | Dan Moalem | dan.moalem@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Insolvency | Thomas Weitemeyer | thomas.weitemeyer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Thomas Weitemeyer | thomas.weitemeyer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Employment | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Intellectual Property and Information Technology | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Data Protection | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Gambling, Media, Entertainment and Sports | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
EU Law and Competition | Pernille Nørkær | pernille.noerkaer@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Venture Capital and Private Equity | Jakob Skafte-Pedersen | jakob.skafte-pedersen@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Henning Aasmul-Olsen | henning.aasmul-olsen@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Banking and Finance | Henning Aasmul-Olsen | henning.aasmul-olsen@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Capital Markets | Henning Aasmul-Olsen | henning.aasmul-olsen@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Tax | Tobias Riis Steinø | tobias.steinoe@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Poul Guo | poul.guo@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Corporate Finance | Morten Krogsgaard | morten.krogsgaard@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Tax | Tobias Steinø | tobias.steinoe@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Mergers & Acquisitions | Jakob Skafte-Pedersen | jakob.skafte-pedersen@moalemweitemeyer.com | |
Real Estate M&A | Andreas Hvid Clement | andreas.clement@moalemweitemeyer.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Henning Aasmul-Olsen | Attorney-at-law, Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Poul Guo | Attorney-at-law, Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Hvid Clement | Andreas leads the firm’s Real Estate M&A practice. He engages in real… | View Profile | |
Mr Morten Krogsgaard | Morten heads the Corporate Finance practice and is a member of the… | View Profile | |
Mr Dan Moalem | Attorney-at-law, Founder, Partner, Chairman | View Profile | |
Ms Pernille Nørkær | Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Disputes & Investigations | View Profile | |
Mr Tobias Riis Steinø | Attorney-at-Law, Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Weitemeyer | Attorney-at-law, Founder, Managing Partner | View Profile |
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