Elmann > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile
Elmann Offices
STOCKHOLMSGADE 41
2100 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
Elmann > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3
Elmann has a strong track record in all areas of insolvency law, including debt recovery, restructuring of companies, winding-up procedures and litigation and arbitration. Practice head Finn Lynge Jepsen represents both secured and unsecured creditors, receivers, business clients in the purchase and sale of assets of solvent companies, and is a permanent trustee with the Copenhagen maritime and commercial court. Janne Yde Sjørslev is a key contact for bankruptcy proceedings, compulsory-dissolution cases and restructurings.Practice head(s):
Finn Lynge Jepsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This is a close-knit team where professionalism is key. Cases are handled with great care and a high degree of expertise. In addition to strong professional competences, the team has a very solution-oriented approach, which benefits all parties involved in an insolvency process.’
‘Finn Lynge Jepsen communicates in clear language and speech. You always get an honest answer and you can trust him. He always has a finger on the pulse, and he takes an active part in the case handling, so you get a lot of partner attention on your case.’
‘Finn Lynge Jepsen inspires those around him and even manages to be recognised by his counterparts, which says a lot about him as a person. ’
Key clients
Deminor International SCRL
Danish Tax authorities
Finsk Invest A/S
Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Elmann handles all aspects of M&A transactions on behalf of Danish companies, international corporates and large private equity funds. Søren Ingerslev heads up the practice and predominantly advises on general company law, M&A mandates, investments and international contracts.Practice head(s):
Søren Ingerslev
Other key lawyers:
Jakob Schnack
Testimonials
‘Professional, trustworthy and high integrity.’
‘Excellent service.’
‘Strong team. Cross-border competencies covering not only legal, but also financial, marketing, management and regulatory issues. Their team has the most and best holistic approach and capabilities of any I have met previously. Their agility is an added plus as they meet even stringent deadlines consistently.’
‘Søren Ingerslev has a friendly but determined approach and represents a wealth of experience. Jakob Schnack is “the devil in the detail”, with a very meticulous working style.’
‘Very professional, honesty and on time deliverables.’
‘The team are very committed and are experts in their fields. They work hard and focus on the tasks at hand.’
‘Working with Søren Ingerslev, who is always in front of things and works in a positive and transparent matter.’
‘I worked with Jakob Schnack. The best lawyer I ever had.’
Key clients
KMD A/S
Custimy ApS
Force Technology
Karlsvognen Holding ApS
Wavepiston A/S
Your.Rentals A/S
Netsolutions ApS
Penneo A/S
Profil Optik A/S
Valuer Holding A/S
Alefarm Brewing A/S
Repeat Fitness P/S
Serodus
Konsolidator A/S
Vestas Aircoil A/S
Wexer
Adapt A/S
Fleet Complete Danmark ApS
Protect A/S
Immudex ApS
Configit A/S
Work highlights
- Assisted Force Technology in relation to the acquisition of the activities and assets of Kiwa Inspecta A/S.
- Assisted Bold.dk Danmark ApS in relation to the sale of the business unit www.bold.dk to Ekstra Bladet.
- Assisted Cessatech A/S, a Danish biotech company, whose shares are admitted to trading on Spotlight Stock Market, with a rights issuance consisting of units (shares and warrants).
Elmann > Firm Profile
The firm: A key focus of the firm is the involvement with owner-managed businesses and private wealth.
Based on a high level of professionalism and many years of experience Elmann strives to provide timely delivery of solutions-oriented and straightforward legal advice. A cornerstone of Elmann’s practice is the high degree of partner involvement and attention in clients’ matters.
Clients include both domestic and multinational corporations, financial institutions, organisations, associations, public authorities and private individuals.
Areas of practice
Banking and finance: Elmann advises companies and international financial institutions on loan agreements, leasing and financing schemes.
Capital markets: Elmann advises on capital markets law and acts for both listed companies and shareholders.
Corporate and commercial: Elmann has significant experience in the handling of all types of corporate matters, including shareholder and capital raising issues, incorporation of companies and the establishment of joint ventures.
Data protection and compliance: Elmann provides advice on data protection compliance, including whistleblower hotlines and BCR. The team also assists in connection with investigations in relation to FCPA and the UK Bribery Act.
Employment: Elmann advises on all aspects of employment law. The team has broad experience with both domestic and cross-border transactions, including due diligence reviews, bonus and stock options plans, as well as service and severance agreements.
EU and competition: Elmann advises on EU and competition law, including merger control.
Insolvency and restructuring: Elmann advises on all aspects of insolvency law. The firm represents businesses in financial distress but also provides advice to creditors. The firm also acts as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings.
IP and IT: Elmann provides advice on all aspects of IP and IT with a focus on copyright and trade mark law. The team has broad experience advising on complex contracts and outsourcing.
Dispute resolution: Elmann represents clients both before arbitration tribunals and the ordinary courts, including the Supreme Court. In recent years the team has been involved in some very high-profile matters before the ordinary courts. Further, the team is often involved in commercial arbitration.
Mergers and acquisitions: Elmann has acted as adviser in a large number of complex transactions, both domestic and cross-border. The team provides advice on all types of corporate transactions, including private equity and venture capital transactions.
Public and administrative: Elmann advises public authorities and provides advice to businesses on environment and planning law, urban and area development, PPP projects, and public procurement and state aid.
Real estate and construction: Elmann advises on all aspects of commercial real estate and construction contracts, including the financing aspects. The team has broad experience with real estate transactions as well as dispute resolution related to commercial real estate.
Tax: Elmann advises on transaction-based tax business, tax issues and tax issues related to succession planning for private clients.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Banking and finance | Søren Ingerslev | ||
| Capital markets | Søren Ingerslev | ||
| Corporate and commercial | Søren Ingerslev | ||
| Data protection and compliance | Henrik Græsdal | ||
| Employment | Henrik Græsdal | ||
| EU and competition | Henrik Græsdal | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Finn Jepsen | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | Christian Tornvig Jensen | ||
| IP and IT | Tanya Meedom | ||
| Dispute resolution | Finn Jepsen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Kasper Westberg | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Søren Ingerslev | ||
| Real estate and construction | Kasper Westberg | ||
| Public and administrative | Henrik Græsdal |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Henrik Græsdal | Henrik Græsdal is head of Public Law and Procurement. Henrik is a… | View Profile |
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Mr Søren Ingerslev | Søren Ingerslev is co-head of Elmann’s M&A team. Søren advises primarily on… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Tornvig Jensen | Christian Tornvig Jensen is part of Elmanns insolvency and restructuring team. Christian… | View Profile |
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Mr Finn Lynge Jepsen | Finn Lynge is co-head of Insolvency and Restructuring. Finn is a highly… | View Profile |
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Mrs Tanya Meedom | Partner (L) | View Profile |
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Mr Kasper Westberg | Kasper Westberg is head of Real Estate at Elmann. Kasper is a… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 20Languages
Danish English French German Icelandic SwedishInternational Capabilities
Elmann Lawfirm
Elmann is a modern, dedicated and independent Copenhagen-based law firm whose large international network of law firms and many years’ experience enables Elmann to provide a wide range of tailored services to Danish and foreign clients. Elmann has extensive experience with processing international legal matters and has received international recognition for the dedicated work for owner managed businesses and wealthy individuals.
With a high level of legal knowledge and skills, Elmann is adept at providing comprehensive solutions tailored to the specific needs of the client. Focusing on delivering solution-oriented legal advice, Elmann is a legal sparring partner that creates value for the clients, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Elmann aim to be easy to reach and flexible, and to give speedy and effective advice based on the professional commercial approach that characterises the modern legal practice. Elmann has recently worked successfully with a diverse range of international clients including banks, food & drinks producers, construction & material -, financial service -, health care – and IT-companies. The various types of companies from different industry sectors that Elmann has assisted shows the comprehensive abilities that Elmann as a whole possess.
Elmann consists of employees that speaks a range of languages including English, Danish, French, German, Swedish and Norwegian which means that Elmann will be able to assist wherever the business takes you. Elmann knows how to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to the clients with a no-nonsense and hands-on approach. As a client at Elmann, you will always be assigned to one of the partners of the firm. This partner will have the overall responsibility for the client liaison but will work closely together with other Elmann employees. At Elmann, the diverse range of the employees core competencies is appreciated meaning that the work/liaise is done across teams to deliver tailored and specialised solutions to the clients. Advice is frequently provided in close cooperation with the clients other advisors, as well as the various specialists of Elmann, so it can be ensured that all aspects are addressed rapidly and effectively.
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