Firms To Watch: Commercial, corporate and M&A

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Firms in the Spotlight Commercial, corporate and M&A

Lundgrens

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Lundgrens is a leading firm in Denmark with a strong client base comprising domestic and international clients, including institutional investors, banks, financial institutions, private equity funds and investors, listed and non-listed companies, public bodies, multinational corporates and insurance companies. The firm has around 100 lawyers (including 26 partners). In addition to Denmark the firm covers …

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Commercial, corporate and M&A in Denmark

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Cited by clients as having ‘best transactional practice in Denmark‘, Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s team handles the full range of cross-border transactions for buyers, sellers and targets, in addition to advising on private equity transactions. The team serves a varied client base of domestic and international private equity investors, listed companies and financial institutions. The accomplished practice displays expertise in all aspects of M&A transactions, evident across each of its seven practice heads: the ‘brilliantHenrik Juul Hansen; Jacob Vinther; Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen, who is a ‘market leader‘ in transaction structuring; Kåre Stolt; Lars Mygind Bojsen; Mads Ilum; Thomas Weincke; and ‘top adviser in Denmark‘, Tue Ravnholt Frandsen.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Juul Hansen; Jacob Vinther; Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen; Kåre Stolt; Lars Mygind Bojsen; Mads Ilum; Thomas Weincke; Tue Ravnholt Frandsen

Testimonials

‘Accura has the best transactional practice in Denmark. Their PE client roster is unparalleled. Great business acumen.’

‘Kristian Klausen is a market leader in structuring M&A transactions and is able to adapt to different transaction strategies as it changes over-time and depending on the exit options presented to us from different investors.’

‘‘Tue Ravnholt Frandsen is the top adviser in Denmark. Clients look to him for his business judgment.’

‘Tue Ravnholt Frandsen and Lars Mygind Bojsen are very commercially oriented, always easy and fun to work with, are strong problem solvers, and can work autonomously, when needed.’

‘Accura is now one of the most – if not THE most – highly regarded firm in Denmark when it comes to M&A, private equity and venture capital. We always receive top treatment and legal assistance in all respects.’

‘There is no doubt that Lars Mygind Bojsen is a top choice on anything from fundraising and growth investments to large M&A mandates. Lars is extremely pleasant to work with, always accessible and very pragmatic. An absolute pleasure to work with. Cannot think of a better choice in Denmark for M&A and venture capital.’

‘Henrik Juul Hansen is one of the most experienced M&A attorneys in Denmark and very impressive to work with. He is responsive, available and has a very pragmatic and commercially sound approach to transactions. He is brilliant at finding ways to get the deal done even in the most difficult negotiation contexts.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Swisspearl Group in connection with the acquisition of Cembrit.
  • Advised EQT in connection with the acquisition of an ownership interest in 3Shape.
  • Advised GN Store Nord in connection with the acquisition of SteelSeries.

Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun houses a team of ‘leading M&A advisers‘ which regularly advises portfolio companies, large energy and renewables corporates, and clients within the oil and gas industry. Simon Milthers, Jakob Kristensen, and Claus Aagaard Nielsen jointly lead the practice. Milthers advises on large transactions in the energy, infrastructure, and utilities sectors; Kristiensen handles cross-border transactions on both the buyer and seller sides within the private equity domain; and Nielsen is an acquisition and corporate reorganisation specialist. Jacob Hjortshøj acts for a range of notable private equity funds, and advises on ownership restructurings, while M&A and company law specialist Søren Kamp Nørbæk advises on shareholders’ disputes and agreements, and commercial contracts. Andreas Nielsen joined the practice in early 2023 from Bruun & Hjejle.

Practice head(s):

Simon Milthers; Jakob Kristensen; Claus Aagaard Nielsen

Other key lawyers:

Jacob Hjortshøj; Søren Kamp Nørbæk; Steen Rode; Ole Nørgaard; Morten Bruun-Larsen; Mikkel Anker Heegaard; Andreas Nielsen

Testimonials

‘Bech-Bruun shows a unique ability to adapt and perform in a transactional environment. The team is highly specialised, and they have a high level of professionalism, quality of their legal advice, and approachability stands out, and proves their position as leading M&A advisers.’

‘Simon Milthers, supported by Mikkel Anker Heegaard, is highly involved in all aspects of the negotiations and had an excellent ability to understand our business, expectations and goals. He was extremely competent and has the ability to adapt his approach and negotiation style, where he stands out as a leading M&A lawyer.’

‘Mikkel Anker Heegaard shows a high level of legal skill, he is efficient and capable of driving and progressing the various work streams. He is a huge support, Mikkel is a Senior Associate to be noticed.’

‘The team members have many different areas of expertise, which is very useful in different situations.’

Key clients

TotalEnergies S.E.

Danfoss A/S

Maj Invest Equity A/S

CVC Capital Partners

3 (HI3G Denmark ApS)

Royal Unibrew A/S

BESTSELLER A/S

Energinet (the Danish TSO)

ATP

A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S

A.P. Møller Holding A/S

Ineos

FMC Corporation / Cheminova

Salling Group A/S

Gro Capital

Altor Equity Partners

Solix

Welltec A/S

Danske Bank A/S

Aller Media A/S and Aller Holding A/S

Getinge

CEE Group

Nordic Entertainment Group

VKR Holding A/S

Encavis

If Skadeförsäkring Holding AB

Nordic Investment Opportunities

Norgine B.V.

Norlys a.m.b.a.

ActivumSG Capital management

Lunar

Bagger-Sørensen

Work highlights

  • Advised Subway Surfers and its owners of the sale of SYBO, the developer and publisher of the Subway Surfer game, to Tencent-owned Miniclip.
  • Advised FMC Corporation/Cheminova A/S on its acquisition of BioPhero ApS, a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company. BioPhero ApS was acquired through FMC’s Danish subsidiary Cheminova A/S.
  • Advised Nordea AB and a consortium formed for the transaction on its acquisition of BC Hospitality Group A/S, a Copenhagen based hotel operator.

Bruun & Hjejle

Bruun & Hjejle‘s practice is known for advising Nordic and international private equity funds, pension funds and infrastructure investors on direct and alternative investments within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Co-head Jesper Schultz Larsen handles public-to-private deals. Joint practice head Morten Jensen advises private equity funds and financial institutions on alternative investments and public takeovers, and Mogens Ebeling has over 30 years’ experience in advising on the full range of transactions. Andreas Nielsen  has left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Jesper Schultz Larsen; Morten Jensen

Other key lawyers:

Mogens Ebeling; Lars Kongsgaard Hansen; Paula Grønlund

Key clients

Goldman Sachs

Nets Group

AP Moller Holding

Danske Bank

Kirk Kapital A/S

CVC Capital Partners

Waterland Private Equity

Novo Holdings

L. Catterton

Silverfleet Capital Partners

3i

Nordic Capital

Amgen Inc.

IK Partners

Vendis Capital

Treville

CataCap

PFA

Better Collective

AIP Management

NREP

Gro Capital

Axcel

Polaris Private Equity

KKR

Karnov Group

Byggmax AB

Nine Altitudes (Ad Ultima Group)

Storebrand

Maj Invest

Skaylink

Pamplona Equity Partners, L.P.

Bookboon Corporate A/S

Arbejdernes Landsbank

Aermont Capital

Veo Technologies

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

Tandlægen.dk

Work highlights

  • Advised Aermont Capital, an independent asset management business focused on real estate and real estate-related investment activities in Europe, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Birch Ejendomme, one of Denmark’s leading real estate developers.
  • Advised CataCap, a successful private equity buy-out fund, on the final step of the journey in connection with the sale of GSV Materieludlejning to the French company, Kiloutou, which is the third largest equipment rental company in Europe.
  • Advised 3i Investments plc, part of a leading international private equity group, in connection with the investment in the fast-growing Danish lifestyle brand Konges Sløjd.

DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark is known for its ‘excellent combination of local presence and skills, and international reach‘ when handling inbound and outbound cross-border transactions. Jens Krogh Petersen and Martin Christian Kruhl lead the team from Copenhagen and Aarhus respectively; Peterson advises international venture capital funds on domestic investments, while Kruhl handles financial regulation and compliance issues, including authorisations concerning Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM). M&A specialists Michael Vinther and the ‘outstandingKarsten Pedersen have substantial experience in advising domestic and overseas equity funds on investments and business transactions. John Emil L. Svenson takes a ‘very knowledgeable, proactive and no-nonsense‘ approach when serving blue-chip clients and financial institutions on all aspects of transaction processes.

Practice head(s):

Jens Krogh Petersen; Martin Christian Kruhl

Other key lawyers:

Karsten Pedersen; Michael Vinther; Jan Snogdal; John Emil L. Svenson; Nicholas Lerche-Gredal; Sara Schjørring; Andreas Egeblad Arendt

Testimonials

‘Excellent combination of local presence and skills, and international reach. Great team, happy to work with them, while keeping high morale and good mood. They act with a high degree of responsibility and a constant eye on the ball. And at the same time with care and understanding for the client.’

‘Jens Krogh Petersen – straight forward, advisory, competent and likeable! He shows a strong combination of competence, seniority, and personality.’

‘Karsten Pedersen and Sara Schjørring both do an outstanding job guiding clients through the acquisitions of Danish platform investments. Sara was very hands on.’

‘They represented us with an amazing team, well organised. They build trust, are very strong negotiators, handle high-complexity flawlessly and perform extremely well under pressure.’

‘Karsten Pedersen has an unrivalled intuitive understanding of any complex situation. He sees the way, follows through and delivers excellent results. He is very much into the details when entering discussions and negotiations. A partner you want on your side of the table.’

‘Andreas Egeblad Arendt is a rising star, empathetic and effective even under extreme pressure. He will go far!’

‘The world wide service with an anchor in Denmark – no matter where in the world, John Svensson makes sure clients get premium service and will do whatever it takes. He is very knowledgeable, proactive and no-nonsense.’

‘Nicholas Lerche-Gredal, great knowledge of the M&A business, great understanding on how we conduct business and M&A.’

Key clients

PKA A/S

The Lundbeck Foundation

Nordic Eye Private Equity

Abry Partners P/E

Xero Limited

Accel-KKR P/E

Nordea Private Equity

Selected Group

GC Exchange

EQT Partners AB

Storskogen Industrier AB

ABN AMRO Energy Transition Fund

LEGO Group A/S

Danske Bank A/S

Sapiens International Corporation

Sun Capital Partners

Nutreco International B.V.

Obton Group

Groupe SFPI

Securitas Group

DLG a.m.b.a.

Aberdeen Standard Investments

GRAS Sound &Vibration A/S

Confirmasoft AB

Circularity Capital LLP

Re-Match Group

Flak AS

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Broad Horizon B.V.

BactiQuant Group

Polhem Infra AB

Polaris Private Equity

NEC Corporation

Maj Invest A/S

Dustin AB

Adelis Equity Partners AB

Kemp & Lauritzen

Montagu Private Equity

Alven PE

Blue Equity Management

JP/Politikens Hus A/S

TDC Group A/S

Promentum Equity Partners

BWB Partners

PFA Pension

Infineon Technologies AG

ATP Group

Abbott Laboratories

IT Relation Group

Visma Group

Gurit Holding AG

Danmil A/S

Colliers International Inc.

Umove A/S

Sensata Technologies, Inc.

Azets Group

General Electric (GE)

Rekom Group

Power A/S

Dansk Ejerkapital

Work highlights

  • Advised the owner of Danish lifestyle brand Konges Sløjd on the sale to leading international investment manager 3i Group.
  • Advised the shareholders of Auction Group on their divestment of Auction Group and subsequent investment in the largest pan-European car trading platform backed by Hellman & Friedman.
  • Advised the Lundbeck Foundation on all legal aspects of the strategic investment into Cresco Capital Services.

Gorrissen Federspiel

The team at Gorrissen Federspiel is known for its expertise in demergers, acquisitions and divestments in the logistics and healthcare sectors. Rikke Schiøtt Petersen, Anders Ørjan Jensen, and Anders Peter G Christoffersen jointly lead the team. Petersen has ‘vast experience‘ in advising domestic and international corporates on cross-border mergers; Jensen utilises his ‘outstanding analytical skills‘ to acts for logistics, engineering, and investment companies on transactions; and Christoffersen frequently dispenses ‘high quality and easy executable advice‘ to funds and companies in the life-sciences, retail, and food and agriculture sectors. Klaus Søgaard often acts for listed companies in takeover bids and M&A transactions, while Mikael Philip Schmidt focuses on advising overseas clients on private equity transactions and general disclosure requirements.

Practice head(s):

Rikke Schiøtt Petersen; Anders Ørjan Jensen; Anders Peter G. Christoffersen

Other key lawyers:

Niels Bang; Finn Møller; Charlotte Thorsen; Mikael Philip Schmidt; Klaus Søgaard; Andreas Høymann Hertel; Gitte Dehn Lansner

Testimonials

‘The Corporate M&A team has a great commercial understanding. The advice is always on time and the team is extremely diligent. They provide high quality legal counselling with respect for business objectives with extraordinary delivery.’

‘Anders Ørjan Jensen is great with outstanding analytical skills and great negotiation skills.’

‘Andreas Høymann Hertel is indeed a rising star. Andreas’ understanding, in combination with his legal and contract drafting skills are at a high level. He is indeed a talent in the Danish legal market.’

‘Anders Peter G. Christoffersen delivers high quality and easy executable advice, which is of great importance in a fast paced environment.’

‘Rikke Schiøtt Petersen is extremely well-versed in M&A and is widely regarded as a leading figure in Denmark by other advisers. She has the ability to use her vast experience to bring forward pragmatic solutions.’

‘Gitte Dehn Lansner is an incredibly skilful corporate specialist, no legal question too difficult. She is so down to earth and such a joy to work with, that she delivers perfectly fitting plug-and-play solutions. Gitte’s positive attitude also seems to spill over to her team, the members of which are exceptionally skilful, helpful, motivated and available.’

Key clients

Maersk Drilling

Deloitte

JAS Worldwide

Nordea Group

Novo Holdings A/S

Danfoss A/S

Falck Danmark A/S

Maersk Tankers A/S

Lyreco SAS

Ahlström Capital Oy

NNIT A/S Yes

Conscia Group

Smart Capital GmbH; app smart GmbH

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

CataCap Management A/S

RiskPoint Group

Solstra Investments A/S

ISS A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Danish offshore drilling operator Maersk Drilling on its cross-border €1.65bn merger with US-based Noble Corporation.
  • Advising international life sciences investor Novo Holdings A/S on its most significant corporate and M&A work. This included several financings for UK, Swiss and Danish companies, as well as the $200m sale of BioPhero.
  • Advised Denmark-listed facilities services provider ISS A/S on the divestment of 49% of the share capital in Turkey-based facility management company ISS Tesis Yönetim Hizmetleri A.Ş by way of a share sale and directed capital increase.

Kromann Reumert

Kromann Reumert‘s team provides ‘outstanding legal expertise‘ on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. The ‘exceptionally goodChristina Bruun Geertsen leads the team from Copenhagen, regularly advising domestic and overseas venture capital and private equity funds on their investments; while Tyge Rasmussen leads from Aarhus, and advises industrial clients and owner-managers on succession planning issues and shareholders’ agreements. Christian Lundgren is a FDI regulation and international trade specialist, and Henrik Møgelmose advises private equity funds on acquisitions and disposals. Marianne Philip acts for international industrial clients on corporate governance and restructuring matters, while Jacob Høeg Madsen advises Nordic funds on their divestments and co-investments.

Practice head(s):

Christina Bruun Geertsen; Tyge Rasmussen

Other key lawyers:

Christian Lundgren; Marianne Philip; Henrik Møgelmose; Jacob Høeg Madsen; Jens Hyldahl Bjerregaard; Jeppe Buskov; Jørgen Kjergaard Madsen; Christian Richard Paarsgaard Ibsen; Jens Steen Jensen; Jakob Hans Johansen; Anders Stubbe Arndal

Testimonials

‘Partners are really hands-on and are ahead of the game ensuring smooth processes, the team is fast and precise in execution.’

‘Christina Bruun Geertsen is excellent and a fundamental support throughout transactions. Her team is excellent and outstanding, the team is standout. She is an exceptionally good and pragmatic adviser to have on your side.’

‘Jeppe Buskov is highly experienced and he excels at providing sound legal advice that is customised to fit a complex and heavily regulated industry. Truly enjoy working with him and the team.’

‘‘Best team in Denmark, provides outstanding legal expertise and has exceptional ethical standards, the strong commitment they show throughout the entire process is worth highlighting. They are a hands-on and trustworthy team with outstanding deliverables.’

‘Christina Bruun Gertsen is an exceptionally good and pragmatic adviser to have on your side. Christina is able to handle very complex matters and cut right to the essence. Extremely accessible and reliable and our preferred corporate M&A adviser in Denmark.’

‘Professional and accessible team.’

‘Outstanding legal expertise and exceptional partner engagement are the core attributes of the KR team. Also, high ethical standards and strong commitment throughout the entire process are worth highlighting.’

‘Jakob Hans Johansen is a very smart partner with outstanding negotiation skills.’

Key clients

Danske Bank

Danica

Gjensidige

Via Equity

Altor

Novo Holdings A/S

Ørsted A/S

Nordea

Axcel

EQT

Danish Energy Association

Procuritas

NKT

FLSmidth

Skandinavisk Tobacco Group A/S

Novo

Nilfisk

Per Aarsleff Holding

Norlys a.m.b.a.

GN Store Nord

3Shape

Work highlights

  • Advised Novo Holdings on its cross-border acquisition of the BBI Group.
  • Advised the founders and majority owners of 3Shape on their divestment of a minority stake in 3Shape to EQT.
  • Advised Coloplast on the acquisition of Atos Medical.

Moalem Weitemeyer

Moalem Weitemeyer‘s practice primarily acts for financial sponsors and private equity partners. Dan Moalem and Henning Aasmul-Olsen co-head the practice, with Moalem handling takeover and defence mandates, and Aasmul-Olsen advising domestic and international corporates. Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen primarily advises domestic start-up companies and venture capital funds on investments on both the founder and investor sides, while M&A specialist Tobias Bonde Frost principally acts for private equity clients on public, private and distressed M&A transactions. Poul Guo was promoted to partner in June 2022 and heads up the firm’s China desk, contributing his expertise in public, private and real estate M&A. Associate Thomas Enevoldsen is particularly adept at advising start-ups on investment rounds, and often handles matters concerning corporate and private M&A.

Practice head(s):

Dan Moalem; Henning Aasmul-Olsen

Other key lawyers:

Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen; Tobias Bonde Frost; Poul Guo; Thomas Enevoldsen

Testimonials

‘Highly responsive, technically strong and pragmatic.’

Key clients

KKR & Co. Inc.

IK Investment Partners

FSN Capital Partners

Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker

Nordic Capital

Röko

Adelis Private Equity

Advent International Corporation

Axcel

Bain Capital Private Equity

Catacap

DSV A/S

Hempel A/S

Royal Unibrew A/S

Polaris Private Equity

Silverfleet Capital

TA Associates

Triton Investment

EQT Partners

Segulah Private Equity

Waterland Private Equity

Erhvervsinvest

Dell

Cisco

Pfizer

Intel

eBay

Amazon

SAP

ProActive

Pandora

Schibsted

Valedo Partners

Renta Oy

Miniclip SA

Kinnevik Online AB

Vækstfonden

Monterro

Work highlights

  • Advised DSV in connection with the acquisition of Agility International GIL Holdings I Limited and Agility Logistics International B.V.
  • Advised Bettcher Industries Inc., a portfolio company of KKR, on the acquisition of Frontmatec from Danish private equity Axcel.
  • Advised Polaris Private Equity on the divestment of Designers Company to Design Holding S.p.A. (jointly owned by the Carlyle Group and Investindustrial).

Plesner

Plesner‘s practice utilises the wealth of experience across its many teams to advise US and UK-based private equity houses and venture capital entities in the pharmaceuticals, construction and shipping sectors. Hans Hedegaard leads the corporate M&A team alongside Lars Bunch, who also handles private fund-related matters; Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen advises on commercial and international trade issues; and Simon Krogh heads up the private investment funds team. Thomas Holst Laursen and Christian Kjølbye regularly advise large corporates, with Kjølbye focusing on transactional disputes and post-M&A claims. Henrik Laursen acts in significant privatisations for the Danish State, while Tina Kang advises on stakeholder management and cross-border transactions, and Henrik Rossing Lønberg focuses on corporate finance work.

Testimonials

‘Thomas Holst Laursen is seasoned and very sharp.’

Key clients

EQT Partners

Axcel

Nordic Capital

Lego Foundation

Capidea

Marlin Equity Partners

Netcompany

FSN Capital Partners

A.P. Møller – Mærsk

Agilitas Private Equity LLP

QVARTZ

A.P. Møller Holding

Novo Holding

IK Investment Partners

Triton

AP Pension

Arkil Holding

British American Tobacco Group

Brødrene Hartmann

Carlsberg Foundation

Copenhagen Airports

Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy)

GF Forsikring

H. Lundbeck

LB Forsikring

Nets Holding

Pfizer

Sund & Bælt Holding

Veloxis

Zealand Pharma

Capidea Kapital

Novo Nordisk Foundation

Lundbeck Foundation

TDC Group

LEO Foundation

Salling Foundations (Owners of Dansk a.o. Supermarked)

Nordea Foundation

PwC

3M

Alfa Laval

BMW Danmark

Compass Group Danmark

Danske Bank

Ford Motor Company

Flying Tiger Copenhagen

LEO Pharma

Mazda Motor Danmark

Moët Hennessy Nordic

Nissan Nordic Europe

Nordea Finans Danmark

Skandinavisk Motor Co. A/S (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche importer in Denmark)

Tetra Pak

Verisure (part of the Securitas Direct Group)

Volvo Danmark

Symphogen

Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring Group

Advent International Corporation

Danish Ministry of Finance

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S

Sydbank A/S

Nicace Holding ApS

Nordic Waterproofing Holding A/S

Novozymes A/S

Trustpilot

Bang & Olufsen

EMK Capital

Universal Robots (part of the Teradyne Group)

GRO Capital

Saga Private Equity

Nordic Investment Opportunities

Institutional Investment Partners Denmark

Patrizia Multi Managers

A.P. Moller Capital

Vækstfonden (The Danish Growth Fund – the Danish State’s investment fund)

European Investment Fund

Rosendahl Design Group A/S

3Shape A/S

Welltec A/S

Reitan Convenience Denmark A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Tryg A/S on a cross-border transaction, including leading the negotiation and drafting the transaction documentation. The firm also advised Tryg after the takeover with the subsequent separation and allocation of the RSA activities between Tryg and Intact in more than 20 jurisdictions.
  • Advised private equity house, Agilitas, on the carve-out and acquisition of the IT infrastructure outsourcing business from listed NNIT A/S.
  • Advised a consortium consisting of PGGM and EDF Invest on the minority investment/stake (35%) in Norlys Holding A/S’ fibre business.

Horten

Horten‘s team advises on the full spectrum of corporate law and M&A matters, including structured auction processes, ownership transitions, and restructurings, as well as buying and selling transactions. Practice head Frans Rossen advises on domestic and international corporate acquisitions, particularly in the industrial engineering, life sciences, and shipping and transport sectors. Thomas Francis Beckett acts for investment banks, financial institutions and private equity funds in cross-border transactions, and Lise Lotte Hjerrild is a specialist in private and public-to-private M&A, including mergers and demergers of listed companies. M&A specialist Peter Helbo Langsted joined the team from Bech-Bruun in February 2022, bringing his experience in advising domestic and international clients on transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Frans Rossen

Other key lawyers:

Lise Lotte Hjerrild; Thomas Francis Beckett; Hans Christian Pape; Marie Funch Lind

Testimonials

‘Horten are super professional and provide great service to foreign companies seeking to acquire a Danish entity.’

‘Frans Rossen and his team are professionals and bridge the cultural gaps between the US, Israel and Denmark. Efficient and lean team.’

‘Hans Christian Pape is experienced with a good understanding for the process. He has a good understanding of current developments in the Danish M&A market.’

‘Marie Funch Lind is very hard working and reliable. She has a pragmatic approach, and is a fast learner who is keen to get a good understanding of the client’s business.’

Key clients

Fortum OYJ/ Fortum Waste Solutions

Danone

Maj Invest Equity

EWII

Findos Investor GmBH

Polaris Equity

CataCap Private Equity

Adelis Equity Partners

Pixels

BullWall Lab A/S

Capidea Management ApS

Erhvervsinvest Management A/S

Dansk Ejerkapital

QM Technologies

Work highlights

  • Advised Erhvervsinvest Management A/S, a Denmark based private equity company, on the acquisition of all shares in Tjellesen Max Jenne A/S, a Danish pharmaceutical wholesaler company, from McKesson Corporation, a US-based healthcare services and information technology company.
  • Advised Danone on entering into an agreement with Royal Unibrew A/S to sell 100% of Aqua d’Or Mineral Water A/S, a leading Scandinavian mineral water producer.
  • Advised the shareholders of Ajour System A/S, the Danish software-as-a-Service (SaaS) supplier for the construction and real estate industry, on the sale of the shares in Ajour System A/S to EG A/S, the Denmark based software company engaged with industry specific software solutions.

Lundgrens

Lundgrens‘ team uses its ‘deep sector expertise‘ to advise on deals in the retail, fintech and entertainment sectors, and while mid-market transactions remain the group’s primary focus, the team has seen an increase in large private equity mandates. Christian Scherfig advises domestic and global corporates on transactional matters, while the ‘highly skilled and very experiencedPeter Mollerup often advises private wealthy individuals and family offices on corporate issues. Thomas Kræmer acts as underwriting counsel in W&I matters for overseas insurance companies, and ‘outstanding professionalPeter Bruun Nikolajsen leads the group and advises venture capital funds and listed companies.

Practice head(s):

Peter Bruun Nikolajsen

Other key lawyers:

Thomas Kræmer; Peter Mollerup; Pia Lykke Mathiasen; Christian Scherfig

Testimonials

‘Very good service, and qualified. Very experienced in venture/private equity deals.’

‘Peter Mollerup is a highly skilled and very experienced lawyer. We have faith in and absolute trust that our cases will be handled in the best manner, he has excellent business understanding and can think beyond the legal aspects of a case.’

‘Lundgrens combines strong technical expertise with a real business-driven mindset. This is reflected in the way the teams are pragmatic from a negotiation perspective during the life of the deal. Rarely does one see a law firm with such levels of commitment and human qualities.’

‘Peter Bruun Nikolajsen stands out as an absolute expert in his field, while remaining very humble and open for discussion, he is an outstanding professional. He is extremely skilled and can always make a deal happen.’

‘Very experienced M&A team with deep sector expertise.’

Key clients

Impilo AB

Axcel

EasyPractice

Knowit AB

Maj Invest Equity 4 K/S

Becksöndergaard

Dixa ApS

Element Ventures LP

Lyniate US/Hg Capital UK

Watches of Switzerland Group Plc

Dansk Ejerkapital (previously named Industri Udvikling)

Falcon.io

Creandum

Nordic Alpha Partners

Vinci Energies

JobTeaser

Fluidra

Kyu Collectice

BEWi Group

Labster Group

Danish Growth Fund

People Test Systems A/S

Maanesten A/S

D3 Holding AB

Altirent A/S and Altipolering A/S

Balyfa A/S

Adnami A/S

Bornholms Feriehuse A/S

Paperflow ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised Nordic private equity house Impilo AB on its acquisition of the Danish chain of dental clinics Tandlægen.dk.
  • Advised Japanese publicly listed Hamamatsu Holding on its acquisition of NKT Photonics A/S (part of Danish publicly listed NKT).
  • Advised Maj Invest Equity 4 K/S on the sale of 95% of the shares in PcP Corporation A/S to Lagercrantz A/S (which is owned by the Swedish listed technology firm Lagercrantz AB).

Mazanti-Andersen

Mazanti-Andersen, rated by clients as the ‘most specialised law firm in the Nordics on venture capital‘, also maintains a reputation for handling an array of corporate and M&A matters. Frederik B. Hasling provides an ‘extraordinary service‘ regarding venture exits and investments, and Jakob Mosegaard Larsen is chairman of the Legal Committee of the Danish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. Thomas Weisbjerg advises on private equity investments, and Christian Bonnesen acts for buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A deals. Having been promoted to partner in June 2022, Julie Høi-Nielsen contributes her expertise in ESG work.

Practice head(s):

Frederik B. Hasling; Jakob Mosegaard Larsen; Thomas Weisbjerg; Christian Bonnesen

Other key lawyers:

Julie Høi-Nielsen

Testimonials

‘The entire team that has helped us build our fund has been outstanding. Jakob Mosegaard Larsen as the lead with strong support from Frederik Hasling and Julie Høi-Nielsen as well.’

‘Jakob Mosegaard Larsen has incredible experience and knows the market better than most. He provides timely responses that are very useful in our interactions.’

‘Julie Høi-Nielsen is an ESG expert. Super proactive and helpful on our ESG positioning. A thought leader in the space.’

‘Mazanti is the most specialised law firm in the Nordics on venture capital. They are extremely dynamic and agile, adjusting their services to meet the venture industry’s challenges, potentially aiming to be a full-scale service provider for clients in this industry.’

‘Frederik Hasling has shown an enormous amount of grit and has been ready to deliver an extraordinary service. Frederik has unique insights in the industry, he is not only a thought leader, and an ecosystem & networking expert, but also proves to be capable of delivering detailed insights on various legal and non-legal matters.’

‘The team is put together with thorough consideration of the task at hand. If there are specific challenges outside the immediate team’s area of expertise, relevant associates or partners are brought in to advise on these specific tasks.’

‘Engagement shown from the partners from the get-go. Christian Bonnesen made it seem like the collaboration had been going on for years. The engagement in exploring everything about how the challenge at hand should be handled in the best practical way as possible and with the least waste of the client’s time is very much appreciated.’

‘Julie Høi-Nielsen, ThomasWeisbjerg and Jakob Mosegaard Larsen are all super strong within fund formation and formation of venture funds, drawing on extensive experience and knowing exactly what the market standard terms are.’

Key clients

AG Snus Aktieselskab

Fidim S.r.l.

Bain Capital Ventures L.P. and Thrive Capital Partners VII LP

Nordic Bioscience

Embracer Group AB

Private Equity Administrators ApS

Climentum Capital Management ApS

Micro Matic

Retune DSP ApS

Ascendis Pharma

Y-mAbs Therapeutics Inc and Y-mAbs Therapeutics A/S

Heartcore Capital A/S

byFounders VC Management ApS

General Catalyst Group X – Early Venture, L.P.

Allarity Therapeutics

FluoGuide

Copyright Agent

Work highlights

  • Advised Heartcore Capital as it closed $250m in new funds.
  • Represented Coatue US 75 LLC, Bain Capital Ventures L.P., and Thrive Capital Partner in the $200m financing round led by Coatue, in the Danish company Pleo ApS.
  • Represented Climentum Capital Management ApS in connection with the €150m formation of Climentum Capital Fund I K/S, a Danish SFDR article 9 fund (sustainability fund), introducing a dual carry concept.

Andersen Partners

Andersen Partners houses a team whose ‘knowledge is unparalleled‘ when it comes to the sale and purchase of businesses. The ‘very competentHans-Christian Ohrt advises industrial and private equity clients on all aspects of M&A transactions. Søren Stig Langløkke Hansen primarily advises on international contracts and cross-border joint venture, in addition to transfer procedures, and Jon Stefansson advises domestic and overseas corporates on corporate and transactional matters. Associates Anders Yde and Line Rasmussen dispense advice on acquisitions, ownership and commercial issues, and structural matters for small and medium-sized corporates.

Practice head(s):

Hans-Christian Ohrt; Søren Stig Langløkke Sørensen; Jon Stefansson

Other key lawyers:

Line Rasmussen; Anders Yde

Testimonials

‘Andersen Partners provides professional and very competent advice and at the same time manages to find useful compromises and solutions that allows the parties to close the cases.’

‘Hans-Christian Ohrt has served as a trusted adviser for several years. He stands out by both being very competent and in parallel he has a personal nature which establishes trust around the table.’

‘It felt like a boutique, they were laser focused on our needs – and only them.’

‘Jon Stefansson was able to follow through from start to finish. He was very focused on our business goals and then getting the deal done.’

‘Easy to work with. Very good understanding and practice of Danish M&A. Pragmatic and business oriented.’

‘Anders Yde understands the idea of the project, he is pragmatic and solution-oriented. He is very pleasant to work with, and has strong legal and commercial understanding.’

‘Andersen Partners is a highly professional setup. Their knowledge is unparalleled, and their experience is great.’

‘The M&A team at Andersen Partners is very easy to work with – strong commercial mindset with a very straightforward approach to the different issues in a deal.’

Key clients

FLCO Holding ApS (formerly Fiberline Holding ApS)

CHBL Holding ApS Selskabet af 22. september 2021 A/S

Pharao Invest ApS

Watercare Holding ApS

Lindab A/S

LJMO ApS

PHLUFFCO ApS

MIKMAK HOLDING ApS

BEVARES ApS

NJ Haaning Holding ApS

Appel Invest ApS

JHA Holding 2001 ApS

Risvig Holding ApS

Elnija Consult AB

Ahler Holding ApS

Hekato Holding ApS

Mivice Holding ApS

Unit IT Holding A/S

Willum Jacobsen Holding A/S

Frøslev Træ Holding A/S

Work highlights

  • Represented the seller, FLCO Holding ApS, and the founding Thorning family in their purchase of shares in Fiberline Composites A/S from the minority shareholder, ABN AMRO Energy Transition Fund B.V, and the simultaneous sale of 60% of the shares in Fiberline Composites A/S to Gurit Holding AG.
  • Advised the sellers on their sale of 100% of the shares in Bactoforce International A/S, to MLZ Inspection B.V.
  • Advised the sellers of Voda A/S on the sale of 100% of the shares in the company to the US based Babcock & Wilcox.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab

The team at Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab ‘truly knows its onions’ when advising on cross-border M&A transactions and corporate governance matters. The ‘unflappable’ Morten Rosenmejer leads the team, often advising domestic and global companies and private equity funds on transactional issues. Casper Moltke-Leth has broad expertise in corporate matters within the manufacturing and distribution, life sciences, and real estate sectors; and Martin von Haller Groenbaek advises technology start-ups and SMEs on corporate and M&A transactional matters, as well as fundraising issues. Mette Mernø Hans Jakobsen joined the practice in early 2023 and is a key name for M&A transactions.

Practice head(s):

Morten Rosenmejer

Other key lawyers:

Casper Moltke-Leth; Martin von Haller Groenbaek; Mette Mernø Hans Jakobsen

Testimonials

‘Morten Rosenmejer stands out with tier one capabilities, while being down to earth and approachable.’

‘Morten Rosenmejer and his team are underestimated. The team is very capable, very knowledgeable, professional, humble and pleasant to work with.’

‘They are super detailed-oriented, their documentation and process was crystal clear.’

‘Morten Rosenmejer and Kristoffer Saugman are some of the best M&A lawyers I ever worked with. Extremely detailed oriented and hands on.’

‘They function as a seamless team. Really good risk analysis and not scared to offer an opinion or view. They truly know their onions.’

‘Morten Rosenmejer is unflappable and just got on with the job. He is excellent. Totally reliable and proactive. Great to work with.’

Key clients

AIG

Pentia Holding Denmark ApS

Mastercard

Sitecore

Hypefactors A/S

Addtech Group

DXC Technology

Medable

Eficode OY

Dentsu Aegis Network A/S

21st.BIO

Adform

Euclid

Cheminova A/S

Sony Music Entertainment

Kreos

Dagrofa

PRINTIX.NET ApS

ICM Mobility Group

FSR – danske revisorer

Unit4

Lloyd Shoes GmbH

Kiloutou SAS

Miracle A/A

Domuspro ApS, Exornator ApS & Pedeholding ApS

FUTURE VENTURES ApS and Bergstedt Administration ApS

Boostlingo LLC

Azolver Holding GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Mastercard on its acquisition of Danish fintech company, Aiia A/S.
  • Advised TA Associates backed Unit4 on the acquisition of Scanmarket from mid-cap PE fund Verdane.
  • Advised Kiloutou on the acquisition of G.S.V Materialeudlejning from mid-cap PE fund Catacap.

DAHL Law Firm

The ‘fantastic, skilled, and dedicated’ team at DAHL Law Firm advise clients on both the buy and sell sides, with increased focus on transactions within the IT and technology sector. Practice head Mads Rossen Jakobsen has ‘deep insight and knowledge’ of corporate restructurings and commercial contracts, and Kim Ricken Jørgensen advises domestic and international clients on public take-overs and demergers. Junior partner Morten Lund Gladbjerg handles real estate M&A transactions, financings and lease agreements.

Practice head(s):

Mads Rossen Jakobsen

Other key lawyers:

Henning von Lillienskjold; Kim Ricken Jørgensen; Morten Lund Gladbjerg

Testimonials

‘A fantastic, skilled, and dedicated team. Easy to work with, honest and very kind people.’

‘Kim Ricken Jørgensen has been doing a fantastic job. Kim has a lot of experience.’

‘Mads Rossen Jakobsen has deep insight and knowledge of the business space and good negotiating skills.’

‘The firm was extremely quick to review the task and have a plan ready for further execution. The individual advisers worked in pairs and came to a conclusion quickly. All in all a really good experience.’

Key clients

EG A/S

SP Group A/S

ITM8 Holding A/S

Sjørring Maskinfabrik A/S

Rauff Group A/S

Visma Danmark Holding A/S

Normal A/S

Novicell ApS

Etex Nordic A/S

Food and Bio Cluster Denmark

Work highlights

  • Advised ITM8 Holding A/S on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital in Progressive A/S.
  • Advised on a transaction involving the 100% sale of the share capital in Vinkel Bioenergi ApS.
  • Advised the seller of Sjørring Maskinfabrik A/S during the entire transaction process.

Lund Elmer Sandager

The ‘highly effective, result oriented, and nice‘ team at Lund Elmer Sandager advises a varied client roster of industrial corporates and private equity funds. ‘Fantastic dealmakerJacob Roesen heads up the practice, and uses his ‘exceptionally effective‘ approach to advise on cross-border transactions. Nicolai Fløe Jørgensen has over 20 years’ experience in advising domestic and international corporates on business set-ups, contractual issues and corporate restructurings. Associate Camilla Ikast Jessen provides valuable assistance to the team on all corporate and commercial matters.

Practice head(s):

Jacob Roesen

Other key lawyers:

Nicolai Fløe Jørgensen; Camilla Ikast Jessen

Testimonials

‘The M&A team is highly effective, result oriented, and nice.’

‘Jacob Roesen has first-rate legal skills, and a commercial and creative mindset. He is a fantastic dealmaker.’

‘Jacob Roesen really understands the position and needs of his client and delivers results effectively. His approach is exceptionally effective. Very impressive. He has my best recommendation.’

‘Lund Elmer Sandager are always very dedicated and delivers good legal advice with a strong commercial mindset.’

‘Nicolai Fløe Jørgensen is always the safe choice when clients need strong advice on M&A and corporate law. Very commercial in his approach and he never wastes time on issues that are irrelevant.’

Key clients

Lagercrantz Group

Moment A/S

CNH Industrial Denmark A/S

BRITA GmbH

Datacon Enterprise Solutions

Iveco Danmark A/S

Danoffice IT

Cibicom A/S

Reconor A/S

CTS Express Holding

FCA Capital

Basisbank A/S

ProfilService A/S

Power Media Group ApS

Moment A/S

ProScavenge ApS

Lakrids by Bülow

Arthur Hotels

AquaGreen ApS

GLX ANALYTI

Hartmanns A/S

Subsidiary of Delta Galil Industries

Inter IKEA Group

Ricoh Danmark A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Cibicom A/S on the acquisition of Telpartner A/S, including its Swedish subsidiary Telpartner Sverige AB.
  • Advised Lagercrantz Group AB on the acquisition of PcP Corporation A/S.
  • Represented a subsidiary of Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. in the acquisition of Danish sustainable clothing brand Organic Basics.

Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith‘s growing, ‘trustworthy and extremely competent‘ practice counts banks, pension funds, and private equity funds as clients, and regularly dispenses advice on transactional and structural joint venture issues. Practice head Ronnie Kandler advises transport, and logistics companies on public and private deals and cross-border transactions, while Carina Vang Kristoffersen acts for domestic and international clients on carve-out transactions and joint ventures.

Practice head(s):

Ronnie Kandler

Other key lawyers:

Carina Vang Kristoffersen; Thomas Bento-Nystad; Jacob Bier

Testimonials

‘Ronnie Kandler and his team offers a unique blend of professionalism, personal approach and availability. It is always a pleasure to work with them on new projects.’

‘Very knowledgeable in ESG. Legal ESG frontrunner in Denmark.’

‘Poul Schmith is our preferred law firm. They are trustworthy and extremely competent. Everyone delivers counselling at an extremely high level.’

‘Competent, friendly and relaxed.’

Key clients

NTG A/S

Delfin Holding ApS

Verdo Holding A/S

Cylindo ApS

Nutreco International B.V.

PenSam Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab

ROI Media Ltd.

Celik Software ApS and LRI Software ApS

AddPro Danmark A/S

Worksome ApS

Oleter Group AB

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised NTG in connection with the acquisition of LGT Group AB, a Sweden-based freight-forward business with significant presence in the Nordic markets.
  • Advised the shareholders of Cylindo ApS on the sale of 100 % of the shares in Cylindo ApS and its subsidiaries.
  • Advised Verdo Holding A/S on the sale of 75 % of the share capital in Verdo Tele A/S to Norlys Tele Service A/S.

Skau Reipurth

Skau Reipurth‘s team acts as a ‘one-stop shop with its high level of experience’ acting for domestic and international buyers and sellers. Practice head Peter Skau-Andersen is ‘uniquely skilled‘ and advises on domestic and cross-border M&A matters, and Anders Hermansen often advises corporates on setting up businesses and drafting commercial contracts and shareholders’ agreements. The ‘highly skilledClaus Ryberg Hoffmann advises commercial and charitable foundations on founding issues, mergers and dissolutions.

Practice head(s):

Peter Skau-Andersen

Other key lawyers:

Anders Hermansen; Claus Ryberg Hoffmann

Testimonials

‘The professional capabilities, services and handling are a class performance. Totally unique. The collaboration and the advice given were excellent and everyone in the team was very professional and proactive.’

‘Peter Skau Andersen is uniquely skilled for corporate and specifically transactional matters. His team are a no-nonsense group that get things done. Truly spectacular dealmakers.’

‘Peter Skau Andersen has an unique ability to get a transaction across the finish line. He can speak to everyone and get everyone to see advantages in completing a deal – even in tough circumstances.’

‘Peter Skau Andersen and Claus Ryberg Hoffmann are in sync with everything we do and know our business as was it their own. They are highly skilled and they are realistic about projects.’

‘The team is very efficient and this results in high quality. They have strong commercial understanding combined with legal insight, brilliant communication and negotiation skills.’

‘The team is very approachable and seems to have good knowledge transfer between them. One-stop shop with their high level of experience and ability to take into account commercial needs and deliver tailor made solutions that enables the M&A process to move forward.’

‘High quality company which succeeds with communicating difficult matters. Skau Reipurth communicates directly and with flair.’

‘The team consists of high quality staff. Added resources had the sufficient knowledge and flair to create the right solutions. High competence, constructive, and efficient.’

Key clients

Pack Tech A/S

SFTB Investments ApS

Prescriba A/S

Apave Group

Organicum Biomass

Evendo Ltd.

Persolit Entreprenørfirma A/S

The Semler Group A/S

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Denmark A/S

NKT Holding A/S

Group Pinnacle Holding Ltd.

Contura International A/S, Contura A/S and Contura Ltd

Croda Denmark A/S

Riemann A/S

NRP Finans

Cikkel.com

HIMPP A/S

DM

Danish Renewables ApS

Hovedstadens Ejendomsadministration A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised the owners of Prescriba A/S on the sale of the company to CBT Ltd.
  • Advised the owners of UNOIT ApS on the sale of the company to EG A/S.

Co Play Law

Technology focused firm Co Play Law advises clients on the full range of private equity, commercial, and M&A related matters. Jonas Møllgaard Mikkelsen leads the ‘highly skilled‘ team; his main area of expertise lies in advising venture funds on portfolio company management issues. Michael Brandt specialises in advising technology companies on transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Jonas Møllgaard Mikkelsen

Other key lawyers:

Michael Brandt

Testimonials

‘Great commercial understanding and solution based approach. Fast response, pleasant, and professional service every time.’

‘Jonas Møllgaard Mikkelsen – tasks are handled to our full satisfaction.’

‘Highly skilled team that focuses on the actual requirements of our business and always come up with good and relevant solutions that match the specific situation.’

Key clients

North-East Venture ApS

Edulmpact Fund KY, Sparkmind vc.

Coherence ApS

Particle Analytical ApS

Go Autonomous ApS

AnnoAnno ApS

Eltident ApS

Fida Biosystems ApS

Jumpstory ApS

Chainintra ApS

Transition Technologies MS S.A.

Visual Information Systems A/S

Dreivers ApS

COMA System ApS

Conecto A/S

Edora Holding ApS

MJJ Biotech A/S

Modl.ai ApS

Jabii Group ApS

Robotto ApS

Tekla ApS

Continued

Intellitech Systems

Slow Forest Coffee

Work highlights

  • Advised coherence ApS on its investment from Gaming Partners II L.P.
  • Advised Go Autonomous ApS on its investment from Vækstfonden and 42CAP III GmbH & Co. KG.
  • Advised Fida Biosystems ApS on its investment from Vækstfonden and other investors.

GALST

GALST‘s team displays an ‘extremely high level of competence and knowledge‘, and primarily advises on mid-market deals. Hans Christian Galst is a ‘persistent and insistent‘ negotiator who handles transactional and corporate matters, including warrant programmes and shareholder relations for private equity companies. Christian Steen Laursen is the ‘go-to guy‘ for M&A and advises shipping and medical companies on structuring issues and start-ups in Denmark.

Practice head(s):

Hans Christian Galst; Christian Steen Laursen

Other key lawyers:

Josephine Winge

Testimonials

‘GALST acts as a very professional adviser in the area of mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters. I always get high quality legal work, with unpretentious and pleasant forms of cooperation.’

‘Hans Christian Galst is a competent and business-oriented lawyer, and as a negotiator he is persistent and insistent – he always gets a good result for the client.’

‘We worked with Christian Steen Laursen. He is highly skilled, professional and pleasant to work with. Christian is the go-to guy when you need to get the M&A job done. He makes the process run smooth.’

‘We have always gotten the results we were seeking for. What more can you ask for? I really appreciate the work relationship on a personal level. Working with good and fun people just makes everything easier.’

‘Hans Christian Galst has a personality that is impossible not to like. Just one of these guys you like to have in the room and on your side of the table.’

‘They are very trustworthy and engaged in solving the matter as well as effective. They are very pleasant to be around and go the extra mile to give that great customer experience.’

‘The team is really unique and make the company punch above it’s weight in terms of size. All are excellent lawyers and really dedicated to their clients. Extremely high level of competence and knowledge!’

‘Christian Steen Laursen has to be one of the best lawyers. While having a really good legal judgement he understands the commercial context and goals of his clients. Also, Christian hates to lose – which is a good quality in a lawyer.’

Key clients

FPE Group (Fredensborg Private Equity)

Uniroc Holding ApS, Maximim Holding ApS, Nimbus Holding ApS

European Lifecare Group A/S

Swiss Properties Invest A/S

Sweco Danmark A/S

Rego Silicones ApS

Rekom Group A/S

PM2 Holding ApS

Officeguru A/S

MOE A/S

Dane Capital ApS

Mahalo Invest ApS

Partners ApS

P. Strøm ApS

Gubi A/S

Grillen Group ApS

Junkbusters Group ApS

GD1 Invest ApS

Omniveta Danmark ApS

Penta Shipping Group

Allan Tange Holding ApS

JGO Holding ApS

A.L.E.X. 96 ApS

Infotransactions A/S

Danske Lægers Vaccinationsservice ApS

Teleforeningen

Rind & Co ApS

Anders Bang Olsen Holding ApS

Glad Holding ApS

LifeCare Holding S.A

Forlaget Delta Holding ApS

FPE FEM B ApS

Alimentas Øst ApS

Remmer A/S

Monstrum ApS

FPE Seks ApS

YK Invest Holding ApS

FPE ET B ApS

Carlsen Gram Holding ApS

Skøtt Holding ApS

Peter Hindkjær Holding ApS

Tanidan Holding ApS

Kraken Robotics Inc.

Ahlbergs Dollarstore AB

LetMeRepair ApS

Flex Application AS

Roland DG North Europe A/S

Kameo ApS

WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES DENMARK A/S

Dtails ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised Swiss Properties Invest ApS on the admission to trading of its shares on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Denmark and raising in total DKK235m.
  • Advised a client on the sale of three real estate companies with a purchase price of several hundred million DKK.
  • Advised the sellers of the Formteknik Group on a cross-border transaction to US-based MGS (a Mason Wells company).

Innova Advokatfirma

Innova Advokatfirma‘s ‘exceptionally professional, skilled, and efficient‘ team primarily advises owner-managed, privately owned companies within the private healthcare sector, including dental and physiotherapy clinics. ‘Very experienced and professional‘ M&A specialist Rasmus Lundorf Thursgaard heads up the practice, often advising companies and private equity funds within the telecoms, food and beverage, and media sectors.

Practice head(s):

Rasmus Lundorf Thusgaard

Other key lawyers:

Peter Gerken; Jørgen Lillelund Olsen

Testimonials

‘The team has considerable experience in the field. They work intensively and persistently.’

‘Rasmus Lundorf Thusgaard has considerable experience. He works in a solution-oriented manner with a focus on the client’s needs. I can give Rasmus the warmest recommendations.’

The team is super dynamic, insightful, extremely efficient, accessible, and focused on their work.’

‘They focus on empowerment of their associates providing them with ample opportunities to grow and excel…and on top of that they have a wonderful spirit and sense of humour.’

‘Innova’s partners are exceptionally professional, skilled, and efficient. They have been very helpful in recommending me to key people in their extensive networks, which has proven very, very valuable.’

‘Professional angle on many different topics. Always ready to support, and to view a case in a different way to become a winner!’

‘Rasmus Lundorf Thusgaard is a very experienced and professional M&A lawyer who did his utmost to represent us in the best way possible. We felt like we were in good hands from day 1.’

Key clients

Brandfix A/S

IT-PM ApS

Future Food A/S

Billigblomst Adm. A/S

Koncenton A/S

Obton A/S

Clearhaus Holding ApS

S-E-T A/S

Gunderup Grus- og Stenleje ApS

Decoplant A/S

Anavo P/S

Schriversk ApS

KAMF A/S

BEAS A/S

No Zebra ApS

LEAD – Enter Next Level A/S

Little Studio ApS

Gundal ApS

VA El ApS

OurTradeHub ApS

Zignifikant ApS

Retio ApS

Hjernø Gustafsen A/S

Jysk Totalservice ApS

Grandville ApS

SB Group ApS

Henning Kjeldsen Holding ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised IT-PM ApS (and others) on the sale of FUTBIN – a market leading FIFA community platform – to Better Collective A/S – a global sports betting media group listed on NASDAQ Stockholm.
  • Advised Billigblomst Adm. ApS on the purchase of a plant centre in Hilleroed, Denmark.
  • Advised KEHE Holding ApS (and others) on the sale of KAMF A/S to Rego Silicones ApS.

Magnusson Denmark

Magnusson Denmark‘s team is known for attracting cross-border investment and M&A mandates across the renewable energy, financial services and industrial sectors. The ‘hardworking and relentlessSam Jalaei heads up the practice and advises domestic and international corporates on asset and share M&A deals. Former co-head Nikolaj Juhl Hansen departed to DreistStorgaard Advokater A/S in 2022.

Practice head(s):

Sam Jalaei

Testimonials

‘The team does a great job and delivers seamless and coordinated advice. We would definitely work with Magnusson on future cross-border deals.’

‘Sam Jalaei’s capability and customer focus is unique. He is hardworking, relentless, and gets the job done. Very knowledgeable.’

Key clients

Solita / APAX Digital Fund

Nordic Harvest

Market Pay

Anacap

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Dataminr., Inc.

AWM Network

Alumichem Group

Mansvell Enterprise Ltd.

Sukup Manufacturing Ltd.

Salmark Holding ApS

Viking Group

Spotlight Group AB

SFS Group

Relations P/S

InProTher

Fremad Amager Elite ApS

EIVA A/S (Covelya Group)

MeeW Group ApS

Viabill A/S

Areas

Work highlights

  • Advised on all Danish aspects of French PE house Anacap’s acquisition of Edigard from NETS Group.
  • Acted on the US-based tech and AI company, Dataminr Inc’s $20m acquisition of the Danish SaaS and AI company, Krizo ApS.
  • Advised the Finnish-Nordic AI and SaaS company, Solita Group, and the UK-based and global private equity digital fund, Apax Digital Fund, on their joint €20m acquisition of the Danish SaaS and data consulting group company, Inellishore Group.

Nielsen Nørager

Nielsen Nørager‘s practice provides advice on corporate and M&A matters for private equity investors across the real estate, transport, and energy sectors. Newly promoted partner Carl Christian Illum takes a ‘no-nonsense, solution-oriented approach‘ when advising on the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and arrangements, in addition to advising on equity financing rounds. Morten Eldrup-Jørgensen, Jens Arnesen and Frantz Palludan jointly lead the practice.

Practice head(s):

Morten Eldrup-Jørgensen; Jens Arnesen; Frantz Palludan

Other key lawyers:

Carl Christian Illum

Testimonials

‘5 Stars, for their efforts, professional advice, and people with the heart in the right place.’

‘Carl Christian Illum has a no-nonsense, solution-oriented approach.’

‘Carl Christian Illum strikes an excellent balance between commercial requirements and legal expertise.’

Key clients

Seluxit A/S

Zylinc A/S

Trackman A/S

Mols Linien A/S

Atea A/S

ALDI

Energi Danmark A/S

Biludan Gruppen A/S

Lauritz.com A/S

Frese A/S

Metro AG

Kaiserwetter Energy Group

Harald Nyborg A/S

Chr. Olesen Group

Thermo Fischer Group

Adidas Danmark

Columbus A/S

Wewers A/S

Falck Group

Capital Four Management Fondsmæglerselskab

Britannia Invest A/S

Adept Water Technologies A/S

TBWA Copenhagen A/S

Instrumeter A/S

Damptech A/S

Praxair

Zürcher Kantonalbank, Zürich, Schweiz

RD8 ApS

SDG Invest ApS

UserTribe A/S

IZ-KO Mermer Maden A.S.

Mugato ApS

Kingspan Group plc

Friction Structures ApS

DanTaxi 4X48 A/S

Krabbe Invest ApS

UniqKey A/S

JoinMyBox ApS

XL Byg – Rødovre Tælast A/S

Enerdry A/S

Man Truck & Bus Danmark A/S

Renz A/S

Epinion P/S

Audience Project A/S

Eloomi A/S

Cbit A/S

X-Yachts A/S

Monsenso A/S

Scandinavian Medical Solutions A/S

Europa Frugt ApS

Hotel Guldsmeden ApS

AKZO NOBEL A/S

Colony Denmark ApS

Community Content ApS

IQInabox ApS

DISPUK ApS

VÅR Management ApS

Adhub ApS

Tjek A/S

IX Studios ApS

Rokoko ApS

ApS Altinget.dk

Lyngsoe Systems A/S

Maersk Drilling A/S

IAC Nordics A/S

Nature Preserve

BRØL ApS

Chromologics

Make Influence ApS

Good Boys Agency ApS

Øresundsgruppen ApS

Netcracker Technology Corporation

Nordicco A/S

Shape Robotics A/S

Hydract A/S

Alrow Media ApS

EH-DK ApS

NJORD Law Firm

With six offices spanning the Nordic region, NJORD Law Firm serves a roster of domestic and international clients, with its recent area of focus being private equity and venture capital investments. Practice head René Lykke Wethelund uses his ‘sharp mind‘ to represent international stakeholders in foreign liaison matters. ‘Outstanding M&A lawyerJens Christian Dreyer advises investors and growth businesses on real estate M&A, capital raisings and the negotiation of the related agreements.

Practice head(s):

René Lykke Wethelund

Other key lawyers:

Jens Christian Dreyer; Lars Lokdam

Testimonials

‘Jens Christian Dreyer shows a superior understanding of all of the business related issues beyond the legal expertise. His behaviour and business knowledge and understanding is a great asset and would make a highly valued board member.’

‘Highly professional team with a great understanding of the balance between what is legally optimal and what makes sense business-wise.’

‘René Lykke Wethelund always delivers flawlessly. He has a sharp mind, snappy communication, and a great personality. I highly recommend René.’

‘Njord is our go to law firm in Denmark. User friendly, strong commercial advice, totally fluent English. An excellent performance. Over the years, we’ve dealt with many firms in the Nordic region, and specifically in Denmark, Njord stands out.’

‘Jens Christian Dreyer is an outstanding M&A lawyer.’

‘René Lykke Wethelund is super solution-oriented and really good at understanding and solving complex matters. He works day and night to deliver fast responses.’

‘They understand the clients’ needs very well, and go the extra mile. The team is very reliable and professional with expert knowledge.’

Key clients

Comcare A/S

Auto Solutions Group A/S

Enghouse Systems

CompuGroup Medical

Lind Invest ApS

Sodexo A/S

Reinh. van Hauen ApS

Ooono A/S

Investcorp

One Peak Partners

Vertica A/S

Idverde SAS

Vivonio Furniture GmbH

Dairy of 1888 ApS

Silkeborg IF Invest A/S

Dahl-Nielsen Holding ApS

Organic Plan Protein A/S

Ejendomsinvestering A/S

PHM Group Oy

Work highlights

  • Advised Plandisc Holding on the sale of all shares in Plandisc to Visma.
  • Advised Finnish-listed PHM Group on several acquisitions in Denmark.
  • Advised Global Loan Agency Services on the financing of the acquisition of EET Group A/S.

SIRIUS advokater

The ‘professional, pleasant, welcoming and accessible‘ team at SIRIUS advokater assists clients with a broad range of M&A, corporate and commercial issues. Practice head Olaf Carl Ehrenskjöld advises domestic and international companies and funds on commercial matters. Anders Kjær Dybdahl joined the team from Poul Schmith in May 2022, and regularly advises on ownership structures and conflicts, while Joachim Ørum Petersen advises logistics and investment companies on transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Olaf Carl Ehrenskjöld

Other key lawyers:

Benjamin Lundström; Joachim Ørum Petersen; Anders Kjær Dybdahl

Testimonials

‘Strong one-stop shop across M&A, fundraising, commercial agreements, regulatory assessment & development and employment law. Specific deep competency in fintech and technology in general.’

‘Integrity and commitment. Sirius has won the trust in the company from shareholder to executive management. With an ability to drive efficient interactions from business development to the board room.’

‘We had the best possible experience with Anders Dybdahl and his team, who show a strong commitment to the process, and collaborated efficiently with all stakeholders.’

‘Anders Kjær Dybdahl shows strong professionalism, commitment, and loyalty. He is a hands on, commercial and pragmatic lawyer who quickly understands the difficult intricacies that apply to cross border transactions.’

‘Good culture combined with expertise and professionalism.’

‘Joachim Ørum Petersen always delivers a high level of detail and engagement in his work and has a second-to-none skill set when it comes to company law and company restructuring.’

‘Professional, pleasant, welcoming and accessible team, very detailed knowledge, and very strong negotiators. The team is trustworthy and skilled in general corporate/commercial law.

Key clients

DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV Group)

M. Goldschmidt A/S

Medpro Clinic Sweden AB

Nordic Waterproofing A/S

Taasinge Elementer A/S

BLS Finans A/S /BLS Capital Fondsmæglerselskab A/S

Bikuben Fonden

NIL Technology ApS

Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S

Peter Möller Group AG and subsidiaries

Urban Core ApS

Jespers Torvekøkken ApS

Sirius Home A/S

Emply ApS

ChronosHub ApS

H.W. Larsen A/S

Flash Light A/S

FAVES ApS

Roskilde Festival Charity Society

Creative Company A/S

Calldorado ApS

Nordic Corporate Investment A/S

COBE A/S

Spring Nordic ApS and CAT Fonden

Carve Consulting P/S

Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S

Fire Eater A/S

CEMS ApS and subsidiaries

Thiim A/S

Schades A/S and subsidiaries

EPAM Systems ApS

Nordic Solution A/S

Simple Revolution ApS

Ferrero

WorldTicket A/S

Wolters Kluwer/CT Corporation

NCC Group

On the Beach Ltd

Bending Spoons Apps ApS and affiliates

UTF Holding ApS and subsidiaries (UTF Group)

McKinsey & Company Denmark P/S

Rosti A/S

Cems ApS and subsidiaries

Stay Properties ApS and subsidiaries

Foodoptimize ApS

ATLANT 3D Nanosystems ApS

Hartvig Gruppen

7 Days ApS

Eksponent ApS

Sterisafe Holding A/S

Neder Kjærsholm Holding ApS (formerly DanBoring Holding ApS)

MHS Corporate Finance ApS

Lago Holding ApS

HedeDanmark A/S

Indoordesign ApS

Allan Plough A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Agreena ApS on its acquisition of Hummingbird Technologies.
  • Advised Neder Kjærsholm Holding ApS (formerly Danboring Holding ApS) on the sale of approx. 90% of the shares in Danboring A/S to a Swedish founded investment company (Storskogen) which is specialised in acquiring and operating small and medium-sized companies.