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Bech-Bruun Offices
LANGELINIE ALLÉ 35
2100 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
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Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Bech-Bruun has notable expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and also assists with the structuring of corporate entities and subsidiaries, and handles the financial analysis of M&A and financing options. Jacob Hjortshøj has experience in business transfers and private equity, Søren Kamp Nørbæk is a key name for shareholders’ agreements and disputes arising from commercial contracts, and practice head Steen Rode assists with the drafting and negotiation of transactional documents. Clients include energy companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, real estate companies and steel manufacturers.
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Bech Bruun is very business minded and know the importance of truly understanding our business in order to provide useful advice. Bech Bruun can be pragmatic and understand our needs in the sense that we do not (always) need a 10 page long legal written note but (most often) quick and understandable advice on which way to go
Good coordination across offices globally. Gave us one point of contact in country and appeared to collaborate with its member firms such that we didn’t have to as a client
Very diligent and commercially oriented. Going for a good deals rather than just being a legal advisor
I think the team is very professional and to the point. Only limited overrun on costs and very informative about it. Most importantly, they are very proactive, seeing issues before they arise. Some law firms are more reactive
The unique thing is that the team really takes ownership of the full M&A process. Other legal firms tend to only cover the legal part, but BB takes a unique overall view of the whole process and individuals involved
Dedicated team with broad knowledge and experience in the M&A area. The team’s contributions to deal structure and contractual framework are extremely valuable and often provide creative solutions to address critical points in the process. Understanding the client’s business and needs is a key strength of the team
A great M&A team with deep knowledge around their field
We have used Bech Bruun for more than a decade, and Bech Bruun has become our exclusive advisor on M&A and all corporate law issues. Bech Bruun is involved in all aspects of M&A, including derived issues such as Data Protection Law, Competition and Anti-trust Law, International Transfer of Assets, international Insurance Law etc
Bech-Bruun’s service has been consistently outstanding. They provide a very complete range of expertise, and on top of that have an impressive commercial and strategic competence. The quality of every single individual is excellent. They take the lead in resolving issues and are trusted advisors, not merely lawyers
The most important for us as a fast-moving company in a fast-moving industry is that external lawyers are quick and pragmatic
I liked this team and would work with them on future Danish deals
I’ve now worked with Steen Rode a few times and he’s really outstanding. Taking upon the full responsibility on M&A matters – end to end. Steen has a great commercial mind and is playing the ball not the man
Steen Rode is very energetic and has an extremely positive mind, which is having a positive impact on all working with him. He is very experienced and professional as well as having an entrepreneurial mind-set. He is proactive and very efficient. It means that value for money is high
Specifically Steen Rode stands out. Always available and pro-active in trouble shooting. Tends to have a ‘low profile’ approach in negotiations which is rare in the business where big partner egos often disturb sound commercial discussions
Steen Rode is exceptional, both as a lawyer, negotiator and as a strategic and commercial advisor to top management. He is a quick thinker, energetic and always ahead of the process, always totally committed to clients and their success. This means that Steen also identifies issues very early on and you have time to mitigate risks. In addition, Bech Bruun obviously has a complete range of legal expertise that is top notch
Key clients
Total S.A.
Danfoss A/S
Maj Invest Equity A/S
CVC Capital Partners
McDonald’s
Royal Unibrew A/S
BESTSELLER A/S
Energinet (the Danish TSO)
Jyske Bank A/S
A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S and A.P. Møller Holding A/S
Salling Group A/S
Novo Holdings A/S og Novo Nordisk Fonden
Altor Equity Partners
Solix
Welltec A/S
Joe & The Juice A/S
Aller Media A/S and Aller Holding A/S
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Copenhagen Offshore Partners
Knoll Inc.
VKR Holding A/S
Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Bech-Bruun is praised for its data protection regulation knowledge and is regularly involved in providing regulatory advice for the handling of personal data and the related compliance with GDPR. Thomas Munk Rasmussen and Mikkel Friis Rossa jointly lead the practice and are experienced in advising the subsidiaries of international corporations and public authorities on the interaction between data protection law and special legislations relating to the healthcare, banking, finance and marketing sector.
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‘The team is very competent and consists of experts in the field of data privacy. It is able to guide clients through data protection requirements with a pragmatic approach.’
‘The firm provides proactive and relevant advice that takes into account both our business and the legislation.’
‘The Bech-Bruun Data Privacy team consists of very skilled people who continuously keep themselves updated on relevant developments. They are also very good at finding practical solutions on the level your business is at – and do try to gain knowledge about your business for best advice. It is never a one-size-fits-all solution.’
‘Highly professional and deep insight, hands-on and solution oriented, best-in-class, high availability as well as a quick and short turnaround time.’
‘Two key components are the extensive and vast specialised knowledge within the area and the ability to relate the complex regulation to an even more complex reality of business operating within the scope of these regulations.’
‘The team is highly professional and each team member has specific competencies. Bech-Bruun has some of the best and most outstanding specialists within the field of data privacy and data protection.’
‘The team is always available and treats the client as an important one regardless of the size of the client.’
‘The individuals in the team are likeable, knowledgable and you always feel as if you are working towards a common goal. It is difficult to remind yourself that they are not your colleagues – but externals.’
‘Mikkel Friis Rossa knows the details of our business and therefore always provides relevant and focused advice. He is always at the forefront of the latest judgments, case law and new legislation. Mikkel is proactive and reaches out when it is necessary and always takes into account both our business and the legislation.’
Key clients
Accenture
Motion Picture Licensing Company Denmark A/S
DSV Group
Danfoss
Municipality of Copenhagen
Nemlig.com
Energinet
Flügger
CASA Group
Municipality of Aarhus
can Europe BV
Ipnordic
Nordic Entertainment Group
Rockwool International
HI3G
Kamstrup
Danish Crown
Santander
ECCO Shoes
The Central Region of Denmark
The Capital Region of Denmark
Copenhagen Healthtech Cluster
Finance Denmark
The Northern Region of Denmark
The Zealand Region of Denmark
Danske Bank
Genmab
Maersk Drilling
Nets Group
Specsavers
Dispute resolution Tier 1
Bech-Bruun's expertise across litigation, arbitration and mediation allows it to act on the implementation of decision enforcements and provide litigation risk assessment advice. The group is notably active in the construction sector and regularly acts in procurement, insolvency and post-M&A disputes. Practice head Jes Anker Mikkelsen has substantial expertise in litigation and arbitration matters, and is a key contact for maritime, transport and insurance disputes. Other key names include senior associate Mogens Gaarden, who has experience in financial mismanagement and post-financial crisis litigation; and Carsten Pedersen, who specialises in professional and directors liability disputes.
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‘I found the team at Bech-Bruun to have the combined insurance and arbitration expertise that I was looking for as well as an experienced, commercial and pragmatic approach to disputes and Danish arbitration.’
‘Besides all the qualities which I believe we can take for granted for a law firm of this calibre (i.e. competent, highly specialised lawyers, international focus, etc.), Bech-Bruun is always very responsive and has an in-depth industry knowledge.’
‘Very insightful and intelligent.’
‘Carsten Pedersen had a particularly good commercial sense for the proceedings. He was extremely helpful on the Danish insurance law aspects.’
‘Carsten Pedersen has outstanding analytic skills and can boil even very complex matters down to the key issues and offer guidance above and beyond the legal advice. He is second to none when it comes to business partnering.’
‘We have worked with other firms in this sector but Bech-Bruun would be our first choice.’
Key clients
MAN Energy Solutions SE
Howden Insurance Brokers AB (part of the Hyperion Insurance Group)
Noreco Oil
VTG Rail Europe GmbH
BETRI P/F (formerly P/F Tryggingarfelagið Føroyar)
Kai Andersen A/S
Barslund A/S
ABB A/S
AIG Insurance
Employment Tier 1
Bech-Bruun's employment and labour expertise spans management restructuring issues, mass redundancy litigation, regulatory remuneration policy advice including share-based incentive schemes, and the drafting and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Group leader Lise Lauridsen has particular expertise in domestic and cross-border transfer of undertakings, outsourcing issues, reorganisations, employment terms and incentive schemes, while Morten Ulrich advises employers on public and private labour law and pension fund mandates, and Sandro Ratkovic specialises in cross-border employment work. Managing associate Thomas Christian Thune is also noted.
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The team consists of very good, very experienced and very skilled lawyers, who probably belong to one of the most professional teams of employment lawyers in Denmark
We are considered and treated as important clients which means that in cases of urgency we will receive advice urgently. We have only had very good experiences with Bech-Bruun. In addition, it is beneficial that it is a full-service law firm providing legal advice within a broad field of expertise and different competences. This is one of the biggest advantages of the firm.
The team has strong technical expertise and always provides excellent services
Lise Lauridsen is extremely competent regarding legal matters concerning Employment and Human Resource Management
Lise Lauridsen is a very nice person, so the meetings that I have with her are actually very pleasant
Morten Ulrich is a highly skilled lawyer with very sound judgement. He is very experienced and able to simplify complex matters, especially concerning the understanding of complex public matters
Morten Ulrich has enormous experience when it comes to the employment relations and the collective bargaining system at the regional level. Morten Ulrich has great knowledge of the legal process in both the civil law system and the labour law system. Furthermore, he has great knowledge of public administration law. From a practical point of view, we also see this as an advantage because it makes it easy to seek his advice as a sparring partner on a day-to-day basis.
We see Morten Ulrich as one of the best lawyers in Denmark
Morten Ulrich is always to the point and an excellent barrister
We can highly recommend Lise Lauridsen with whom we have a longstanding client relationship. We have been utilising the brilliant services of Lise Lauridsen for almost ten years and choose to follow Lise due to her highly qualified expertise in employment law, her efficiency and her dedication to our company
Lise Lauridsen provides clear no-nonsense advice and has an excellent understanding of the client situation and the commercial reality
Key clients
Københavns Kommune
Region Sjælland
Danish State Railways (DSB)
Accenture A/S
Mars Denmark A/S / Royal Canin Danmark A/S
Rockwool A/S
Femern Bælt A/S
Joe & The Juice A/S
Aller Media A/S
Fiskars Danmark A/S
Energy Tier 1
Bech-Bruun handles regulatory issues, M&A transactions, energy project developments and contentious matters for a client list of energy companies, investors, project developers, public companies and municipalities. The team’s project advice includes the drafting and negotiation of renewable energy project contracts and handling energy project financing work. Practice head Per Hemmer is notably active in his work on geothermal plants and solar parks and also assists with regulatory matters relating to cross-border gas pipeline projects. Offshore wind expert Anders Hørlyck Jensen was promoted to partner in early 2019.
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Energinet
Trefor Varme A/S
European Energy A/S
NKT Cables A/S
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners A/S
Neptune Energy
Copenhagen Offshore Partners A/S
Nord Stream 2 AG
SE Blue Renewables A/S
Vattenfall
Siemens Wind Power A/S
Total S.A and Danish subsidiaries
Din Forsyning Varme A/S
LetterOne Corporate Advisor Limited
Susi Partners AG
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
Titan Wind Energy
Norlys
Environment Tier 1
Bech-Bruun has expertise in environmental regulatory conduct cases before the district courts, the high courts and the Supreme Court, which includes safeguarding the interests of both private companies and public authorities in connection with transport projects and energy infrastructure. The practice also advises on construction law disputes in relation to environmental requirements. Co-head Håkun Djurhuus is experienced in environmental law litigation and specialises in public and construction law. Former practice co-head Jacob Brandt departed to Codex Advokater in mid-2020.Practice head(s):
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Exceptional knowledge and experience of the team in the Environmental sector
Exceptionally high professional skills and impressive availability as well as short delivery times
Excellent firm
Key clients
Region Sjælland
Metroselskabet I/S
I/S Vestforbrænding
The Municipality of Roskilde
I/S Reno-Nord
Femern A/S
Odense Letbane P/S
The Danish Agriculture and Food Council
Municipality of Odsherred
APM Terminals – Aarhus A/S
Leo Pharma A/S
Municipality of Assens
Trekantområdets Brandvæsen
Municipality of Copenhagen
Municipality of Aarhus
Samsung
Municipality of Helsingør
Municipality of Lejre
ATP Ejendomme A/S
Xellia Parmaceuticals ApS
Skanska A/S
Municipality of Middelfart
FMC
Hillerød Forsyning
DSV Environmental Group
Vejdirektoratet
EU and competition Tier 1
With experience in contentious and non-contentious matters, Bech-Bruun's practice handles EU and competition, public procurement and state aid mandates for a client roster of contracting authorities, corporations and utility companies. Recent work for contracting authorities includes advising on the obligation to tender, the development of tender strategies, drafting tender material and contracts and implementing tenders; the group also advises businesses participating in tender processes on compliance with suitability requirements and the conformity and optimisation of tender bids. Group head Peter Stig Jakobsen primarily represents clients in cases before the European and Danish courts. Michael Honoré departed to establish Michael Honoré Advokatfirma in early 2019.
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Very skilled and commercially orientated. Got to great lengths to understand our business and provide excellent advice that suites our needs
Key clients
The Boeing Company
Schneider Electric
CPH City & Port Development
Ecco
Vattenfall
City of Copenhagen and CLEAN
Danfoss A/S
Velux
Salling Group
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Nordic Entertainment Group
Rambøll
Procter & Gamble
Modern Times Group
Energinet
Jorton A/S
Information technology Tier 1
Bech-Bruun has expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters overlapping between IT, data protection and IT-security, which also includes GDPR issues. The firm advises public and private companies on IT system development and supply agreements, software licensing and IT operational services agreements concerning traditional hosting and outsourcing services. Niels M. Andersen, Thomas Munk Rasmussen and Mikkel Friis Rossa jointly head the practice and have experience in the drafting and negotiation of procurement and technology transfer agreements, as well as with due diligence work.
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Bech-Bruun’s lawyers are distinguished by providing personal advice while also highly professional and knowledgeable in their field.
High expertise combined with a commercial mind-set
Understands our business well and makes time to understand our business. Comes up with pragmatic solutions. Provides advice that suits our needs
They have a professional and pragmatic approach to dealing with compliance matters
Mikkel Friis Rossa is a skilled negotiator while also understanding the opposing party’s views. Mikkel possesses the combination of professionalism and personal advice that I appreciate. That is why I will choose Bech-Bruun and especially Mikkel as lawyer again and again
Mikkel Rossa Friis is very service-minded, legally skilled and has an excellent understanding of our business and needs
Key clients
Accenture
DSV Group
Danfoss
Municipality of Copenhagen
Nemlig.com
Energinet
Flügger
Jysk
Municipality of Aarhus
ACN Europe BV
Ipnordic
Nordic Entertainment Group
Aller Media
Arla
Arp-Hansen Hotel Group
Copenhagen Healthtech Cluster
Rockwool International
HI3G
Kamstrup
Danish Crown
Santander
Swatch Group
ECCO Shoes
Blue Water Shipping
Insolvency Tier 1
Bech-Bruun acts as trusty of bankruptcy estates, liquidator and restructuring administrator. The practice assists with negotiations with banks and other creditors, verifies charges and prepares restructuring plans. The firm assists with tax aspects and carries out distressed M&A transactions. The team is also experienced in advising creditors on the recovery of lent capital. Troels Tuxen is experienced in advising on cross-border insolvencies. The firm also advises on new business management and ownership structures and acts for insolvent companies in court cases regarding liquidation. Practice head Morten Krogsgaard is the practice head.
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They are professional and know our business
Excellent knowledge of Insolvency regulations and practices in Denmark. Swift relationships with trustees, good access to relevant information and appropriate anticipation for strategy decision-making
Troels Tuxen is clever, fast and gives the advice and help needed in a very efficient way
Key clients
Danske Bank
Nordea
Nykredit
Sydbank
DnB NOR
Handelsbanken
The Danish Tra Fund
DLF Trifolium A/S
Jyske Bank
Sparekassen Kronjylland
Insurance Tier 1
Bech-Bruun advises on corporate and regulatory work, reinsurance and represents in insurance mediation as well as in litigation concerning the defence of claims. The practice’s litigation expertise includes professional indemnity, all-risk insurance, product liability, marine insurance and personal injury. The firm also advises on life insurances and workers’ compensation. Practice head Anne Buhl Bjelke assists international life and non-life insurance companies with product compliance, passporting and distribution through permanent establishments or by use of Danish insurance intermediaries. Jes Anker Mikkelsen has expertise in shipping as well as offshore and energy insurance.
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‘Highly responsive and proactive.’
‘Very qualified individuals across all levels of seniority.’
‘In-depth knowledge about how insurance branches are regulated. Good at combining this with related areas of law like tax, VAT and compliance. Delivers on time and in accordance with fee estimates.’
‘They are skilled and have a very good understanding of Danish law. Furthermore, they are excellent in court, bringing forward the best arguments that support my case.’
‘The team is responsive and has a commercial but still deeply professional approach.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke offers a responsive and value-add service with real insight.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is second-to-none in advising in highly complex, high-value and matter of principle coverage disputes. Anna Buhl Bjelke is one of few Danish lawyers also advising on the regulatory aspects of the Insurance sector. She is analytically strong, pro-active and with an innovative mind-set which is quite rare for lawyers.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is an expert on insurance regulatory work. In relation to setting up insurance branches and in relation to the running of a branch or insurances companies. Absolute value for money when receiving advice from Anne.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is a pleasure to work with. Efficient and deeply professional.’
Key clients
City of Aarhus
City of Copenhagen
Codan
CNA Insurance
Dansk Supermarked A/S
Enstar EU limited
Finansforbundet
FDM
FM Insurance
GARD
Gjensidige Forsikring
Howden Insurance Brokers AB
Live Nation
Ledernes Hovedorganisation
Lloyd’s
BITZER ELECTRONICS
Marsh
Mercer
Velliv
Noreco
Protector Forsikring
Santander Insurance/Santander Life Insurance
Semler Group
SKULD
Skandia Link Livsforsikring A/S
Swedish Club
Topdanmark Forsikring
Tryg Forsikring
UK Defence Club
QBE Insurance
Intellectual property Tier 1
Bech-Bruun has expertise in providing advice on trademark and design aspects, patent law and regulations in the life science sector. The practice also advises on copyright law and provides advice concerning marketing-related regulations. Claus Barrett Christiansen and Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn jointly head the practice and regularly act for prominent individuals on royalty and trademark infringements as well as on merchandising litigation. Klaus Ewald Madsen is a patent litigator. Aarhus-based Dan Bjerg Geary has trademark and marketing law expertise and assists companies on licensing and IP strategies.
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‘Bech-Bruun’s IP department in Aarhus is second-to-none within IP in Denmark. We especially appreciate the pragmatic, commercial mind-set and the outstanding expert knowledge of Dan Bjerg Geary and the rest of the IP team.’
‘The Bech-Bruun IP team is very skilled within all areas of IP – they are good listeners which makes it easy to explain your problem and afterwards receive the exact answer! They work fast and very professionally.’
‘Very few if any trademark lawyers have the global legal knowledge, experience and cultural understanding that Claus Barrett Christiansen and his team possess. The communication is excellent and they always make an extraordinary effort.’
‘We are very pleased with the level of service received from Bech-Bruun’s IP practice. We regard the overall service level from Dan Bjerg Geary as second-to-none.’
‘Hardworking and always available. Legal smartness combined with a commercial mind-set makes the team to a great adviser.’
‘Dan Bjerg Geary provides outstanding legal services and succeeds in delivering legal services reflecting in-depth experience and knowledge of the industry, yet demonstrating great understanding of our business. I consider Dan to be amongst the top IP-lawyers in Denmark.’
‘Our key contacts at Bech-Bruun is Claus Barrett Christiansen who is an outstanding lawyer. The best of the best.’
‘Our primary contact is Dan Bjerg Geary who is very responsive and very competent in all IP issues.’
‘Dan Bjerg Geary puts great efforts into understanding our business, and provides excellent advice that suites our requests.’
Key clients
Lundbeckfonden
Aller Media
ECCO Shoes
Pandora
Arla
Blue Water Shipping
Copenhagen Health Tech Cluster
Arp-Hansen Hotel Group
Kvadrat
Swatch Group
Calvin Klein
DSV Group
Danish Crown
GE Healthcare
Bioclinica
Ascendis Pharma
Primax
Hewlett Packard
Ganni
Tommy Hilfiger
Takeda
Real estate and construction Tier 1
Bech-Bruun has experience in both construction and real estate. The firm’s real estate expertise includes the international sale and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate portfolios. The firm’s expertise in construction is focused on infrastructure and urban development projects as well as on the construction of hotels. Jens Hjortskov and Jesper Bøge Pedersen jointly head the practice and are experienced in advising on environmental matters, public procurement and construction disputes.
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‘The Bech-Bruun property team has a very good commercial understanding and offers to-the-point advice. The team has extensive experience in real estate transactions and project development.’
‘The team is professional, reliable and commercial. They have a sense of what international investors are focused on, and are responsive to that. They are also hard-working and problem-solving.’
‘Full-service with a lot of deal experience, both nationally and internationally.’
‘A very big team that can handle all areas of real estate. One of the top teams.’
‘A very business-minded team with great in-depth industry knowledge.’
Key clients
Exyte Northern Europe Ltd.
CPH City and Port Development
NCC Danmark
ATP Ejendomme
Rambøll Danmark A/S
MT Højgaard
Strawberry Fields AS/Nordic Choice Hotels (Petter AnkerStordalen)
Danica Ejendomsselskab
Nomeco A/S
Danish Crown A/S
Copenhagen Municipality
Aarhus Municipality
Southern Denmark Region
Northern Denmark Region
Central Denmark Region
PFA Pension, DIP, JØP and Lægernes Pension
Thylander Gruppen
Blackstone Real Estate Group L.P.
Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)
BlackRock
Rambøll Danmark A/S
Sikuki Nuuk Harbour A/S
Resolution Property Investors
AEW Europe
Meyer Bergmann
AP Pension
Ruby Hotels GmbH
PensionDanmark
Velliv Pension
Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB)
Vectura Fastigheter AB
BoStad A/S
Strawberry Brothers AS
Shipping and transport Tier 1
Bech-Bruun advises on the drafting and negotiation of chartering agreements and contractual terms of maritime asset transactions. The firm also advises on insolvency and insurance aspects, including liability aspects arising from ship collisions, grounding and salvage. represents in maritime dispute resolution and provides regulatory advice on dispute resolution clauses and regulatory differences across jurisdictions. Practice head Jes Anker Mikkelsen is experienced in advising on international trade, cargo transportation and maritime construction aspects. Louise Lundsby Wessel has expertise in the shipping, transportation and insurance industries and regularly drafts and negotiates carriage and logistics contracts. Johannes Grove Nielsen is also a key name to note.
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‘Hands-on approach, easily accessible. The team is also good at bringing in other competences from other parts of the full service of Bech-Bruun if needed.’
‘The team has a good quick understanding of the issues, and responds and distributes tasks quickly.’
‘Bech-Bruun is a well-established law firm within shipping and transport. It has very qualified lawyers and a good approach to problem-solving.’
‘It is possible to have a good business dialogue and understanding of the problems and a quick and professional explanation of solution models.’
Key clients
J. Poulsen Shipping A/S
Standard Club
MAN Energy Solutions
Norwegian Energy Company ASA
Remontowa Shiprepair Yard
SKULD
Kuehne & Nagel A/S
A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S
Monjasa
CODAN
Tax Tier 1
Bech-Bruun assists with tax aspects of M&A transactions and provides regularly tax advice to pension funds, life insurance companies and institutional investors on the structuring of investments and the establishment of investment entities. Other areas of expertise involve payroll taxes and other taxes related to employment. Practice head Thomas Frøbert regularly advises on indirect taxes, including VAT, customs, energy duties and vehicle registration duties. The practice is also experienced in representing in tax dispute and litigation proceedings. Anders Oreby Hansen left the practice in April 2019 to join Lundgrens.
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‘Commercial focus, good value for money and no overcharging, transparency between costs and outcome.’
‘Very solution-oriented advice. They use a language which business people understand and do not make things more complicated than necessary.’
‘Thomas Frøbert is flexible and has high professional standards.’
‘Thomas Frøbert is smart, knows the complex Danish tax regulation and has vast experience in corporate structures. At the same time he is friendly and easy to communicate with.’
Key clients
A.P. Møller Mærsk
VELUX Group
H&M
Barclay’s bank
J.P Morgan
Danish Ministry of Tax
Nokia
Svenska Handelsbanken (one of the largest Nordic banks)
Experian
Takeda Group
Danish Family Business Network “Vækst i Generationer”
Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Banking and finance Tier 2
Bech-Bruun acts for lenders and borrowers across the banking, renewable energy, aviation and manufacturing sectors and handles the financing of corporate transactions, real estate and asset finance work and private equity investments. The team also assists with syndicated loan agreements, mezzanine financing, guarantees, collateral security issues, bond work and structured products. Morten Krogsgaard leads the practice and is experienced in the financing of M&A transactions.
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‘Always available and able to help and meet tight deadlines.’
‘The practice provides a solid impression and is perceived to be reasonable with regards to fees.’
‘To the point, strong experience, solution-oriented.’
‘Morten Krogsgaard has strong experience and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.’
Key clients
3i Group Plc
Nordea Bank
Advent International
Danske Bank A/S
Handelsbanken
Scandinavian Airlines
HSH Nordbank
JP Morgan
Danica
Capital markets Tier 2
Bech-Bruun’s regulatory expertise includes handling the interpretation of stock exchange regulations and corporate governance codes including duty of disclosure issues, market abuse work and advising on the rules governing the offering and listing of securities. The practice also handles the verification and takeover of listed companies as well as delistings. Jacob Hjortshøj is an expert in M&A transactions, stock exchange law and public offerings; other key individuals include Ole Nørgaard, who advises on the structuring of sale and acquisition procedures, due diligence investigations and the negotiation of transfer agreements; and David Moalem, who focuses on compliance-related matters.Other key lawyers:
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Up to date on latest regulations and trends
David Moalem is professional, dedicated and trustworthy and his insights is second to none. His friendly, calm and no-nonsense approach makes him likeable to everyone – both clients and counterparties
Key clients
Total S.A.
Danfoss A/S
Maj Invest Equity A/S
CVC Capital Partners
McDonald’s
Advent International Corporation
BESTSELLER
Energinet (the Danish TSO)
Jyske Bank
A.P. Møller-Mærsk and A.P. Møller Holding
Salling Group
Novo Holdings A/S og Novo Nordisk Fonden
Altor Equity Partners
Solix
Welltec A/S
Joe & The Juice
Aller Media and Aller Holding
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Copenhagen Offshore Partners
Knoll Inc.
Media and entertainment Tier 2
Bech-Bruun advises on film and music matters in connection with broadcasting through radio, TV, cinema and online streaming. The practice has expertise in the drafting and negotiation of industry agreements, licensing matters as well as transactional work in the media and entertainment industries. The practice also advises on conclusion and collaboration agreements involving film and entertainment companies. Niels M. Andersen is experienced in litigating on behalf of picture and video licensing corporations on copyright matters.
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‘The team is knowledgeable and understands the customer.’
Key clients
Accenture
Motion Picture Licensing Company Denmark A/S
Dar Salim
Roland Moeller
Telecoms Tier 2
The practice at Bech-Bruun has expertise in regulatory advice, the drafting and negotiation of infrastructure agreements and operation services agreements, as well as on the implementation of data protection measures. The firm has also expertise in advising telecoms companies on technology agreements, insurance law, marketing law and intellectual property rights. Niels M. Andersen is the practice head and is experienced in consumer regulatory matters, as well as in the negotiation of outsourcing agreements.
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Hedeselskabet A/S
Samsung
3
Microsoft
Blackwood Seven
Ipnordic
Pactius
Eniro
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Banking and finance | Morten Krogsgaard | mok@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3534 |
Capital markets | Steen Jensen | sj@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3346 |
Chinese desk | Jingjing Su | jsu@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3341 |
Commercial contracts | Dan Bjerg Geary | dbg@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3640 |
Company law | Steen Rode | rode@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3313 |
Corporate compliance and investigations | Thomas Munk Rasmussen | tmr@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3355 |
Dispute resolution and litigation | Jes Anker Mikkelsen | jam@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3586 |
Employment and labour | Lise Lauridsen | llau@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3635 |
Energy and cleantech | Per Hemmer | phe@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3550 |
Energy and cleantech | Jakob Østervang | joe@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3524 |
EU and competition | Peter Stig Jakobsen | psj@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3455 |
Financial analysis and valuation | Jørgen Dreyer Hemmsen | jhe@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3606 |
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Insolvency and restructuring | Morten Krogsgaard | mok@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3534 |
Intellectual property rights | Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn | mdg@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3636 |
Intellectual property rights | Claus Barrett Christiansen | clb@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3633 |
Life science and medico | Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn | mdg@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3636 |
Mergers and acquisitions | Steen Rode | rode@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3313 |
Personal data protection | Thomas Munk Rasmussen | tmr@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3355 |
Public law and environment | Per Hemmer | phe@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3550 |
Real estate & construction | Jesper Bøge Pedersen | jep@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3552 |
Real estate & construction | Jens Hjortskov | jeh@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3444 |
Shipping and insurance | Johannes Grove Nielsen | jgn@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3377 |
Tax | Thomas Frøbert | thf@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3433 |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Claus Barrett Christiansen | clb@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3633 |
Technology, media and telecommunications | Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn | mdg@bechbruun.com | +45 7227 3636 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Tina Øster Larsen | Partner. Tina Øster Larsen is an expert of financial regulation and private… | View Profile |
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Mr Peter Østergaard Nielsen | View Profile | |
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Mr Jakob Østervang | Partner. Jakob Østervang is an M&A expert with particular focus on energy-related… | View Profile |
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Mr Martin Allan Christensen | Partner. Martin Allan Christensen specialises in M&A and company law. Martin is… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen | Partner. Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen specialises in M&A and company law. Thomas specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Claus Berg | Partner. Claus Berg specialises in construction and procurement law. With his more… | View Profile |
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Mrs Anne Bergholt Sommer | Partner. Anne Bergholt Sommer specialises in procurement law. Since 2017 when Anne… | View Profile |
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Ms Anne Buhl Bjelke | Partner. Anne Buhl Bjelke specialises in insurance law and dispute resolution. For… | View Profile |
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Mr Dan Bjerg Geary | Partner. Dan Bjerg Geary specialises in IP and complex contracts. Dan specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Torben Brøgger | Partner. Torben Brøgger specialises in real estate and construction. With his more… | View Profile |
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Ms Tina Braad | Partner. Tina Braad is a construction law and procurement law specialist. Over… | View Profile |
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Mr Per Bjerg Christensen | Partner. For several years, Per Bjerg Christensen has dealt with general aspects… | View Profile |
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Mr Claus Barrett Christiansen | Partner. Claus Barrett Christiansen specialises in intellectual property and marketing law. An… | View Profile |
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Mr Håkun Djurhuus | Partner. Håkun Djurhuus specialises in environmental and construction law. Håkun specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mr Martin Draebye Gantzhorn | Partner. Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn is an expert of Life Sciences & Healthcare.… | View Profile |
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Mr Jørgen Dreyer Hemmsen | Partner. Chief Economist. Jørgen Dreyer Hemmsen is a financial advice specialist. As… | View Profile |
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Mr Sven Frode Frølund | Partner. Sven Frode Frølund concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions and… | View Profile |
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Mr Mikkel Friis Rossa | Partner. Mikkel Friis Rossa is a data protection and intellectual property law… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Frøbert | Partner. Thomas Frøbert is a tax law expert. In addition to managing… | View Profile |
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Mr Mogens Gaarden | Mogens Gaarden has specialised in civil and arbitration proceedings for 40 years.… | View Profile |
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Mr Mark Gall | Managing associate. Mark Gall is an EU competition law specialist. Over the… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Gjøl-Trønning | Partner. Thomas Gjøl-Trønning specialises in M&A, venture and company law. Thomas is highly… | View Profile |
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Mr Johannes Grove Nielsen | Partner. With many years’ experience in the area of maritime and transport… | View Profile |
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Mr Anders Hauge Gløde | Partner. Anders Hauge Gløde specialises in insolvency and restructuring. Anders is highly… | View Profile |
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Mr Jørgen Hauschildt | Partner. Jørgen Hauschildt specialises in insolvency. Jørgen is highly specialised in all… | View Profile |
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Mr Per Hemmer | Partner. Per Hemmer is an energy and environment specialist. More than 27… | View Profile |
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Mr Jens Chr Hesse Rasmussen | Partner. Jens Christian Hesse Rasmussen specialises in M&A. Jens Chr. advises Danish and… | View Profile |
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Mr Simon Evers Hjelmborg | Partner. Simon Evers Hjelmborg is an expert of EU and competition law.… | View Profile |
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Mr Jacob Hjortshøj | Partner. Jacob Hjortshøj is an M&A expert. Jacob is highly specialised in… | View Profile |
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Mr Jens Hjortskov | Partner. Jens Hjortskov specialises in real estate and construction. Jens is highly… | View Profile |
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Mr Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt | Partner. Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt specialises in reorganisation and restructuring. Anders primarily works… | View Profile |
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Mr Egil Husum | Managing associate. Egil Husum counsels public authorities as well as private undertakings… | View Profile |
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Mr Peter Stig Jakobsen | Partner. Peter Stig Jakobsen is an EU and competition law specialist. Peter frequently… | View Profile |
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Anders Hørlyck Jensen | Partner. Anders Hørlyck Jensen specialises in energy and infrastructure projects. Anders is… | View Profile |
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Mr Steen Jensen | Partner. Steen Jensen specialises in stock exchange law and capital market transactions.… | View Profile |
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Mr Jesper Kaltoft | Partner. Jesper Kaltoft specialises in competition and procurement law. Jesper advises Danish… | View Profile |
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Mr Søren Kamp Nørbæk | Partner. Søren Kamp Nørbæk specialises in M&A and company law. Søren holds… | View Profile |
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Mr Niels Kornerup | Partner. Niels Kornerup is an M&A and company law specialist. Niels has… | View Profile |
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Mr Jakob Kristensen | Partner. Jakob Kristensen specialises in mergers and acquisitions. Jakob has in-depth experience… | View Profile |
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Mr Jakob Krogsøe | Partner. Jakob Krogsøe is an expert on tax and duty litigation. Jakob… | View Profile |
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Mr Morten Krogsgaard | Partner. Morten Krogsgaard is a finance law specialist. Morten specialises in international finance… | View Profile |
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Ms Lise Lauridsen | Partner. Lise Lauridsen is a labour and employment law specialist. Lise is… | View Profile |
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Louise Lundsby Wessel | Managing associate. Louise Lundsby Wessel specialises in insurance law, maritime and transport… | View Profile |
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Ms Hanne Mølbeck | Partner. Hanne Mølbeck specialises in public and environmental law matters. For the… | View Profile |
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Mr Niels M. Andersen | View Profile | |
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Mr Klaus Ewald Madsen | Partner. Klaus Ewald Madsen in an intellectual property law specialist. Klaus specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mr Jes Anker Mikkelsen | Partner. Jes Anker Mikkelsen specialises in maritime and transport law. Jes is one… | View Profile |
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Mr Simon Milthers | Partner. Simon Milthers is an M&A expert. Simon is a popular adviser,… | View Profile |
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Mr David Moalem | Partner. David Moalem specialises in capital markets and financial enterprises. With a… | View Profile |
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Mr Claus Aagaard Nielsen | Partner. Claus Aagaard Nielsen specialises in M&A. Claus specialises in mergers and… | View Profile |
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Mr Claus Berner Nielsen | Partner. Claus Berner Nielsen specialises in M&A and company law. Claus is… | View Profile |
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Mr Anders Birkelund Nielsen | Partner. Anders Birkelund Nielsen is a procurement and contract law specialist. As… | View Profile |
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Mr Ole Nørgaard | Partner. Ole Nørgaard specialises in M&A and international law. Ole is a… | View Profile |
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Mr Jesper Bøge Pedersen | Partner. Jesper Bøge Pedersen specialises in real estate and construction law. Jesper… | View Profile |
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Mr Carsten Pedersen | Partner. Carsten Pedersen specialises in dispute resolution. Carsten is highly specialised in… | View Profile |
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Mr Lars Lindencrone Petersen | Knowledge Management Partner. Lars Lindencrone Petersen specialises in compliance and insolvency law.… | View Profile |
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Mr Sebastian Christmas Poulsen | Partner. Sebastian Christmas Poulsen specialises in company law and personal property law.… | View Profile |
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Ms Randi Bach Poulsen | Randi is an M&A and management specialist. Randi has worked with management… | View Profile |
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Mr Steen Puch Holm-Larsen | Partner. Steen Puch Holm-Larsen is an M&A Real Estate expert. Having been… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Munk Rasmussen | Partner. Thomas Munk Rasmussen specialises in data protection and intellectual property law.… | View Profile |
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Sandro Ratkovic | Partner. Sandro Ratkovic specialises in employment and labour law. Sandro specialises in labour… | View Profile |
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Mr Martin Reng | Managing associate. Martin advises in corporate tax matters. Martin advises on corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Morten Risby Hansen | Managing associate. Morten Risby Hansen primarily specialises in company and business law,… | View Profile |
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Mr Steen Rode | Chief Executive Partner. Steen Rode specialises in M&A and company law. Steen… | View Profile |
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Mr Jesper Rothe | Partner. Jesper Rothe specialises in M&A. Jesper advises on business transfers and… | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Sand | Partner. Richard Sand is an expert of foundation and company law. For… | View Profile |
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Mr Jacob Schall Holberg | Partner. Jacob Schall Holberg specialises in public-law issues and dispute resolution For… | View Profile |
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Mr Michael Serring | Partner. Michael Serring is an expert of insolvency and dispute resolution. Michael… | View Profile |
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Mr Michael Serup | Partner. Michael Serup specialises in estate planning, reorganisations and tax law. Since… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Thordal Sevelsted | Partner. Thomas Thordal Sevelsted is an expert of finance law. In his… | View Profile |
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Mr Susanne Stougaard | Partner. Susanne Stougaard specialises in data protection law compliance. Susanne advises Danish… | View Profile |
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Mr Lars Terp | Managing associate. Lars Terp is an M&A specialist. Lars has specialised in… | View Profile |
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Mr Troels Tuxen | Partner. Troels Tuxen specialises in bankruptcy and restructuring. Troels has extensive experience… | View Profile |
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Mr Morten Ulrich | Partner. Morten Ulrich specialises in labour law and primarily advises employers. His… | View Profile |
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Mr Christian Vinding Thomsen | Partner. Christian Vinding Thomsen is an expert in Life Sciences. Christian is… | View Profile |
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Mr Johan Weihe | Partner. Johan Weihe is an expert in public law and regulatory issues.… | View Profile |