Gorrissen Federspiel > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile

Gorrissen Federspiel
AXELTORV 2
1609 COPENHAGEN V
Denmark

Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 1

The ‘super sharp‘ team of ‘highly skilled lawyers‘ at Gorrissen Federspiel is proficient in the full scope of banking and finance matters, including leveraged and asset-backed financings, multi-currency facilities agreements, and derivatives work. Practice head Morten Nybom Bethe regularly advises corporates on leveraged and general corporate financings; while Michael Steen Jensen acts for financial institutions and banks on matters concerning securities, project financings, and regulations. Managing counsel Tina Herbing is ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ when it comes to advising on the arranger and manager side of senior secured bond issuances, and Mikkel Fritsch has ample experience in advising on real estate financings and bond issuances, and often serves large retailers and credit mortgage companies. Thomas Maaberg Hansen joined the group from Plesner in early 2022 and adds acquisition, project and asset finance expertise.

Practice head(s):

Morten Nybom Bethe

Testimonials

‘They are super sharp, and Tina Herbing is extremely knowledgeable, well liked, gets across her points in a way that creates an atmosphere of cooperation.’

‘The team delivers advice of consistently high quality.’

‘I appreciate working with Morten Bethe, Tina Herbing, Mikkel Fritsch and Thomas Maaberg, they are all highly skilled lawyers who are knowledgeable and deliver consistent high quality work.’

Key clients

Andel Holding A/S

A/S United Shipping & Trading Company

Nykredit

DNB Bank ASA

Danske Bank A/S

Sunclass Airlines

Air Greenland

Airseven

KommuneKredit

Polaris Management A/S

Navigare Capital Partners A/S

ROCKWOOL International A/S

Falck A/S

Nordea

KIRKBI A/S

Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab a.m.b.a.

NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S

SEB

Euronext N.V.

Swedbank

Handelsbanken

Work highlights

  • Advised Nykredit Realkredit on the financing of Studentbostäder i Norden AB’s acquisition of certain properties in Copenhagen.
  • Advised KommuneKredit on $1bn 1.00% fixed rate notes due on the 15th of December 2023, issued under the issuer’s €30bn Medium Term Note Programme.
  • Advised Falck A/S on its €500m term and revolving facilities agreement to replace its existing facilities.

Denmark > Capital markets Tier 1

Led by the ‘outstandingRikke Schiøtt Petersen, Gorrissen Federspiel‘s practice exhibits ‘unrivalled expertise‘ in advising a diverse client portfolio of private equity funds, underwriters and issuers. Klaus Søgaard has over 25 years’ experience in advising on IPOs and capital increases for domestic corporates, while Michael Steen Jensen primarily advises banks and financial institutions on bond issuances and securitisation work. Chantal Pernille Patel focuses on the equity capital markets side, and handles securities regulation matters, while Tobias Linde advises corporates on the borrower side and handles IPO financings, and Thomas Maaberg Hansen joined the team from Plesner in January 2022, bringing his expertise in acquisition finance to the group.

Practice head(s):

Rikke Schiøtt Petersen

Testimonials

‘Great, responsive and high quality advisory services on capital markets.’

‘A clear drive and commercial understanding to help drive things forward.’

‘Unrivalled expertise and experience in Denmark’s most complex and high-profile capital markets transactions.’

‘Rikke Schiøtt Petersen’s dedication and ability to lead teams is just exceptional. She is an outstanding individual.’

‘The whole Gorrissen Federspiel team is excellent.’

Key clients

ABG Sundal Collier

Aktieselskabet Arbejdernes Landsbank

Aquaporin A/S

BioPorto A/S

Cadeler A/S

Chr. Hansen

Danish Ship Finance A/S

Danske Bank A/S

Den Jyske Sparekasse

EQT Partners

Green Mobility

Intact Financial Services

ISS

Jyske Bank A/S

KommuneKredit

Maersk Drilling

Nordea

Novo Holdings

Nykredit

Orphazyme

Rockwool

Spar Nord Bank

Sydbank A/S

Vestas

Work highlights

  • Advised Maersk Drilling in connection with its combination with US-based Noble Corporation, and in respect of the voluntary public share exchange offer made to shareholders of Maersk Drilling.
  • Advising Air Greenland on the acquisition and finance of new aircraft and helicopters through a US bond issuance in a matter worth $180m.
  • Advised KommuneKredit on the $1bn 1.00% Fixed Rate Notes due 15 December 2023 issued under the Issuer’s €30bn Medium Term Note Programme.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

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.

Denmark > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘exceptionally strong team‘ is known for its skill in handling digital business, transformations and regulatory work for domestic and international corporates across the energy and renewables, e-commerce, and engineering sectors. Practice head Tue Goldschmieding is an ‘exceptionally skilled expert‘ in data protection, who handles global GDPR compliance projects which primarily involve the implementation of policy frameworks, data mapping issues and gap analysis. Associate Max Gersvang Sørensen has notable experience in advising on crisis management and security breaches, in addition to data-driven marketing issues; he often appears before the Danish Data Protection Authority and the Danish Consumer Ombudsman in disputes.

Practice head(s):

Tue Goldschmieding

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Exceptionally strong team of highly skilled advisers providing top of the class legal advice on Data Protection Law.’

‘Tue Goldschmieding is an exceptionally skilled expert with an impressive understanding of businesses. Tue always provides excellent legal advice with an outstanding ability to find solutions.’

‘Tue Goldschmieding is very pragmatic, knowledgeable and service-minded. A great partner to businesses.’

‘Professional. Outstanding legal competencies. Holistic advice.’

‘Tue Goldschmieding is a stand-out lawyer. Tue is a really constructive and likeable person to work togethter with. He generates motivation and energy.’

Key clients

Schibsted Denmark ApS

NNE

Nic. Christiansen Gruppen

Verisure A/S

Novo Nordisk A/S

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Aller A/S

A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S

NETS A/S

Rambøll Gruppen A/S

eBay Classifieds Denmark ApS (now Schibsted Denmark ApS)

Work highlights

  • Represented Schibsted Denmark ApS in a case initiated by the Danish Data Protection Agency regarding Schibsted’s processing of personal data about website visitors via cookies on the website www.dba.dk, owned by Schibsted.
  • Advised the Nic. Christiansen Holding A/S on continuous GDPR compliance, development of digital products, and in relation to digital marketing initiatives, all related to the auto motoring industry.
  • Advised Vestas Wind Systems A/S for a number of years on various data protection matters, including all aspects of Vestas’ data protection framework of policies and procedures and compliance tools.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’ team at Gorrissen Federspiel consists of ‘very experienced litigators‘ and ‘great strategists’, who frequently act in international arbitrations and cross-border disputes. Henriette Gernaa spearheads the practice as an experienced arbitrator, often providing advice to domestic and global blue-chip corporates and professional services companies, while Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen consistently attracts arbitrator appointments relating to commercial disputes and handles issues arising from bankruptcy estates and acquisition-related proceedings. The ‘amazingJacob Skude Rasmussen uses his ‘vast experience‘ to represent shipping and energy companies and financial institutions before the Supreme Court. Managing counsel Søren Henriksen contributes his ‘sharp legal prowess‘ and experience in securities and commercial litigation, and Steen Hellmann joined the practice in 2023 from Viltoft.

Practice head(s):

Henriette Gernaa

Testimonials

‘The dispute resolution team at Gorrissen Federspiel is highly skilled and knowledgeable.’

‘Jacob Skude Rasmussen has vast experience, making him a safe pair of hands in difficult circumstances. He is easy going and pragmatic and will tell you straight what he believes can and can’t hold as arguments. Jacob is a very likeable person.’

‘A team of highly qualified individuals with a good commercial understanding. Always involved, best in class.’

‘Jacob Skude Rasmussen is the only attorney you need by your side when conflicts emerge.’

‘Very experienced litigators, great strategists, reliable, and get the job done.’

‘Henriette Gernaa and Søren Henriksen make up a great team, Henriette being the experienced strategist and litigator, and Søren making sure all stones are turned and all deliverables executed on.’

‘Gorrissen’s lawyers are pragmatic, responsive, professional and highly knowledgeable in their field.’

‘Jacob Skude Rasmussen is amazing, calm, and provides the client with full trust. Søren Henriksen has been instrumental in the day-to-day management of the case. Together, they jointly provide very strategic and commercially oriented advice.’

Key clients

Danske Bank A/S

Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab

Carnegie Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc.

FSN Capital Partners

Finansiel Stabilitet A/S

Goldman Sachs International

Bunker Holding A/S

TIP Trailer Lease Services

Maersk A/S

Zebra A/S (Flying Tiger)

Work highlights

  • Represented Danske Bank in one of the largest securities disputes brought by coalitions representing several hundreds of former and current shareholders. The aggregate claim value amounts to approximately DKK12.9bn.
  • Represented Deloitte in proceedings instigated by several of the bankruptcy estates in the (former) OW Bunker group. The case concerns auditor liability arising out of the collapse of OW Bunker.
  • Advising Zebra A/S (Flying Tiger) on a dispute with DSV Air & Sea A/S regarding the interpretation and breach of a freight services agreement regarding the international sea carriage of Zebra’s goods.

Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘unrivalled‘ team is ‘oustanding‘ when it comes to assisting with merger approvals before the European Commission. Martin André Dittmer heads up the practice alongside Erik Kjær-Hansen. Dittmer is ‘the go-to’ practitioner for shipping and telecoms companies on merger control matters, and Kjær-Hansen has extensive contentious expertise and represents contractors in criminal cases concerning consortium agreements. Associate Kristian Helge Andersen frequently appears before the Competition and Consumer Authority, delivering ‘solid, trustworthy and valuable‘ advice.

Practice head(s):

Martin André Dittmer; Erik Kjær-Hansen

Other key lawyers:

Kristian Helge Andersen; Cecilie Sivertsen; Josephine Alsing

Testimonials

‘An unrivalled team with competencies and experience that supplement each other well. The team has breadth and expertise which is an essential part of what makes the team outstanding.’

‘Erik Kjær-Hansen delivers counselling in a trustworthy manner.’

‘Martin Dittmer is not only the most knowledgeable expert within the legal subject area, he is also trustworthy. Martin is exactly the dedicated, experienced person you would want on your team.’

‘Kristian Helge Andersen is an expert with an excellent overview and detailed knowledge of the law. He understands our business very well, and provides solid, trustworthy and valuable advice.’

‘Martin Dittmer is just THE go-to person in matters of competition law. His technical skills should be quite undisputed and Erik Kjær-Hansen is the finest match for Martin from the economic side. An absolutely outstanding combination.’

Key clients

P27 Nordic Payments Platform

Intact Financial Corporation

GVCO

Axcel

Icopal

Hafnia Tankers

Deutz

Molslinjen

Andel

Nets

Bunker Holding

Scandlines

Salling

Daimler

Bang & Olufsen

A.P. Møller-Mærsk

Work highlights

  • Advised a group of six major Nordic banks (Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, OP Financial Group, SEB and Swedbank) on establishing a pan-Nordic common payment infrastructure, P27, as a full-function joint venture, as well as P27 acquiring the legacy Swedish payments platform, Bankgirot.
  • Advised Intact Financial Corporation on the sale of Codan’s Danish operations to Danish insurance company Alm. Brand A/S.
  • Represented Icopal in three legal proceedings before the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court regarding damages for alleged conduct in violation of competition law and the Danish Marketing Practices Act.

Denmark > Information technology Tier 1

The ‘extremely skilled‘ team at Gorrissen Federspiel combines its expertise in pre-litigation and dispute resolution issues, digital regulatory work, outsourcings and IT contract management to advise banks, healthcare corporates and major players in the e-commerce sector. Ole Horsfeldt and Tue Goldschmieding jointly lead the team; Horsfeldt advises on system acquisition projects and digital transformations, while Goldschmieding advises on the implementation of IT security and compliance measures, and outsourcing and IT-related contracts. Associate Christian Aaby Köhler advises on the outsourcing of business processes, deals and IT services.

Practice head(s):

Ole Horsfeldt; Tue Goldschmieding

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They are extremely skilled lawyers and they are excellent in advising in a way where you know that you have the best legal support in a way where your business itself is taken into consideration. They are proactive, fair, and transparent.’ 

‘Very knowledgeable and professional team which has an honest and respectful way of advising.’

‘Tue Goldschmieding demonstrates impressive insights in IT, is very professional and able to see an issue not only from legal but also business perspective. A pleasure to work with.’

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel houses a broad team, which handles international out-of-court restructurings, fraud work and asset recovery issues for banks and the Danish Tax Authorities. John Sommer Schmidt leads the team from Aarhus and often assists financial creditors with restructurings and liquidation proceedings. Morten Hans Jakobsen has broad knowledge of the transport sector and advises airlines in financial distress on restructuring and bankruptcy procedures, and Lars Grøngaard has longstanding experience in administering large estates. Preben Jakobsen is particularly experienced in reorganisations and distressed M&A concerning agricultural businesses and creditor fraud issues.

Practice head(s):

John Sommer Schmidt

Testimonials

‘Preben Jakobsen has proven his ability to combine legal and commercial understanding. In addition to a proactive mindset, availability and a quick response to new case development you get skilful counselling from Preben.’

Key clients

Danish State Investment Fund

Danish Tax Authority

Danske Bank

Nordea Bank Denmark

SEB Denmark

Nykredit

Swedbank

Realkredit Danmark

Jyske Bank

Nordic Aviation Capital

SAS

Work highlights

  • Advised Nordic Aviation Capital, which experienced severe financial distress following the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in a global financial restructure worth $6-10bn.
  • Advised Orphazyme A/S on all aspects of the restructuring process including the successful sale of the client’s main activities.
  • Advised Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) on its restructuring, which is currently subject to US Chapter 11 proceedings.

Denmark > Insurance Tier 1

Henriette Gernaa and Morten Nybom Bethe jointly lead the insurance and reinsurance team at Gorrissen Federspiel. Gernaa heads up the contentious side of the practice, and acts for domestic pharmaceuticals and logistics companies before the Supreme Court, and in arbitration proceedings, while Bethe leads the non-contentious side of the practice and is ‘second to none‘ in assisting financial institutions with the regulatory aspects of insurance matters, including mergers between insurance companies. Commended for its ‘thorough knowledge’ and ‘deep experience’, the team advises a varied client roster of reinsurers, brokers, maritime insurers and ship owners on product liability and recall work, workers’ compensation issues, and other compensation claims.

Practice head(s):

Henriette Gernaa; Morten Nybom Bethe

Other key lawyers:

Peter Appel; Jacob Skude Rasmussen; Lotte Eskesen; Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen; Line Gritt Boel Jensen; Søren Henriksen

Testimonials

‘The firm has a long-standing relation with and deep experience and insights into insurance and the operation of regulated insurance activities.’

‘The team has thorough knowledge and is well connected with stakeholders in the industry.’

‘Peter Appel is very experienced and skilled in litigation and insurance.’

‘Morten Bethe is second to none, when it comes to reliable and pragmatic advice on insurance regulation and dealings with the Danish regulator.’

‘My experience with the team is that they are proactive and resolve legal issues and very good at anticipating opponents next move and/or reasons for their behaviour.’

‘Søren Henriksen is extremely skilled in insurance and understands the legal complexities of working cases with touch points to multiple jurisdictions. He has an exceptionally good sense of guiding clients through difficult and complex cases.’

‘I have been working intensively with Line Gritt Boel Jensen for a long time. She has a human touch and is always trying to keep it simple with a pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

Intact Financial Corporation

Deloitte Danmark

FSN Capital Partners

BUPA

Uni-Tankers

Scandlines

West of England P&I

Skuld P&I

Standard Club

Havtrygd

AP Møller Maersk A/S

ITIC

Fayard A/S

Work highlights

  • Representing Deloitte in proceedings instigated by several of the bankruptcy estates in the (former) OW Bunker group. The case regards auditor liability arising out of the collapse of OW Bunker in a matter worth $360m.
  • Advised Ulykkesforsikringsforbundet for Dansk Søfart and Assuranceforeningen Skuld in a case concerning the set-off between compensation for industrial injuries when awarded in accordance with both Danish and foreign (Philippine) law.
  • Represented Polar Seafood Greenland A/S in a dispute against Greenlandic authorities in relation to the high-profile sinking of the large fishing trawler Polar Aassik in the environmentally fragile and protected waters of the Disko Bay at the Greenlandic West coast.

Denmark > Shipping and transport Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel hosts a team which is ‘second-to-none in terms of knowledge‘ of shipping and aviation mandates, providing domestic and international ship owners, airlines and industry investors with a ‘high-quality, one-stop shop‘ for transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. Peter Appel leads the team and handles transactional and financing deals as well as the establishment of overseas operations, while Morten Hans Jakobsen often advises on ship and aviation financing and leasing work. Morten Berggreen uses his knowledge of financial and commercial matters to act for corporates and global industry associations, and senior legal counsel Thomas Edelgaard Christensen advises P&I insurers, dredging companies and large vessel owners on cable damage cases and marine casualty work.

Practice head(s):

Peter Appel

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is second to none in terms of knowledge, commercial understanding, speed. They have truly international perspective within shipping industry. No doubt they are the strongest shipping and transport team in Denmark with exceptional industry knowledge and reach. A high-quality, one-stop shop covering all the client’s needs.’

‘Gorrissen Federspiel is professional and offers good legal advice. Great shipping knowledge, strong team with vast knowledge of all aspects of the shipping sector.’

‘The shipping team is strong and a pleasure to work with, they are very agile and commercial minded. Their knowledge and understanding of the industry and the regulators make them a first choice for shipping transactions. The team consists of high quality professionals who provide an exceptional level of service.’

‘Morten Berggreen and Johan Hennings are both excellent in all areas of maritime law. High quality professionals with both a commercial, legal and operational understanding of industry challenges.’

Key clients

A.P. Moeller Maersk A/S

Maersk Tankers A/S

Hafnia Limited

Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S

Ultranav Group

TORM A/S

DFDS A/S

Scandlines Group

A/S United Shipping & Trading Company

Navigare Capital Partners A/S

Navigator Holdings Ltd.

Stena Group

Celsius Shipping A/S

Esvagt A/S

Uni-Tankers A/S

Dee4 Capital Partners

Christiania Shipping A/S

Havtrygd Gjensidig Forsikring

Assuranceforeningen SKULD

Ulykkesforsikringsforbundet for Dansk Søfart

Polar Seafood Greenland A/S

Clipper Invest

Clipper Group

SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Air Greenland

Maersk Air Cargo

AerCap

Airseven

Nordic Seaplanes

BOC Aviation

Copenhagen Air Taxi

Air Lease Corporation

Kirk Kapital

PensionDanmark

Odense Maritime Technology

Work highlights

  • Advised Hafnia Limited, on its acquisition of Chemical Tankers Inc. (CTI) in a landmark acquisition deal that secures an additional 32 fuel-efficient product/chemical tankers to its fleet.
  • Advised Maersk Tankers A/S on a transaction concerning the cross-border sale of its technical management business to Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd.
  • Represented Assuranceforeningen SKULD and Ulykkesforsikringsforbundet for Dansk Søfart in a landmark Supreme Court Ruling on personal injury for foreign seafarers working on Danish flagged vessels.

Denmark > Tax Tier 1

The ‘one of a kind‘ tax team at Gorrissen Federspiel consists of ‘exceptionally talented‘ practitioners, who advise a number of clients in the financial services sector, including banks and funds. The ‘highly knowledgeableJakob Skaadstrup Andersen and Niclas Holst Sonne jointly lead the team; Andersen often advises on transactional tax issues relating to capital markets and M&A mandates, and Sonne advises on the tax consequences of the restructuring of investments and cross-border mergers. Jan Steen Hansen focuses on advising on shareholder and pension fund taxation, and EU and international tax matters.

Practice head(s):

Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen; Niclas Holst Sonne

Other key lawyers:

Jan Steen Hansen; Jesper Anker Howes

Testimonials

‘Extremely cooperative. Very client focused. They are excellent team players. They have some exceptionally talented people including Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen and Jan Steen Hansen. They are the best tax advocates in the jurisdiction.’

‘One of the best practices in Denmark, the team is really pleasant and accomplished. They are known for their deep tax knowledge and hands on approach, and their very strong capabilities within transfer pricing and tax litigation.’

‘Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen has a good eye for the important details and provides comfort. He approaches matters with a very pragmatic, yet skilled eye. Jakob displays an excellent practical mindset when approaching complicated tax matters. His approach is exceptionally well-structured, focused on key aspects and, he is highly knowledgeable.’

‘Quality of the legal advice, presentation of facts in a clear and concise manner, adversarial skills.’

‘Jesper Anker Howes is an influential presence with extensive experience.’

‘Gorissen Federspiel’s tax team is one of a kind. The team brings extensive industry knowledge and willingly shares best practices which ensures that we get the best service available.’

‘Niclas Sonne stands out as an extremely collaborative individual. Niclas is an industry expert and his knowledge is extremely helpful.’

Key clients

A.P. Moller – Maersk

Fidelity Funds

Vestas Wind Systems

Heimstaden

EAC Invest

Sparekassen Danmark

NETS/Nexi

Axcel

Apcoa Parking

Blue Equity

IO Biotech Inc.

CrowdStrike Inc.

Intact Financial Corporation

Deutsche Bahn

TryghedsGruppen

Work highlights

  • Advised the NETS group and its management on its merger with Nexi.
  • Advised A.P. Moller – Maersk on Danish tax issues relating to Maersk Drilling’s announced agreement to merge with Noble.
  • Advising Riskpoint on the sale of equities to Nordic Capital.

Denmark > Employment Tier 2

Gorrissen Federspiel’s team handles the full gamut of employment and labour law issues, including the conduction of internal investigations, split work arrangements, and compensation schemes. Jacob Sand leads the team with his extensive experience in advising on contentious matters concerning termination of pay. Managing counsel Rasmus Høj Christensen has notable expertise in advising major employers on employee relations and the negotiation of cash and share-based incentive programs, and Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard focuses on advising on the drafting of employment contracts, and redundancy processes.

Practice head(s):

Jacob Sand

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Gorrissen Federspiel has completely unique insight. They are truly well-rounded, and cover every aspect of labour and employment law that a business could need.’

‘Jacob Sand is absolutely the best. He has in-depth knowledge of the ins and outs of Danish labour law. He is a leader, a great speaker, and very well respected in the field.’

‘The team’s strength is its hands-on approach. They have in-depth knowledge of particularly EU law where they are marked leaders, but they are very good at at using it in day-to- day matters.’

‘Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is a very good lawyer. She is a skilled negotiator and without a doubt the best lawyer in Gorrissen Federspiel. Ditte has excellent knowledge of labour and employment law and is able to provide clear, detail oriented advice.’

‘Rasmus Høj Christensen stands out for being very responsive, extremely business oriented and pro-active.’

‘The team is well known for thinking outside the box and finding new ways to approach a problem. They provide clear and efficient advice. Jacob Sand and Ditte Grundtvig Larsen in particular are excellent lawyers.’

‘Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard provides excellent, to-the-point advice and is always very diligent. Further, she has a great commercial insight and does always consider the full picture.’

Key clients

Philip Morris International

Aquaporin A/S

Salling Group

Maersk Group

Green Power Denmark

Hafnia

Associated Danish Ports

Orphazyme A/S

Royal Arctic Line A/S

Nordjyske Medier

Intact Financial Corporation

Nordea Group

Scandlines

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Work highlights

  • Assisted Philip Morris International with its agreement to acquire Fertin Pharma, a developer and manufacturer of innovative pharmaceuticals and wellbeing products based on oral and intra-oral delivery systems.
  • Advising Maersk Drilling in connection with its agreement to merge with US-based listed drilling services contractor Noble Corporation.
  • Advised Green Power Denmark on the employment of the new managing director.

Denmark > Energy Tier 2

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s energy and infrastructure practice utilises its ‘deep industry insight‘ to advise on the full range of tax, transactional and regulatory matters. Practice head Michael Meyer has over 31 years’ experience in advising OEM suppliers and domestic renewable energy companies, and associate Jacob Sandholt is adept at handling the negotiation and drafting of agreements and regulatory matters. Christian Halskov Sauer joined the team in May 2022, bringing his ‘absolutely fantastic‘ knowledge of M&A transactions concerning energy projects to the group.

Practice head(s):

Michael Meyer

Other key lawyers:

Christoffer Fode; Jacob Sandholt; Christian Halskov Sauer

Testimonials

‘Strong knowledge of industry and current law. Foresight into trends and technology. Ability to target advice to the clients’ specific needs.’

‘Christian Sauer’s knowledge of the renewables market is absolutely fantastic. It is best to have Christian on your side. He will guide you from the first step till the end of the deal. His experience is at the highest level.’

‘Jacob Sandholdt is experienced, proactive and an insider in the renewable energy market.’

‘Christian Sauer is very agile and knowledgeable. Easy to access and always extremely thorough. He is very skilled and has deep insight to the sector, and his advice is to the point while keeping the bigger picture in focus.’

‘Our collaboration much reflects a close and transparent partnership approach. I appreciate the combination of openness, curiosity and intimacy.’

‘Very skilled team with deep industry insight. Good overview of trends and activities in the sector. The team is always willing to go the extra mile to find the best tailored solution.’

Key clients

Andel Holding A/S

Vestas

Energi Danmark A/S

SSE Renewables

Anaergia Inc.

European Commission (DG ENER)

Verdo A/S

iCON Infrastructure Partners LLP

HOFOR A/S

Obton A/S

Momentum Gruppen A/S

Encavis AG

Skovgaard Energy ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised Andel on the acquisition of the electricity distribution grid covering Hilleroed Municipality.
  • Advising Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S in connection with its project for a deposit of rare earth minerals in Killavaat Alannguat (Southern Greenland).
  • Advised SSE Renewables (SSE), a UK-based player in the renewable energy industry, on the tender for the establishment of Thor Offshore Wind Farm.

Denmark > Environment Tier 2

The environment team at Gorrissen Federspiel draws expertise from the firm's corporate M&A, energy and infrastructure, and real estate teams to advise on mining, energy and public law mandates from an environmental angle. The team regularly advises blue-chip corporates and financial institutions on environmental due diligence and pollution issues. Lotte Eskesen leads the team from Aarhus alongside Hans-Peter Jørgensen, who leads from Copenhagen. Eskesen handles both contentious and regulatory issues, including nature protection work, waste management issues, and soil contamination mandates; and Jørgensen advises on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions and construction projects.

Practice head(s):

Lotte Eskesen; Hans-Peter Jørgensen

Other key lawyers:

Uffe Bøgelund Jensen

Testimonials

‘Lotte Eskesen is well known for working with environmental issues for many years. She always acts professional.’

Key clients

Aquila European Renewables

Jyske Bank A/S

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Aquaporin A/S

Fayard A/S

Freja Ejendomme A/S

Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (Shell)

Obton A/S

SDK Freja A/S

Uno-X Danmark A/S

Omnicon A/S

Novo Nordisk A/S

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Landal GreenParks BV

Work highlights

  • Advised Meta on the purchase of real estate for construction of data centres in Denmark which had to ensure that no environmental or planning issues prevented the contemplated use of the properties.
  • Advised Novo Nordisk, a global company within medicine production and research, on a number of matters relating to the purchase and sale of real estate that involved environmental aspects and aspects related to planning and zoning issues.
  • Advised Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, on environmental matters relating to project development for wind farms.

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 2

As ‘one of the very best in the business‘, the IP and digital business team at Gorrissen Federspiel assists multinational companies with design rights and patent enforcement issues. Practice head Lasse Skaarup Christensen is known for his contentious capabilities and experience in advising franchises and retail chains on licenses, market law, and strategic global distribution issues. Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is a ‘brilliant lawyer‘ who is adept at managing trade mark portfolios and advising on utility models and trade secrets. With his distinctive focus on EU law, Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe advises on the interpretation of directives and regulations concerning the liability of online platforms and the uploading of illegal material. ‘Outstanding and excellent‘ associate Jakob Plesner Mathiasen advises on copyright and compliance issues within the music industry, in addition to disputes concerning free speech.

Practice head(s):

Lasse Skaarup Christensen

Other key lawyers:

Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm; Lars Segato; Søren Høgh Thomsen; Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe; Jakob Plesner Mathiassen

Testimonials

‘The team have always be strong and their diversity is profound. Their IP team is one of the very best in the business. Very competent team with knowledge and understanding, the provide high quality advice.’

‘Lasse Skaarup Christensen and Henrik Saugmansgaard Øe are outstanding experts. They have vast experience in complex matters.’

‘The practice is one of the biggest and most well known in Denmark. Compared to other firms they are second to none, and they have a truly global practice.’

‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is an outstanding and excellent performer. Jakob possesses a deep understanding of the law. He always provides practical, hands-on advice, and has high integrity. Jakob is very pleasant and easy to work with.’

‘Lasse Skaarup Christensen stands out as a brilliant lawyer with outstanding legal, strategic and commercial skills.’

‘Søren Høgh Thomsen is technically skilful, supportive, and cooperative. His advice comprises much more than only IP and is reliable and helpful in general marketing matters and deep trade mark questions.’

‘Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is very professional in communication and has a very good technical understanding, his argumentation in court is clear and solid.’

‘The IP rights department always acts professionally and shows an explicit understanding of emerging technologies. They have deep market understanding and expert knowledge.’

Key clients

Schibsted

Skorstensgaard A/S

Lidl Danmark K/S

Hobbii A/S

Troldtekt A/S

Simpson Strong-Tie A/S

Global Gravity ApS

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

IFPI Denmark (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)

Musikproducenternes Forvaltningsorganisation

Meta

Copydan KulturPlus

Oy Karl Fazer Ab/Fazer Denmark ApS

Camro A/S

Work highlights

  • Represented Skorstensgaard in an appeal before the High Court.
  • Represented Lidl in the appeal before the High Court in a matter concerning the whole basis for comparative advertising in Denmark.
  • Advising the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on its establishment of partnerships and all IP contractual matters relating to the research and development activities within the centre.

Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 2

Led by IP specialist Lasse Skaarup Christensen and Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, Gorrissen Federspiel is praised by clients as the assists international media corporates, television and internet distributors, and sports associations with copyright matters, contract negotiations and compliance issues. Christensen is an experienced litigator who represents broadband and TV providers and players within the sports and gambling industries in disputes, while the ‘highly innovative‘ Mathiasen advises music management organisations on structural and governance matters, in addition to assisting clients with their compliance with EU legislation.

Practice head(s):

Lasse Skaarup Christensen; Jakob Plesner Mathiasen

Testimonials

‘This business is all about people, and Gorrissen Federspiel has the best and most experienced of them all in Denmark.’

‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen’s track record in this area is second to none.’

‘Exceptional at explaining difficult legal issues, good knowledge and understanding of our business.’

‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is a real expert and has his finger on the pulse on all legal developments in the media and entertainment practice. He is highly innovative, and his work ethics and standards are second to none. He works tirelessly and has a pleasant personality – he is the go-to person whenever legal advice is needed.’

‘Absolutely great legal specialist knowledge combined with overall financial and political market knowledge.’

Key clients

Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)

Copydan KulturPlus

Gyldendal

IFPI Denmark (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)

MPO (Musikproducenternes Forvaltningsorganisation)

Divisionsforeningen

Jysk Fynske Medier

Waoo

Det Nordjyske Mediehus

byNWR

Musikforlæggerne (Danish Professional Music Publishers Association)

Puerto 80 Projects SLU

Dansk Selskab for Ophavsret (The Danish Copyright Association)

Superligaen A/S

Aera A/S

Aller Media

Work highlights

  • Represented Musikforlæggerne in a third party intervention in a copyright action before the Danish Supreme Court between EMI Publishing and the members of the Danish rock/pop band Michael Learns to Rock.
  • Acted for Puerto 80 in a copyright infringement case brought by Spain’s National Professional Football League (La Liga). The client is the owner of the Spanish-located, but globally accessible, internet platform Rojadirecta.me, where users can upload links to streaming of sport events.

Denmark > Real estate and construction

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘committed and proactive‘ team assists a diverse client base of European real estate investors and managers, focusing on transactions within the retail, office, and residential areas. On the construction and development side, the practice advises on consultancy delivery agreements and joint ventures. Jesper Avnborg Lentz and Peter Sjøgreen jointly lead the practice; Lentz focuses on assisting clients with commercial leases, real estate tax and real estate arbitration, while Sjøgreen handles commercial real estate insolvencies. Hans-Peter Jørgensen advises clients on the full gamut of construction and conveyancing issues, and Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen has ‘top-notch‘ skills in handling real estate M&A matters, in addition to the sale and purchase of development projects. Steen Hellmann joined the team from Viltoft in early 2023.

Practice head(s):

Jesper Avnborg Lentz; Peter Sjøgreen

Testimonials

‘Top level advice with strong legal qualities, combined with a thorough commercial understanding.’

‘Alexander T. Larsen excels with very strong understanding. It goes without saying that Alexanders legal skills are top notch.’

‘The team works extremely professionally and they have very thorough knowledge. The team has in-depth knowledge of property law with deep expertise.’

‘High quality and always keep track of everything! The team are committed and proactive. They are very knowledgeable, and can follow-through from beginning to the end of a process. There are just great people there.’

Key clients

Freja Ejendomme

Viga RE

MT Højgaard Projektudvikling

M. Goldschmidt Ejendomme

Selfinvest

Heimstaden

Solstra/Sampension

Logistic Contractor

Bellakvarter

SPD

Balder Danmark

Udviklingsselskabet Carlsberg Byen P/S

PFA Ejendomme

Raundahl & Moesby

Koncenton

Work highlights

  • Advising Bellakvarter Projektselskab A/S on the development of a brand new city quarter around the Bella Centre in Copenhagen, ‘Bellakvarter’.
  • Advising M. Goldschmidt Ejendomme on the development of ‘Frederiksbro’, a new city area in Hillerød.
  • Advised Heimstaden, a leading European residential real estate investor and manager, on its DKK2.5bn purchase of 1,473 residential units from a consortium led by Selmer A/S.

Denmark > Telecoms Tier 2

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s practice often advises domestic telecoms and fibre companies on corporate, copyright and data protection matters. Martin André Dittmer leads the team and advises telecoms companies on regulatory, M&A, and competition related issues. Lasse Skaarup Christensen has an IP-focused practice and assists domestic and overseas corporates with technology and telecoms issues.

Practice head(s):

Martin André Dittmer

Other key lawyers:

Lasse Skaarup Christensen; Hans Nikolaj Amsinck Boie

Key clients

Waoo

TeliaSonera

Telenor Group

Hi3G

iCON Infrastructure

Bornfiber

Work highlights

  • Advising Waoo A/S on all aspects of its business, including regulatory advice, marketing practices and consumer law, negotiation of content agreements with suppliers, copyright matters, privacy and data protection, competition law and general corporate counsel services.
  • Advising the Bornfiber group, a Danish fibre company owned by iCON Infrastructure, on the merger of group entities Bornfiber ApS, Zibrawireless ApS and Bornfiber Service Provider ApS (surviving).

Greenland > Foreign firms Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel utilises the full strength of the firm to provide a cross-practice Greenland desk, which assists Greenlandic and international clients with corporate and commercial mandates including corporate finance work, real estate issues and project-related matters. The group is notably active in Greenland’s main industries and has recently advised on high-profile projects across the energy, mining, infrastructure, shipping, transport and fishing sectors. The team also recently added further local law capacity through its alliance with Greenlandic firm, Arctic Law Greenland ApS, which came into effect in late 2022. Corporate expert Michael Meyer leads the group and is also head of the firm’s wider energy and infrastructure practice; other key individuals include shipping specialist Peter Appel; finance experts Morten Hans Jakobsen and Thomas Maaberg Hansen, who focus on finance work in the transport and infrastructure sectors respectively; and litigator Jacob Skude Rasmussen.

Practice head(s):

Michael Meyer

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Air Greenland

GCAM LP

Greenland Invest

Greenland Venture

Lumina Sustainable Materials A/S

Polar Seafood Greenland

Royal Arctic Line

Royal Greenland

Tanbreez Mining Greenland

Tusass A/S (previously known as TELE Greenland)

Work highlights

  • Advising Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S in connection with its mining project relating to a deposit of rare earth minerals in Killavaat Alannguat (Southern Greenland).
  • Advised Polar Seafood Greenland on a wreck removal order relating to the sinking of its fishing trawler, Polar Aassik, in western Greenland in 2021.
  • Advised flag carrier airline Air Greenland on its major fleet renewal with the acquisition and finance, through a US bond issuance, of one new Airbus A330-800NEO aircraft, two used H255 helicopters and six used EC155 helicopters.

Firm Overview:

Gorrissen Federspiel is the leading full-service law firm in Denmark and advises companies, financial institutions and public authorities across all aspects of corporate and business law. Its goal is to support clients’ businesses and strategies through legal advice at the highest professional and ethical level, adapted to each client’s individual circumstances and requirements. Through the high degree of specialisation of its practice area teams, the firm’s experts accumulate in-depth insight into both their field of practice and the industry sectors in which its clients operate. Clients benefit from specialist lawyers who create value for their organisation by solving legal issues based on solid knowledge of market practices, business strategies and commercial circumstances. The firm acts as trusted adviser to a large number of Danish and international clients, whom it has assisted on many of the largest and most challenging transactions and highest profile court cases in Denmark. The firm has strong international relations developed through its long-standing and close cooperation with some of the world’s leading law firms, banks, audit firms and insurance companies. It can therefore assure clients of professional advice at short notice exactly where they need it.

Main Areas of Practice:

Services:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Compliance & CSR
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Economic Analysis
  • Environment
  • EU & Competition
  • FinTech
  • IP & Digital Business
  • Labour & Employment
  • Maritime Disputes
  • Private Clients/Family Offices – Legal
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Securities Litigation
  • Shipping/Offshore/Transportation
  • Sustainable Financing & Governance
  • Tax

Sectors:

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial Products & Services
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Transport: Aviation | Logistics | Rail | Shipping
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

International desks: French Desk, German Desk, Greenland Desk and Spanish Desk

Managing Partner: Martin André Dittmer

Partners’ Board: Niels Bang (Chairman), Martin André Dittmer, Lotte Eskesen, Anders Ørjan Jensen, Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm, Jacob Skude Rasmussen.

Offices 

Copenhagen (Head Office)
Gorrissen Federspiel
Axel Towers, Axeltorv 2
1609 Copenhagen V
Denmark
+45 33 41 41 41

Aarhus
Gorrissen Federspiel
Prismet, Silkeborgvej 2
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
+45 86 20 75 00
contact@gorrissenfederspiel.com
www.gorrissenfederspiel.com

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Head of Banking & Finance Morten Nybom Bethemnb@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Rikke Schiøtt Petersenrsp@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Anders Ørjan Jensenaoj@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Anders Peter G. Christoffersenapc@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Managing Partner | EU & Competition Martin André Dittmermad@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of EU & Competition Erik Kjær-Hansenekh@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, Copenhagen Morten Hans Jakobsenmj@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, Aarhus John Sommer Schmidtjss@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of IP & Digital Business Lasse Skaarup Christensenlsc@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Real Estate, Copenhagen Jesper Avnborg Lentzjln@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Shipping / Offshore / Transportation Peter Appelpa@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Labour and Employment Jacob Sandjas@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Dispute Resolution Henriette Gernaahge@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Tax Jakob Skaadstrup Andersenjsa@gorrissenfederspiel.com
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Kristian Helge Andersen photoMr Kristian Helge AndersenKristian Helge Straton-Andersen has worked within competition law for more than 15…
Peter Appel photoMr Peter AppelPeter Appel heads up our Shipping/Offshore/Transportation practice group. Peter has considerable experience…
Jesper Avnborg Lentz photoMr Jesper Avnborg LentzJesper Avnborg Lentz specialises in real estate transactions and project development. Furthermore,…
Niels Bang photoMr Niels BangNiels Bang is Chairman of the Board and part of our Corporate/M&A practice group where he assists Danish…
Morten Berggreen photoMr Morten BerggreenMorten Berggreen advises on maritime related M&A transactions, ship construction, ship sale…
Rasmus Høj Christensen photoMr Rasmus Høj ChristensenRasmus Høj Christensen has many years of experience in advising on employment…
Thomas Edelgaard Christensen photoMr Thomas Edelgaard ChristensenThomas Edelgaard Christensen focuses on litigation and arbitration and advises on all…
Camilla Collet photoMs Camilla ColletCamilla C. Collet assists Danish and international companies with M&A transactions, commercial…
Martin André Dittmer photoMr Martin André DittmerMartin André Dittmer is the Managing Partner at Gorrissen Federspiel and heads…
Søren Fogh photoMr Søren FoghSøren Fogh has for a number of years worked in financing, insolvency…
Mikkel Fritsch photoMr Mikkel FritschMikkel Fritsch advises Danish and international clients on all aspects of finance…
Henriette Gernaa photoMs Henriette GernaaHenriette Gernaa is head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice and Insurance…
Tue Goldschmieding photoMr Tue GoldschmiedingTue Goldschmieding provides advice to Danish and international clients on outsourcing, IT…
Jan Steen Hansen photoMr Jan Steen HansenFor more than 20 years, Jan Steen Hansen has worked intensively with…
Thomas Maaberg Hansen photoMr Thomas Maaberg HansenThomas Maaberg Hansen has extensive experience in complex finance transactions and provides…
Thomas Maaberg Hansen photoMr Thomas Maaberg HansenThomas Maaberg Hansen has extensive experience in complex finance transactions and provides…
Søren Henriksen photoMr Søren HenriksenSøren Henriksen assists our clients with advice on dispute resolution within all…
Tina Herbing photoMs Tina HerbingTina Herbing is specialised in banking and finance law and advises on…
Ole Horsfeldt photoMr Ole HorsfeldtOle Horsfeldt started out as a general commercial lawyer, but over the…
Morten Hans Jakobsen photoMr Morten Hans JakobsenMorten Hans Jakobsen’s practice concentrates on the handling of distressed companies and…
Preben Jakobsen photoMr Preben JakobsenPreben Jakobsen specialises in national as well as international advice on reorganisation,…
Michael Steen Jensen photoMr Michael Steen JensenMichael Steen Jensen is a member of our Banking & Finance practice…
Hans-Peter Jørgensen photoMr Hans-Peter JørgensenHans-Peter Jørgensen advises Gorrissen Federspiel’s Danish and foreign clients on all aspects…
Erik Kjær-Hansen photoMr Erik Kjær-HansenErik Kjær-Hansen is a competition law expert and the head of the…
Christian Aaby Köhler photoMr Christian Aaby KöhlerChristian Aaby Larsen advises Danish and foreign clients, primarily on IT law…
Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen photoMr Alexander Troeltzsch LarsenAlexander Troeltzsch Larsen has advised Danish and foreign companies in real estate…
Tobias Linde photoMr Tobias LindeTobias Linde assists Danish and foreign companies in banking and financing transactions.…
Jakob Plesner Mathiasen photoMr Jakob Plesner MathiasenJakob Plesner Mathiasen is a specialist in consulting in IP law, including…
Michael Meyer photoMr Michael MeyerMichael Meyer provides advice concerning the acquisition and sale of undertakings in…
Finn Møller photoMr Finn MøllerAdvises on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, structured sales processes, public take-over…
Morten Nybom Bethe photoMr Morten Nybom BetheMorten Nybom Bethe heads the firm’s Banking & Finance practice and advises…
Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe photoMr Henrik Saugmandsgaard ØeHenrik Saugmandsgaard Øe joined Gorrissen Federspiel as partner of the firm after…
Anders Ørjan Jensen photoMr Anders Ørjan JensenAnders Ørjan Jensen is co-head of the firm’s Corporate M&A and Capital…
Chantal Pernille Patel photoMs Chantal Pernille PatelChantal Pernille Patel advises on a broad range of corporate law and…
Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen photoMr Kenneth Hvelplund PedersenKenneth Hvelplund Pedersen assists Danish and foreign companies with threatening and pending…
Jacob Sand photoMr Jacob SandJacob Sand is head of the firm’s Labour & Employment practice group.…
Jacob Sandholt photoMr Jacob SandholtJacob Sandholt provides specialised advice on sector legislation within the field of…
Rikke Schiøtt Petersen photoMs Rikke Schiøtt PetersenRikke Schiøtt Petersen is a partner and co-head of the Corporate M&A…
Mikael Philip Schmidt photoMr Mikael Philip SchmidtMikael Philip Schmidt advises on securities law issues and M&A.Within securities law,…
Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen photoMr Jakob Skaadstrup AndersenJakob Skaadstrup Andersen is Head of Tax at Gorrissen Federspiel. He has…
Jacob Skude Rasmussen photoMr Jacob Skude RasmussenJacob Skude Rasmussen has a broad practice that covers high-profile commercial disputes…
Klaus Søgaard photoMr Klaus SøgaardIn recent years, Klaus Søgaard has concentrated his legal work on listed…
Niclas Holst Sonne photoMr Niclas Holst SonneNiclas Holst Sonne is partner in our Tax practice group. He has…
Max Gersvang Sørensen photo Max Gersvang SørensenMax Gersvang Sørensen assists Danish and foreign businesses in issues relating to…
Søren Høgh Thomsen photoMr Søren Høgh ThomsenSøren Høgh Thomsen provides general advice on IP and commercial issues, including…
Charlotte Thorsen photoMs Charlotte ThorsenCharlotte undertakes a broad range of corporate and commercial work. Her practice…
Michael Wejp-Olsen photoMr Michael Wejp-OlsenMichael practises in the fields of corporate and contract law, primarily focusing…
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Firm Overview:

Gorrissen Federspiel is the leading full-service law firm in Denmark and advises companies, financial institutions and public authorities across all aspects of corporate and business law. Its goal is to support clients’ businesses and strategies through legal advice at the highest professional and ethical level, adapted to each client’s individual circumstances and requirements. Through the high degree of specialisation of its practice area teams, the firm’s experts accumulate in-depth insight into both their field of practice and the industry sectors in which its clients operate. Clients benefit from specialist lawyers who create value for their organisation by solving legal issues based on solid knowledge of market practices, business strategies and commercial circumstances. The firm acts as trusted adviser to a large number of Danish and international clients, whom it has assisted on many of the largest and most challenging transactions and highest profile court cases in Denmark. The firm has strong international relations developed through its long-standing and close cooperation with some of the world’s leading law firms, banks, audit firms and insurance companies. It can therefore assure clients of professional advice at short notice exactly where they need it.

Main Areas of Practice:

Services:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Compliance & CSR
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Economic Analysis
  • Environment
  • EU & Competition
  • FinTech
  • IP & Digital Business
  • Labour & Employment
  • Maritime Disputes
  • Private Clients/Family Offices – Legal
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Securities Litigation
  • Shipping/Offshore/Transportation
  • Sustainable Financing & Governance
  • Tax

Sectors:

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial Products & Services
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Transport: Aviation | Logistics | Rail | Shipping
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

International desks: French Desk, German Desk, Greenland Desk and Spanish Desk

Managing Partner: Martin André Dittmer

Partners’ Board: Niels Bang (Chairman), Martin André Dittmer, Lotte Eskesen, Anders Ørjan Jensen, Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm og Jacob Skude Rasmussen.

Offices 

Copenhagen (Head Office)
Gorrissen Federspiel
Axel Towers, Axeltorv 2
1609 Copenhagen V
Denmark
+45 33 41 41 41

Aarhus
Gorrissen Federspiel
Prismet, Silkeborgvej 2
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
+45 86 20 75 00
contact@gorrissenfederspiel.com
www.gorrissenfederspiel.com

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Chairman | Corporate / M&A Niels Bang
Insolvency Morten L. Jakobsen
IP and technology Lasse Søndergaard Christensen
Real estate Hans-Peter Jørgensen
Greenland desk Jacob Skude Rasmussen
Head of Banking & Finance Morten Nybom Bethemnb@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Rikke Schiøtt Petersenrsp@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Anders Ørjan Jensenaoj@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Co-Head of Corporate / M&A Anders Peter G Christoffersenapc@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Managing Partner | EU & Competition Martin André Dittmermad@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of EU & Competition Erik Kjær-Hansenekh@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, Copenhagen Morten Hans Jakobsenmj@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Restructuring & Insolvency, Aarhus John Sommer Schmidtjss@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of IP & Digital Business Lasse Skaarup Christensenlsc@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Real Estate, Copenhagen Jesper Avnborg Lentzjln@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Shipping / Offshore / Transportation Peter Appelpa@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Labour and Employment Jacob Sandjas@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Dispute Resolution Henriette Gernaahge@gorrissenfederspiel.com
Head of Tax Jakob Skaadstrup Andersenjsa@gorrissenfederspiel.com
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For a number of years, we have been named as one of the top law firms in Denmark. By international agencies, our clients and business partners emphasise our qualifications, our accessibility, our business understanding and especially our competent advisers.

We have strong international relations, and we cooperate with some the world’s leading law firms, banks, audit firms and insurance companies. Therefore, we guarantee our clients professional advice at short notice exactly when and where it is needed.

 

Our goals for our clients

  • We want to render advice to our clients at the highest professional and ethical level.
  • Our advice and communication must be effective and adapted to our clients’ situations and needs.
  • Handling complex issues should always result in simple, workable solutions for our clients.
  • We want to ensure that our clients receive prompt advice, so we are always available.
  • We will continue to be the natural choice for clients facing challenging transactions and cases.