Nicolai Ørsted > Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile
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Nicolai Ørsted

Work Department
M&A; Capital Markets
Position
Nicolai is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team, bringing over two decades of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and venture capital. His legal acumen and strategic insight have made him a trusted advisor to private equity and venture funds, investment banks, and publicly traded companies.
Nicolai’s experience includes handling some of the most significant and complex transactions in the financial sector. He also advises listed companies on disclosure requirements and corporate governance, ensuring they navigate regulatory landscapes with confidence.
Nicolai has been with Plesner for over 24 years and served as Managing Partner from 2009 to 2014, playing a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence. He holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and an MBA from the University of Oxford, combining rigorous legal analysis with business insight to offer clients comprehensive solutions.
Nicolai is known for his excellent negotiation skills and strong client relationships. His approach is characterised by accessibility, proactive thinking, and a pragmatic outlook, consistently praised by clients. Recognised as a leading lawyer in capital markets and M&A, he continues to enhance Plesner’s reputation for delivering outstanding legal services.
Nicolai values teamwork and the exceptional results that come from united expertise. Leading multidisciplinary teams, he consistently achieves successful outcomes for clients. His commitment to making a difference and understanding what truly matters in business define his approach.
Nicolai remains dedicated to guiding clients through critical transactions with integrity, clarity, and exceptional legal insight.
Lawyer Rankings
Denmark > Capital markets
Plesner acts for Danish and International clients on a broad spectrum of capital market transactions, and is specifically renowned for its ‘very strong position locally within M&A’. Other key practice strengths include takeover offers, private placements, delisting and demergers, and securitisation work. The ECM division is led by the ‘exceptionally good’ Thomas Holst Laursen, who focuses on public M&A, takeovers and IPOs, alongside Nicolai Ørsted, who is a trusted adviser for complex ECM transactions. The pair are supported by the ‘solution-oriented’ Henrik Laursen and Janus Jepsen. Overseeing the DCM division are Søren Thyssen Valerius, Jakob Echwald Sevel and Henrik Kure, a seasoned trio well-versed in complex restructurings and bond issuances.
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