Esben Kjær > Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile
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Esben Kjær

Work Department
Energy and Infrastructure
Position
Esben is a partner in Plesner’s Energy and Infrastructure team. He is known for his direct and pragmatic approach, and he is much in demand by clients when it comes to complex legal issues. Esben specialises in transactions within the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors, and his expertise spans both national and international projects.
Esben has extensive experience with M&A and investment transactions, including negotiating and establishing joint ventures. He has been involved in significant projects, advising on everything from acquisitions and mergers to development contracts and regulatory matters. His client portfolio includes some of the largest companies in the transport and energy sectors, and he has provided strategic legal advice on major infrastructure projects. His ability to find simple and robust solutions to complex problems makes him a valued advisor.
Esben holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and he has also completed an internship at Haight Gardner, Poor & Havens in New York. He worked at Lett Vilstrup & Partnere, where he became a partner in 2001, before he joined Plesner as a partner in 2005. Moreover, has Esben has also published several articles on energy and infrastructure.
Esben is a lawyer sought after by clients for his ability to negotiate and communicate solutions in a complex environment that involves experts from Plesner’s various practice areas. He therefore works closely with Plesner’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs. Emphasising collaboration and shared success, Esben’s work on projects often requires multidisciplinary team efforts. His leadership skills and deep commercial understanding make him and his team trusted partners for their clients.
Lawyer Rankings
Denmark > Energy
Plesner’s energy and infrastructure team is a true powerhouse regarding large-scale and landmark energy projects and transactions. Team head Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recognised by high-profile clients as a ‘first-class, trusted adviser’ and offers corporate, project and contracting, and regulatory assistance regarding offshore wind projects, onshore wind joint ventures, and oil and gas field redevelopments. An expert on portfolio transactions and corporate mandates, Esben Kjær is a key partner to domestic and international renewable energy project developers. Maria Holst Levin, who arrived in 2024 from Kromann Reumert, brings a wealth of expertise in transactional and project development mandates concerning solar power, biogas, and geothermal heating projects.
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