Niklas Korsgaard Christensen > Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Leveraging the firm’s wider experience in construction projects, Plesner regularly handles construction mandates in Greenland, particularly in the mining, infrastructure and energy industries, acting for developers, contractors and financial institutions. Construction and mining specialist Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen heads up the firm’s Greenland desk, while managing partner Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a key contact for energy-related work, and Jimmy Skjold Hansen focuses on contentious matters.

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.

Plesner‘s environmental law team is renowned for handling complex matters spanning transactions, litigation, and advisory issues. The team particularly stands out for its work within the energy sector, particularly renewable energy projects. Leading the team is Niklas Korsgaard Christensen, who often advises on the environmental aspects of the implementation and transfer of large projects and the related dispute resolution. Fellow co-head Marcus Elskær Mollerup has extensive experience in handling environmental due diligence on energy M&A transactions.

Plesner is renowned for its ‘exceptional blend of legal expertise, dedication to client service, and innovative approach to solving complex issues,’ handling some of Denmark’s most complex and high-profile projects, including those in the renewable energy sector. The firm also advises on domestic and cross-border matters involving social housing, assisted living facilities, and asset management. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen leads the construction team as well as the energy and infrastructure teams and offers clients his expertise on project development contracts, regulatory project, and transaction documentation. The real estate team is led by Mads Berg, renowned for ‘great commercial understanding,’ who offers specialised advice on real estate acquisition, sales, development, and asset management.

Plesner brings expertise in ship finance and maritime transactions, offering guidance primarily in the shipping and offshore sectors. The team is co-led by Niklas Korsgaard Christensen, who is well-versed in the harbour sector, and Peter Fogh, who advices on international contracts concerning new building projects and ship financing. Esben Kjær departed to Moalem Weitemeyer in April 2025.