Accura Advokatpartnerselskab > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab
Alexandriagade 8
2150 Nordhavn
COPENHAGEN
Denmark

Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s large banking and finance team is jointly headed up Kim Toftgaard and Mads Kjellerup Dambæk  and is well-known in the domestic market for advising on the full suite of work in the space. Pure financing matters, fund formations and alternative investments, and regulatory advice are the core pillars of the group’s practice; the team also possesses specific knowledge across insurance, pensions and asset management work. Toftgaard has vast experience with acquisition finance as well as structured finance work, while Dambæk’s practice emphasises transactions in the financial sector as well as regulatory issues; he also has strong focus on advising boards of directors and management of financial institutions. Of the associates, Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen is heading up the team specialised in fund formations and alternative investments.

Practice head(s):

Kim Toftgaard; Mads Kjellerup Dambæk

Other key lawyers:

Jannie Schibler; Rigmor Ansdal; Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen; Philip Hundahl

Testimonials

‘A very strong team which is clearly a Tier 1 firm within Banking & Finance among Danish law firms. Has demonstrated very strong growth due to an extreme focus on providing commercially sound legal advice.’

‘Mads Dambæk is second-to-none among Danish banking & finance lawyers with both a very solid legal foundation and exceptional commercial and strategic insight. Has probably the largest and strongest client base among Danish banking & finance lawyers.’

‘Kim Toftgaard has a long and solid track record of making deals done. Highly recommended.’

‘Accura is a safe pair of hands when choosing legal counsel in Denmark, due to their strong legal expertise, commercial mindset and extensive track-record.’

‘Accura has strong competencies across various offerings (including M&A and financing) and different sectors, which is very useful on large M&A cases.’

‘I have worked much together with Mads Dambæk, Jannie Schibler and Philip Hundahl – whom in my opinion all are people that provide quality advice, that are accessible when needed but most importantly, take a pragmatic approach to when financing agreements are to be negotiated.’

‘Mads Kjellerup Dambæk has a unique ability to deliver legal advice in the context of our strategic projects with a view to give us the ability to execute in the best possible manner. Kim Toftgaard delivers deep specialised advice with a focus on optimising processes and reducing our time to market.’

‘Kim Toftgaard is one of the absolute best lawyers in the market – the reason for us to stay loyal to Accura.’

Key clients

Danske Bank

Nordea Bank

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

Nykredit

Spar Nord Bank

Arbejdernes Landsbank

Finansiel Stabilitet

The European Investment Bank

Alm. Brand

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

PFA Pension

PKA

PensionDanmark

BNP Paribas

Tryg Forsikring

Euronext

The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark

Collector Bank

Swiss Life

Novo Holdings

Birch Ejendomme

Ares Management

Capital Four

PenSam Pension forsikringsaktieselskab

Work highlights

  • Acting as adviser to Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in connection with the establishment of a DKK1bn green term loan facility to Topsoe.
  • Advising Jyske Bank in connection with Jyske Bank’s acquisition of PFA Bank A/S.
  • Advising Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland and Danske Bank A/S in connection with the establishment of a DKK8.5bn equity bridge facility to Coloplast A/S.

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ‘best in class’ transactional practice undertakes work across the entire spectrum of complex, cross-border transactions for buyers, sellers and targets, in addition to handling a substantial volume of high-value private equity transactions on behalf of a comprehensive client base that spans private equity investors, listed companies and financial institutions. The Copenhagen-based practice group’s leadership team is comprised of seven partners: Henrik Juul HansenJacob VintherKristian Lykkeholm KlausenKåre Stolt, the ‘technically brilliant’ Lars Mygind BojsenMads IlumThomas Weincke and Tue Ravnholt Frandsen.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Juul Hansen; Jacob Vinther; Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen; Kåre Stolt; Lars Mygind Bojsen; Mads Ilum; Thomas Weincke; Tue Ravnholt Frandsen

Other key lawyers:

Torben Nørskov

Testimonials

‘Best in class when it comes to legal skills, project and client management, and negotiating terms. Always a pleasure to work with, no better choice in Denmark for M&A and venture/growth capital.’

‘Lars Mygind Bojsen, partner (M&A and Venture/Growth Capital). Technically brilliant while at the same time a very commercial and strategic thinker, knows the market and dynamics extremely well and knows exactly which fights to pick and how to land a great deal without ruining the atmosphere. An absolute pleasure to work with, even on opposite sides of the table.’

‘Very commercial team with best-in-class specialist competencies as well.’

‘High integrity, commercial mindset, easy and enjoyable to work with Tue Frandsen, Lars Bojsen, Torben Nørskov.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Reitan Retail, REMA 1000 and the Danish management in connection with the acquisition of more than 100 ALDI Denmark retail outlets, 3 distribution centres and certain projects.
  • Acted as global legal lead counsel to CVC Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in Scan Global Logistics.
  • Advised Norlys in connection with the acquisition of the Danish part of Telia’s business.

Denmark > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is extremely experienced in advising on the full suite of privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters including special rules and legislation, and employment-related data work; it is particularly strong in relation to the health, life sciences, financial and insurance sectors. Data protection assignments, including full-scale compliance projects, GDPR audits, data protection due diligence and GDPR codes of conduct are a core pillar of the group’s work in the space. Team leader Jens Harkov Hansen has substantial experience advising on complex, high-level data protection matters. Dan Ermose has considerable expertise with system acquisition and license agreements, IT security mandates, and data work in the life sciences space.

Practice head(s):

Jens Harkov Hansen

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very competent guidance, which is adapted to our needs and level. Ensures information and implementation at our level and manages to explain and initiate everyone. We have gained thorough knowledge and compliance in this area.’

‘Jens Harkov Hansen has a sympathetic and calm approach to the subject, which is quite complex for those of us who do not have the subject as a primary professional interest. He manages to make us understand the basic essence of GDPR.’

‘Strong understanding for the client’s needs and can navigate in the landscape of the law and risk profile.’

‘Strong background from both law office but also the relevant public authority which gives Jens Harkov Hansen an advantage.’

‘Jens Harkov Hansen understands how to advise his clients so it is easy to put into practice.’

Key clients

Velux Group

North Risk A/S

HK

GUBI A/S

Lessor Group A/S

Birch Ejendomme ApS (løbende rådgivning + bestyrelsesrapportering)

Undersøgelseskommissionen om SKAT

Work highlights

  • Assisted VELUX Group with developing a wide range of mandatory GDPR-documentation such as risk assessments, transfer impact assessments with regard to third country transfers, as well as privacy notices relevant for HR matters.
  • Assisted a large Danish global provider of aerospace equipment in implementing a thorough GDPR compliance programme.
  • Assisting Lessor Group on a weekly basis with regard to e.g. the negotiation of various data processing agreements between both customers and suppliers, drafting and implementation of internal policies and assistance with requests Lessor has received from its customers.

Denmark > Energy Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab's renewable energy department has seen notable growth, with recent hires including the addition of Anne-Sophie Bundesen from Plesner in February 2023. The practice specialises in onshore and offshore wind, solar, and power-to-X projects, particularly biogas transactions, and advises on project developments, investments and supply contracts for Danish and international developers, project owners and energy companies. As joint co-heads of the department, Jakob Østervang has a focus on photovoltaic, biogas and wind turbine projects; Peter Østergaard Nielsen has notable experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and frameworks for offshore wind projects and renewable developments; and Anders Hørlyck Jensen is highly regarded for contractual mandates and handling claims within the renewable energy industry.

Practice head(s):

Jakob Østervang; Peter Østergaard Nielsen; Anders Hørlyck Jensen

Other key lawyers:

Tejs Ernst; Amanda Larsen; Anne-Sophie Bundesen

Testimonials

‘Accura’s energy team is exceptionally strong and is on par with global top-tier law firms. The team’s extensive experience in the energy space combined with their solution-oriented mindset, results in a pragmatic and efficient approach to solving legal matters. Working with Accura has made a real difference in our ability to successfully close transactions around the globe.’

‘Anders Hørlyck Jensen and Jakob Østervang come with a great commercial understanding. Amanda Larsen has been great at executing the tasks. Anne-Sophie Bundesen has offered unique insights into the market.’

‘Peter Østergaard Nielsen is especially strong due to a deep understanding of the underlying renewable energy projects and market conditions, which is very important when structuring, procuring, and financing large and complex projects. Especially on the supply contracts side, he has the strongest and broadest experience in the market and outstanding capabilities in finding and structuring commercial solutions.’

‘Tejs Dyrvig Ernst is a market leader in the Energy practice. He has successfully led several transactions us and his experience in corporate law /M&A together with his commercial awareness, dedication and responsiveness, make him a truly exceptional professional. I have recommended Tejs several times to other energy companies looking for legal support in Denmark.’

‘Very strong team with in-depth knowledge of the subject matters we are dealing with. Their track record and experience enable them to support us, not only by highlighting legal risks but also by contributing with balanced proposals that help us resolve negotiation challenges.’

‘Tejs Dyrvig Ernst and his team have been outstanding. Accura as a firm shows an extraordinary level of knowledge, innovation and capabilities in the energy industry. Great mixture of corporate and energy expertise. It’s amazing to find a national firm with such extensive international reach and experience. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend them to my clients.’

‘The Accura Renewable Energy team is probably one of the absolute best in all of Europe. They are especially strong within Offshore Wind and Power-to-x projects, where their vast experience and knowledge from high profile projects for the last 15 years make them the best possible legal advisers within this area.’

‘Best European energy team. Full stop. A true business unit rather than a group of lawyers from different practice areas that come together for a particular project. Their knowledge of the sector is second to none. Truly pioneers in renewables, energy transition and sort of procurement work related to renewables. A stellar team.’

Key clients

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

GreenGo Energy Group

Soltec

Marubeni Corporation

Stiesdal A/S

European Energy

Norlys

Better Energy

EDF Denmark

Towii Renewables

BioCirc

RWE

Invenergy

Avangrid Renewables

GreenVolt

EON

Copenhagen Energy

Fu-Gen AG

COP Frontier

Work highlights

  • Advising GreenGo Energy in connection with a ready-to-build status on a 140MW solar energy park in Denmark.
  • Advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in connection with a joint venture agreement with Global Power Synergy to establish a joint venture for the development of wind energy projects in Thailand.
  • Advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Copenhagen Offshore Partners in connection with the establishment of the Changfang and Xidao wind farms off the coast of Changhua, Taiwan.

Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1

The team at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is known for its ‘great expertise’ and ‘very good set of commercial skills’ and frequently represents multinational industrials and corporates on landmark mandates. Merger filings and antitrust work are key focuses for the group, including complex cartel investigations, criminal litigation, joint venture establishments, distribution practices, and other complex assessments. Practice head and seasoned anti-trust lawyer Simon Evers Hjelmborg is praised as ‘extremely experienced’ and as delivering ‘first-class advice – always with the client in the centre’. Jesper Fabricius remains a pre-eminent authority on EU public procurement rules, advising public-private companies and public authorities. Christian Monberg is a go-to contact for merger filings and comes highly recommended for his ‘great experience within all aspects of competition law’. Amanda Lundby Langer is frequently engaged on high-profile merger transactions, alongside anti-trust criminal investigations, and public procurement matters.

Practice head(s):

Simon Evers Hjelmborg

Testimonials

‘Jesper Fabricius is an exceptional lawyer, not only for his great legal knowledge and professional experience but also for his ease in explaining local complexities to the client, his negotiating skills and the ease of accessing him at any time if the matter requires it.’

‘Christian Monberg has very good knowledge of the competition area.’

‘The team is markedly more modern, innovative than other law firms, whilst having the ability to think outside of the box. Furthermore, they engage themselves with the client which establishes a high level of trust and confidence.’

‘Simon Hjelmborg stands out as extremely experienced, he’s an excellent listener, he’s trustworthy and he delivers first-class advice – always with the client in the centre. ’

‘The team has great expertise within the area and a very good set of commercial skills as well, and their legal advice therefore always reflects both the legal as well as the commercial side. ’

‘Christian Monberg has great experience within all aspects of competition law and also has a good insight into the commercial side of the business and is therefore able to provide relevant legal advice on a very high level. ’

‘Amanda Lundby Langer deserves praise for her high quality advice. She is always ready to help out and you feel like she understands your problems right away.’

‘Christian Monberg is a brilliant lawyer and trusted advisor. He will always take the time for you and is always accommodating.’

Work highlights

  • Representing Reitan Retail in relation to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority with their acquisitions of 114 of Aldi Denmark’s stores.
  • Representing Norlys in relation to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority on its DKK 6,26 bn acquisition of the Danish part of Telia’ business.
  • Representing PKA Pension in a landmark antitrust case before the Danish Courts of wide importance. PKA and PKA+ are being prosecuted for having violated the Danish Competition Act by submitting a joint bid in a pension agreement tender.

Denmark > Information technology Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s multidisciplinary information technology team is praised as ‘extremely skilled and highly collaborative’. Core focuses of the practice group include acquisition of IT systems and large implementation projects, outsourcing of IT services, dispute resolution in the space, regulatory compliance, business process outsourcing agreements and mergers and acquisitions related to the technology sector. Practice head and ‘extremely skilled negotiator’ René Thornfeldt is known for his depth of experience on transactions ranging from IT acquisitions and development projects and large-scale outsourcing. Lærke Louise Nielsen advises domestic and multinational companies on outsourcing, IT acquisitions alongside other IT projects and disputes.

Practice head(s):

René Thornfeldt

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is extremely skilled and highly collaborative. The combination of in-depth legal knowledge and business acumen provides unique value to the client.’

‘René Thornfeldt is an extremely skilled negotiator, and his ability to always seek solutions ensures that the right path is always chosen. ’

‘Besides the legal capabilities, the team has great knowledge.’

‘Accura has exceptionally strong expertise within technology sourcing arrangements, including in context of financial services regulation.’

‘The individuals are able to help you with strategic discussions on the topics.’

‘Accura is super professional.’

‘René Thornfeldt is one of the leading experts in technology sourcing in the Danish market. He and his team are extremely competent and responsive.’

‘Accura’s ability to cover both the contractual frame but also fundamentally including the commercial structure is highly valuable. This has been a game changer.’

Key clients

Fiskars Corporation

Forsikringsselskabet Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

PFA Pension

AP Pension

HK

LEO Pharma A/S

VELUX A/S / VKR Holding A/S

CBRE

Lessor A/S (part of Paychex Europe)

Radiometer Medical ApS (part of Danaher group)

Magistrenes A-kasse

Municipality of Greve

Teknisk Landsforbund og A-kasse

Thursday Consulting

Spar Nord Bank A/S

Outpost24 AB

BK Medical ApS

Roblon A/S

Ulykkesforsikringsselskabet for Dansk Søfart

Dansk Metal

Wolt Danmark ApS

Boyum IT Solutions

Merck & Co., Inc.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S

Gain & Co.

How to Robot

Subaio A/S

Meta/Facebook

Rambøll

HusCompagniet A/S

Mediq B.V

Work highlights

  • Assisted global windows manufacturer VELUX in analysis and RfP negotiations in respect of nearshore virtual captive services.
  • Assisting HK on an ongoing basis in relation to all major IT contracts, including negotiations of new contracts as well as strategic discussions on the IT vendor landscape
  • Assisted Fiskars Group with a global outsourcing program for multiple vertical-specific outsourcing scenarios through use of vertical captive services or BPO services.

Denmark > Insolvency Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is well-known for its heavyweight transactional focus and acts on behalf of international financial institutions, private equity funds and the financial sector such as banks, accounting firms and pension funds on an entire spectrum of cross-border work in the insolvency and restructuring arena. M&A restructuring is a core specialism of the group, headed up by ‘outstanding insolvency practitioner’ Søren Aamann Jensen, a leading name for restructuring of failing businesses and within complex financing issues.

Practice head(s):

Søren Aamann Jensen

Other key lawyers:

Charlotte Damsbo Lose

Testimonials

‘Both Søren Aamann Jensen and the team members are very experienced and efficient.’

‘The team has vast experience in high-profile insolvencies.’

‘Søren Aamann Jensen is an outstanding insolvency practitioner.’

‘Søren Aamann Jensen has a strong business acumen and is one of the leading lawyers in his field in Denmark.’

‘Charlotte Damsbo Lose has solid legal skills and an efficient approach to move matters to a conclusion.’

‘Søren Aamann Jensen provides impressive insolvency advice, with commercial awareness that is second to none.’

Key clients

Danske Bank

Sydbank

Finansiel Stabilitet

Realkredit Danmark

Nordea Bank

Jyske Bank

Skandinavia Enskilda Banken (SEB)

Nykredit Bank

Spar Nord

Sparekassen Kronjylland

Work highlights

  • Appointed co-trustee by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority in connection with the bankruptcy of Gefion Insurance.
  • Appointed co-restructuring administrator in connection with the restructuring proceedings of Feast Kitchen (Simple Feast).
  • Appointed trustee in connection with the bankruptcy of TFP Ciconia Fertility ApS.

Denmark > Insurance Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab acts for large players in the commercial and corporate insurance market, advising across on all facets of insurance law, both non-contentious and contentious, and is particularly well-known for its expertise in litigation within D&O, professional indemnity, product liability, warranty and indemnity insurances, all-risks and project insurances. Head of practice Jacob Møller Dirksen is a key name for high-value insurance-related litigation and arbitration. Daniel Haue Jakobsson is another important point of contact within the group.

Practice head(s):

Jacob Møller Dirksen

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is very good.’

‘A competent law firm, which is highly specialised in insurance. Always providing fast and well-augmented solutions and advices.’

‘Quality outfit.’

‘I have worked with Jacob Møller Dirksen for a number of years. He always provides timely, accurate and commercial advice.’

‘Especially qualified in acting for international clients. Good litigation capabilities.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen has a pragmatic approach. He has special qualities in handling cases involving many parties and interests, both Danish and international clients.’

‘They are widely recognised and used by insurance companies in insurance related matters.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen and Daniel Haue Jakobsson are skilled. They are easy to work with, give straightforward advice and do not over-complicate matters.’

Key clients

Swiss Re Insurance

Allianz Insurance

Alm. Brand Insurance

PFA

Zurich Insurance

Codan Insurance

Chubb Insurance

RiskPoint A/S

Crawford & Company

AXA Insurance

AP Pension

HDI Specialty SE

SONY

MSIG Insurance Europe AG

Work highlights

  • Advising the Board of Directors of an international company in a DKK 1+ billion dispute concerning the consequences of dividends being distributed from a Danish subsidiary.
  • Engaged on a major warranties & indemnities claim of DKK 60+ million filed to the W&I insurer and the underwriter following Closing of a multi-million deal regarding the acquisition of a large Danish group of companies.
  • Advised Alm. Brand on its acquisition of the Danish business of Codan from the Tryg and Intact Groups for DKK 12.6 billion.

Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 1

The IP and life science practice of Accura Advokatpartnerselskab advises a wide range of clients, particularly if the pharma and biotech industry, on all areas of intellectual property, including the protection of online trade marks, patents, trade secrets, and the exploitation of IP rights. Morten Bruus, who is highly experienced in patent litigation for foreign companies involving technically complex IP and life science matters, leads the team. ‘Extremely skilled’ Søren Christian Søborg Andersen has notable expertise 'when it comes to pharma, especially patent matters in relation to both complex litigation and transactions’. Christina Type Jardorf leads the team’s trade mark portfolio management and prosecution department.

Practice head(s):

Morten Bruus

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Morten Bruus is the standout head of the team who takes part in matters with a no-nonsense approach.’

‘Morten Bruus ticks all the boxes for an IP lawyer and on top of that has a great personality.’

‘Søren Andersen is fantastic at grasping even very technically complex subject matter, and then developing the strategy that is most likely to be successful.’

‘Christina Type Jardorf is without question one of the best trademark lawyers in the country. It as simple as that.’

‘Søren Andersen is persistent and unrelenting, thoughtful and thorough.’

‘A firm which is growing in Denmark. They have a winning-attitude. The individuals are highly skilled, and know more about law than other lawyers do.’

‘I have worked several times with Søren Christian Søborg Andersen. He is extremely skilled and has an impressive overview.’

‘Morten Bruus is very hands on and experienced in patent litigation work.’

Key clients

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

A-Apoteket

Triband A/S (virtual games)

Huscompagniet A/S

Stauning Whiskey

Dechra Pharmaceuticals

Edwards Lifesciences

FluoGuide A/S

Sony Europe B.V. NL

Saint-Gobain Group (Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S)

Huawei (Huawei Technologies (Denmark) ApS and Huawei Technologies Sweden AB)

Goertek Inc.

The A.P. Moller Group (A.P. Moller Holding A/S)

Noma restaurant group (covering Noma, Inua, Sanchez/Hija de Sanchez, Barr, and Popl brands)

Oterra (Chr Hansen Natural Colors A/S)

Orlov Jewelry Sarl, Monaco

BookBeat AB

AstraZeneca A/S

Merck & Co., Inc. (MSD/Merck Sharp & Dohme in Europe)

LEO Pharma A/S

Sanofi Group (Sanofi A/S)

Roche Group (Roche Diagnostics A/S)

Johnson & Johnson AB

CSL Vifor

Zentiva Group, a.s. (Zentiva Denmark ApS)

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH (Daiichi Sankyo Nordics ApS)

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes A/S (previously Bifodan)

EQT private equity

Reckitt Benckiser (Scandinavia) A/S

Nordic Capital

Statens Serum Institut (SSI)

Lactalis Nordic

NIKE European Operations Netherlands NB (Nike Inc.)

Converse Netherlands BV

Sportswear Company Spa (Stone Island)

Lagkagehuset A/S (Ole&Steen)

Dulong Fine Jewellery A/S

Engelbrechts Furniture A/S

Native Studio ApS / Iso.Poetism

Núnoo ApS

Pas Normal Studios ApS

Puori ApS

Samsøe Samsøe Holding A/S

Tellusvitae ApS (VILD NORD)

Work highlights

  • Acted for Edwards Lifesciences in two different preliminary injunction proceedings relating to claims of infringement of certain patents within Edwards’ extensive portfolio.
  • Represented Merck, Sharp & Dohme (MSD) in litigation in the field of trademarks for pharmaceuticals.
  • Assisted EQT, one of the world’s leading private equity funds, in its sale of Ellab to Novo Holdings A/S. The transaction is considered one of the largest corporate deals of the year in Denmark. Ellab provides validation and monitoring solutions and related services to the world’s leading biotech and pharmaceutical businesses. The IP aspects of the transaction played a significant role, as Ellab is among the most innovative companies within the business lines in question and operates in a highly innovative field.

Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is praised for its ‘great team’ which is ‘very committed and knowledgeable’ when it comes to all aspects of major real estate transactions, remaining particularly adept at advising real estate investors, including those in the hotel industry, on the full suite of complex, cross-border matters including rental disputes, value preservations and public valuation complaints. Practice head Jakob Schou Midtgaard has extensive experience representing developers and asset managers, while ‘best in class’ practitioner Anders Friis has a strong track record when it comes to complex real estate development projects, with an emphasis on the commercial, retail and residential spaces.

Practice head(s):

Jakob Schou Midtgaard

Other key lawyers:

Anders Friis; Luise Christensen; Rikke Maria Falck Jensen; Christian Kjærgaard; Lise Grothen

Testimonials

‘High quality legal work.’

‘Great team, very committed and knowledgeable. A real pleasure working with them.’

‘Anders Friis is the best in class in Denmark, very commercially minded and a problem solver. He is very committed and always available and engaged.’

‘The team is definitely one of the sharpest I have worked with and, in addition, they are extremely focused on the task and always flexible.’

‘Anders Friis is incredibly quick-thinking, creative and focused on finding solutions. He is also good at creating sympathy in the other party, which is often a great help for the negotiation climate.’

‘The individuals all show a extreme diligence and a high professional level in their advice.’

‘The company has an unmatched ability to advise on dispute negotiation and value creation for the client.’

Key clients

PFA Ejendomme

ATP Pension

AP Pension

Lærernes Pension

Danica Pension

Sampension

Industriens Pension

Ejendomsselskabet Norden

CW Obel Ejendomme

Velliv

AKF Holding

CPH Invest

AG Gruppen

Bach Gruppen

Skanska

FB Gruppen

NCC Development

Kaj Ove Madsen, København

Basecamp

Birch Ejendomme

Refshaleøens Ejendomsselskab A/S

Tetris A/S

Niam

Urban Partners/NREP

Ares

Capman

Patrizia

EuropaTristan

Orange Capital Partners

StepStone

Akelius Fastigheter

Alma Properties

Areim

Franklin Templeton

COREM

KanAm

Deutsche Finance

Catella Real Estate

Invesco

Aviva Investors

M&G

M7 Real Estate

Carnegie

CBRE Global Investment Partners

Oaktree Capital Management

MG Real Estate

Hines

Verdion

BVK

Pears Global Investors

Keystone Investment Management

SF Management ApS

Capital Investment

Scandic

25Hours

First Hotels

B&B Hotels

Midstar

Steigenberger/Deutsche Hospitality

Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S

Brøchner Hotels

HM2 A/S

Palm Capital

Bentallgreenoak

Casa/Nordstern

Propreco

AEP

Starwood

Gefion

Home Earth

Lasalle

Highbrook

Angelo Gordon

Stendörren

Damac

Arrow Capital

Aurora

Habro Finans

Koncenton

Quantum GmbH

OK Fonden

2L Development A/S

COPI A/S

Danske Shopping Centre A/S

Pelican Selfstorage

Kuben Management A/S

Reteam

Squaremeter A/S

Swiss-Life

Work highlights

  • Advising REMA 1000, which has acquired the majority of ALDI stores and warehouses in Denmark, consisting of 114 ALDI Denmark stores and 3 warehouses and several project stores under development.
  • Advised Niam when it invested in and took control over a residential platform from Milton House, which will construct 500 row houses every year for the next 5 years.
  • Advised NREP A/S (NREP Nordic Strategies Fund II) on the sales process of a residential portfolio of 1,220 units allocated on seven properties in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Denmark, with a total lettable areal of 110,000 sqm to Orange Capital Partners (OCP), Holland.

Denmark > Telecoms Tier 1

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s IT and outsourcing department has a strong presence in the telecoms market and is involved in large telecoms-related tenders and managed service contracts; the practice assists national and international telecoms systems suppliers and operators with the full range of issues, including contracts, tenders and regulatory matters. Leveraging the firm’s large M&A practice, the team also often participates in transactional work. Department head René Thornfeldt is experienced in projects and M&A activities, while Peter Brask Tind focuses on the sale and purchase of technology-based businesses, transitional service agreements and data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

René Thornfeldt

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Norlys a.m.b.a.

Tagger Nordic ApS

8×8 UK Limited

Alcatel-Lucent / Alcatel Submarine Networks Denmark ApS

Ericsson

Soracom DK ApS

Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S

Vonage

Megaport (Ireland) Limited

VoCoVo

Work highlights

  • Assisted Norlys with entering into a binding term sheet with Telia Company agreeing upon the key terms on which Telia Company agrees to sell 100% of its operations and network assets in Denmark to Norlys valued at an expected DKK6.25bn.
  • Assisted VoCoVo on the legal aspects of its key commercial agreement with a large Danish retail customer, which involved the provision of IT communication services to the customer.
  • Advised 8×8 UK Limited on Danish regulatory requirements in relation to providing telecoms and other communication services in Denmark.

Denmark > Capital markets Tier 2

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s robust capital markets practice is centred around representing Danish issuers, international investment banks and both investors and shareholders in connection with the full suite of capital markets transactions and regulatory issues. Anne Zeuthen Løkkegaard and Martin Allan Christensen  co-head the department; Løkkegaard is ‘highly recommended for her very solid knowledge of the ECM practice area’, while Christensen is a key name for listings, takeovers, secondary offerings, rights issuances and direct placements.

Practice head(s):

Anne Zeuthen Løkkegaard; Martin Allan Christensen

Other key lawyers:

Andreas Steen Vallentin-Hansen

Testimonials

‘Anne Løkkegaard is highly recommended as she has a very solid knowledge of the ECM practice area. Very solution oriented and easy to work with.’

‘Very customer focused and super competent people.’

Key clients

Alm. Brand A/S

OrderYOYO A/S

Vestjysk Bank A/S

Relesys A/S

H+H International A/S

Spar Nord Bank A/S

Fast Ejendom Denmark A/S

Danske Bank

Nordea

Nykredit

MapsPeople A/S

Brøndby IF

Pharma Equity Group A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Danske Bank, Nordea, Jeffries GmbH, Morgan Stanley & Co International plc on a capital raise for Coloplast A/S.
  • Advised Pharma Equity Group A/S in connection with a reverse IPO.
  • Advised Global Football Holdings, L.P. in connection with the public takeover of listed Danish football club Brøndby IF.

Denmark > Employment Tier 2

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is extremely experienced at advising on the HR and employment law aspects of large M&A transactions, but also advises across the entire gamut of employment law issues, with the team receiving praise as ‘very professional’ and delivering ‘high quality solutions and advice within a short period of time’. The ‘responsive, commercial and technically excellent’ Morten Langer has over 30 years' experience representing businesses in the private labour market. Langer co-leads the practice group with Nicolai Hesgaard, who handles employment agreements, terminations and bonus and share based incentive schemes on behalf of both domestic and multi-national corporations, as well as private equity funds and senior executives. At associate level, Sebastian Alexander Buchwald advises on TUPE, consultation obligations and incentive schemes.

Practice head(s):

Morten Langer; Nicolai Hesgaard

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Accura is a trusted adviser. We are very satisfied with their services, deliveries and capability to understand and support us.’

‘The employees at Accura are very professional and can deliver high quality solutions and advice within a short period of time. They walk an extra mile to understand the issue being addressed and have a collaborative culture and mind-set.’

‘Morten Langer is responsive, commercial and technically excellent.’

‘Accura has a great understanding of the business and they are always available for legal assistance and discussions. They deliver input of great quality quickly and make sure to “cut to the chase” and provide necessary information.’

‘Nicolai Hesgaard provides legal advice of great quality and he understands our need to receive solid legal advice that still reflects the reality of our everyday business. He makes himself available when needed.’

‘Responsive, commercial and technically excellent.’

‘Excellent accessibility, subject matter expertise, straight talk and consideration for cost-benefit.’

‘Morten Langer is pragmatic, solution-focused and very experienced. His team is easy to work with and always replies and delivers quickly.’

Key clients

Genmab

Biogen

Hapaq-Llyod

SSP Group

Weibel Scientific

GN

Helly Hansen

ABB

Lundbeck

Ferring

Ipsos

BGC Partners

Ældresagen

Radiometer (Danaher)

Azolver

Vækstfonden

PKA Ejendomme

MSD

Rema1000

HelloFresh

Work highlights

  • Assisting Rema 1000 in the take-over of the majority of Aldi’s business in Denmark, including 1,000 employees.
  • Securing a win for Top-Toy (under bankruptcy) before the Supreme Court regarding the enforceability of a retention bonus.
  • Assisted PE fund FSN on the employment aspects of the acquisition of eleven technical installation companies to form the new group IntallatørGruppen.

Denmark > Tax Tier 2

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab's direct and indirect tax practice is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A and transactional tax, VAT and disputes with the tax authorities. The practice works with various clients within the private equity and venture capital space and advises on the implementation of incentive programmes as well as structuring management reinvestments. The ‘absolutely first-class’ Poul Erik Lytken, who specialises in the tax elements of M&A and real estate transactions, leads the department. Newly promoted associate partner Christopher Erik Oldenburg focuses on real estate tax work and tax disputes.

Practice head(s):

Poul Erik Lytken

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Poul Erik Lytken is absolutely first class. Strong analytical skills.’

‘The team has extensive experience when it comes to transactional tax matters.’

‘Christopher Erik Oldenburg is very knowledgably within VAT and has strong communication skills whereby complex VAT matters become understandable.’

‘Poul Erik Lytken leads Accura’s tax team with high professionalism.’

‘Poul Erik Lytken has a deep and thorough understanding of Danish and cross-border tax issues and appears to focus on delivering practically applicable solutions to complex issues with the aim of meeting the needs of the parties and the deal.’

‘Christopher Erik Oldenburg is in my experience one of the best in his field, primarily tax and VAT treatment of real estate. He is highly praised by his clients, due to his wide knowledge and service-minded approach.’

‘What makes Christopher Erik Oldenburg unique is that he can advise on both indirect and direct tax matters.’

‘Poul Erik Lytken combines commercial understanding with a strong technical skillet and great personality.’

Key clients

Alm. Brand A/S

Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond

ATP Ejendomme A/S

Nordnet Bank

Fingrid Oyj

Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)

CataCap

AP Pension

Topdanmark

Mercell

Work highlights

  • Advised REMA 1000 on the acquisition of the majority of ALDI’s Danish activities.
  • Advised Vaekstfonden and EKF Denmark’s Export Credit Agency on the merger into Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO).
  • Advised Topdanmark on the DKK2.3bn acquisition of the Danish health insurance company Oona Health.

Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab has the bandwidth to handle a broad range of commercial disputes, and is particularly known in the domestic marketplace for handling disputes relating to M&A, finance, professional liability, insurance, restructuring and insolvency, life science, IP and TMT mandates. Practice head and ‘super litigator’ Jacob Møller Dirksen is praised as ‘client focused’ and is a key name for all aspects of commercial litigation. Daniel Haue Jakobsson is another important point of contact for complex litigation and international arbitration cases.

Practice head(s):

Jacob Møller Dirksen

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is a young and energtic team. The practice group has become very well established in the Danish dispute resolution market within a very short period of time.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is a high-profile counsel and arbitrator. He is polite, pragmatic and very structured in his way of analysing legal issues.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is a super litigator and good at strategy. Can certainly recommend him.’

‘Reliable, hard working, professional, passionate.’

‘The Accura team headed by Jacob Møller Dirksen is superb. They handle the most complex cases in a very impressive way. They are deep into the factual details, understand the implications of their client’s legal position, and they are – despite complex facts – able to structure their arguments in an easily understandable way, which make their argumentation very persuasive.’

‘Daniel Haue Jakobsson has, in the cases we have had together, demonstrated the ability to keep to the core of the most important elements of the cases. Daniel has an ability to point out the elements which matter to the court and decides the cases.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is running an impressive dispute resolution practice, in particular serving the transaction department on post-M&A disputes and insurance related disputes.’

Key clients

Meta

SONY

Allianz

Zurich Insurance

Arbejdernes Landsbank

PFA

E.ON

Swiss Re

Twitter

Baker Tilly

Nivalion

Babcock Wanson

Saint-Gobain

AP Pension

Align Technology Inc.

Aegean Airlines

The Danish Institute of Arbitration

Saxo Bank

AXA Insurance

MSIG Insurance Europe AG

Crawford & Company

Sanofi

Olympic Air

Nike

Merck

BTV Multimedia GmbH

Bach Gruppen

Nomeco A/S

Vertic A/S

Catacap Management

Work highlights

  • Assisting the seller of a large group of distribution companies in a DKK250m+ M&A arbitration dispute concerning alleged representation and warranty breaches in relation to complex VAT matters involving multiple European jurisdictions.
  • Assisting one of the world’s largest energy companies in a highly complex €150m+ FIDIC construction dispute pertaining to the establishment of a major wind farm.
  • Representing a global accounting firm and its liability insurer, HDI Global, in a complex D&O and accountant’s liability dispute concerning claims for damages of DKK35m+ made against the accounting firm by a group of foreign investors and a venture capital firm.

As a leading Danish law firm, Accura is known for its high quality, solution-oriented legal advice and its strong sense of urgency and great understanding of deal dynamics. Accura is Denmark’s leading transactional law firm. Accura often represents foreign companies, investors and private equity companies acquiring Danish private and listed companies.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and finance Kim Toftgaard kit@accura.dk +45 3078 6602
Banking and finance Mads Kjellerup Dambæk mkd@accura.dk +45 3078 6646
Capital markets Thomas Weincke twe@accura.dk +45 3078 6678
Capital markets Kim Toftgaard kit@accura.dk +45 3078 6602
Capital markets Mads Kjellerup Dambæk mkd@accura.dk +45 3078 6646
Capital markets Kåre Stolt kst@accura.dk +45 3078 6600
Capital markets Henrik Juul Hansen hjh@accura.dk +45 3078 6740
Capital markets Mads Ilum mil@accura.dk +45 3078 6726
Corporate and commercial Poul Jagd Mogensen pjm@accura.dk +45 3078 6743
Corporate and commercial Camilla Holstener Fahrenholtz chf@accura.dk +45 3078 6643
EU and competition Jesper Fabricius jef@accura.dk +45 3078 6786
EU and competition Simon Evers Hjelmborg seh@accura.dk +45 3945 2903
EU and competition Christian Monberg ctm@accura.dk +45 3945 2901
Data protection/GDPR Jens Harkov Hansen jhh@accura.dk +45 3078 6687
Dispute Resolution Jacob Møller Dirksen jmd@accura.dk +45 3078 6701
Dispute Resolution Poul Jagd Mogensen pjm@accura.dk +45 3078 6743
Employment Morten Langer mln@accura.dk +45 3078 6604
Employment Nicolai Hesgaard nhe@accura.dk +45 3078 6641
Infrastructure Jesper Fabricius jef@accura.dk +45 3078 6786
Insurance Jacob Møller Dirksen jmd@accura.dk +45 3078 6701
Intellectual property Morten Bruus mob@accura.dk +45 3078 6695
IT and outsourcing René Thornfeldt rth@accura.dk +45 3078 6708
Life science Morten Bruus mob@accura.dk +45 3078 6695
Mergers and acquisitions Henrik Juul Hansen hjh@accura.dk +45 3078 6740
Mergers and acquisitions Jacob Vinther jav@accura.dk +45 3078 6688
Mergers and acquisitions Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen kkl@accura.dk +45 3078 5770
Mergers and acquisitions Kâre Stolt kst@accura.dk +45 3078 6600
Mergers and acquisitions Mads Ilum mil@accura.dk +45 3078 6726
Mergers and acquisitions Thomas Weincke twe@accura.dk +45 3078 6678
Mergers and acquisitions Tue Ravnholt Frandsen tuf@accura.dk +45 3078 6699
Mergers and acquisition Lars Mygind Bojsen lmb@accura.dk +45 3078 6721
Private equity Henrik Juul Hansen hjh@accura.dk +45 3078 6740
Private equity Jacob Vinther jav@accura.dk +45 3078 6688
Private Equity Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen kkl@accura.dk +45 3078 5770
Private Equity Kåre Stolt kst@accura.dk +45 3078 6600
Private Equity Mads Ilum mil@accura.dk +45 3078 6726
Private equity Thomas Weincke twe@accura.dk +45 3078 6678
Real estate and construction Anders Friis afr@accura.dk +45 3078 8380
Real estate and construction Jakob Schou Midtgaard jmi@accura.dk +45 3078 8382
Real estate and construction Luise Christensen lch@accura.dk +45 3078 8381
Real estate and construction Rikke Maria Falck Jensen rmf@accura.dk +45 3078 8379
Tax Poul Erik Lytken pel@accura.dk +45 3078 6796
Restructuring and insolvency Søren Aamann Jensen sje@accura.dk +45 3078 6669
M&A Restructuring Søren Aamann Jensen sje@accura.dk +45 3078 6669
Energy Jakob Østervang joe@accura.dk +45 3945 0122
Energy Peter Østergaard Nielsen pon@accura.dk +45 3945 0124
Energy Anders Hørlyck Jensen aje@accura.dk +45 3945 0123
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Søren Aamann Jensen photo Mr Søren Aamann Jensen Partner
Søren Christian Søborg Andersen photo Mr Søren Christian Søborg Andersen Partner
Lars Bruun photo Mr Lars Bruun Associate Partner
Morten Bruus photo Mr Morten Bruus Partner
Anne-Sophie Bundesen photo Ms Anne-Sophie Bundesen Partner
Luise Christensen photo Mrs Luise Christensen Partner
Martin Allan Christensen photo Mr Martin Allan Christensen Partner
Jon Dyhre Hansen photo Mr Jon Dyhre Hansen Partner.
Tejs Dyrvig Ernst photo Mr Tejs Dyrvig Ernst Partner  
Kristian Engkjær Sørensen photo Mr Kristian Engkjær Sørensen Associate Partner
Dan Ermose photo Mr Dan Ermose Associate Partner
Jesper Fabricius photo Mr Jesper Fabricius Partner.
Rikke Maria Falck Jensen photo Mrs Rikke Maria Falck Jensen Partner
Anders Friis photo Mr Anders Friis Partner
Lise Grothen photo Ms Lise Grothen Partner
Pernille Guld photo Mrs Pernille Guld Director
Jens Harkov Hansen photo Mr Jens Harkov Hansen Partner, Head of Data Protection
Daniel Haue Jakobsson photo Mr Daniel Haue Jakobsson Partner
Nicolai Hesgaard photo Mr Nicolai Hesgaard Partner
Louise Hilligsøe Nørgaard photo Mrs Louise Hilligsøe Nørgaard Partner
Simon Evers Hjelmborg photo Mr Simon Evers Hjelmborg Partner
Camilla Holstener Fahrenholtz photo Mrs Camilla Holstener Fahrenholtz Partner
Anders Hørlyck Jensen photo Mr Anders Hørlyck Jensen Partner
Mads Ilum photo Mr Mads Ilum Partner
Poul Jagd Mogensen photo Mr Poul Jagd Mogensen Partner.
Christina Type Jardorf photo Mrs Christina Type Jardorf Associate Partner
Noel Strange-Obel Johansen photo Mr Noel Strange-Obel Johansen Partner
Henrik Juul Hansen photo Mr Henrik Juul Hansen Partner
Christian Kjærgaard photo Mr Christian Kjærgaard Partner
Mads Kjellerup Dambæk photo Mr Mads Kjellerup Dambæk Partner
Morten Langer photo Mr Morten Langer Partner
Anne Zeuthen Løkkegaard photo Ms Anne Zeuthen Løkkegaard Partner
Amanda Lundby Langer photo Ms Amanda Lundby Langer Director
Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen photo Mr Kristian Lykkeholm Klausen Partner
Poul Erik Lytken photo Mr Poul Erik Lytken Partner
Jacob Møller Dirksen photo Mr Jacob Møller Dirksen Partner
Christian Monberg photo Mr Christian Monberg Partner
Matthew Mulqueen photo Mr Matthew Mulqueen Partner
Lars Mygind Bojsen photo Mr Lars Mygind Bojsen Partner
Torben Nørskov photo Mr Torben Nørskov Partner
Peter Østergaard Nielsen photo Mr Peter Østergaard Nielsen Partner
Jakob Østervang photo Mr Jakob Østervang Partner
Alan Pai photo Mr Alan Pai Partner
Tue Ravnholt Frandsen photo Mr Tue Ravnholt Frandsen Partner
Jakob Schou Midtgaard photo Mr Jakob Schou Midtgaard Partner
Kåre Stolt photo Mr Kåre Stolt Partner.
René Thornfeldt photo Mr René Thornfeldt Partner.
Kim Toftgaard photo Mr Kim Toftgaard Partner.
Jacob Vinther photo Mr Jacob Vinther Partner.
Thomas Weincke photo Mr Thomas Weincke Partner.
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