Mr Frans Rossen > Horten > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Horten
PHILIP HEYMANS ALLÉ 7
2900 HELLERUP
COPENHAGEN
Denmark

Work Department

Corporate/M&A, German Desk, Company law

Position

Frans Rossen is engaged in national and international corporate acquisitions and provides advice on the preparation and implementation of corporate acquisitions, legal due diligence and related contracts. Frans is also admitted to the bar in Germany (Rechtsanwalt) and is specialised in advising Danish and German companies on Danish/German legal matters, in particular corporate acquisitions. In addition, he advises on general company law and contract law.

Career

Partner, Horten, 2014; Rechtsanwalt, 1999; Right of audience before the High Court, 1998; Admitted to the Danish bar, 1998.

Languages

German and English.

Memberships

Member of the board, NES II GP A/S; Chairman of the board, Essity Denmark A/S; Chairman of the board, New Energy Solutions II K/S; Member of the board, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique Danmark A/S; Member of the board, DropBucket ApS; Chairman of the supervisory board, Scandlines Danmark ApS; Chairman of the supervisory board, Scandlines Gedser-Rostock ApS
Chairman of the supervisory board, Scandlines Catering ApS; Hanseatische; Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg; Dansk-Tysk Industri- og Handelsklub; Netværk Danmark

Education

Master of Laws, the University of Aarhus, 1995; Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, 1994.

Lawyer Rankings

Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Horten is recognised for its expertise in advising domestic and international clients on M&A and corporate law, particularly in the energy, transportation, fintech, technology, and manufacturing sectors. The team handles the full range of buying and selling mandates, including structured auction processes, add-ons, mergers, demergers, restructurings, ownership transitions, and distressed assets. With in-depth expertise across various industries, the team has significant experience in regulated markets, offering a strong understanding of technology and transportation regulations. Led by Frans Rossen, who specialises in cross-border transactions across all sectors, the team also features Lise Lotte Hjerrild, an expert in private and public M&A, capital markets, and corporate law, advising Danish and international clients on complex transactions.