Plesner operates across the banking and finance sector, handling matters in a diverse array of industries including pharma, energy, asset management and biotechnology. The team is well-equipped to handle financings, acquisitions, financial restructurings and negotiations on existing assets and clients note the ‘comprehensive advice for complex financing with and without cross-border elements’. Group head Søren Thyssen Valerius has developed a wide practice, and brings experience in lending and capital market transactions, and advises on regulatory matters. Jacob Nygaard is praised by clients as ’very dedicated and knowledgeable’ and is particularly active in the real estate sector. Rasmus Mandøe Jensen brings extensive experience to the team alongside Jakob Echwald Sevel. Henrik Kure and Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen are key names.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jacob Nygaard runs a very dedicated and knowledgeable team.’
- ‘Jacob Nygaard – Very bright lawyer. Providing comprehensive advice for complex financing with and without cross-border elements. He has a good mix of broad knowledge and target-oriented negotiation skills.’
- ‘Strong team with strong leadership. Commercial mindset with the ability to always understand the clients' needs and present solutions based on that. Always able to meet deadlines and available to discuss issues.’
- ‘Henrik Kure, partner at Plesner, is exceptional. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to Banking and Finance law. He is always on the ball and skilled at finding solutions to complex problems. He has a very strong commercial mindset, which makes him an important advisor when the going gets tough.’
- ‘What sets Plesner's team apart is their strong combination of expertise and client-focused service. Henrik Kure is a highly skilled and knowledgeable partner with a solid understanding of complex legal matters, providing clear and actionable advice.’
- ‘They are really good in negotiations and case management.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank
- Nordea Bank
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
- Nykredit Bank
- Jyske Bank
- Aareal Bank
- BlackRock
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- DNB Bank
Work highlights
Advised Alight on its EUR 137,000,000 acquisition and project financing of Lidsø solar park.
Advised Impact Fund Denmark on two guarantee transactions involving the European Commission, respectively a EUR 71,000,0000 first-loss guarantee to institutional investors and a EUR 50,000,000 EU guarantee facilitating a back-to-back guarantee.
Advised Nordea on a major matter regarding systemic flaws in their debt collection systems and processes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Søren Thyssen Valerius
Other key lawyers
Jacob Nygaard; Henrik Kure; Jakob Echwald Sevel; Rasmus Mandøe Jensen; Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen