HortenDahl covers a wide variety of matters relating to banking and finance, with key services including loan financing, refinancing, restructuring, and acquisitions. The team assists on these matters in a variety of different industries, including pharma, manufacturing, real estate and logistics. Lars Lüneborg heads the team alongside Claus Bennetsen, together described as ‘skilled and effective professionals’. Lüneborg specialises in multi-jurisdictional transactions and has an in-depth knowledge of leveraged finance, restructuring and corporate lending. Bennetsen’s practice includes restructuring mandates in the private equity, real estate, and energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Helle Muff Højbjerg is an indispensable asset on complex transactions—an expert in drafting finance documentation, a trusted sounding board, and an effective lead counsel on large-scale financings. She works at pace, can pick up matters at the last minute, and still manages to absorb and analyse all relevant materials.’
- ‘The banking and finance team at HortenDahl is highly specialised across all aspects of banking and finance law and financing transactions. They are exceptionally responsive and provide practical, deal-focused advice that enables smooth execution. The team is a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘We value the individuals we work with for their responsiveness, commercial mindset, and ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice. Lars Lüneborg stands out for strategic thinking and deep industry knowledge, and is recognised for his accessibility and a client-focused approach.’
- ‘This practice distinguishes itself through its international outlook and deep sector expertise. Clients highlight the team’s ability to handle complex, cross-border matters with ease, always delivering practical and commercially sound advice.’
- ‘Lars is a highly skilled professional and together with his great business understanding he is one of our most valued legal advisors. On top, Lars is exceptional pleasant to work with, which makes the professional relationship even stronger.’
- ‘Lars and his team are skilled and effective professionals.’
Key clients
- OakNorth Bank PLC
- Polaris Private Equity
- Ardagh Group
- Nomura Bank Europe PLC
- GLAS
- Deutsche Bank
- Apcoa GmbH
- CSC/Oskar Group
- Catena AB
- Vivonio Furniture Group
- The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
- CataCap Private Equity
Work highlights
Acting for pension and debt funds represented by GLAS financing, in the financing of the 19bnDKK public-to-private bid for large cap Bavarian Nordic A/S by Nordic Capital and Permira.
Acting for Ardagh Glass S.A. in connection with its 1.5 bnEUR debt restructuring.
Acting for Swedish listed property company Catena AB on the financing of its acquisition of logistics company DSV A/S’ logistics hub in Denmark for 3.3 bnDKK.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lars Lüneborg; Claus Bennetsen
Other key lawyers
Helle Muff Højbjerg