Gorrissen Federspiel maintains a dominant position in Denmark’s capital markets, regularly acting on high-value equity and debt transactions. The team advises issuers, underwriters, sponsors, investors and listed companies on IPOs, public takeovers, dual-track exits, private placements and rights issues, supported by strong Nordic and international reach. Practice heads Rikke Schiøtt Petersen and Tobias Linde lead a deep bench including Chantal Pernille Patel Simonsen, Klaus Søgaard, and Emily Nordin, who collectively bring extensive expertise across ECM, public M&A and corporate reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional track record and experience in the Danish capital market transactions.’
- ‘Chantal Pernille Patel Simonsen takes client service to a new level. She provides practical and commercial advice, and is sensitive to the businesses' objectives as well as their risk tolerance.’
- ‘Competent, extremely diligent and available.’
- ‘We have worked with Rikke Schiøtt Petersen, great at anticipating the process ahead of time and making sure we are always one step ahead.’
Key clients
- Novo Nordisk
- A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
- Danske Bank
- Tryg Forsikring
- Nykredit
- GN Store Nord
- ISS Global
- Sydbank
- Arbejdernes Landsbank
- Svitzer Group
- Cadeler
- Carnegie
Work highlights
Advised A.P. Møller Holding A/S on its recommended voluntary public offer to acquire and delist Svitzer Group A/S from Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Advised ISS Global A/S on the re‑establishment of its €3bn EMTN programme and the issuance of €500m 3.875% notes due 2029.
Advised Nordic Capital and Permira on a public voluntary offer to acquire all shares in C25-listed Bavarian Nordic A/S.
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Practice head
Rikke Schiøtt Petersen; Tobias Linde
Other key lawyers
Chantal Pernille Patel Simonsen; Klaus Søgaard; Emily Nordin; Anders Ørjan Jensen; Morten Nybom Bethe