Gorrissen Federspiel remains a dominant force in Denmark’s corporate landscape, consistently acting on the market’s most significant M&A and capital markets transactions. The team advises Danish and multinational companies, private equity funds and family offices on acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and buyouts, supported by a strong international network and deep sector expertise. Co-heads Anders Peter G. Christoffersen, Anders Ørjan Jensen and Rikke Schiøtt Petersen lead a standout group, alongside noted practitioners Klaus Søgaard, Mikael Philip Schmidt and Andreas Hertel.
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Testimonials
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- The team acted as a trusted advisor to us during the transaction, and they ultimately dived head-on into complex topics under short time frames. We appreciated the around-the-clock pursuit of our mission to close the transaction and the highly valuable guidance that ultimately enabled us to close the deal.
- Proactive advice and a sense of trust. Mikael, Johanne, and Oliver were fantastic partners to us, as well as the entire Gorrissen team I may not have mentioned.
- ‘Experienced, diligent and always available.’
- ‘We have worked with the team at Gorrissen Federspiel for many years, and they continue to be very value-adding and proactive in their advice to us.’
- 'Niels Bang is pragmatic, sensible and highly knowledgeable. He is solution-oriented but never cuts corners.'
- ‘Gorrissen Federspiel has excellent legal skills, a strong business understanding and focus on what is the best solution for us as a client.’
- ‘The team has unique knowledge and is professional in all aspects of the process. Every time I have had any topics to discuss, I receive a good and detailed answer.’
- 'The Gorrissen Federspiel team stands out as exceptionally strong, highly efficient and extremely responsive. What sets them apart is their ability to deliver outstanding results under tight deadlines without ever compromising on quality. They demonstrate seamless internal collaboration, ensuring that every aspect of a matter is handled swiftly and with full competence.'
Key clients
- A.P. Møller – Mærsk
- Cadeler
- CataCap
- Novonesis
- Conscia
- Danske Bank
- FLSmidth
- GN Store Nord
- Telia
- Novo Nordisk
- Main Capital
- Matas
- NNIT
- Nordea
- Nykredit
- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
- Novo Holdings
- Vestas Wind Systems
Work highlights
Assisted Geely Financials Denmark A/S in connection with the sale of their 49.88% stake in Saxo Bank A/S to J. Safra Sarasin.
Assisted the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in connection with the sale of its indirect stake in Copenhagen Airports A/S to ATP.
Advised Equinor ASA in connection with its acquisition of a 9.8% ownership share in Ørsted.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anders Peter G. Christoffersen; Anders Ørjan Jensen; Rikke Schiøtt Petersen
Other key lawyers
Klaus Søgaard; Mikael Philip Schmidt; Andreas Hertel; Niels Bang; Gitte Lansner; Charlotte Thorsen