Gorrissen Federspiel is a leading name in M&A and capital markets, advising Danish and multinational companies, private equity funds, and large family offices on acquisitions, mergers, disposals, restructurings, management buyouts, and compliance. The capital markets practice excels in IPOs, public takeovers, and equity issuances. Renowned for handling complex, high-profile M&A transactions, the team boasts strong cross-border capabilities supported by robust international relations. The practice is co-headed by Anders Peter G Christoffersen, a specialist in investments and incentive schemes, Anders Ørjan Jensen, who focuses on capital markets and securities, and Rikke Schiøtt Petersen, noted for her transactional expertise. Key names include Klaus Søgaard, an authority on listed company takeovers and securities law, Niels Bang, a corporate expert, and Mikael Philip Schmidt, known for his IPO and disclosure expertise.
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‘The best team in Copenhagen, which is always available.’
‘Niels Bang provides both high professionalism and good values.’
‘We have been working with Gorrissen Federspiel for many decades, which says a lot. The team we use for commercial, corporate and M&A is outstandingly knowledgeable in its expertise, swift in its replies, and business-oriented and extremely industry-versed, particularly in shipping.'
‘We would at all times recommend Gitte Lansner and her team when it comes to commercial, corporate and M&A. Lansner has a wonderfully energetic, motivating and inspiring team approach and all the legal acumen you can wish for as a client.’
‘Really strong knowledge within the practice areas they have assisted us with. Fully updated on the latest developments, both in terms of legislation, court cases and market practice.'
- 'What really stands out is their knowledge of the market, market players and the business we operate within, enabling them to give us advice specifically tailored to us and the deals we are working on, also in the early stage and strategic review of our deals.’
- 'High quality of work and they are deal makers, i.e. they know the client well and spend time on understanding the end goal.'
- 'Niels Bang's team is a strong collaboration partner, has good sector knowledge and is efficient.'
Key clients
- A.P. Møller – Mærsk
- Cadeler
- CataCap
- Chr. Hansen
- Conscia
- Danske Bank
- FLSmidth
- GN Store Nord
- Telia
- Novo Nordisk
Work highlights
- Advised Chr. Hansen in connection with the completion of its $25bn merger with Novozymes to create Novonesis, and the divestment of its lactase enzyme business to Kerry Group.
- Advised A.P. Møller - Mærsk in connection with the separation and public listing of its towage and marine services activities in Svitzer through a demerger.
- Advised Carlsberg in connection with its reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Britvic PLC.
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Practice head
Anders Peter G. Christoffersen; Anders Ørjan Jensen; Rikke Schiøtt Petersen
Other key lawyers
Klaus Søgaard; Niels Bang; Mikael Philip Schmidt; Charlotte Thorsen; Gitte Lansner