Bruun & Hjejle’s highly active M&A practice is a prominent force in Denmark, advising leading private equity funds, corporations and financial institutions on complex transactions across various sectors. The team acts as a one-stop shop for public takeovers, private M&A, venture deals and restructurings, and is especially strong in mid-market transactions for Nordic PE funds and family businesses. Co-heads Morten Jensen and Jesper Schultz Larsen lead a group including Thomas Kræmer and Paula Grønlund, all noted for their deep transactional expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Thomas Kræmer is unique; he always finds the most viable solutions that close the deal. A true rainmaker.’
- ‘Exceptional ability to collaborate, both with clients and also internally to ensure easy, professional and clear process.’
- 'Samuel O'Doherty Jensen is an outstanding business partner with a completely unique and exceptional ability to advise and communicate at the right level of detail. Situation is always clearly stated, including pros and cons, and always comes with true advice. '
- ‘Strong technical capabilities paired with an ability to find solutions - good commercial approach. Further, they stand out as being skilled in collaborating with other advisors to ensure a smooth and efficient process.’
- ‘I have mainly worked with Paula Grønlund and Jesper Schultz Larsen, who both are strong technically and have an ability to understand the client and the specific situation, and are thereby able to find solutions to complex matters. Further, they are both good at building trust and transparency in the working relationship, which is of utmost importance.’
- ‘Very strong legal capabilities and knowledge of the client and industry. Ready to go the extra mile to come up with solutions.’
Key clients
- 3i
- Aermont Capital
- Goldman Sachs
- Urban Partners
- Kirk Kapital
- AP Moller Holding
- Danske Bank
- Arbejdernes Landsbank
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
- ATP
- PFA
- PensionDanmark
Work highlights
Advised Castlelake on its investment and financing of SAS as part of finalising SAS’ restructuring proceedings and emergence from chapter 11 protection in the US.
Advised Global Auto Holdings Limited on the acquisitions of K.W. Bruun Import A/S and K.W. Bruun NxT A/S, including the acquisition financing thereof.
Advised CVC Growth Funds on the sale of Omada A/S to GRO Capital and Kirk Kapital.
Lawyers
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
Morten Jensen; Jesper Schultz Larsen
Other key lawyers
Thomas Kræmer; Paula Grønlund; Samuel O’Doherty Jensen; Christoffer Henneberg