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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Work Department
Capital Markets, Energy and Infrastructure, M&A and Private Equity
Position
Morten Jensen advises Danish and foreign private equity funds, financial institutions and corporate clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, public takeovers and alternative investments. Morten also advises issuers and underwriters on equity capital markets transactions such as initial public offerings, rights issues, private placements and sell-down transactions.
Career
2016-: Partner, Bruun & Hjejle
2010-2016: Partner, Accura Advokatpartnerselskab
2005-2010: Partner, Rønne & Lundgren
2000-2005: Attorney, Kromann Reumert
Languages
English and the Scandinavian languages.
Memberships
The Association of Danish Law Firms’ Capital Markets Law Committee
Education
1999-2000: LLM, Cornell Law School
1994-1999: Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen
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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.’
‘Paula Grønlund is highly capable and very skilled. She is extremely good at problem-solving and always ready to spar about both legal and commercial solutions.’
‘The Bruun & Hjejle team stand out for its deep sector knowledge and its ability to bridge the legal insights and commercial needs.’
Key clients
- 3i Aermont Capital Goldman Sachs Urban Partners Kirk Kapital AP Moller Holding Danske Bank Arbejdernes Landsbank Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken ATP PFA PensionDanmark Axcel CVC Capital Partners L Catterton Gro Capital AIP Management Lundbeck Fonden Invest Altor Equity Partners Veo Technologies Castlelake L.P. Global Auto Holding Limited DevCo Partners/Vexve Oy Berlingske Media United Fintech Limited Hamamatsu Corporation Hitachi Zosen Inova/Kanadevia SDC A/S Triodos Investment Management BV Volati Triple Private Equity TV2 Danmark A/S
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.