Poul Schmith’s corporate and M&A practice continues its strong upward trajectory, with private-sector work now outpacing public-sector mandates. The firm is called upon for highly complex, cross-border transactions and remains the Danish State’s trusted adviser on major M&A matters. Regularly acting on some of the Nordic market’s highest-value deals, the team is led by Ronnie Kandler, a specialist in intricate cross-border mandates. Carina Vang Kristoffersen and Sebastian Ravn Nielsen further strengthen the group’s deep transactional capability across sectors.
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Testimonials
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- Partner Simon Pleidrup Lagrelius is outstanding in many ways. Always exceptional quality work, and compared to competitors, very reasonable prices. He always seeks different ways to get to the final goal. Simon has the strongest network I have ever experienced, and he is happy to share it with us clients. Also, Ronnie Candler is worth mentioning. Very strong in international transactions.
- I find the team very competent and solution-oriented. They always seek the commercial perspective and then solve the legal aspects to get there.
- ‘Broad knowledge and expertise, accessibility and availability.’
- ‘Excellent legal capabilities and experience. Strong grasp of complex legal matters. Responsive and highly effective case management. Partners readily involve internal experts when relevant to form optimal legal advice.’
- ‘Carina Vang Kristoffersen is an accomplished M&A lawyer with strong legal expertise, strong commercial awareness and a strong drive to achieve her clients’ objectives. Exceptional client service and management of complex case matters until final close.’
- ‘Great team and services!’
- ‘Poul Schmith's corporate and M&A practice group handles large, complex cross-border transactions and excels in driving the transaction over the finish line while leading multi-jurisdiction teams and ensuring that the clients need are met.’
- ‘We have been working with Ronnie Kandler and his team on multiple cross-border transactions, and their availability and clear instructions make it easy to provide local law advice to the client. The team consistently respond quickly with relevant, precise and solution-oriented input on various matters.’
- ‘Highly service-minded and flexible, with a great work ethic and great attitude.’
- ‘Excellent collaboration and commercial insight, which makes the difference. Very pragmatic approach in negotiations, minimising hostile and unproductive negotiations and outcome.’
Key clients
- Agreena ApS
- Assist24 Group AB
- Mutares/GoCollective Group
- Nordic Aqua Partners A/S
- Nutreco International B.V.
- Scan Global Logistics A/S
- The Danish Ministry of Finance
- Verdo Holding A/S
- Visma Danmark Holding ApS
- NG Group AS
- Standout Capital II AB
- Apax Partners LLP
- Turner & Townsend International Limited
- Kamic Group AB
- Foresco Packaging NV
- Aller A/S
- Copenhagen Group A/S
- Energinet
- K2 Management A/S
- HOFOR Holding A/S
Work highlights
Advising the Danish Ministry of Finance on its acquisition of a 59.4% ownership stake in Københavns Lufthavne A/S.
Advising HOFOR on its investment in a carbon capture plant to be established and operated in the vicinity of Amagervaerket.
Advised NG Group AS on its acquisition of P. Olesen & Sønner A/S, P. Olesen Ejendom A/S and P. Olesen Materiel A/S.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ronnie Kandler
Other key lawyers
Carina Vang Kristoffersen; Sebastian Ravn Nielsen; Peter Neve