Moalem Weitemeyer is a dynamic firm with a strong presence in the M&A market, handling a significant volume of deals. The firm maintains a dedicated focus on corporate and private equity clients, as well as their portfolio companies, and continues to build relationships in these sectors. Its robust ties with international law firms generate a steady stream of inbound referrals for cross-border transactions. The practice is co-headed by Jakob Skafte-Pedersen, an expert in public and private M&A, private equity, and venture deals, and Poul Guo, who brings over a decade of experience in private equity, corporate M&A, and employment law. Key figures include Dan Moalem, noted for his work in public and private M&A, and Jacob Bier, who has decades of experience in Danish and international M&A and financial matters. Thomas Enevoldsen has extensive experience representing global corporate clients and international private equity clients.
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Work Department
Corporate M&A
Position
Attorney-at-law, Founder, Partner, Chairman
Career
2017
Security Policy Course (SIKU), General Chief of Staff of the Danish Armed Forces
2008
Moalem Weitemeyer
2001-2002
Visiting scholar (securities and corporate law), Duke University, USA
1998
Commercial Assistant at the Royal Danish Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel
Languages
Danish, English and Hebrew
Memberships
Dan is chairman of the Firm. He also serves as independent director in a number of family owned businesses.
Dan was one of the initiators in establishing the Danish Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (DVCA) in March 2000. He serves as advisory board member of the Copenhagen Centre for Commercial Law (CCCL), University of Copenhagen.
Education
2002
Admission to the Danish bar
1999
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen
1997
Bachelor of Laws, University of Copenhagen
1996
Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration etc., Aalborg University
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Testimonials
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‘The team has strong ethics, high availability and a strong understanding of laws and regulations.’
‘Always available and ready to provide input on a difficult legal matter. Commercial logic and mindset which makes a good balance to focus on the key items.’
‘This team is amazing. We have worked on several cross-border deals between Europe and the Middle East and they are on top of all issues quickly and professionally. I would highly recommend them for any corporate deal across Europe.’
‘Dan Moalem is an amazing leader in the team.’
‘Very knowledgeable and experienced legal advisors with vast commercial understanding.’
'Responsiveness, accessibility, commercial mindset.'
Key clients
- DSV A/S
- Valedo Partners
- Polaris Private Equity
- Nordic Alpha Partners
- Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S
- Waterland Private Equity
- ITT Inc.
- Rockwool A/S
- Royal Unibrew A/S
- Blue Phoenix Group
- Dawn Capital Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Blue Phoenix Group on the acquisition of RGS Nordic.
Represented DSV A/S concerning the establishment of its $10bn exclusive transport and logistics joint venture with NEOM Company for the establishment of a new city, NEOM, in Saudi Arabia.
Represented Valedo Partners' in its divestment of its shares in Joe and the Juice Holding A/S to General Atlantic.