Plesner’s energy and infrastructure team is a true powerhouse regarding large-scale and landmark energy projects and transactions. Team head Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recognised by high-profile clients as a ‘first-class, trusted adviser’ and offers corporate, project and contracting, and regulatory assistance regarding offshore wind projects, onshore wind joint ventures, and oil and gas field redevelopments. An expert on portfolio transactions and corporate mandates, Esben Kjær is a key partner to domestic and international renewable energy project developers. Maria Holst Levin, who arrived in 2024 from Kromann Reumert, brings a wealth of expertise in transactional and project development mandates concerning solar power, biogas, and geothermal heating projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Plesner is definitely one of the leading law firms in Denmark, also in the field of energy. Our collaboration has always been smooth and very knowledgeable. They are involved in all types of projects and transactions in the energy sector and are just excellent.’
‘Strong team with in-depth understanding of the industry. Accessible and responsive.’
‘Commercially driven, in difficult legal settings they were also flexible and came with good ideas proactively. Knowledgeable in the sector. ’
‘High level of expertise within biogas.'
‘I find Plesner very reliable, they always pick up the phone and give pragmatic, very professional advice.’
‘Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a first class, trusted adviser. To the point, clear communication and brings real value to the business.’
‘Peter Damsgaard Eriksen is very professional and service-minded.’
Key clients
- TotalEnergies
- RWE Renewables Sweden AB
- A.P. Møller Holding/Innargi
- Equinor ASA
- Nordic Solar
- Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S
- H2 Energy
- Clever A/S
- Gaz System
- VKR Holding A/S
Work highlights
- Advised French energy major TotalEnergies on the redevelopment of the existing gas platform, Tyra, in the Danish sector of the North Sea.
- Advised Thor Wind Farm I/S on all aspects of the continued development of the largest offshore wind park in Denmark, Thor, which included advice on the concession agreement with the Danish Energy Agency and the inter array cable contract.
- Advised French energy major TotalEnergies in connection with the conclusion of a new strategic cooperation with the leading Danish developer European Energy, incorporating the acquisition of a majority stake in a portfolio consisting of two early-stage Danish offshore wind projects.
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
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
Other key lawyers
Esben Kjær; Maria Holst Levin; Peter Damsgaard Eriksen