With experience across a variety of industries, Plesner‘s energy sector practice offers clients a comprehensive service. The team is recognised for its ability to handle a variety of matter types within the energy industry, including project development and implementation, regulatory advice and disputes. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen heads the team and is adept at handling large transactions, acquisitions, redevelopment projects and innovative carbon capture projects. The team is further strengthened by Maria Holst Levin, who brings experience in M&A and joint ventures, but also licensing and commercial contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘For us, their expertise within the energy sector was key, but they could also provide great support on financing and transactions.’
- ‘Jakob Schmidt Jensen is a remarkably good senior associate, who will be a partner very soon. He is very knowledgeable within the energy sector and also knows all major players. His negotiation skills are outstanding, and he was key to a successful transaction.’
- ‘Long-term support with a strong team supporting remaining in place through-out the years.’
- ‘Niklas Korsgaard Christensen has solid experience and is strategic in advice when needed.’
- ‘We mainly work with lead partner, Niklas Korsgaard Christensen. Niklas is very commercial and pragmatic. He is extremely familiar with the Danish regulatory landscape and provide practical advice and solutions.’
Key clients
- TotalEnergies
- A.P. Møller Holding/Innargi
- Equinor
- Nordic Solar
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company
- MorGen Energy
- Clever
- Fortum Waste Solutions/Fortum
- Gubra Green
- Dana Petroleum
- European Energy
Work highlights
Advised INEOS on Project Greensand concerning all legal aspects of the project, including emitter arrangements, licensing, transport, terminal development, and the evolving CCS regulatory framework.
Advised RWE on all legal aspects of the continued development of the Thor windpark, which included advice on the divestment of a 49% stake in Thor to Norges Bank Investment Management.
Advised Sønderborg Varme and Broager Fjernvarme in connection with the strategic and regulatory merger of the two district heating companies, establishing a single, consolidated district heating company.
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Practice head
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen; Maria Holst Levin