Plesner‘s ’great team with far reaching knowledge and expertise’ advises clients on insolvency and restructuring matters, representing international banks, investors, and creditors in both domestic and cross-border cases. Team leader Lars Skanvig brings over three decades of experience in managing insolvency proceedings, including large-scale bankruptcies and restructurings. Michala Roepstorff, recognised for her expertise in high-profile bankruptcies and complex restructurings, has been appointed as a new member of the Danish Advisory Council. Another key member, Toke Rom Engberg, has been described as ‘a rising star’ and specialises in financial restructurings and distressed M&A matters.
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‘Their skill indicates a great team with far reaching knowledge and expertise of international laws and practical matters.'
‘My collaboration was with Michala Roepstorff, partner, who, as well as taking the lead was also hands-on in all the projects we worked on, offering constructive thought and quality in the strategy developed and advice delivered.'
‘Plesner has a very good team with a lot of experience and market knowledge. They provide all the advice I needed and I received it within the given timeframe.'
‘The team is a leader in the Denmark market. They are very well connected and disciplined. Easy to work with.'
‘Both Lars Skanvig and Michala Roepstorff are very knowledgeable. Michala Roepstorff stands out for her availability and engagement. Toke Engberg is a rising star in the team with a great understanding of complex cross border Insolvency matters.'
‘We worked with Plesner in the restructuring of SAS including the US Chapter 11 and subsequent implementation through a formal Swedish company reorganisation. The Plesner team combined exceptional negotiation skills, and an ability to keep focus on the important matters with a thorough understanding of the law and an ability to lead complex transactions.'
‘Thomas Holst Laursen is one of the best negotiators in the Nordics. He had no problem standing firm against a room full of US lawyers. Toke Engberg Pedersen has an excellent knowledge of Nordic insolvency laws and combines that with a thorough understanding of US chapter 11 proceedings.'
'Plenser is chosen because they have a very strong capability and net work in this field. We are also most satisfied with their collaboration and availability.'
Key clients
- Danske Bank A/S
- Nykredit Group
- Jyske Bank A/S
- The Danish Tax Authorities (Gældsstyrelsen/the Danish Debt Collection Agency)
- Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Authorities)
- The Danish Ministry of Finance
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
Lars Skanvig
Other key lawyers
Michala Roepstorff; Toke Rom Engberg; Thomas Holst Laursen