Plesner‘s ’highly professional’ and ‘well-organised’ team offers clients a range of advice in the insolvency market, including handling large restructurings with a public interest, bankruptcy proceedings and investigations into business failure. Lars Skanvig heads up the team, and has experience in complex insolvency and restructuring proceedings; clients praise him as a ’very strong tactical and strategic practitioner’. Michala Roepstorff also has experience across all facets of insolvency mandates, and Toke Rom Engberg provides support on distressed M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Plesner restructuring team is first rate. They are very knowledgeable and have vast practical experience that they bring to bear to progress cases swiftly and efficiently. Very trusted advisers, whom we are happy to introduce to our clients.’
- ‘Lars Skanvig - A very strong tactical and strategic practitioner. Called upon for the most difficult of cases, which he takes in his stride. Michala Roepstorff - Extremely personable and good with clients. Very responsive, thoughtful and considered. Gets to the heart of the issues quickly and is solutions focused.'
- ‘Plesner’s team is highly professional, well-organised, and easy to work with. They are always responsive and efficient, which makes the collaboration with them smooth. They show a strong understanding of cross border insolvency matters and are very thorough in their approach. It’s a pleasure working with them, they are a reliable and experienced team in this field.’
- ‘In our ongoing collaboration with Plesner Advokatpartnerselskab, we work with Anine Severin and Michala Roepstorff. Both continue to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, reliability and legal expertise.'
- ‘Highly professional and dedicated team, with strategic insight and clear communication.’
- ‘Michala Roepstorff is brilliant! An exceptional lawyer with a pragmatic approach and highly skilled that can be recommended.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank A/S
- Nykredit Group
- Nordea Danmark, filial af (branch of) Nordea Abp, Finland
- Jyske Bank A/S
- Realkredit Danmark A/S
- The Danish Tax Authorities (Gældsstyrelsen/ the Danish Debt Collection Agency)
- Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Authorities)
- The Danish Ministry of Finance
- EIFO (Denmark's Export and Investment Fund)
- Thornico A/S and Thornico Holding A/S
Work highlights
Representing the Danish State, through the Ministry of Finance, as a shareholder and major creditor in the restructuring of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS).
Appointed as a trustee of the bankrupt O.W. Bunker A/S and its Danish subsidiaries
Appointed as the trustee of Gefion Insurance in bankruptcy, specifically tasked with assessing and potentially initiating legal proceedings regarding potential managerial liability involving the former liquidators.
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; Michala Roepstorff
Other key lawyers
Toke Rom Engberg; Anine Severin