Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile
Plesner Offices
37 AMERIKA PLADS
2100 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
Plesner > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Banking and finance Tier 1
Plesner‘s ‘highly skilled’ banking and finance practice group is well-known for advising on acquisition financings and cross-border transactions involving Danish targets, and assisting banks, financial institutions and investment funds with financial regulatory requirements and infrastructure finance work. Søren Thyssen Valerius heads up the team and focuses on lending and capital market transactions, including acquisition financings, corporate lending, infrastructure, project and asset finance matters and financial restructurings. Banking and finance specialist Jakob Echwald Sevel is a go-to name for financing arrangements, products and complex transactional work, while Rasmus Mandøe Jensen‘s demonstrable experience in the space includes handling multi-layered, high-yield and leveraged transactions and debt capital markets work. Henrik Kure, who has been notably active in green and renewables financing, and associate Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen are additional important ports of call within the group.Practice head(s):
Søren Thyssen Valerius
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Rasmus Mandøe Jensen has been central to the firm’s success and continues to handle a significant amount of financing and regulatory work. Rasmus is extremely client focused and very skilled at drafting complex provisions. Always available and creative when it comes to solving problems.’
‘Always ready and eager to help. Highly commercial and focused on solutions across cap structure, docs, negotiation etc.’
‘The team is highly qualified and very proactive in assisting the client. The lawyers are both knowledgeable and commercial, which is vital in transactional work.’
‘In addition to being proactive and knowledgeable, Henrik Kure is always attentive to clients’ voices and understand clients’ needs clearly.’
‘Henrik Kure is our go to partner. He is always available and provides advice and solutions based on a strong commercial focus. He stands out compared to his peers with a more direct and informal approach which often results in better result than expected.’
‘The practice produces quality work with efficient project management. Truly a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Good competencies across various offerings (M&A, financing etc.) and different sectors.’
‘A unique insight in the financial industry makes it very easy to be client of Plesner. Legal advice is always in the relevant context and in accordance with new legal requirements and practice. Therefore, my company has been following Jakob Sevel around for several years, and I cannot see this to coming to an end.’
Key clients
Danske Bank
Nordea Bank
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Jyske Bank
Nykredit
Danica Pension
Aareal Bank
BlackRock
Goldman Sachs
J.P. Morgan
Brødrene Hartmann
Leo Pharma
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
The European Investment Bank
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Novozymes
H. Lundbeck
Collector Bank
The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
A.P. Møller – Mærsk
NKT
Trill Impact
Agilitas Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Novozymes, a Danish-based global biotechnology company, on the financing of its bid to merge with Chr. Hansen.
- Advised Nykredit on the financing of a large real estate transaction.
- Advised NKT in connection with the issuance of €150m green hybrid bonds.
Denmark > Capital markets Tier 1
Praised as an ‘outstanding’ capital markets team, Plesner acts on the full suite of both issuer and underwriter-side mandates including accelerated book-builds, IPOs, and securities listings. ‘Incredible lawyer’ Thomas Holst Laursen and M&A expert Nicolai Ørsted jointly head up the equity side of the practice and are key points of contact for IPOs, public takeovers, ABBs, PIPEs, rights issuances and corporate governance work. For debt capital markets transactions, Søren Thyssen Valerius and Jakob Echwald Sevel lead in conjunction with Henrik Kure. Henrik Laursen comes recommended for his cross-border ECM practice, which emphasises IPOs and public M&A. Janus Jepsen was promoted to the partnership in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Thomas Holst Laursen; Nicolai Ørsted; Søren Thyssen Valerius; Jakob Echwald Sevel; Henrik Kure
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very client focused.’
‘Henrik Laursen is an incredible lawyer. 100% focused on getting the deal done. My go to for high stakes transactional work.’
‘Plesner’s capital markets, corporate and M&A team is outstanding.’
‘Thomas Holst Laursen is the natural leader of the firm and is truly a pleasure to work with. Simon Västernäs is one to watch. He is becoming a great name in his field.’
‘1) Deep experience base: The fact that they have been involved in a large share of major transactions gives comfort that they have the relevant experience. 2) Combination of high legal standards with business acumen: Across the team, they demonstrate a good ability to combine legal qualification with a pragmatic business sense. They know the principles, but also when to suggest a compromise or seek alternative solutions.’
‘Partner Henrik Laursen is unique in his ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong business acumen, enabling him to give good advice on real materiality and suggestions for constructive solutions to the problems encountered.’
‘What we value most about the firm is the long term commitment to the company. They have star performers and the resources to assist in transactions that are important and key to the company’s future. All our work is conducted at the highest level of competence and professionalism.’
‘Thomas Holst Larsen has superb knowledge and a practical pragmatic approach. Micha Fritzen is very knowledgeable with creative solutions. A real star performer, not matter what the deal or the cross-border jurisdictional implications, Micha will have mastered all the detail.’
Key clients
Netcompany Group A/S
Novozymes
Demant
Deutsche Börse
Gubra
Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland
Danske Bank A/S
Noble Corporation
Sanistål
TDC
Ambu
Sampo plc
If P&C Insurance
Danish Ministry of Finance
Zealand Pharma A/S
Carnegie Investment Bank
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Deutsche Bank
Citi
Goldman Sachs
ABG Sundal Collier Denmark
Cowen
Tryg A/S
European Energy
Macquarie Group
NKT
NTG – Nordic Transport Group
Trifork
Risma Systems
Trustpilot
Work highlights
- Advised Novozymes A/S in connection with the business combination agreement with Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, to combine in an all-share transaction.
- Advised Deutsche Börse in connection with the cross-border all-cash voluntary recommend public takeover offer to the shareholders of SimCorp A/S, listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, valuing SimCorp A/S at approximately DKK29bn/€3.9bn.
- Advised Noble Corporation in connection with the $1.9bn business combination with The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S, involving a share exchange offer to the shareholders of The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S.
Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Plesner acts on a broad suite of transactions encompassing all aspects of corporate, commercial and M&A work, emphasising cross-border issues and commercial contracts; the group is also active in acting for private equity houses. Hans Hedegaard heads up the M&A and private equity team; Lars Bunch leads for private funds & corporate work; Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen handles commercial, franchise and international trade mandates; and Simon Krogh heads up the private investment funds team. Thomas Holst Laursen is a key name for all aspects of M&A and capital markets work, while Christian Th. Kjølbye is an important point of contact for restructurings, disagreements between owners and shareholders, post-M&A claims under warranties, earn-out disputes, non-compete obligations and purchase price adjustment claims. Henrik Rossing Lønberg remains in-demand by private equity funds and blue-chip corporate clients, while Tina Kang is another name to note within the group for all aspects of transactional work.Practice head(s):
Hans Hedegaard; Lars Bunch; Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen; Simon Krogh
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Testimonials
‘The Plesner commercial team, led by Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen, includes probably the most attentive lawyers you will ever find. With an impressive business acumen in particular in respect to franchise operation, they act as trusted adviser for the business.’
‘Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen has demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our business and continuously tries to incorporate this into the legal work being delivered. He is extremely hands-on and provides you with a highly structured approach. You may rest assured that he will follow-up and ensure that nothing is forgotten.’
‘Extremely responsive and thoughtful.’
‘Excellent industry knowledge and depth of experience. Great staffing and proactive legal advice. Pragmatic and business-oriented team.’
‘Thomas Holst Larsen – completely competent and solid lawyer with solid credibility for corporate advice.’
Key clients
Novozymes A/S
Deutsche Börse
Noble Corporation
Sanistål A/S
EQT Partners
Axcel
Nordic Capital
Lego Foundation
Capidea
Marlin Equity Partners
Netcompany
FSN Capital Partners
A.P. Møller – Mærsk
Agilitas Private Equity LLP
QVARTZ
A.P. Møller Holding
Novo Holding
IK Investment Partners
Triton
AP Pension
Arkil Holding
British American Tobacco Group
Brødrene Hartmann
Carlsberg Foundation
Copenhagen Airports
Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy)
GF Forsikring
H. Lundbeck
LB Forsikring
Nets Holding
Pfizer
Sund & Bælt Holding
Veloxis
Zealand Pharma
Capidea Kapital
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Lundbeck Foundation
TDC Group
LEO Foundation
Salling Foundations (Owners of Dansk a.o. Supermarked)
Nordea Foundation
PwC
3M
Alfa Laval
BMW Danmark
Compass Group Danmark
Danske Bank
Ford Motor Company
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
LEO Pharma
Mazda Motor Danmark
Moët Hennessy Nordic
Nissan Nordic Europe
Nordea Finans Danmark
Skandinavisk Motor Co. A/S (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche importer in Denmark)
Tetra Pak
Verisure (part of the Securitas Direct Group)
Volvo Danmark
Tryg A/S, Tryg Forsikring Group
Advent International Corporation
Danish Ministry of Finance
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S
Sydbank A/S
Nicace Holding ApS
EMK Capital
Vipps AS
Denmark > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Plesner is frequently engaged on the entire spectrum of data protection work and is highly praised for being ‘excellent at combining specialist data protection knowledge with good common sense and business understanding to propose commercially viable data protection solutions’. Practice head and data privacy specialist Michael Hopp has substantial experience in the space and comes recommended as ‘extremely knowledgeable and responsive’. Peter Østerby Mønsted specialises in data privacy, data protection and operational compliance work, acting for private entities and public authorities.Practice head(s):
Michael Hopp
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Michael Hopp is hands down the best privacy legal expert in Denmark. Knows and understands stakeholder-management issues which is very useful.’
‘The team is very capable, responsive and creative.’
‘Michael Hopp is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Always available for good sparring.’
‘The team is excellent at combining specialist data protection knowledge with good common sense and business understanding to propose commercially viable data protection solutions.’
‘Michael Hopp is one of Denmark’s leading data protection specialists who has been able to create a team with outstanding associates while still being involved in client matters.’
‘Peter Østerby Mønsted has a very pleasant personality and remains readily available to clients to share his vast data protection expertise.’
Key clients
Danske Bank A/S
Work highlights
- Assisted Danske Bank with an inspection from Datatilsynet (the Danish Data Protection Agency), and acting as defence attorney for the bank in the related criminal case.
Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Plesner’s large-scale dispute resolution group handles large-scale, complex disputes and arbitration proceedings at both a domestic and international level, including commercial and construction-related litigation, white-collar crime matters, criminal investigations and administrative sanctions, among others. Practice head Peter Schradieck has extensive experience in the space, and lends his considerable expertise to cases concerning general commercial liability, distribution, construction and agency issues. Seasoned litigator Torben Bondrop is highly specialised in insurance and tort law, as well as acting in mandates pertaining to consultant liability, product liability, D&O liability, general commercial liability and reinsurance issues. Jimmy Skjold Hansen spearheads the group’s arbitration work regarding international and expropriation issues within the energy sector.Practice head(s):
Peter Schradieck
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Broad and deep competence. Extremely sharp in legal matters and strategically strong.’
‘Competent, dedicated and super reliable.’
‘Plesner has solved tasks for me for many years. Their professionalism and thoroughness are of great value to our collaboration.’
‘Torben Bondrop has many years of experience and runs a skilled team of lawyers and legal professionals who assist us in concrete legal challenges. It is always delivered at a high professional level and within a very short time.’
Key clients
Nets A/S
Energy Transition Minerals
Danske Bank A/S
Finansiel Stabilitet (The Danish Resolution Authority)
Jyske Bank
Danica Pension
PFA Pension
Nordea Danmark filial af (branch of) Nordea Bank Abp, Finland og Nordea Bank Abp
Tryg Forsikring A/S (Tryg Insurance)
A.P. Møller – Mærsk Group
British American Tobacco
Work highlights
- Representing Energy Transition Minerals (formerly Greenland Minerals Limited) in a high-stakes and high-profile international arbitration against Greenland and Denmark concerning Energy Transition Minerals’ rare earth mining project in Greenland.
- Representing the former CEO of Danske Bank A/S, in a complex case concerning Danske Bank’s Estonian branch and alleged violations of anti-money laundering rules.
- Representing Finansiel Stabilitet with respect to both alleged violations of anti-money laundering rules, against the financial institute, and two civil cases regarding claims raised by Finansiel Stabilitet against former members of the management of the now ceased Københavns Andelskasse (Copenhagen Cooperative Bank).
Denmark > Energy Tier 1
Plesner is highly regarded for the depth of its expertise in large projects and transactions within the energy sector, especially those involving the newest renewable energy technologies. The practice group is led by the ‘exceptional’ Niklas Korsgaard Christensen, who specialises in large offshore oil and gas infrastructure development projects, energy transactions, power-to-x projects as well as dispute resolution in the energy sector. Esben Kjær is a key adviser for international investors and national developers on wind, project development, and M&A deals; while Kristoffer Thorborg regularly acts in construction-related litigation and arbitration proceedings. Maria Holst Levin joined the team in early 2024 and excels in project work and ESG mandates.Practice head(s):
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very experienced renowned legal service provider in the Danish renewable energy sector. They have a wide scope of legal services they can offer across the development project life cycle, which is important to us.’
‘We have had very good and efficient support since we entered the Danish market.’
‘Tier 1 law firm with the ability to provide professional advice on all legal matters.’
‘Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a trusted adviser. Clear communication, to the point, understand the requirements of the client, high professional standard.’
‘Highly skilled. Very good understanding of commercial needs as well the legal challenges. Very solution oriented.’
‘Niklas Korsgaard Christensen really stands out. He is exceptional as a trusted adviser with commercial understanding. He works fast and is available.’
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
TDC Net A/S
Gaz System
Arla Foods Amba
TT Netværket P/S
VKR Holding A/S
Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund
Meta Platforms Inc.
Dana Petroleum
European Energy
HOFOR Vind A/S
Commerz Real Fund
Andel
Evida Holding
Anesco Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Norwegian energy major Equinor on all aspects of the acquisition of the full ownership of Danish solar developer BeGreen, which has established a project pipeline of over 6GW in Denmark, Sweden and Poland.
- Advised Thor Wind Farm I/S (affiliate to RWE Renewables Sweden AB) 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 the geothermal based heating company Innargi, established by A.P. Møller Holding, on its conclusion of a 30-year agreement to develop and operate the EU’s largest geothermal heating plant in Aarhus, Denmark with a value of DKK500m+.
Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 1
Plesner retains a strong track record for abuse and cartel cases involving Danish companies, and those investigated by the Danish competition authorities. Public procurement law is also a core pillar of the group’s work and it has extensive experience advising both contracting authorities and tenderers on all aspects of EU and Danish public procurement law, particularly matters regarding tenders relating to large-scale infrastructure projects. Practice head Gitte Holtsø is vastly experienced on high-profile merger cases, as well as cases involving cartels, other horizontal cooperation agreements, vertical agreements, abuse of dominance and competition law compliance. Daniel Barry comes recommended as a ‘very accomplished antitrust lawyer – very knowledgeable and has control of all aspects and details of the case he works on’. Christian Karhula Lauridsen is a go-to name for contentious matters in the space, whilst head of the economic analysis team Rie Paving Mortensen is a key contact for all things pertaining to complex mergers, international cartels and abuse of dominant position issues.Practice head(s):
Gitte Holtsø
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Plesner team is highly-skilled, business oriented and also very responsive and pleasant to work with. They manage to always display a great knowledge and provide to-the-point advice in relation to highly complex questions without taking too many reservations. The team excels in breaking down complex issues to manageable bite sizes and are always available and responsive. ’
‘We have most recently worked with Gitte Holtsø who is highly-skilled, has a great business acumen, is always pleasant to work with, very responsive and to-the-point in her advice. ’
‘Daniel Barry is exceptional at cutting to the core of complex issues and offering focused and easy-yo-digest advise.’
‘Solid advise in the area of competition law. Capacity and knowledge is good.’
‘Daniel Barry is vary accomplished antitrust lawyer. Very knowledgeable and has control of all aspects and details of the case he works on.’
Key clients
Ørsted
The Danish State (the Ministry of Finance)
EQT Partners
FSN Capital Partners
Agilitas
Volvo Danmark
Sund & Bælt Holding
British American Tobacco
The Danish Central Bank (Nationalbanken)
Danske Bank
Nordea
Novozymes
Tryg
Alstom
Pfizer
Coop
TDC A/S (incl. Nuuday)
Kalaallit Airports
Nissan Nordic Europe
Circle K
Equinor
Faerch
Sampension Livsforsikring
Commerz Real
HTS
Work highlights
- Acts as lead counsel to Novozymes in connection with its combination with Chr. Hansen, the largest ever Danish merger.
- Defending Ørsted against a DKK 4.4 billion plus interest damages claim relating to alleged excessive pricing on the electricity spot market in Western Denmark.
- Represented Diesel Motor Nordic, a Danish distributor of spare parts for train engines manufactured by the German manufacturer Deutz AG, before the High Court of Eastern Denmark in an appeal against a 2013 decision by the Danish Competition Council finding, inter alia, that Diesel Motor Nordic and Deutz had entered into an anti-competitive agreement to prevent passive sales (parallel import) of the relevant products to distributors outside of Deutz’ exclusive dealership network.
Denmark > Information technology Tier 1
Plesner remains well-known in the Danish marketplace for its strong track record on both contentious and non-contentious matters, alongside specialist knowledge of cloud computing and regulatory requirements for financial businesses. The team is praised for providing ‘to-the-point, pragmatic and business-oriented advice’ and is spearheaded by Niels Christian Ellegaard, who excels at negotiating IT-contracts as well as assessment and handling of disputes relating to IT-projects. Tech-sector M&A expert Michael Hur Bertelsen frequently advises on large-scale IT project work.Practice head(s):
Niels Christian Ellegaard
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The practice provides to-the-point, pragmatic and business-oriented advice.’
‘Owing to his impressive technical knowledge and legal expertise, Michael Hur Bertelsen is second to none. Michael is an outstanding negotiator who consistently fights for his client’s position while maintaining a pleasant negotiating climate.’
Key clients
TDC Net
Nets
Accenture
GlobalConnect
Secure Device
Formpipe
Netcompany
Danske Bank
AP Pension
PenSam
LB Forsikring
Sentia
Telenor Denmark
Metro Service
Tryg Forsikring
Fibia
Sund & Bælt Holding
Kemp & Lauritzen
Travel Operations
Fellowmind Denmark (ProActive)
ZeroNorth
PKA
Eva Solo
Work highlights
- Acted on behalf of Agilitas Private Equity in connection with its acquisition of NNIT A/S’ IT infrastructure outsourcing business in a complex carve-out transaction.
- Assisted LB Forsikring with a complete re-negotiation of the agreement for its core insurance system.
- Advising Nets – the leading PayTech provider in the Nordics – in a variety of IT/technology/outsourcing-related matters, including negotiations with major IT vendors.
Denmark > Insurance Tier 1
Plesner acts for Danish insurers and pension funds, in addition to blue-chip corporations, on key insurance-related mandates including claims for increased pension payments, insurance for loss of earning capacity, product liability, commercial liability, workers’ compensation, personal injury, among others. The group is also experienced in handling regulatory matters and disputes involving the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. Insurance and tort law expert Torben Bondrop focuses on reinsurance, consultants’ liability, product liability, D&O liability and general commercial liability. Bondrop jointly leads the practice in conjunction with general insurance and regulatory expert Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen.Practice head(s):
Torben Bondrop
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Experienced and skilled lawyers, who provide high-quality legal services to their clients. They have an excellent track record of success and a deep understanding of the law in their area of specialisation.’
‘Plesner has a lot of experience and a fine reputation.’
‘Torben Bondrop has the utmost experience and knowledge concerning all aspects of insurance law and tort law.’
‘Highly skilled and professional lawyers. Substantial knowledge of each case, every detail has been assessed and dealt with.’
‘Their professionalism and thoroughness are of great value to our collaboration.’
‘Torben Bondrop and Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen have many years of experience and run a skilled team of lawyers and legal professionals, who assist on concrete legal challenges.’
Key clients
Codan
Tryg
Danica Pension
PFA Pension
PenSam
LB Forsikring
AXA XL
HDI Global
Swiss Re
BNP Paribas Cardif
AP Pension
Alm. Brand Forsikring
AnaCap Financial Partners
Dental Accident Appeal Agency
Gjensidige Forsikring
Work highlights
- Assisting life assurance company AP Pension livsforsikringsaktieselskab in a case pending before the Supreme Court regarding alleged liability for incorrect information provided in connection with a large number of insureds’ change of pension product.
- Assisting PFA Pension and Danica Pension with a large number of disability insurance claims with a suspicion of fraud.
- Assisting Topdanmark and their policyholder HME A/S in a High Court case and an arbitration case concerning large subrogation claims from Zürich Insurance, Codan (RSA) and Tryg Insurance based on a very large fire in a Danish public institution by the name of “Experimentarium” also damaging several adjacent buildings.
Denmark > Intellectual property Tier 1
Plesner is well-known in the industry for its strong trade mark prosecution practice, handling high-profile IP litigation and assisting in copyright, design, and trade mark matters. The department has an impressive portfolio of clients, especially well-known design businesses, and advises leading technology companies on copyright matters. The team also has strengths in marketing law, consumer law, and e-commerce law, advising on all aspects of online and offline marketing. Kasper Frahm heads the trade mark and design team and is an expert in trade mark law. Other key names to note are Sture Rygaard with vast experience in patent and trade mark litigation; litigator Mikkel Vittrup, whose work includes the enforcement of patents and regulatory rights; and Peter-Ulrik Plesner who has a history of representing blue-chip clients in patent, trade mark and marketing disputes.Practice head(s):
Kasper Frahm
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Peter-Ulrik Plesner is one of the most experienced patents lawyer in Denmark, and he makes extremely good use of that experience in his practice.’
‘Kasper Frahm is highly competent trademark advice on litigation and strategy.’
‘Peter-Ulrik Plesner has shaped the IP world in Denmark for decades. Mikkel Vittrup is one of the new IP stars of the IP world, and Jakob Dolmer will be the future one.’
‘Mikkel Vittrup and Sture Rygaard are standout practitioners who have a great deal of experience. They are meticulous in their analysis and advice, and consistently deliver.’
‘Plesner’s IP team has exceptional technical understanding and in combination with their strong patent litigation foundation, they are unique in Denmark.’
‘Peter-Ulrik Plesner, Mikkel Vittrup and Jakob Dolmer make a great IP litigation team combining extensive IP and litigation knowledge with strong technical understanding. They also ensure that you as a client get suggestions that are both commercially and legally viable solutions.’
Key clients
The A.P. Moller – Maersk Group
adidas
British American Tobacco
Ralph Lauren
Burberry
LEGO
Chr. Hansen
Danske Bank
Lundbeck
Andel
Deutsche Telecom
Nintendo
Hempel
IO Interactive
Zebra (Flying Tiger Copenhagen)
Joe & the Juice
Procter & Gamble
Sonion
Too Good To Go
Work highlights
- Assisting British American Tobacco in a case against the Danish Ministry of Health concerning a Danish law introducing several new measures against e-cigarettes, tobacco heating products and nicotine pouches, including plain packaging, characterising flavour ban, retail display ban and advertising ban.
- Successfully represented Sonion in multiple ongoing preliminary injunction proceedings against, among others, Huawei and Sony for infringement of Sonion’s patent and utility models protecting an inventive voice pick up bone conductor to be used in noise cancellation systems in ear pods.
- Represents Novo Nordisk A/S, Leo Pharma and H. Lundbeck in a case regarding the implications of the Falsified Medicines Directive on parallel import, which deals with the question of whether parallel importers are entitled to repack parallel imported products into new packages or if they are obliged to relabel the products. This question was brought before the CJEU (Court of Justice of European Union), which agreed with the standpoint of H. Lundbeck, Novo Nordisk and Leo Pharma and the ruling will have considerable precedential value in similar cases across Europe.
Denmark > Media and entertainment Tier 1
Plesner’s large-scale IP, marketing and media law practice group handles the entire spectrum of media and entertainment work on behalf of a high-end client base that includes major film distribution companies and cinema owners, as well as both film and film advertising production companies. Practice head Emil Jurcenoks handles both contentious and transactional matters on behalf of media companies, whilst Kasper Frahm has experience litigating IP-related disputes for large media clients. At associate level, Joakim Pitt Winther has previously worked for the Danish Consumer Ombudsman and leverages that experience to assist clients with a full range of IP, marketing, media and consumer law issues.Practice head(s):
Emil Jurcenoks
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
J.H. Schultz Information
IO Interactive
Metronome Productions
Omnicom Media Group
Veo Technologies
Andel Energi
Danske Bank
Work highlights
- Assisting IO Interactive with all IP related advice concerning IOI’s production of the highly anticipated James Bond video game.
- Assisted Denmark’s largest energy company, Andel Energi, with IP advice concerning Andel’s national campaign Ny Dansk Idyl (New Danish Idyll).
Denmark > Real estate and construction
Plesner’s large-scale real estate and construction group continues to be involved in high-end, complex and cross-border mandates on behalf of a client base that counts large investment funds, international corporates and Danish pension funds. On the real estate side, the group is known for its expertise in high-value transactions, social housing and assisted living facilities matters, and asset management work. In terms of construction mandates, the group plays a significant role throughout the entire lifecycle of major infrastructure projects in Denmark; construction team leader Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is the key name for such matters, spearheading the group’s work in the space. Head of real estate Mads Berg focuses on high-end transactions and project development mandates. Other important points of contact include commercial lease expert Benjamin Bunnage, and Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen, who predominantly advises institutional investors on transactional matters and project developments.Practice head(s):
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen; Mads Berg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Ability to understand complex issues and translate into actionable guidance and advice. Clear and concise presentation of claims and argumentation in litigation.’
‘Always available. Quick response. Proficient in understanding and addressing complex professional issues. Down-to-earth advice that considers the scope of the subject and the customer’s needs.’
‘Very accommodating and ready to take all matters seriously. In particular, I can highlight partner Niklas Korsgaard Christensen, who has faithfully been our customer liaison throughout the years of our collaboration. He consistently shows an interest in overseeing the tasks.’
‘Plesner has provided a 360-degree full service for us. They have a big back office and have efficiently provided us with the best knowledge in their legal house across the different specialties.’
‘Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen and Cathrine Amalie Rømer Christensen are – maybe – the best in their field when it comes to overall advisory and real estate transactions. And on top of that they both provide excellent service and innovative solutions to difficult problems.’
Key clients
Nuveen Real Estate
NREP
CapMan Real Estate
Alma Property Partners
CBRE Investment Management
Pareto Securities
Tristan Capital Partners
TDC Group
Starwood Capital Group
M7 Real Estate
Studentbostäder i Norden
Catella Real Estate AG
Catella Asset Management
Fokus Asset Management
PensionDanmark
NH Hotel Group
Quadoro
Pears Global Real Estate
Invesco Asset Management
Gefion Group
DEAS Asset Management
NPV
Novo Holdings
ReInvest Asset Management
Bach Gruppen
Industriens Pension
THI Investments GmbH
AXA Real Estate
Freja Ejendomme
Thylander
Danske Shoppingcentre
Danske Bank
Femern
TotalEnergies
Kalaallit Airports A/S
Copenhagen Metro Team I/S
NCC Danmark A/S
Arkil A/S
ASEC Cement S.A.E.
Ferring Pharmaceutical A/S/Soundport A/S
PM Group
Siemens/Aarsleff consortium for electrification of rails
G.V.L. Entreprise A/S
Sund & Bælt Holding
Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniører
LAB S.A.
ArcelorMittal
RWE Renewables Sweden AB
Siemens Mobility A/S
Voestalpine Turnout Technology Germany GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Novo Holdings and Industriens Pension in connection with their participation in a consortium with Nordic private equity house NREP and DSB (Danish State Railways) to develop central Copenhagen’s last major piece of urban development, ‘The Railway District’.
- Advised CBRE Investment Management on the acquisition of the remaining part of Greve Distribution Center pursuant to a forward funding model.
- Acting for Copenhagen Metro Team I/S in the substantial construction arbitration before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board concerning the construction of the large ‘City Ring’ metro in Copenhagen.
Denmark > Tax Tier 1
Advising blue-chip Danish and international clients on all aspects of Danish taxes, Plesner‘s tax department covers is particularly noted for its capabilities in high-profile tax litigation. The department is jointly led by Lasse Esbjerg Christensen, who has a ‘very strong capacity within tax litigation and transfer pricing’, and Tom Kári Kristjánsson who litigates cases relating to indirect taxes and duties, including VAT, customs duties, and excise duties. Hans Severin Hansen has extensive experience in Danish tax litigation alongside fellow litigator Søren Lehmann Nielsen. The ‘up-and-coming’ Jef Nymand Hounsgaard is also a key name to note.Practice head(s):
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen; Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their industry and practice knowledge is very strong.’
‘They have a detailed knowledge of tax and, combined with a incredible business understanding, they are able to turn a complex matter into a simple line of arguments to make a convincing story.’
‘Lasse Esbjerg Christensen has successfully stepped into the huge shoes of the long-term practice leader Hans Severin Hansen.’
‘Jef Nymand Hounsgaard is an up-and-coming partner.’
‘Very experienced and competent within tax litigation and transfer pricing. Strong mindset around people.’
‘Lasse Esbjerg Christensen is a very strong capacity within tax litigation and transfer pricing.’
‘Responsive, convey technical legal matters well in general business terms.’
Key clients
A.P. Moller – Maersk Group
ATP
Axcel
British American Tobacco
Codan Forsikring A/S
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
ECCO Sko A/S
EET Group
Gro Capital
Group 4 Securicor
Johnson Controls Group
NetApp
Nordea Bank Group
Nordic Investment Opportunities
NREP
Saga Private Equity
Sandoz
Takeda
Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)
Work highlights
- Representing numerous clients, including NetApp, Heavy Transport, Macquarie, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Altor Equity partners, before the Danish Supreme Court in cases concerning withholding taxes on dividends and interest following the “beneficial ownership” CJEU judgments.
- Advising GF Forsikring A/S and GF IT A/S on the question of whether the tax authorities can set aside a legally established VAT group due to alleged abuse of rights.
- Advised Novozymes A/S in connection with its merger with Chr. Hansen Holding A/S.
Denmark > Telecoms Tier 1
Plesner‘s technology and outsourcing team has vast experience within the regulatory and transactional aspects of telecoms work, and is experienced in assisting with the expansion of fibre networks, handling telecoms outsourcing arrangements, and acting in telecoms disputes. While ‘extremely skilled’ co-head Niels Christian Ellegaard has extensive experience in regulatory telecoms work, co-head Michael Hur Bertelsen assists with telecoms and technology-related transactions and often leads on large telecoms projects. Nina Bech Damgaard Pedersen has extensive experience with drafting and negotiating all types of technology contracts, including telecoms agreements.Practice head(s):
Niels Christian Ellegaard; Michael Hur Bertelsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Niels Christian Ellegaard is extremely skilled within his field of competences and has a very business-oriented approach, always flexible.’
Key clients
TDC Net
Nuuday
Telenor Denmark
Fibia
Deutsche Telekom (formerly Sprint)
GlobalConnect
TT-Netværket
Ford
Danske Bilimportører
AT&T
Sprint (Deutsche Telecom)
Sentia
Work highlights
- Acted for Telenor in a lawsuit against the Danish State regarding the Danish State’s transition from Telenor to a new provider and the payment for services upon expiration of a major telephony agreement.
- Assisted Nuuday (TDC) with the sale of its on-demand movie business (Blockbuster) to SF Anytime.
- Representing The Danish Car Importers in a case against the Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure regarding the use of SIM cards in cars and the right to bind car owners to use a specific SIM card installed in the cars by a mobile network operator, and hence the service providers engaged by the mobile network operators.
Denmark > Insolvency Tier 2
The ‘highly experienced’ team fielded by Plesner leverages its specific know-how to advise on the entire spectrum of restructuring and insolvency mandates, including large corporate insolvencies on behalf of major banks, investors and creditors. Lars Skanvig heads up the practice and is permanent trustee at the Maritime and Commercial High Court in Copenhagen. Skanvig's experience extends to domestic and cross-border bankruptcies, restructurings and liquidations. Michala Roepstorff has over 25 years' experience and comes recommended as an ‘excellent attorney and adviser’.Practice head(s):
Lars Skanvig
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Michala Roepstorff is on of the most skilled insolvency lawyers in Denmark. Pleasant to work with and always delivers on time and great results.’
‘Plesner has a very strong insolvency team, which enables Plesner to handle even the biggest and most complicated insolvency cases.’
‘Michala Roepstorff is one of the leading insolvency lawyers in Copenhagen. She is very skilled and has an excellent commercial knowledge.’
‘Plesner is commercial but practical in its approach, their technical expertise in insolvency matters has been instrumental in the efficient and effective handling of cases and they are not afraid to take a more robust approach where considered necessary.’
‘Michala Roepstorff stands out as an expert in the field of insolvency, a pleasure to work with, very approachable and knowledgeable. Michala’s experience in cross-border insolvency matters has been invaluable, helping her to identify areas of concern/weaknesses and take effective decisions quickly.’
‘Michala Roepstorff is an excellent lawyer and has very good commercial skills and very dedicated expert.’
‘Highly experienced team, taking in the right specialists when needed. They have the eyes on the ball and their experience ensures a timely and professional handling of estates and likes.’
‘Michala Roepstorff is an excellent attorney and adviser.’
Key clients
Danske Bank A/S
Nykredit Group
Nordea Danmark, filial af Nordea Abp, Finland
Jyske Bank A/S
Realkredit Danmark A/S
The Danish Tax Authorities
The Swedish Tax Authorities
Work highlights
- Appointed as one of the two trustees of the formerly listed O.W. Bunker A/S as well as its Danish subsidiaries, which went bankrupt just six months after having accomplished a highly successful IPO on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen A/S in a catastrophic and dramatic downturn.
- Appointed as one of the two trustees in the bankruptcy proceedings of Dansk Kraftvarme Kapacitet a.m.b.a.
- Appointed as the trustee of World Marine Offshore A/S (‘WMO’) in response to the creditors’ request.
Denmark > Employment Tier 3
Plesner’s employment and labour law practice group is praised as ‘diligent and detail-oriented, always going the extra mile to help and assist’. The team handles a broad range of mandates concerning the cross-over between employment law and data protection, whistleblower schemes and collective redundancy procedures. Practice head and experienced practitioner Tina Brøgger Sørensen lends her expertise to drafting complex incentive schemes, as well as matters related to M&A transactions and IPOs.Practice head(s):
Tina Brøgger Sørensen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Plesner employment law practice is outstanding. The quality of the legal advice is clear, confident, pragmatic and technically excellent. Plesner employment lawyers are very well-versed in labour market practice and dynamics, in handling and diffusing contentious and potentially contentious matters and generally positioning their clients to identify and address Danish employment law issues.’
‘The incomparable Jakob Falsner is not only a technically brilliant lawyer and a leading authority in his field of particular expertise, but an entirely sensible, practical person with an excellent understanding of commercial realities and the dilemmas presented to HR Departments.’
‘They show a strong professionalism and are skilled in providing advice based on individual needs. In addition, they are skilled at creating and maintaining relationships with customers.’
‘They are extremely orderly and respectful in their work, both with their own clients and with a counter-party, which contributes to you feeling well-represented.’
‘Diligent and detail-oriented, always going the extra mile to help and assist’.
‘They work fast, challenge your thinking and ensure you arrive at the best possible result.’
‘Very skilled and good business acumen. Pleasant to talk to and can target the responses to the detail need you have.’
Key clients
Zealand Pharma A/S
Gubra A/S
Nets Denmark A/S
Nordic Bioscience A/S
Novozymes A/S
Food Folk – McDonald’s
TDC A/S
Novartis Healthcare A/S
Welltec International ApS
Secure Spectrum A/S
Bonhams 1793 Limited – Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
TDC Holding A/S – Nuuday A/S – TDC NET A/S
Forenede A/S, Forenede Holding A/S, Forenede Service A/S, Forenede Care A/S, Forenede Service AB and Forenede Care AB
Capidea Management ApS
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Amphenol Cabelcon ApS
Evergas Management A/S
Deel, Inc.
AkademikerPension
Karnov Group
Work highlights
- Represented Per Bank, President and CEO, Salling Group, in his negotiations on a number of various incentive schemes with the Canadian company Loblaw Inc., on the appointment of him as President and CEO of Loblaw Companies Limited.
- Assisted Seapeak Maritime Operating LLC in the acquisition of shares in Evergas Management A/S, involving employment and labour law matters.
- Represented Gubra A/S in connection with an IPO of the company, providing employment law advice in relation to the IPO in general, and in relation to the process.
Denmark > Environment Tier 3
Plesner provides full-service legal advice on large project development work, including environmental, planning and construction law. The team places particular emphasis on environmental work in the utilities and energy sector, and notably advises on the development of renewable energy projects. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen and associate Marcus Elskær Mollerup head up the team.Practice head(s):
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen; Marcus Elskær Mollerup
Testimonials
‘Marcus Elskær Mollerup provided great support on a multi jurisdictional review of waste regulation.’
‘The team possess a willingness to listen and are very service minded. They are very easy to work with.’
Key clients
Gaz-System S.A.
RWE Renewables
Udviklingsselskabet Kildedal P/S
Stena Recycling A/S
Equinor
Innargi A/S
Municipality of Rudersdal
Fortum Waste Solutions A/S
Icopal Danmark/BMI Group
Lokaltog A/S
Sund & Bælt Holding/A/S Øresund
Freja Ejendomme
NCC Industry A/S
Work highlights
- Advising the Polish gas transmission system operator Gaz-System S.A. on the Baltic Pipeline Project regarding establishment of an international gas transmission pipeline in the Baltic Sea.
- Assisting Udviklingsselskabet Kildedal ApS on multiple aspects of a project regarding the urban development of a new urban area near Kildedal Station in the vicinity of Copenhagen.
- Assissting Thor Wind Farm I/S, an affiliate to RWE Renewables Sweden AB, as the concessionaire in the future largest offshore wind park in Denmark, Thor, with a capacity of 1 GW.
Denmark > Shipping and transport Tier 3
Plesner handles complex shipping and transport matters, including substantial bankruptcies, ship registrations and offshore installations. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen has extensive experience on major transportation projects, as well as in the harbour sector. He co-leads the practice in conjunction with Esben Kjær and Peter Fogh: Kjær is a go-to name in the public transport sector, whilst Fogh has vast experience regarding international shipping-related contracts concerning new building projects, ship financing and other types of financing.Practice head(s):
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen; Esben Kjær; Peter Fogh
Testimonials
‘Very nice and diligent.’
Key clients
Flying Tiger Copenhagen (Zebra A/S)
Arriva
Siemens
Alstom
Metro Service
CPHI-Holding
Kalaallit Airports
Danske Bank
Citibank
Work highlights
- Advisor to Kalaallit Airports regarding development and construction of three new airports in Greenland.
- Advising Arriva Denmark A/S (the largest commercial player in the Danish public transportation sector), one of the largest players in bus transport in Denmark, and in addition it also operates in rail transport as one of the few commercial players in Denmark. Furthermore, Arriva operates the carsharing concept SHARE NOW in Denmark.
- Represented Danske Bank on an amended and restated USD 214,050,000 secured term loan facility agreement for Uni-Tankers A/S.
Plesner > Firm Profile
Firm overview: Plesner is a leading Danish business law firm covering all areas of commercial law and public law. Most of the firm’s work has an international dimension, and Plesner has non-exclusive close relationships with leading law firms all over the world. It is a lockstep partnership with 38 partners and a total staff of approximately 460, including 310 fee earners. Plesner was founded in 1918 and has since then developed into a leading player in the Danish legal market.
Main areas of practice
Banking and finance: The firm’s banking and finance team provides expert advice on acquisition financing, capital market instruments, project financing, including financing of energy projects, asset-based financing, including aircraft and ship financing, regulatory matters, derivatives and structured products and financial restructurings.
Corporate/M&A: Plesner is one of the clear market leaders in Denmark in corporate M&A transactions, and the firm is recognised for its high volume of complex deals which often involve major Nordic private equity houses and international investors. The firm’s M&A specialists render expert advice on transactions, including investments, joint ventures, mergers, demergers and restructurings as well as provide due diligence process management.
Capital markets: Plesner’s capital markets team advises listed, particularly Danish, companies and Danish and foreign financial institutions on all corporate and securities law matters in respect of companies and stocks listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen and other regulated markets. The team’s services cover the entire field, including IPOs, accelerated book building, rights issues, direct placements, capital adjustments, public takeovers, bond issues, advice to listed companies on their general ongoing compliance obligations, pursuant to capital markets legislation as well as disclosure requirements, flagging etc. and corporate governance.
Commercial contracts: The commercial contracts team provides advice to undertakings within most industries on the preparation and conclusion as well as the contractual rights and obligations of all types of agreements.
Commercial real estate: Plesner’s real estate lawyers advise leading Danish and international investors, developers and property companies at all stages of investments in financing and development of commercial properties from acquisition to sale. The team provides expert advice inter alia to shopping centres, hotels, investment properties for residential and commercial purposes, production facilities and warehouses, etc. irrespective of whether the property in question has been acquired for investment or development purposes.
Dispute resolution: Dispute resolution is one of Plesner’s key strengths. The dispute resolution team has solid experience and expertise in appearing before international and domestic courts with many of the lawyers holding positions on international dispute resolution associations. The team spans across a wide range of legal areas including tax, IT, insolvency, insurance, intellectual property and construction disputes.
Insolvency and reconstruction: The insolvency and reconstruction team’s specialists assist in restructuring proceedings, act as trustees in bankruptcy proceedings and advise clients in avoidance proceedings. The team is widely experienced in bankruptcy proceedings, and it has acted in many of the most notable Danish insolvencies of late. It has been particularly active in assisting clients within the real estate, shipping and airline sectors.
Intellectual property: Plesner’s IP practice is a powerhouse within every area of IP and advises and litigates on all IP law aspects such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, piracy and counterfeiting, designs, domains, consumer law, privacy policy law and marketing law.
Tax: Plesner’s widely recognised tax specialists advise Danish and international clients on all tax and duty related issues and conduct a large number of tax and duty related cases before the tax authorities, the local tax appeal tribunals, the National Assessment Council, the National Tax Tribunal, the High Courts, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking, finance, securities, regulatory and derivatives | Søren Thyssen Valerius | [email protected] | +45 36 94 15 55 |
Commercial real estate | Mads Berg | [email protected] | +45 36 94 15 60 |
Competition law/public procurement | Gitte Holtsø | [email protected] | +45 36 94 11 19 |
Construction/infrastructure | Niklas Korsgaard Christensen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 39 |
Construction/infrastructure | Peter Fogh | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 59 |
Corporate-commercial | Lars Bunch | [email protected] | +45 36 94 11 36 |
Corporate-commercial | Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 11 94 |
Energy and mining | Niklas Korsgaard Christensen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 39 |
Equity capital markets | Thomas Holst Laursen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 63 |
Equity capital markets | Nicolai Ørsted | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 27 |
EU and competition | Gitte Holtsø | [email protected] | +45 36 94 11 19 |
EU and competition | Christian Karhula Lauridsen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 89 |
Information technology and data protection | Niels Chr. Ellegaard | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 68 |
Information technology and data protection | Michael Hopp | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 06 |
Insolvency Law and Restructuring | Lars Skanvig | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 18 |
Insolvency Law and Restructuring | Michala Roepstorff | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 93 |
Intellectual property/life science | Sture Rygaard | [email protected] | +45 36 94 11 18 |
Intellectual property/life science | Mikkel Vittrup | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 92 |
Labour | Tina Brøgger Sørensen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 23 66 |
Labour | Lise Høy Falsner | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 69 |
Litigation and arbitration | Torben Bondrop | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 40 |
Litigation and arbitration | Peter Schradieck | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 65 |
M&A and private equity | Hans Hedegaard | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 24 |
M&A and private equity | Henrik Rossing Lønberg | [email protected] | +45 36 94 15 34 |
Tax | Lasse Esbjerg Christensen | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 25 |
Telecommunication and media | Niels Chr Ellegaard | [email protected] | +45 36 94 12 68 |
Telecommunication and media | Kasper Frahm | [email protected] | +45 36 94 13 31 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Daniel Barry | Daniel Barry is a specialist in EU and competition law. Daniel has… | View Profile | |
Nina Bech Damgaard Pedersen | Nina Bech Damgaard Pedersen is a manager in Plesner’s TMT team. Nina… | View Profile | |
Mads Berg | Mads Berg is a partner, attorney-at-law and MSc in Business Administration and… | View Profile | |
Torben Bondrop | Torben Bondrop is one of Denmark’s foremost litigators. His track record as… | View Profile | |
Tina Brøgger Sørensen | Tina Brøgger Sørensen is a partner in Plesner’s Employment and Labour Law… | View Profile | |
Lars Bunch | Lars Bunch is head of Plesner’s Corporate Law team. Lars primarily works… | View Profile | |
Benjamin Bunnage | Benjamin Bunnage is a partner in Plesner’s Real Estate team. Benjamin has… | View Profile | |
Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen | Partner, advokat (H), PhD, FCIArb | View Profile | |
Emil Deleuran | Emil Deleuran is a partner in Plesner’s Banking and Finance team. Emil… | View Profile | |
Jakob Echwald Sevel | Jakob Echwald Sevel is a partner in Plesner’s Banking and Finance team.… | View Profile | |
Niels Chr. Ellegaard | Niels Chr. Ellegaard is responsible for Plesner’s IT, Telecom and Outsourcing team.… | View Profile | |
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen | Lasse Esbjerg Christensen is head of Plesner’s Tax Law team. Lasse advises Danish… | View Profile | |
Jacob Falsner | Jacob Falsner is a senior counsel in Plesner’s Employment and Labour Law team,… | View Profile | |
Peter Fogh | Peter Fogh is a partner in Plesner’s Dispute Resolution team. He conducts… | View Profile | |
Kasper Frahm | Kasper Frahm is head of Plesner’s Trademark Law and Design team. Kasper… | View Profile | |
Micha Fritzen | Micha Fritzen is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team with broad… | View Profile | |
Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen | Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen is highly experienced within general insurance law and regulatory… | View Profile | |
Hans Hedegaard | Hans Hedegaard is head of Plesner’s Corporate Finance team, specialising in M&A… | View Profile | |
Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen | Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen is a director in Plesner’s Banking and Finance team.… | View Profile | |
Anders Hermansen | Anders Hermansen is a partner in Plesner’s Real Estate team. Anders advises Danish… | View Profile | |
Thomas Holst Laursen | Thomas Holst Laursen is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team and… | View Profile | |
Maria Holst Levin | Maria Holst Levin is a partner in Plesner’s Energy & Infrastructure team… | View Profile | |
Gitte Holtsø | Gitte Holtsø is a specialist in EU competition law and public procurement… | View Profile | |
Michael Hopp | Michael Hopp is a partner and head of Plesner’s Data Protection Law… | View Profile | |
Lise Høy Falsner | Lise Høy Falsner is a partner in our Employment and Labour Law… | View Profile | |
Michael Hur Bertelsen | Michael Hur Bertelsen is a partner at Plesner in Plesner’s team for… | View Profile | |
Jesper Husmer Vang | Jesper Husmer Vang is a senior counsel in Plesner’s Data Protection Law team. Jesper… | View Profile | |
Janus Jepsen | Janus Jepsen is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team and has… | View Profile | |
Emil Jurcenoks | Emil Jurcenoks advises on Marketing Law and Consumer Law, IP Law and… | View Profile | |
Tina Kang | Tina Kang is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team and advises… | View Profile | |
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Tom Kári Kristjánsson | Tom Kári Kristjánsson continuously conducts some of the biggest and most complex cases… | View Profile | |
Esben Kjær | Esben Kjær is a corporate lawyer who is in great demand among… | View Profile | |
Christian Th. Kjølbye | Christian Th. Kjølbye is a partner in Plesner’s Dispute Resolution team. Christian’s… | View Profile | |
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen | Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is the Managing Partner of Plesner and advises on… | View Profile | |
Simon Krogh | Simon Krogh is head of Plesner’s Private Investment Funds team. He advises… | View Profile | |
Henrik Kure | Henrik Kure specializes in corporate lending, acquisition and project finance transaction. He… | View Profile | |
Henrik Laursen | Henrik Laursen is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team and has… | View Profile | |
Søren Lehmann Nielsen | Søren Lehmann Nielsen is a partner in Plesner’s Tax Law team. Søren… | View Profile | |
Rasmus Mandøe Jensen | Rasmus Mandøe Jensen focuses on complex financing and debt capital markets transactions,… | View Profile | |
Marcus Elskær Mollerup | View Profile | ||
Peter Østerby Mønsted | Peter Østerby Mønsted is a director in Plesner’s Data Protection Law team,… | View Profile | |
Jef Nymand Hounsgaard | Jef Nymand Hounsgaard is a partner in Plesner’s Tax Law team. Jef… | View Profile | |
Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen | View Profile | ||
Nicolai Ørsted | Nicolai Ørsted is a partner in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team and focuses… | View Profile | |
Rie Paving Mortensen | Rie Paving Mortensen has been involved in some of the largest and… | View Profile | |
Peter-Ulrik Plesner | Peter-Ulrik Plesner focuses on IP law, including patents, trademarks, counterfeited products, Life… | View Profile | |
Michala Roepstorff | Michala Roepstorff is a partner in Plesner’s Insolvency Law and Restructuring team… | View Profile | |
Cathrine Amalie Rømer Christensen | Cathrine Amalie Rømer Christensen is a director in Plesner’s Real Estate team. Cathrine… | View Profile | |
Henrik Rossing Lønberg | View Profile | ||
Sture Rygaard | Sture Rygaard’s primary practice area is patent law. He is a very… | View Profile | |
Peter Schradieck | Peter Schradieck is head of Plesner’s Dispute Resolution team. His practice is… | View Profile | |
Hans Severin Hansen | Hans Severin Hansen is a partner in Plesner’s Tax Law team and… | View Profile | |
Lars Skanvig | Lars Skanvig is a partner and head of our Insolvency Law and… | View Profile | |
Jimmy Skjold Hansen | Jimmy Skjold Hansen is a partner in Plesner’s Dispute Resolution team. Jimmy… | View Profile | |
Søren Thyssen Valerius | Søren Thyssen Valerius draws on his experience and connections within the financial… | View Profile | |
Simon Västernäs | Simon Västernäs is a director in Plesner’s Corporate Finance team. Simon is… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 255Languages
English French German Italian Norwegian Swedish Madarin Portugese- Banking and finance
- Capital markets
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Data privacy and data protection
- Dispute resolution
- Energy
- EU, competition and public procurement
- Information technology
- Insurance
- Intellectual property
- Media and entertainment
- Real estate and construction
- Tax
- Telecoms
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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