Esben Kjær > Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Plesner
37 AMERIKA PLADS
2100 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
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Work Department

Energy and Infrastructure

Position

Esben is a partner in Plesner’s Energy and Infrastructure team. He is known for his direct and pragmatic approach, and he is much in demand by clients when it comes to complex legal issues. Esben specialises in transactions within the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors, and his expertise spans both national and international projects.

Esben has extensive experience with M&A and investment transactions, including negotiating and establishing joint ventures. He has been involved in significant projects, advising on everything from acquisitions and mergers to development contracts and regulatory matters. His client portfolio includes some of the largest companies in the transport and energy sectors, and he has provided strategic legal advice on major infrastructure projects. His ability to find simple and robust solutions to complex problems makes him a valued advisor.

Esben holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and he has also completed an internship at Haight Gardner, Poor & Havens in New York. He worked at Lett Vilstrup & Partnere, where he became a partner in 2001, before he joined Plesner as a partner in 2005. Moreover, has Esben has also published several articles on energy and infrastructure.

Esben is a lawyer sought after by clients for his ability to negotiate and communicate solutions in a complex environment that involves experts from Plesner’s various practice areas. He therefore works closely with Plesner’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients’ needs. Emphasising collaboration and shared success, Esben’s work on projects often requires multidisciplinary team efforts. His leadership skills and deep commercial understanding make him and his team trusted partners for their clients.

Lawyer Rankings

Denmark > Shipping and transport

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.

Denmark > Energy

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.