Domestic deals, asset transactions, real estate finance work, and renewable and other energy project financings are among the core competencies of Bech-Bruun in the banking and finance space. The group is well-known for its robust asset finance practice, particularly handling transactions involving complex structures concerning ships, aircraft, rolling stock and real property. Head of team Thomas Thordal Sevelsted remains a leading practitioner on aviation finance matters, while also devoting much of his practice to complex fund subscription facilities transactions. Of the associates, Jacob Voss Bjerre is another important point of contact for financing work. Morten Krogsgaard departed to join Moalem Weitemeyer in October 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘Best team in their field, extremely professional, highly skilled and delivering best in class service.’
‘Thomas Sevelsted, Frederik Benjamin Christensen among the best in their field. They really understand the market, our business and are always available delivering top service and advice.’
'The Bech-Bruun team, led by partner David Moalem, is extremely competent and knows exactly what the client needs. They are extremely skilled and always deliver high quality advice with a sense of urgency. They demonstrate excellence and deep experience within their area of practice.’
'David Moalem excels in combining his strong theoretical foundation with a highly pragmatic approach towards his cases. We deeply value David Moalem for his sophisticated advice and for his exceptional business acumen. David Moalem is always available and maintains a very high service level. David Moalem remains one of the absolute best within his area of practice.’
‘The team at Bech-Bruun consistently delivers great value and legal advice to us as a customer by making us aware of problematic components during the documentation, explaining in a simplified and understandable manner (for non-legal professionals) and delivers timely in each aspect. Also, we appreciate the sincere honesty and commercial depth of their knowledge when using them as legal counsel on different banking related documentation.’
‘I have worked with Thomas Sevelsted and Frederik Christensen during multiple transactions and always receive a high-level of service and attention to detail from their side. Things can change quickly, and they are very client-centric in their approach. Further, we also highly value their in-depth legal competencies in constructing new language or advising on reaching the best possible solution for us as their client.’
‘Deep regulatory insight, deep business and operational acumen and understanding.’
‘David Moalem is exceptional in his insight and understanding of the business and regulatory framework. He is also eminent in educating upcoming stars, building a strong team that are allowed to advise on a stand-alone basis.’

Key clients

3i Group Plc
Activum SG
Advent International
AMBU A/S
Blackstone Real Estate Group LP
CASA A/S
Catella
Danica
Danske Bank A/S
EKF Denmark's Export Credit Agency
Hamburg Commercial Bank
Handelsbanken
JP Morgan
KKR
Lineage Logistics Holding
Nordea Bank
Novo Holdings A/S
PF BankNordik
Royal Unibrew
Savill Investment Management
Scan Global Logistics A/S
Welltec
Strawberry Fields AB
SoLiX Group
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Scandinavian Airlines

Work highlights

Acted as Danish counsel to Hilding Anders International AB in connection with its 100% support and approval from lenders for its proposal to deleverage the balance sheet and strengthen the capital structure for its Europe and Asia business, while exploring strategic options to exit the Askona JV.
Acted as legal counsel to Perwyn in respect of financing of its acquisition of European Sperm Bank (ESB).
Acted as legal counsel to One Equity Partner on the financing for its acquisition of a majority interest in pump manufacturer DESMI.