Gorrissen Federspiel delivers ‘fast and innovative solutions’ to its domestic and international clients, which include financial institutions and export credit financing specialists. The sizeable practice is organised into financing, financial regulatory, and reconstruction and insolvency sub-divisions. Practice head Morten Nybom Bethe has expertise in leveraged financing and regulatory matters, focusing on assisting credit institutions, insurance companies and asset managers. Other standouts include Thomas Maaberg Hansen, who is a key contact for acquisition and asset finance work, project finance issues, financial reconstructings and green financing matters; Tina Herbing, who is recognised as ’at the top of her field’ in debt financing; and Mikkel Fritsch, who is a specialist in acquisition financings, real estate financings and securitisation work. Maj Signe Mønsted's expertise bolsters the financing and insolvency divisions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team we work with is at the top of their field, very professional, accessible, and delivers fast and innovative solutions.’
  • ‘We work with Tina Herbing, and she is at the top of her field. She is very knowledgeable, on top of trends and developments, pragmatic and always gets us the best possible outcome. She is very engaged and always available.’
  • ‘Solution-oriented advice in a timely manner.’
  • ‘Great team. Working 100% on our behalf.’
  • ‘Mikkel Fritsch - Open, direct and honest support and fights for our position.’
  • ‘The team delivers a consistent and high-quality service.'
  • ‘I value particularly working with Tina Herbing and Morten Nybom Bethe. Both are highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry.'
  • ‘Solution-oriented approaches.’

Key clients

  • BlackRock
  • Danske Bank A/S
  • DNB Bank ASA
  • SEB
  • Nordea
  • Apollo
  • Capital Four
  • Nykredit
  • Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
  • Svitzer A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab A.m.b.a. on a new €1.1bn group wide term and revolving facility agreement.
  • Acted as legal counsel to a consortium of lenders in connection with a multi-currency facilities agreement between each of Danske Bank, Nordea, Nykredit and SEB as lenders and an EQT-owned acquisition company as borrower.
  • Advised Andel on the DKK14bn refinancing of its existing debt.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Morten Nybom Bethe

Other key lawyers

Thomas Maaberg Hansen, Tina Herbing, Mikkel Fritsch, Maj Signe Mønsted