Known for its ‘expert legal knowledge’ and ’very skillful, clear advice’, Horten continues to advise lenders and private equity houses on the entire spectrum of banking and finance work, with emphasis on financial transactions, complex structurings, regulatory affairs and financial instruments. Lars Lüneborg jointly heads up the group and is known for his work on multi-jurisdictional transactions including syndicated lending, leveraged finance, financial restructuring and general corporate lending work. Joint co-head Claus Bennetsen has more substantial experience in the space, primarily handling complex, cross-border financing and fund structuring deals.
Testimonials
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‘The team has in-depth and up-to-date expertise regarding latest developments in the Danish market as well as the current practice of the Danish regulator. It is clear that the Horten team is used to providing clear advice to non-Danish (and non-European) firms, helping them to navigate the nuances of the Danish regulatory regime.’
‘Claus Bennetsen is our go-to partner on all regulatory and finance matters in Denmark - he is very helpful and responsive. The senior associate Morten Brun Winkelmann is also a pleasure to work with, providing very clear user-friendly advice of the sort demanded by international clients. No "translation" is ever required.’
‘We work with this team on regulatory issues. Their advice is always much appreciated and to the point, helping our clients to navigate Danish regulation.’
‘Claus Bennetsen, Partner, is always on top of things, very pleasant to work with, with precise and helpful advice.’
‘Horten has time and time again shown to be preferred counsel when it comes to our cross-border financing.'
‘Lars Lüneborg is our preferred legal counsel when it comes to cross border financing or other cases with links to foreign jurisdictions. Lars has a commercial mind-set which always results in legal advice that seeks to provide the highest commercial return when negotiating and leaving room for reaching an end result that both parties feel comfortable with.’
‘Expert legal knowledge, very skillful, clear advice, strong on handling and 'running' with the cases without involving the client unnecessarily.’
‘Lars Lüneborg provides state of the art legal advice and possesses a strong commercial knowledge. Can-do attitude, always responsive and delivers high quality work on time.’
Work highlights
- Acting as lead debt financing counsel to Better Energy on its €65m financing of the development and construction costs relating five solar parks.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claus Bennetsen, Lars Lüneborg