Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ’highly professional’ capital markets practice frequently advises on the full suite of capital markets work including IPOs, public takeovers, and equity and debt issuances on behalf of a high-end client list that spans issuers, underwriters and sponsors, alongside investors and management. Assisting private equity funds pursuing dual track exit strategies as well as providing general advice to listed companies are further core specialisms of the team, which is headed up by public M&A expert Rikke Schiøtt Petersen. Pre-eminent capital markets practitioner Klaus Søgaard lends his expertise to IPOs, capital increases, M&A transactions and takeover bids of listed companies. Chantal Pernille Patel Simonsen‘s demonstrable experience includes handling spin-offs, listings, private placements, rights issuances and IPOs, among others. Emily Nordin is also recommended for transactional work.
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‘Very high degree of competence and knowledge of best practices and similar cases.’
‘High professional level, service minded.’
'The capital markets team at Gorrissen provide excellent advice and deep knowledge within capital market matters.'
'Simply the leading Danish team in this area.'
'Both Rikke Schiøtt Petersen and Chantal Patel are outstanding. Rikke always on the ball looking for the next move. An amazing amount of experience embedded in one person! Chantal truly understands what the client needs - often before the client knows. Exceptional down to earth communication skills. Extremely easy to work with on transactions.'
'Strong collaboration and proactive approach. They listen to what we want and what is important for us.'
'High level of service/attention to me as a client. Outstanding availability and proactivity. Level of knowledge is second to none.'
Key clients
- Danske Bank
- Nordea Danmark
- Nykredit
- Carnegie Investment Bank
- ABG Sundal Collier
- SEB
- J.P. Morgan Securities
- Deutsche Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Citigroup
- Morgan Stanley
- EQT Partners
- Axcel Management
- CVC Capital
- A.P. Møller-Mærsk
- Novo Nordisk
- ISS
- GN Store Nord
- Chr. Hansen
- Carlsberg
- Vestas Wind Systems
- DFDS
- Ringkjøbing Landbobank
- Maersk Drilling
- Matas
- NNIT
- TORM
- Boozt
- HusCompagniet
- GreenMobility
- Cadeler
- SEAS-NVE
- Aquaporin
- Re-Match
- Bang & Olufsen
- BioPorto
- Danish Crown
- Danmarks Skibskredit
- Tryg / Tryg Forsikring
Work highlights
- Represented Danske Bank in: i) €1b Preferred Senior Resettable Green Bond Issue due 2031 and €1bn Preferred Senior Note Issue due 2027 issued under its €35bn Medium Term Note Program; ii) $1.25bn Non-Preferred Senior Fixed Rate Resettable Notes due 2026 issued under the $20bn US Medium Term Note Program; iii) $20bn US Medium-Term Note Program 2022 Update; and iv) a €30bn Global Covered Bond Programme 2022 update.
- Advised Denmark-listed GN Store Nord A/S on its directed issue and private placement of new and existing treasury shares, raising approximately DKK2.75bn.
- Assisted underwriters, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Danmark, filial af Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Sverige (SEB) and ABG SundalCollier Denmark, filial af ABG Sundal Collier ASA, Norge in connection with the initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen of Gubra A/S.
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Rikke Schiøtt Petersen