Silan Harmankaya
Bruun & HjejleBruun & Hjejle’s team stands out for its ‘commercially driven advice within the debt financing space’ and is highly active in large-scale bond offerings, particularly green and sustainability-linked bond issuances. The equity capital markets division, led by Morten Jensen, advises high-profile financial institutions and corporate client on private placements, sell-down transactions, public takeovers and IPOs. Anne Cathrine Ingerslev, who ’demonstrates exceptional expertise’ on complex bond issuances, heads up the DCM division. Ingerslev is supported by Silan Harmankaya, who specialises in bond issuances and debt financings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at B&H stands out for its strong expertise, client-focused approach, and practical, commercially driven advice within the debt financing space. Their collaborative and seamless service across various legal disciplines ensures clients receive tailored solutions aligned with their business goals.’
- ‘I recommend partner Anne Cathrine (AC) Ingerslev for her capabilities and her tireless endeavours in giving her clients the most accurate and extensive advice at all times. We also recommend Silan Harmankaya (part of AC's team) for her knowledge within DCM.'
- ‘Silan Harmankaya is a great and highly talented Debt Capital Markets lawyer.'
- ‘Jesper Schultz Larsen - excellent and highly experienced. Easy and pleasant to work with. Top quality.'
- ‘Strong team with extensive knowledge within Debt Capital Markets and capital markets in general. Exceptional client service level.’
- ‘The individuals I work with at B&H (primarily Anne Cathrine Ingerslev) consistently demonstrate exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and a commitment to understanding our business needs.'
- 'Their ability to combine technical complex legal knowledge within debt financings with a pragmatic approach sets them apart from competitors.'
- 'What truly differentiates the team is their accessibility and willingness to collaborate. They are always available to provide quick, insightful responses, and they foster a level of trust and partnership that is rare in the legal industry. This level of dedication and personalised service is something I’ve come to highly value in my interactions with the firm.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank
- Morgan Stanley
- J.P. Morgan
- Goldman Sachs
- Sampo Oyj
- Nordea Bank, Sweden
- Arbejdernes Landsban
- Vestjysk Bank A/S
- A.P. Møller Holding
- Realkredit Danmark
- Danmarks Skibskredit
- TDC NET
- European Energy
- BioPorto
- DKT Finance
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to TDC NET in connection with an issuance of €500m sustainability-linked notes under TDC NET’s €3.5bn EMTN Programme listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
- Acted as counsel to Danske Bank and Nordea in connection with TOPSOE’s inaugural offering of €500m green hybrid bonds.
- Advised Sampo Oyj by conducting a verification process in relation to the Danish law aspects of the prospectus prepared by Sampo Oyj in connection with the share exchange offer consisting in the offering of new A-shares in Sampo Oyj to the shareholders of Topdanmark A/S.
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Morten Jensen, Anne Cathrine Ingerslev