Praised as an ‘outstanding’ capital markets team, Plesner acts on the full suite of both issuer and underwriter-side mandates including accelerated book-builds, IPOs, and securities listings. ’Incredible lawyer’ Thomas Holst Laursen and M&A expert Nicolai Ørsted jointly head up the equity side of the practice and are key points of contact for IPOs, public takeovers, ABBs, PIPEs, rights issuances and corporate governance work. For debt capital markets transactions, Søren Thyssen Valerius and Jakob Echwald Sevel lead in conjunction with Henrik Kure. Henrik Laursen comes recommended for his cross-border ECM practice, which emphasises IPOs and public M&A. Janus Jepsen was promoted to the partnership in early 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Very client focused.’
‘Henrik Laursen is an incredible lawyer. 100% focused on getting the deal done. My go to for high stakes transactional work.’
‘Plesner's capital markets, corporate and M&A team is outstanding.’
‘Thomas Holst Laursen is the natural leader of the firm and is truly a pleasure to work with. Simon Västernäs is one to watch. He is becoming a great name in his field.’
‘1) Deep experience base: The fact that they have been involved in a large share of major transactions gives comfort that they have the relevant experience. 2) Combination of high legal standards with business acumen: Across the team, they demonstrate a good ability to combine legal qualification with a pragmatic business sense. They know the principles, but also when to suggest a compromise or seek alternative solutions.'
‘Partner Henrik Laursen is unique in his ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong business acumen, enabling him to give good advice on real materiality and suggestions for constructive solutions to the problems encountered.'
‘What we value most about the firm is the long term commitment to the company. They have star performers and the resources to assist in transactions that are important and key to the company's future. All our work is conducted at the highest level of competence and professionalism.’
‘Thomas Holst Larsen has superb knowledge and a practical pragmatic approach. Micha Fritzen is very knowledgeable with creative solutions. A real star performer, not matter what the deal or the cross-border jurisdictional implications, Micha will have mastered all the detail.’
Key clients
- Netcompany Group A/S
- Novozymes
- Demant
- Deutsche Börse
- Gubra
- Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland
- Danske Bank A/S
- Noble Corporation
- Sanistål
- TDC
- Ambu
- Sampo plc
- If P&C Insurance
- Danish Ministry of Finance
- Zealand Pharma A/S
- Carnegie Investment Bank
- JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Deutsche Bank
- Citi
- Goldman Sachs
- ABG Sundal Collier Denmark
- Cowen
- Tryg A/S
- European Energy
- Macquarie Group
- NKT
- NTG - Nordic Transport Group
- Trifork
- Risma Systems
- Trustpilot
Work highlights
- Advised Novozymes A/S in connection with the business combination agreement with Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, to combine in an all-share transaction.
- Advised Deutsche Börse in connection with the cross-border all-cash voluntary recommend public takeover offer to the shareholders of SimCorp A/S, listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, valuing SimCorp A/S at approximately DKK29bn/€3.9bn.
- Advised Noble Corporation in connection with the $1.9bn business combination with The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S, involving a share exchange offer to the shareholders of The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S.
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Thomas Holst Laursen, Nicolai Ørsted, Søren Thyssen Valerius, Jakob Echwald Sevel, Henrik Kure