Commercial, corporate and M&A

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel’s corporate, commercial and M&A team is noted by clients for ‘its blend of traditional expertise and modern adaptability’ and advises Danish and multinational companies, private equity funds and large family offices on acquisitions, mergers, disposals, corporate restructurings, management buyouts and compliance work. Based out of Copenhagen, Rikke Schiøtt Petersen, Anders Ørjan Jensen and Anders Peter G Christoffersen collectively lead the team: Peterson is highly skilled in public M&A and capital markets work, Jensen advises Danish and international clients on capital market transactions, M&A and securities work, and Christoffersen is a key contact for investments in companies, contract management issues and incentive schemes within M&A. Elsewhere in the group, Klaus Søgaard is well-known for his participation in IPOs and capital increases, as well as assisting listed companies with complex M&A transactions and takeover bids. Mikael Philip Schmidt lends his expertise to M&A transactions, structured processes and PE-driven transactions.

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Testimonials

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'Gorrissen Federspiel's practice stands out for its blend of traditional expertise and modern adaptability. Anders Peter G. Christoffersen and the team bring a unique perspective, making them a reliable choice.'
'Working with the Gorrissen Federspiel team has been a solid experience. Anders Peter G. Christoffersen, in particular, has consistently offered reliable advice. He understands our business and is straightforward in his approach. It's good to have him on board.'
'I have mainly worked with Charlotte Thorsen and Gitte Dehn Lansner. Both have been outstanding. Great technically. Willing to roll up their sleeves and do the drafting when needed. Patient. Flexible but no pushovers in the deal-room. I have been particularly impressed with their willingness to give partner attention to my matters.'

Key clients

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
Nordea Group
Novo Nordisk
AP Møller-Mærsk
Noble Corporation (Maersk Drilling)
Schibsted
Grundfos Foundation
Verdane
Vækstpartner Kapital
GN Store Nord
CataCap
Solstra Investments
Aquaporin
RiskPoint Group
Deloitte
Vestas Wind Systems
Lyreco SAS
Novo Holdings
Danfoss
Matas
Clipper Group
Cadeler
Salling Group
Danish Crown

Work highlights

Advising Chr. Hansen Holding A/S in connection with its $25bn merger with Denmark-based biosolutions company Novozymes A/S.
Advised major Swedish telecoms company Telia Company AB in connection with the sale of its Danish operations and network assets to Norlys.
Advising Denmark-listed global transport and logistics conglomerate A.P. Moller - Maersk in connection with the $685m divestment of Maersk Supply Service to A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group.

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