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Poul Schmith

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Poul Schmith is highly regarded for its strong cross-jurisdictional capabilities and expertise in handling complex, high-value M&A matters. The firm offers sector-specific knowledge and cross-border support, consistently growing its private company client base while also serving as the Danish state’s go-to external legal counsel. The M&A team is led by Ronnie Kandler, who brings extensive experience advising high-profile clients on corporate matters and complex cross-border deals across various sectors. Peter Neve is a key figure, advising Danish and international clients on critical transactional and corporate matters, including intricate cross-border transactions. Carina Vang Kristoffersen is also noted for her expertise in carve-out transactions, infrastructure investments, and high-stakes cross-border deals.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They deliver high-quality work. We have a single point of contact, which ensures that they understand our business needs well.’

  • ‘The team has experience and they understand the context of the case and the business.’

  • ‘The team works extremely pragmatically and is solution-oriented. They will go the extra mile to get the deal or job done.’

  • ‘The M&A team excels in combining legal expertise with commercial insight, delivering tailored advice that adds value to every transaction. Their strengths lie in proactive risk management of our business.'

  • 'Compared to other firms, they offer a more personalised approach, ensuring swift and strategic decision-making from team members who know our business. The entire team assigned to us are very helpful and with swift attention to our requirements, with a partner signing off on the final documents.’

  • ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their expertise, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex matters. Their commercial awareness, combined with strong legal skills, ensures that advice is both practical and strategic. The partner level is approachable when required.'

  • 'Ronnie Kandler has been outstanding, with his experience he has the ability to foresee challenges and resolve them before they become pain points, this has saved us a lot of time.’

  • ‘Peter Neve is always on top of things with an excellent and balanced approach to solving issues.’

Key clients

  • Agreena ApS
  • Altan.DK
  • Assist24 Group AB
  • Danish Energy Agency
  • GoCollective A/S
  • K2 Management A/S
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Mutares
  • NG Group AS
  • Nordic Aqua Partners A/S
  • Nutreco International B.V.
  • The Danish Ministry of Finance
  • The Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs
  • The Danish Ministry
  • The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities
  • The Danish Energy Agency
  • Turner & Townsend International Limited
  • Verdo Holding A/S
  • Visma Danmark Holding ApS

Work highlights

  • Advising a state agency on the contemplated acquisition of an artificial island (to be constructed) in the North Sea, including any installations, structures, and fixtures thereon, by the Danish State.
  • Advised K2 Management A/S and its owners in the 100% sale to Rambøll.
  • Advising numerous Danish State agencies on a series of contemplated acquisitions, by a special purpose vehicle, ultimately owned by the Danish State, of minority stakes in wind companies.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ronnie Kandler

Other key lawyers

Peter Neve, Carina Vang Kristoffersen