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Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab

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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt is highly regarded for advising on large and complex M&A transactions in the Danish market, with a particular focus on private equity clients. The team handles everything from tailor-made domestic deals to multi-jurisdictional cross-border transactions, collaborating with sophisticated global business players. It also excels in growth equity and venture capital, representing both Scandinavian and international investors. The practice is co-headed by Tobias Bonde Frost, with expertise in private M&A, private equity, and venture capital; Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen, who advises private equity funds, industrial players, and founders on Nordic transactions; and Rasmus Juel Schiøtt, noted for his experience with private equity and listed corporate clients, maintaining a strong international focus.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I highly recommend Schjødt for their personalised, client-focused approach. Their experienced team distils complex legal issues and focuses on commercially important points. You have a great sense of personal service and someone who cares for your interests.'

  • 'Schjødt stands out for their professionalism and personal dedication to delivering great results with your best interests in mind.’

  • ‘Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen has been a stand-out contributor in delivering personal dedication and service. A true professional and impressive legal mind, with a strong commercial angle.’

  • ‘Extremely knowledgable and commercial team that understands the needs of the client and always acts according to this goal. Interested in building long-term trusted relationships and always giving the right advice in a given situation without thinking about my own interests. Among the best teams I have worked with in the private equity industry, in and out of Denmark/Scandinavia.’

  • ‘I have worked with a selection of representatives, all of who exemplify the same level of integrity, quality and professional and personable nature, a few of which include Tobias Bonde Frost, Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen and Rasmus Juel Schiøtt.’

Key clients

  • Waterland
  • Axcel
  • Triton
  • Röko
  • Norvestor
  • Adelis
  • A&M Capital
  • Nordic Capital
  • Valedo
  • BlackFin
  • Verdane
  • Monterro
  • L Catterton
  • Polaris
  • Kirk Kapital
  • IK Partners
  • Sagitta Ventures
  • Hedosophia
  • VisonEdgeOne

Work highlights

  • Advised Ardian-owned Jakala on its acquisition of FFW Group from Findos.
  • Represented Waterland Private Equity in its cross-border platform acquisition of Shape ApS.
  • Represented Alvarez & Marsal Capital Europe on its platform acquisition of STOK Emballage K/S, including its subsidiaries, in a structured auction process.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tobias Bonde Frost
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab
Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tobias Bonde Frost, Mattias Vilhelm Warnøe Nielsen, Rasmus Juel Schiøtt