Horten is recognised for its expertise in advising domestic and international clients on M&A and corporate law, particularly in the energy, transportation, fintech, technology, and manufacturing sectors. The team handles the full range of buying and selling mandates, including structured auction processes, add-ons, mergers, demergers, restructurings, ownership transitions, and distressed assets. With in-depth expertise across various industries, the team has significant experience in regulated markets, offering a strong understanding of technology and transportation regulations. Led by Frans Rossen, who specialises in cross-border transactions across all sectors, the team also features Lise Lotte Hjerrild, an expert in private and public M&A, capital markets, and corporate law, advising Danish and international clients on complex transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very available, able to support in legal matters but are also commercial and help to find solutions.’
‘Very down to earth and easy to work with. Supportive, commercial, and always available.’
‘The team was always available and was very good at challenging our understanding of the case.’
‘Frans Rossen was very good both in regards to best practice which reduced complexity but also guidance on where we could challenge the counterpart in order for us to make a better deal.’
Key clients
- Axcel
- Adelis
- CapMan Infra
- Convent Capital
- Polaris
- Jordanes/Scandza
- North Media
- Dansk Ejerkapital
Work highlights
- Advised Worldwide Flight Services on the acquisition of the Swedish companies Terminal & Transporttjänst i Sigtuna and APH Logistics.
- Advised Hydro Rein in its expansion of its partnership with the Danish developer, GreenGo Energy, acquiring and developing two photovoltaic solar projects with a combined capacity of 410 MW.
- Advised one of the sellers, Kennet Partners, on the sale of Eloomi to the global HCM software company, Dayforce (Ceridian).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frans Rossen