Andersen Partners fields a team of M&A experts, and routinely advises clients on the preparation and planning of transactions and handling of structured sales processes, due diligence reviews, project management issues and follow-up in relation to the financing and implementation of transactions. Three lawyers jointly spearhead the practice group: Hans-Christian Ohrt has experience in all aspects of M&A and assists both industrial clients as well as private equity houses; Søren Stig Langløkke Hansen dispenses expert advice on company law, M&A, joint ventures with cross border aspects and international contracts; and Jon Stefansson possesses expertise in company law, M&A, banking and finance law, and the sale and purchase of business sites and properties.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great experience in M&A transactions. A pragmatic approach when needed. Quick response.’

  • ‘The team manage to stay extremely focused on the main topics during the process and highlight the most critical factors to ensure that we reached the targets and ambitions.’

  • ‘Hans-Christian Ohrt used his skills and many years of experience during the process with excellence to argue with the client in a transparent and straight forward manner - being prepared with the right arguments in our favour. The process went extremely well and Hans-Christian does definitely have a proportional part of this successful and smooth transaction.’

  • ‘Good cooperation within the team. As a client we see aligned and well-thought-through decisions and recommendations. Supportive in knowing the tasks at hand and can support us with simple to understand advice.’

  • ‘The practice is greatly competent and relevant in many cases. They work very agilely and deliver a great result. ’

  • ‘Excellent combination of local presence, skills, and international reach. Great team, acting with a high degree of responsibility and a constant eye on the ball. And at the same time with care and understanding for the client.’

  • ‘Hans-Christian Ohrt - great knowledge of the M&A business, great understanding on how we conduct business. He sees the way, follows through and delivers excellent results. He is very much into the details when entering discussions and negotiations. A partner you want on your side of the table.’

Key clients

  • HUTHA Holding GmbH and WEBA Holding GmbH (ALDI Nord)
  • Grus Holding ApS, Grus Ejendomme ApS, and Eriks Grus Holding ApS
  • Henrik Andersen Aller Holding ApS, Den Sociale Kapitalfond Invest I K/S, and Minko Invest ApS
  • The Chrispa family and management
  • Hyldahl Holding, Kolding ApS, Kim Hyldahl and management
  • Bayern AutoGroup A/S
  • Amayse Management ApS
  • Alpi Danmark A/S
  • Sønderjysk Forsikring G/S
  • The owners of Treetops Holding ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised  ALDI Nord on the divestment of its Danish activities.
  • Advised the Chrispa family and management on the sale of OJ Electronics A/S to BITZER Electronics A/S (part of the German BITZER Group).
  • Advised Hyldahl Holding, Kolding ApS and management on the acquisition of Mos Mosh A/S from the German equity fund Findos.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hans-Christian Ohrt, Søren Stig Langløkke Sørensen, Jon Stefansson

Other key lawyers

Line Rasmussen, Anders Yde