Nicolai's clients include private equity funds and venture funds, investment banks, industrial businesses and listed companies, in particular in the financial sector. 

Nicolai is one of the most experienced lawyers in terms of transactions in the financial sector, having advised on the largest and most complex matters. 

In addition to transactions, Nicolai also advises listed companies on disclosure requirements and corporate governance. Nicolai’s advice is based on a strong legal foundation and his in-depth commercial and strategic knowledge.

Nicolai was Plesner's managing partner during the period 2009-2014 and was previously the chairman of Plesner's board of directors.

Highlights

• AnaCap Financial Partners LLP - adviser to AnaCap Financial Partners LLP in connection with the company's sale of Dansk Sundhedsforsikring A/S to Topdanmark A/S
• Equinor ASA - advisor to the company in connection with the sale of Equinor Refining Denmark A/S to Klesch
• Sanistål A/S - advisor to the listed company in connection with Aschell's acquisition of the company through a takeover bid and subsequent delisting
• Tryg A/S - advisor to Tryg A/S in connection with the public offer together with Intact Financial Corporation for Royal and Sun Alliance 
• Tryg A/S - advisor to Tryg A/S in connection with the rights issue to finance the takeover of Royal and Sun Alliance
• Nordea Life Holding AB - advisor to Nordea Life Holding AB in connection with the sale of Nordea Liv & Pension og Livsforsikringsselskab A/S
• QVARTZ - advisor to QVARTZ in connection with the company's merger with Bain & Company
• Topdanmark A/S - advisor to Sampo plc in connection with the submission of the mandatory tender offer to the shareholders of Topdanmark A/S
• Tryg A/S - advisor to the company in connection with the reorganization and separation of Royal and Sun Alliance's Nordic activities including sale of Codan Denmark
• Nordea - advisor til Nordea in connection with the sale of Ejendomsforvaltningsselskabet Nordea Ejendomme to DEAS
• AnaCap Financial Partners LLP - advisor to AnaCap Financial Partners LLP in connection with the company's acquisition of Sundhedsgruppen A/S
• Dong Energy A/S (now Ørsted A/S) - advisor to the Danish government in connection with the IPO of Dong Energy A/S on Nasdaq Copenhagen
• Newsec AB's - advisor to Newsec AB in connection with Newsec AB's acquisition of DATEA A/S
• Nuevolution A/S - advisor to the company in connection with its listing on First North Sweden