Plesner is one of the clear market leaders in Denmark in corporate M&A transactions. We advise Danish and international clients on all types of large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and investments. We have extensive experience in providing M&A-related advice to all players in the market, including industrial, institutional and private equity investors as well as state-owned companies and local authorities. We have been involved in a substantial number of cross-border transactions and handled a wide array of the biggest and most complex transactions in Denmark.

Our experience and strong competences are key factors in offering our clients advice that adds maximum value.

According to Mergermarket, Plesner is among the leading Danish law firms involved in the highest number of mergers and acquisitions in the period 2000-2020. Year after year, we are given top ratings by the most prominent international rating agencies such as The Legal 500, Chambers and International Financial Law Review.

Our constant focus on maintaining and developing our very high level of specialisation, industry-specific knowledge and in-depth expertise in individual sectors means that we feel more than adequately prepared for our role as the preferred M&A adviser in Denmark.

Our market position as M&A advisers in very high demand is the result of a determined focus on market leadership regarding not only M&A but also other types of legal advice. We endeavour to provide legal, tactical and commercial advice that meets international standards at all stages of the M&A processes.

All our employees work at our premises in Copenhagen. This means that our skills and competences are literally all available under one roof. That makes it possible for us, in spite of our size, to work in close interaction with all our specialists at all times. We view this as essential for all transactions in which not only M&A advice but typically also the close involvement of other specialists play a pivotal role for our clients' success in relation to, for instance, due diligence, tax advisory services, employee incentive programmes etc.

We assign a team of experts tailored to suit the specific needs of the client in relation to the individual transaction. Whenever required by a transaction, we can quickly and easily adjust our team and involve new specialists to any necessary extent.

We maintain strong foreign relations by virtue of our large, international, external network. Internally, as well, we are renowned for our special international experience. The vast majority of our M&A partners and senior attorneys have completed supplementary educational programmes and/or have worked abroad at highly-regarded institutions of higher education and law firms. This experience in international transactions, for instance from work with foreign-based clients and advisers, adds optimum dynamics to any given transaction.

Our advisory services - customised quality

As a law firm, our core competences are typically centred on legal advice. However, as M&A advisers, our skills and competences are much more than that:

  • We go to great lengths to understand our clients' business and specific needs in order to provide advice that helps achieve optimum value creation, legally as well as commercially
  • We look far beyond the strictly legal aspects, taking active part in negotiations and tactical considerations at all stages of the transaction
  • We collaborate closely with our clients’ other advisers, including commercial and financial advisers, and the clients’ auditors, all to ensure optimum knowledge sharing and information flow throughout the process. We are used to multi-tasking
  • We constantly take a critical approach to all elements of the transaction to optimise the process and identify any challenges before they turn into problems
  • We are accessible at all times and understand the importance of fast and clear communication between client and adviser
  • We carefully allocate our employees and other resources to the individual transaction optimise conditions for offering relevant and valuable solutions. We draw on our experience as an adviser to all types of Danish and international players; the buyers, investors and sellers in the M&A processes. Everything is handled by the most suitable team of people, who understand not only the client, but also the opposing party
  • If warranted by the value or a relatively low complexity of a given transaction, we do not mind taking active steps to recommend a more standardised type of advice and approach. In so doing, we offer the best balance between needs and costs. In our experience, though, unforeseen challenges can arise in even apparently straightforward processes. In that case, we are always prepared to shift gears if required.  

Our advisory services are always rooted in clients’ interests and adapted to specific circumstances. We continuously challenge force of habit and conventional thinking in the M&A process. We also challenge our clients' assumptions when relevant.

Focus on long-term relations

We focus on maintaining long-term relationships with our clients. We invest the necessary time and allocate the necessary resources to gain understanding of each client's business and special circumstances.

We also prioritise very active partner involvement and ensure that the assigned team have the right chemistry with the client as well as a full understanding of the client's needs and internal processes.

We consider it our duty to constantly examine and draw attention to all aspects that may affect the client's assessment of the cases. Even if this means that all or part of our own advisory services become superfluous. If, for instance, the terms of a transaction have changed in such a way that the execution of the transaction, in our view, would not be in the client's best interests, or if we find that the process should be reconsidered, we always propose alternative solutions.

Selected highlights

  • Unifaun - adviser to the majority shareholder of Unifaun - Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm - in connection with the merger between Swedish Unifaun and the Norwegian peer, Consignor Group, both leading providers of cloud Transport Administration Systems (TAS) solutions within the logistics industry
  • Leo Pharma - adviser to Nordic Capital in connection with Nordic Capital's acquisition of a minority share in LEO Pharma 
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - adviser to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in connection with the sale of 25% of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Vestas
  • Siteimprove - adviser to the Swedish private equity firm, Nordic Capital, in connection with Nordic Capital's acquisition of Siteimprove, a Danish provider of website experience and digital marketing
  • Globeteam - adviser to Kirk Kapital in connection with Kirk Kapital's sale of Globeteam to Norvestor Equity
  • VP Securities - adviser to Danske Bank, Nordea, Jyske Bank and Danmarks Nationalbank in connection with the sale of 70% of VP Securities to Euronext
  • Qvartz  - adviser to the Danish-based consulting firm Qvartz in connection with the sale of Qvartz to Bain & Company
  • Fitness World - adviser to FSN Capital Partners in connection with FSN Capital Partners' sale of Fitness World to PureGym
  • LR Realkredit - adviser to LR Realkredit in connection with LR Realkredit's sale to Nykredit Realkredit 
  • Faerch Group - adviser to Advent International, a global US-based private equity firm, in connection with Advent International's sale of the Danish-based manufacturer of sustainable trays, Faerch Group, to A.P. Møller Holding
  • All highlights

  • A.P. Møller-Mærsk's handy gas business - Navigator Holding's acquisition of A.P. Møller-Mærsk's handy gas business
  • Advis - Intrum Justitia's acquisition of Advis
  • Aireon - Navair's and IAAA's participation in investment in Aireon
  • Altapay - founders' sale of Altapay to Valitor
  • Anson Packaging Ltd. - Færch Plast Group's acquisition of Anson Packaging Ltd.
  • AP Pension - AP Pension's merger with the multi-employer pension fund the Danish Finance Sector's Pension Fund, FSP
  • ApodanNordic - Pharmapackaging A/S Fagron Group BV's acquisition of ApodanNordic Pharmapackaging A/S
  • ASM Foods - AB Barry Callebaut's acquisition of ASM Foods AB, Sweden
  • Atlas Rederi - adviser to the bankrupt Atlas Holding in relation to the sale of Atlas Rederi
  • Axcess A/S - sale of IT company Axcess to Atea
  • Baresso - advice to the company and the owners of Baresso in connection with the sale of the Danish coffee shop chain to JAB Holding Company
  • Billetlugen - Solstra's sale of Billetlugen to Nordisk Film
  • Biofac Esbjerg A/S (now ZPD) - Zeria Pharmaceutical Ltd.'s acquisition of Biofac Esbjerg A/S
  • Bluegarden - Marlin Equity Partners' acquisition of Bluegarden
  • Broadcast Service Danmark - TV2's and the Danish Broadcasting Corporation's sale of broadcast towers and related infrastructure to Teracom
  • Brøndums - Ratos' sale of Brøndums
  • BTX - EQT's sale of three BTX clothing divisions to DK Company
  • BTX Group - EQT's sale of clothing group BTX Group to Sun European Partners
  • Capital Four - adviser to Northill Capital, the UK-based asset management business, in connection with Northill's acquisition of a controlling interest in Capital Four, the Copenhagen-based leading credit asset management boutique
  • Chr. Hansen - Novo's acquisition of 25% of Chr. Hansen
  • Cimber Air - SAS' acquisition of Cimber Air
  • Cimber Sterling A/S - Mansvell Enterprises Ltd.'s acquisition of a majority shareholding in the listed Danish regional airline company Cimber Sterling A/S
  • Clio Online - ApS Bonnier Business Press AB's acquisition of Clio Online ApS
  • Clipper Group - the former Nordic Tankers' acquisition of Clipper's activities in the product tanker segment
  • ComX Networks - sale of TV and broadband provider Comix Networks to TDC
  • Contera Pharma ApS - sale by Novo A/S and others of Contera Pharma ApS
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - adviser to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in connection with the sale of 25% of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Vestas
  • Dagbladet Børsen - adviser to Bonnier, the Swedish media group, in connection with Bonnier's sale of the Danish business daily Dagbladet Børsen to JP/Politikens Hus
  • Dan-Aktiv/Finaref - Resurs Bank's (portfolio company owned by Nordic Capital) acquisition of Dan-Aktiv and Finaref from Credit Agricole
  • Dan-Corn A/S - Sukup Corporation's acquisition of Dan-Corn A/S
  • Danisco A/S - DuPont's take-over of Danisco (by way of a public take-over bid)
  • Danmarks Skibskredit (Danish Ship Finance) - adviser to the major shareholders of Danish Ship Finance - Danske Bank, Danmarks Nationalbank, A.P. Møller-Mærsk and Nordea Bank - in connection with the sale of Danish Ship Finance, the Danish provider of ship financing services, to Axcel, PFA and PKA
  • Danske Færger - establishment of Danske Færger through a merger between Bornholmstrafikken A/S, Sydfynske A/S (which was an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Clipper Group A/S) and Færgen
  • DiBa Bank - Sydbank's acquisition of DiBa Bank (by way of a public take-over bid)
  • DONG Energy A/S - raising of DKK 11 billion worth of new share capital in DONG Energy from Goldman Sachs, ATP and PFA in one of the largest private placements in Europe ever
  • Easy Film A/S - Eyeworks' acquisition of Easy Film A/S
  • e-conomic A/S - HG Capital's acquisition and subsequent sale of IT company e-conomic A/S
  • EET Europarts Group - private equity fund Alipes' sale of EET Europarts to FSN Capital Partners
  • EgnsINVEST - Sparinvest's acquisition of EgnsINVEST
  • Ellegaard A/S and API - Capidea's acquisition of controlling interest in Ellegaard A/S and API
  • Epitherapeutics A/S - Gilead Sciences Inc.'s acquisition of Epitherapeutics A/S
  • Europarts S.A. - EET Nordic's acquisition of Europarts S.A.
  • Exhausto A/S - Axcel's take-over of ventilation manufacturer Exhausto A/S from VKR Holding
  • EY - adviser to EY in the merger between audit firms EY Danmark and KPMG Danmark
  • Faerch Group - adviser to Advent International, a global US-based private equity firm, in connection with Advent International's sale of the Danish-based manufacturer of sustainable trays, Faerch Group, to A.P. Møller Holding
  • Falck (alarm portfolio) - adviser to Verisure in connection with Verisure's acquisition of the monitored alarm portfolio and a number of operational assets in Denmark and Norway from Falck, the Denmark-based provider of assistance, emergency, healthcare and safety services
  • Falck A/S - advisory services to the management of Falck in connection with the sale of Falck A/S to the Lundbeck Foundation
  • FIH Erhvervsbank A/S - acquisition of FIH Erhvervsbank by ATP, PFA, Folksam and Christian Dyvig
  • FIH Erhvervsbank A/S - demerger and sale of FIH Erhvervsbank's property portfolio of DKK 17 billion to Finansiel Stabilitet A/S
  • Fitness World - adviser to FSN Capital Partners in connection with FSN Capital Partners' sale of Fitness World to PureGym 
  • Færch Plast A/S - EQT's acquisition of Færch Plast A/S
  • Gastech Energi A/S - Ariston Therma's acquisition of Gastech Energi A/S
  • Globeteam - adviser to Kirk Kapital in connection with Kirk Kapital's sale of Globeteam to Norvestor Equity 
  • Glud & Marstrand - Envases Universales de México's acquisition of Glud & Marstrand from AAC Capital Partners
  • Green Team Group - sale of Green Team Group to Adelis Equity PartnersFund I
  • Hafnia Tankers ApS - merger of the activities of Hafnia Tankers ApS (owned by, i.a, Barclays) and BTS Tanker Partners LLC (owned by, i.a. Blackstone and Tufton Oceanic) under the name of Hafnia Tankers ApS
  • HusCompagniet - adviser to EQT, the major Nordic private equity fund, in connection with EQT's acquisition of HusCompagniet, the leading Danish single-family brick house retailer, from FSN Capital
  • IC Companys (IC Group) - sale of the listed fashion group's mid-market division to DK Company
  • IMCL Holding Ltd. and others - Unifeeder's acquisition of IMCL Holding Limited and others
  • Jernstøberiet Danica - Mat Holding's acquisition of Jernstøberiet Danica
  • Joe & the Juice - adviser to General Atlantic, US-based private equity firm, in connection with General Atlantic's investment in Joe & the Juice, the Danish/international juice and coffee bar
  • Joe & the Juice - founders Kaspar Basse's and Johan Wedell-Wedellborg's sale of the juice bar chain “Joe & the Juice” to the Swedish private equity fund Valedo
  • Kelsen Group - acted for United Biscuits in its endeavours to acquire Danish biscuit giant Kelsen Group as part of a structured auction process
  • KMD A/S - Advent International's acquisition of KMD A/S
  • Leo Pharma - adviser to Nordic Capital in connection with Nordic Capital's acquisition of a minority share in LEO Pharma 
  • Libratone - founders' and SEED Capital's sale of Libratone to a consortium of Chinese investors
  • Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S - sale of Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S to Polaris
  • LR Realkredit - adviser to LR Realkredit in connection with LR Realkredit's sale to Nykredit Realkredit 
  • Maersk LNG A/S - Teekay's and Marubeni's acquisition of Maersk LNG from A.P. Møller Mærsk
  • Medical Insight A/S - Karos Health Inc.'s acquisition of Medical Insight A/S
  • MetroXpress A/S - Tamedia AG's acquisition of MetroXpress A/S
  • Mette Munk A/S - Aryzta AG's acquisition of Mette Munk A/S
  • MissionPharma - Eurapharma's acquisition of MissionPharma
  • Mohan Fibre Products - adviser to the Danish packaging company Brødrene Hartmann in connection with Brødrene Hartmann's acquisition of Mohan Fibre Products, an Indian packaging supplier
  • Momondo A/S - Cheapflights' acquisition of Momondo A/S with the world-famous search portal
  • Netcompany - adviser to FSN Capital, the Nordic private equity firm, in connection with FSN Capital's acquisition of a controlling interest in Netcompany, the Danish IT company
  • Noa Noa Group - Acquisition of Noa Noa from Axcel and subsequent restructuring of Noa Noa
  • Nordea Liv & Pension - adviser to Nordea Life Holding AB and Nordea Liv & Pension, livsforsikringsselskab A/S in connection with the sale of 25% of Nordea Liv & Pension, livsforsikringsselskab A/S, the Danmark-based provider of life insurance and pension services, to Foreningen NLP representing the customers of Nordea Liv & Pension
  • Norican Group (DISA) - private equity fund Mid Europa Partners' sale of Norican Group (DISA) to Altor
  • Nycomed A/S - Nordic Capital Group's sale of Nycomed to Takeda
  • Nørresundby Bank - Nordjyske Bank's take-over of Nørresundby Bank (by way of a public take-over bid and subsequent merger)
  • OW Bunker - sale of activities from the estate in bankruptcy of OW Bunker
  • Paramedical A/S - Cederroth International AB's acquisition of Paramedical A/S
  • Post Nord - merger between Post Danmark A/S and Posten AB
  • Privathospitalet Hamlet - Aleris AB's acquisition of Privathospitalet Hamlet
  • Procom A/S - Amphenol Coorporation's acquisition of Procom A/S
  • Qvartz - adviser to the Danish-based consulting firm Qvartz in connection with the sale of Qvartz to Bain & Company
  • Rehfeld Partners A/S - IMS Health Holdings. Inc's acquisition of Rehfeld Partners A/S and Effektor A/S
  • Rose Poultry A/S - HKScan OY's acquisition of Rose Poultry A/S
  • Sanovo Greenpack Embalagens do Brasil Ltda - Brdr. Hartmann's acquisition of Sanovo Greenpack Embalagens do Brasil Ltda from Lactosan-Sanovo Holding A/S
  • Santaris Pharma A/S - sale by Sunstone Capital, Novo A/S and others of Santaris Pharma A/S to Roche
  • Saxo Bank A/S - General Atlantic's sale of shares in Saxo Bank A/S to private equity fund TPG
  • Saxo Payments - advisory services to founders, management and shareholders on capital and ownership structure
  • Scandlines - sale of ferry company Scandlines
  • Scan-Speak A/S - sale of Scan-Speak A/S to Eastern Asia Technology (HK) Limited
  • Selco A/S - Littelfuse's acquisition of Selco A/S
  • SFK Food A/S - Solina Sfinc's acquisition of ingredients producer SFK Food A/S as a Nordic platform investment
  • Shell's Danish downstream activities - Statoil Fuel & Retail's (now Circle K) acquisition of Shell's Danish downstream activities and Circle K's subsequent remedy sale of certain downstream activities to DCC Holding
  • Siminn DK A/S - Skipti hf's sale of Siminn DK A/S to Telia A/S
  • Sirap Gema - adviser to Danish Faerch in connection with Faerch's acquisition of Sirap-Gema and its activities in Italy, Poland and Spain concerning food packaging
  • Siteimprove - adviser to the Swedish private equity firm, Nordic Capital, in connection with Nordic Capital's acquisition of Siteimprove, a Danish provider of website experience and digital marketing
  • Skagen Designs - sale of Skagen Designs to US company Fossil
  • Skalflex A/S - Parex Group's acquisition of Skalflex A/S
  • SMA Solar Technology AG - Danfoss A/S' acquisition of 20% of SMA Solar Technology
  • Sparekassen Lolland A/S - Jyske Bank's acquisition of Sparekassen Lolland A/S
  • Sportmaster - Nordic Capital's acquisition of Sportmaster
  • Syd Arne (oil field) - Hess Corporation's acquisition of a share of the Syd Arne oil field
  • Symphogen - adviser to Symphogen in connection with Symphogen's sale of Les Laboratoires Servier 
  • Team Online - sale of IT company Team Online to EG A/S
  • Telenor - contemplated merger between Telenor's and Telia's Danish businesses in a new joint company
  • TenneT Offshore DolWin3 - sale of 67% of TenneT Offshore Dolwin3
  • TOP-TOY - adviser to the owners of TOP-TOY, the Danish major toy retailer, in connection with the sale of 75% of TOP-TOY to EQT, the Nordic private equity fund
  • Trendsales - Tamedia AG's acquisition of 88% of Trendsales from its founders and Ricardo gruppen
  • Trendsales - adviser to TX Group in connection with the sale of the majority stake of Trendsales
  • Trustpilot - advisory services related to Vitruvian Partners' investment in Trustpilot
  • Trustpilot - venture investments in Trustpilot
  • Unifaun - adviser to the majority shareholder of Unifaun - Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm - in connection with the merger between Swedish Unifaun and the Norwegian peer, Consignor Group, both leading providers of cloud Transport Administration Systems (TAS) solutions within the logistics industry
  • Unifaun - adviser to Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm, in connection with the acquisition of Unifaun, a leading Stockholm-based cloud Transport Administration Systems (TAS) platform
  • Unifeeder A/S - acquisition and subsequent sale of Montagu Private Equity's Danish portfolio company Unifeeder A/S
  • Unifeeder A/S - Nordic Capital's sale of minority shareholding in Unifeeder A/S to Danica
  • Unifeeder A/S - Unifeeder A/S' acquisition of activities from Tschudi Holding A/S in a number of countries
  • VP Securities - adviser to Danske Bank, Nordea, Jyske Bank and Danmarks Nationalbank in connection with the sale of 70% of VP Securities to Euronext
  • Welltec - PFA's investment in Welltec
  • Xstream - Capidea's acquisition of streaming company Xstream from its founder
  • Zebra A/S - sale of Tiger retail chain to EQT 

Ratings

  • Plesner is listed in "Tier 1" as regards M&A.

    "Reliable and pragmatic; strong market knowledge; extremely pleasant lawyers"

    "Excellent strategic insight and negotiation skills. High-quality work"

    "One of the clear market leaders in Denmark, very responsive and commercial, tough (but fair) and effective negotiators"

    "Very strong team with a broad bench; deliver quality advice in a timely manner; solutions rather than problem-orientated"

    "Very professional on M&A advisory"

    "Extremely responsive and technically proficient" (2023)

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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm (2023)
  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A.  

    Plesner is an excellent firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on transactional cross-border mandates. It handles a high volume of complex deals which often involve major domestic corporations and international investors. The team is well versed in handling public M&A and ECM mandates, acting for issuers and bookrunners on private placements as well as public tenders. It also advises on corporate structures, providing a full-service offering in transaction-related practice areas such as employment and competition law.

    "The team is attentive with a best in class understanding of our business and strategy" (2023)
  • Plesner is listed in "Tier 1" as regards M&A.

    "They are experienced in their fields and have excellent relations with various local stakeholders"

    "Given their long track record with our company they understand our challenges when drafting next generation templates for global expansion"

    "Client-first approach; highly qualitied professionals; strong customer relationship"
     (2022)

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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm. 

    "Outstanding understanding of M&A process always available strong team coverage “clients first” attitude"
     
    "Deep knowledge, professional, balanced advice which means that sometimes they also say if they disagree" (2022)
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    Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A.

    Excellent firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on transactional cross-border mandates. It handles a high volume of complex deals which often involve major domestic corporations and international investors. The team is well versed in handling public M&A and ECM mandates, acting for issuers and bookrunners on private placements as well as public tenders. It also advises on corporate structures, providing a full-service offering in transaction-related practice areas such as employment, IP and competition law.

    "Seamlessly work across the borders" (2022)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2022)
  • Plesner is listed in "Tier 1" as regards M&A (2021+2021/2022)

    "Client-first attitude, top professional and highly skilled

    "Excellent and precise work. Great project management. Good commercial input

    "Responsive and sensible advice

    "Broad range of services. Constructive and thorough through solution models" (2021/2022)

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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm. 
     
    Praised as "exceptionally strong" and "highly commercial", Plesner has a particular focus on M&A transactions, private equity deals, joint ventures and structured sales. 
     
    "Exceptionally strong M&A team, highly capable and highly commercial in the approach to their work. A proactive and detailed-oriented team, but with the ability to be commercial at the same time"
     
    "Highly diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and personalities, making the broader team very strong" (2021)
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    Excellent firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on transactional cross-border mandates. Handles a high volume of complex deals which often involve major domestic corporations and international investors. Well versed in handling public M&A and ECM mandates, acting for issuers and bookrunners on private placements as well as public tenders. Also advises on corporate structures. Provides a full-service offering in transaction-related practice areas such as employment, IP and competition law.

    "Very thorough, commercially astute and provides helpful advice in negotiations"

    "The firm covers all aspects and has experts in all necessary fields"

    "Has a straight-to-the-point approach" (2021)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2021)
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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm (2020)
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    Excellent firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on cross-border transactional mandates. Recognised for its high volume of complex deals which often involve major Nordic private equity houses and international investors. Noted for its public M&A and ECM expertise, acting for issuers and bookrunners on IPOs. Also advises on corporate structures. Provides a full-service offering in transaction-related practice areas such as employment, IP and competition law.

    "Strong performance" and "timely and clear advice, which is highly commercial"

    "Very strong at assisting on tactics - in a deal situation they are trusted advisers" (2020)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2020)
  • Plesner is one of Denmark’s best firms across the board and has top tier rankings. 

    "Extremely supportive across-the-clock in all matters. Our deal couldn't have been done without the close and extraordinary support from the firm" – M&A (2020)

    "Highly skilled company with excellent law skills, as well as the commercial skills needed to provide valuable insights and client advice" – M&A (2020)

    "It is a leading firm within capital markets advisory work. They demonstrate in-depth knowledge of how markets and processes work. Furthermore, the firm is always looking three steps ahead which is very helpful in identifying transactional critical issues" – M&A (2020)

    "Superb balance of attention to detail, high pressure turnaround of work and pragmatism. A real pleasure to work with" – M&A (2020)  

    "Very satisfied with the to-the-point advice and assessments from the firm. Furthermore, they are accessible and proactive thinking in their work" – M&A (2020)

    "Very strong and among the top firms in Denmark. Very commercial and has a solid understanding of client needs" – M&A (2020)

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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm.
     
    Plesner has a "professional, dedicated and trustworthy" approach, with "a personal and client-friendly mindset" (2019)
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    Formidable firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on cross-border transactional mandates. Recognised for its high volume of complex deals which often involve major Nordic private equity houses and international investors across numerous industries. Noted for its public M&A and ECM expertise, with knowledge of IPOs, public takeovers and cross-border listings. Also advises on corporate structures. Provides a full-service offering in transaction-related practice areas such as employment, IP and competition law.

    "Outstanding knowledge in M&A, corporate law, financing and ECM deals"

    "Deep cross-border capabilities"

    "First-class client relationship: always available and putting the client first"

    "Strong and experienced team that provides the relevant areas of expertise when needed, and they are very flexible in terms of timing and availability" (2019) 

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2019)
  • Plesner is one of Denmark’s largest and leading firms and has top tier rankings across a range of areas. 

    “It's one of the top firms in Denmark providing high quality work at a reasonable price. It has a couple of superstar lawyers supported by a strong bench of high quality partners and senior associates”

    “It's very commercially oriented in its advice, and available at all times"
     (2019)

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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    "Excellent" Plesner fields a 21-partner practice that has a steady track record in corporate matters and is equally at ease with the buy and sell side of transactions (2018)
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    "Very commercial and international in the way they think"

    "Excellent, efficient and cost effective"

    "The cooperation was top notch; they are commercial, really technically skilled and good at getting to the heart of a transaction" (2018)

  • Recognised across the board as one of the strongest firms in Copenhagen, Plesner continues to collect plaudits for its work in all areas of practice.

    “Excellent experience in working with Plesner”

    "Excellent knowledge, including knowledge about market standards and market practice. They have a very good standing in the market, making the processes smoother, both against the other law firms involved and the counterparty. They cover all the relevant areas in connection to a transaction, including competition law and regulatory issues. They are very service-minded and always deliver in due time and have a very good business understanding”
     (2018)

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    Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2018)
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    Full-service firm with an outstanding corporate practice, particularly focusing on cross-border transactional mandates. Recognised for its high volume of complex deals which often involve major Nordic private equity houses and international investors and sectors such as biotech and pharmaceuticals, technology, construction and energy. 

    "We are extremely pleased with the firm's support of our business goals. Each lawyer who has assisted us has been knowledgeable and commercial in outlook"

    "They are very commercial and they are good on both the seller and buyer sides of things. They are intense, responsive, and there is a strong sense of continuity to the team" (2017)

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    Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2017)
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    Within Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Plesner is a first tier firm

    Plesner's "efficient" practice is jointly headed by M&A expert Tue Ravnholt Frandsen; the "competent" Jacob Christensen, who advises on corporate law; and Jacob Ørskov Rasmussen, who specialises in commercial contracts (2017)
  • One of the established top-tier firms in the Danish market. Clients point to the overall quality of the firm as an outstanding aspect of its work.

    "They deliver very solid work - they are both diligent and commercial"

    "I would be very happy to use them again, they were excellent" (2017)

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    "On the M&A front Plesner is very solid on the theoretical aspects and it has very strong practical experience. Not only does the team know what the law is, it knows how the law works in practice"

    "The quality of service is high and we receive plenty of partner attention" (2016)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2016)
  • Within Mergers and acquisitions, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    Plesner provides "a high level of service" and is "a top pick in Denmark" (2016)

  • Across the board Plesner is recognised by clients and peers alike as one of the leading teams in the Danish market doing some of the most significant work.

    "Plesner are extremely responsive. The high quality of their output is equivalent to a magic circle law firm" (2016)

  • Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Corporate/M&A (2015)
  • Plesner was in April 2015 awarded a price for its role as lead counsel to DONG Energy A/S in its issuance of shares to Goldman Sachs, ATP, PFA and existing minority shareholders in one of the largest private placements in Europe ever (2015)
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    Plesner is the Danish law firm involved in most mergers and acquisitions in the period 2000-2013, and it has managed to increase its transaction flow despite the recent downturn in this area.

    "Plesner is one of the top in Denmark. It offers a full range of expertise, which is what you need for complex M&A projects"

    Handles complex M&A assignments for leading Nordic and international clients. Acts for high-profile private equity houses, investment funds, financial institutions and industry players. Involved in some of the most significant transactions on the Danish market and is also noted for expertise in venture capital (2014)

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    According to peers, in corporate work the firm stands with the very best in the country. Clients praise both the pragmatic advice and high levels of professionalism the team is able to offer and are impressed by the quality of the lawyers involved.

    "They have a good understanding of our business, are very responsive and produce high quality work"
    (2014)
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