Niklas Korsgaard Christensen

advokat (H), managing partner, MBA

Niklas Korsgaard Christensen er managing partner i Plesner og rådgiver samtidig om gennemførelse af store komplekse projekter, overdragelser og konflikthåndtering indenfor energi, infrastruktur og entreprise. 

Niklas har især ekspertise inden for områderne energi, infrastruktur og entreprise, hvor han rådgiver om gennemførelse af store projekter, overdragelse af disse samt konflikthåndtering.

Niklas er certificeret voldgiftsdommer og har en MBA fra Cambridge University. Desuden har han stor undervisningserfaring, bl.a. som ekstern lektor på Københavns Universitet.

Niklas er Plesners managing partner (siden marts 2021) og medlem af Plesners bestyrelse (siden 2018)

Highlights

  • Ørsted (DONG Energy A/S) - udvikling og gennemførelse af Hejre-projektet (olie og gas) i Nordsøen
  • Femern A/S - udvikling og gennemførelse af en fast forbindelse over Femern Bælt
  • Kalaallit Airports - udvikling af internationale lufthavne i Grønland
  • Total - udvikling og gennemførelse af Tyra Redevelopment Projektet 
  • European Energy - salg af vind- og solparker i Danmark
  • Gaz-Systems S.A. - rådgivning om Baltic Pipe Projektet
  • A.P. Møller Holding A/S - rådgivning om energiprojekt
  • Arkil A/S - rådgivning om flere af selskabets infrastruktur opgaver
  • NCC - rådgivning om hospitalsbyggeri, vejprojekter m.v.
  • InfraNode - rådgivning om køb og opførelse af solcelleparker i Danmark
  • Sund og Bælt Holding A/S - rådgivning om drift af koncernens infrastruktur, herunder broforbindelser, havne, jernbaner samt vindmøller
  • Ineos - rådgivning om køb af licenser i Danmark
  • Equinor (Statoil) - rådgivning om aktiviteter i Danmark
  • RWE - rådgivning om vindmølle-projekter i Danmark
  • Rådgiver til flere operatører/licenshavere - etablering i Danmark og erhvervelse af licensrettigheder i Nordsøen

Ratings

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer (Highly Regarded) as regards Project Development, Banking and Project Finance. 

    "Excellent understanding of commercial aspects, and participating in negotiations" (2023)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Energy. Further, he is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution, Environment, Real Estate and Construction, Shipping and Transport, and Greenland - Foreign Firms.

    "Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a first-class, trusted adviser"

    "Very easy to talk to and not afraid to give common sense advice. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen has sound understanding and does not make reservations to his down to earth and to the point advice" (2023)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy and Real Estate: Construction.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen regularly advises on complex energy, transportation and infrastructure construction projects across Denmark and beyond. He has considerable experience acting for construction companies and state-owned entities.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen represents clients in energy infrastructure projects in the electricity and oil and gas sectors. He also advises on transaction mandates, with particular strength in offshore wind parks and solar farms.

    "Niklas is a first-class adviser with in-depth industry knowledge. He provides operational solutions through direct communication." (2023)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen has received a Client Choice Award for Denmark in the category Projects (2022)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer (Highly Regarded) as regards Project Development, Banking and Project Finance (2022)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Energy. Further, he is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution, Environment, Real Estate and Construction and Shipping and Transport.

    "Niklas Korsgaard Christensen; highly trusted adviser. He brings real value to the business through a combination of high professional standards, a commercial astute approach, a distinct ability at working effectively though complex situations and putting advice in the right context and framework for the situation" (2022)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy and Real Estate: Construction.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen represents clients in energy infrastructure projects in the electricity and oil and gas sectors. He also advises on transaction mandates, with particular strength in offshore wind parks and solar farms. Clients praise his "in-depth understanding" and his "clear communication" (2022)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen has received a Client Choice Award in Denmark in the category Projects.

    "His degree of professional expertise and results are always outstanding; he never compromises with quality

    "He is a highly trusted adviser no matter the case" (2021)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer (Highly Regarded) as regards Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Banking and Project Finance (2019+2020+2021+2021/2022)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Energy. Further, he is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution, Environment, Real Estate and Construction and Shipping and Transport.

    "Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a strong and experienced advisor"

    "Niklas Christensen is knowledgeable and well prepared to handle energy cases" (2021)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen represents clients in energy infrastructure projects in the electricity and oil and gas sectors. He also advises on transaction mandates, with particular strength in offshore wind parks and solar farms. A source describes him as "a seasoned lawyer with expertise in energy regulatory issues" (2021)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Real Estate: Construction.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen handles infrastructure and commercial construction project development as well as relevant disputes. Sources highlight that "he has an impressive and detailed knowledge and understanding of his client's needs and business"  (2021)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Environment (2020)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Energy (2020)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Real Estate and Construction (2020)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen represents clients in energy infrastructure projects in the electricity and oil and gas sectors. He also advises on renewable energy transactions, with particular strength in offshore wind parks and solar farms. One client appreciates his "high quality" and "always to-the-point" advice (2020)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Real Estate: Construction.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen handles infrastructure and commercial construction project development and disputes for his clients. Sources recommend his "very high-quality and to-the-point legal advice" (2020)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Real Estate and Construction (2019) 

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution (2019)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Energy (2019)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Environment (2019)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Shipping and Transport (2019)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen receives praise for his oil and gas work, with an interviewee observing that "he has a practical approach and is able to combine knowledge of projects with excellent legal skills." He advises on licensing and regulatory issues in addition to being engaged in energy transactions (2019)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Real Estate: Construction.

    Newly appointed head of construction Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is praised by an interviewee for his "pragmatic, practical approach and ability to combine technical knowledge with excellent legal skills." The same interviewee adds: "I find him good in complex projects as he has the ability to get an overview of the crucial facts and apply the analysis." He advises on infrastructure construction projects and disputes, with a notable focus on the energy sector (2019)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Energy. "

    Very strong" Niklas Korsgaard Christensen led the advice on an upstream oil and gas project (2018)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Environment (2018)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Construction (2018)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is "service-minded", has an "effective working style which cuts straight to the issue", and an "excellent attitude for the commercial aspect of a matter", according to clients. He is frequently picked out by sources for his regulatory knowledge of the energy sector and also has substantial experience in the commercial and contentious aspects of renewable energy projects (2018)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer (Highly Regarded) as regards Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development and Project Finance (Financial and Corporate 2018)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    According to clients, Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is"very confident, knows his stuff and has good contacts. He was able to use his knowledge to aid us and was extremely helpful" (2017)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Dispute Resolution (2017)

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Energy. Department head Niklas Korsgaard Christensen "goes the extra mile" (2017)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer as regards Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, Disputes, Banking and Project Finance (Financial and Corporate 2017)
  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    The "brilliant" Niklas Korsgaard Christensen advises on a range of energy and infrastructure projects. He also assists with contientious phases (2016)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recommended as regards Energy (2016)
  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is winner of the Client Choice Awards 2016 of the Energy & Natural Resources category for Denmark (2016)
  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer as regards Energy and Infrastructure and Project Development (2016)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed as a Leading Lawyer as regards Energy and Infrastructure (in particular Disputes and Project Development), M&A as well as Project Finance.

    Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is praised for his expertise in offshore commitments and is a client favourite. "He is very competent in legal matters concerning the energy market," says one. "He has a thorough knowledge of the legal standards in the market, and he is excellent in negotiating terms and conditions with contractors." Another, who uses him for E&P contract work and disputes, agrees, noting: "He's extremely competent and commercially-orientated. He's pragmatic, not the usual pretentious lawyer, he's very focused and gets straight to the point." Clients enthuse about his offshore expertise. "I don't think there is another firm in Denmark that has as specific and in-depth knowledge of exploration and production standard contracts. Niklas is quite remarkable in this respect," reveals one" (2015)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is ranked as a leading individual as regards Energy.

    Clients give Niklas Korsgaard Christensen strong recommendations for his work in upstream oil and gas, saying "he's a splendid guy to work with. He's really into the energy sector and he's also very quick to respond" (2014)

  • Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is listed a leading specialists as regards Energy and Infrastructure.

    "He is very competent in legal matters concerning the energy market,". "He has a thorough knowledge of the legal standards in the market and he is excellent in negotiating terms and conditions with contractors." Another, who uses him for E&P contract work and disputes, agrees, noting: "He’s extremely competent and commercially-orientated. He’s pragmatic, not the usual pretentious lawyer, he’s very focused and gets straight to the point." Clients enthuse about his offshore expertise. "I don’t think there is another firm in Denmark that has as specific and in-depth knowledge of exploration and production standard contracts. Niklas is quite remarkable in this respect" (2014)

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