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Bech-Bruun

Corporate/M&A

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We advise on transaction and corporate law at all levels and within all industries.
Bech-Bruun's M&A team is one of Denmark's largest and most outstanding. For many years we have completed more transactions than any other Danish law firm. Our position at the leading edge of the Danish M&A market is the result of many years' specialising and experience in managing small and large processes.

We advise a wide range of Danish and non-Danish financial and industrial players, including private equity funds and enterprises, on transactions at all levels and within all industries. Also, corporate law issues have always been one of our core skills. We offer legal advice to enterprises, small and large, within all aspects of corporate law.

Our advisory services include:

  • Mergers and demergers​
  • Takeover bids
  • Business transfers
  • Reorganisation of groups and enterprises
  • Venture capital investment
  • Joint ventures
  • Management buy-out and buy-in
  • Commercial contracts
  • Formation and conversion of enterprises
  • General partnerships and limited partnerships
  • SE companies 
  • Enterprise wind-up
  • Corporate governance and compliance
  • International corporate matters
  • Partner-owned enterprises.

Due to our size we can always assign lawyers at the right levels to any case, and we have highly specialised experts in all areas, who can address particular issues in relation to a transaction.

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Corporate/M&A - Denmark

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The team at Bech-Bruun is well regarded and particularly active in the private equity sphere. It advises on M&A across a range of industries such as energy, manufacturing, financial services, technology and retail. Public M&A is another area of expertise, given its experience in public tender offers, as well as equity capital markets transactions. The law firm acts for a notable client base on issues that frequently involve international elements.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bech-Bruun acted as lead counsel assisting Lind Invest with its investment in shares and convertible notes in SAS.

Strengths

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  • Bech-Bruun has a very committed and engaged team who are always available to quickly respond.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Bech-Bruun's collaborative approach, deep understanding of market terms and ability to anticipate potential roadblocks set them apart.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Bech-Bruun has a unique combination of deep legal competencies and commercial understanding. The team always understands the underlying business dynamics and not just the legal consequences.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Bech-Bruun has the quality, capacity and deep level of specialisation that we seek in our legal advisers, but we also find the lawyers pleasant to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team are solution-oriented and provide clear guidelines and suggestions to the client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jacob Hjortshøj
    Jacob Hjortshøj

    Jacob Hjortshøj

    Jacob Hjortshøj offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of M&A transactions. He acts for private equity firms on high-value and cross-border deals.

    • I appreciate Jacob Hjortshøj's experience and his ability to find solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Andreas Nielsen
    Andreas Nielsen

    Andreas Nielsen

    Andreas Nielsen is a highly knowledgeable M&A practitioner. He has experience acting for private equity and venture capital firms on transactions.

    • Andreas Nielsen has a super strong understanding of how to get issues identified and resolved. He is good at addressing risks.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Simon Milthers
    Simon Milthers

    Simon Milthers

    Simon Milthers is notably active on cross-border and high-value acquisitions. He regularly handles transactions in the energy sector.

    • Simon Milthers delivers an excellent performance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Simon Milthers is super to work with. He is very collaborative.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Simon is very good at looking at things from a holistic perspective.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Simon stands out with his exceptional legal expertise, his project and client management and his negotiating skills in very complex transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Steen Rode
    Steen Rode

    Steen Rode

    Steen Rode assists private equity firms and investors with high-value and cross-border transactions.

    • Steen Rode is outstanding in all respects.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • I am very pleased with Steen Rode's availability and accessibility. Also, he never makes things harder; he is a real problem solver.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • It is a pleasure to work with Steen, who provides excellent legal advice as well as his own sound opinion on all matters relating to transactions, negotiations and the law.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Steen Rode is pragmatic and gets the deal done while still looking after the client's interests.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Jakob Kristensen
    Jakob Kristensen

    Jakob Kristensen

    Jakob Kristensen assists a broad range of clients with domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Jakob has outstanding capabilities to quickly advise on solutions and understand the commercial and shareholder context. He brings a lot of confidence to any situation.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • His calm, solution-oriented approach and deep transactional experience inspire confidence at every stage.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Jakob combines legal expertise with strong business acumen, offering solutions that are not only technically sound but also commercially viable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He knows us well and has a good understanding of what we look for in a legal partner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is very customer-focused.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen
    Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen

    Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen

    Thomas Bøgedal Kristiansen is recognised as an up-and-coming practitioner in the field of M&A in Denmark. He has experience acting for investment companies and pension funds on the acquisition of shares.

    • It is always a pleasure to work with Thomas, who delivers excellent work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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