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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Bech-Bruun assisted FMC Corporation with its USD200 million agreement to acquire BioPhero.
Strengths
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"Bech-Bruun has a full-service offering that can cover all aspects of M&A."
"The law firm understands complex international transactions and provides proactive solutions."
"Bech-Bruun is extremely proactive and always a few steps ahead in the process. The team was available whenever needed."
"The lawyers pay very high attention to client needs."
"Bech-Bruun has a full-service offering that can cover all aspects of M&A."
"The law firm understands complex international transactions and provides proactive solutions."
"Bech-Bruun is extremely proactive and always a few steps ahead in the process. The team was available whenever needed."
"The lawyers pay very high attention to client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Jacob Hjortshøj is a standout M&A practitioner who offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of M&A transactions. He frequently acts for private equity firms on high-value and cross-border deals.
"Jacob has impressive skills and you feel confident to be on his side in discussions, negotiations and when issues have to be organised and solved."
"He's been in the game for many years and gives straight answers."
Andreas Nielsen is a highly knowledgeable M&A practitioner. He has experience acting for private equity and venture capital firms on transactions.
"Andreas Nielsen is very service-minded. He provides a clear picture of risks and protection but with a balance to ensure a deal gets done."
"Andreas is personable, smart and knows the market very well."
Jakob Kristensen assists a broad range of clients with domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Jakob is curious and actively engaged to understand where we can create value and what are possible strategies as well as negotiation tactics. He is quick to respond and ensures we move the right questions forward fast. He is a great comfort to have as part of the team."
"He understands the business and is a good negotiator in transactions."
"He is a very skilled and responsive lawyer. He is extremely efficient in negotiations and always provides high-quality deliverables on time."
"He has very good market knowledge and is very pragmatic."
Ole Nørgaard regularly advises clients on acquisitions and the sale of shares.
"Ole is great with clients, diligent and efficient."
Simon Milthers is notably active in cross-border and high-value acquisitions. He regularly handles transactions in the energy sector.
"Simon Milthers is a great energy M&A lawyer."
Steen Rode assists private equity firms and investors with high-value and cross-border transactions.
"Steen is always proactive and good at delegating internally in Bech-Bruun."
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