About

Provided by Bech-Bruun

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

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Corporate/M&A - Denmark

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Bech-Bruun advised Novo Holdings on its acquisition of Ellab from EQT.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jacob Hjortshøj
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Jacob Hjortshøj
S
Senior Statespeople
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.
Andreas Nielsen
2
Andreas Nielsen
2
Band 2
Andreas Nielsen is a highly knowledgeable M&A practitioner. He has experience acting for private equity and venture capital firms on transactions.

Andreas is technically brilliant and good at solving problems.

Jakob Kristensen
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Jakob Kristensen
4
Band 4
Jakob Kristensen assists a broad range of clients with domestic and cross-border transactions.

He is a very strong and pragmatic M&A lawyer.

Jakob Kristensen is able to quickly create a deep understanding of the company value and commercial aspects.

Jakob Kristensen consistently demonstrates strong commercial awareness and extensive knowledge.

Simon Milthers
4
Simon Milthers
4
Band 4

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

Simon is a fantastic adviser who is skilled and commercial.

Simon Milthers is easy to work with.

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

He has particular experience in complex carve-out transactions.

Steen Rode
4
Steen Rode
4
Band 4
Steen Rode assists private equity firms and investors with high-value and cross-border transactions.

Steen Rode is very skilled and very talented.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bech-Bruun

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Denmark

Corporate/M&A

Jacob Hjortshøj
S
Jacob Hjortshøj
S
Senior Statespeople
Andreas Nielsen
2
Andreas Nielsen
2
Band 2
Jakob Kristensen
4
Jakob Kristensen
4
Band 4
Simon Milthers
4
Simon Milthers
4
Band 4
Steen Rode
4
Steen Rode
4
Band 4