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Plesner

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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Plesner is recognised as the leading advisor on banking and finance law in Denmark and continues to be preferred advisor on finance transactions in Denmark.

The Banking and Finance team is considered the most internationally focused and experienced banking team in the Danish market, with several dual-qualified lawyers among partners and associates and advises on capital markets law, derivatives and structured products, regulatory matters, acquisition financing and project and asset-based financing. Our clients include the key players in the market.

Furthermore, the team also advises on the complex regulation of the financial sector and regularly represents the world's largest asset managers in matters involving complex financial regulation and cross-border issues. Plesner is also a preferred advisor in connection with regulatory investigations and enforcement matters and the Team has been instructed in a number of high-profile cases.

Uncompromising quality, efficient process management, partner involvement and a commercial approach are the hallmarks of Plesner's Banking & Finance team.

Plesner is ranked as a tier 1 firm in banking and finance by all leading rating publications.

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What the Team is Known For

Plesner's distinguished practice has a strong track record in the full gamut of acquisition, corporate, real estate and project finance transactions, as well as refinancing matters. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in sustainability-linked credit facilities and green hybrid bonds, as well as DCM transactions more broadly. The team advises an impressive roster of financial institutions, private equity firms and corporates on cross-border transactions. The department offers additional prowess in a whole host of regulatory topics.

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Work Highlights

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  • Plesner assisted H. Lundbeck with the financing for its acquisition of Longboard Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • Plesner is quite well staffed on all levels, and the lawyers work seamlessly across the different levels of seniority.

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  • Plesner has experts in many fields.

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  • What makes Plesner suited to our needs is their ability to understand the overall commercial matters and the ability to manage that into the documentation. The lawyers understand what drives value.

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  • The lawyers have a strong attention to detail and are always up front with potential issues, even the smallest details.

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  • The team has thorough knowledge of the financing landscape, regulatory regime and legal matters. It has an extensive track record.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henrik Kure
    Henrik Kure

    Henrik Kure

    Henrik Kure is an experienced practitioner who handles a wide range of matters, including real estate and project finance mandates and bridge finance arrangements. He also has experience in transactions involving green hybrid bonds.

    • Henrik Kure is a very senior adviser. He takes a broad perspective and also dives into the details. He is able to foresee what we need as a client, in addition to answering the legal question.

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    • He has a fundamental understanding of what is important to us and our counterparty, and what drives value. He is strategic in negotiations.

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    • Henrik offers excellent commercial understanding and a consistently solution-oriented approach. He is a reliable and highly valued adviser.

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    • Henrik is very talented with a high level of legal and commercial acumen. He is able to successfully navigate the most complex situations.

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    • He is quick, responsive and reliable in his gut-feeling advice.

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  • Søren Thyssen Valerius
    Søren Thyssen Valerius

    Søren Thyssen Valerius

    Søren Thyssen Valerius is a highly regarded practitioner with a strong track record in acquisition and corporate financing mandates, including sustainability-linked facilities, as well as refinancing transactions.

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  • Jacob Nygaard
    Jacob Nygaard

    Jacob Nygaard

    Jacob Nygaard frequently acts for prominent banks on cross-border transactions, including syndicated lending. He regularly advises on acquisition and real estate finance mandates, as well as refinancing deals.

    • He is very knowledgeable and has worked with many different types of financing.

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    • Jacob makes everybody feel on board and that is really appreciated as a client. He makes the process very smooth.

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    • Jacob is a rare and highly skilled lawyer with deep insight in his business and the real estate industry.

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    • Jacob Nygaard is very easy and pleasant to work with.

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    • Jacob is very knowledgeable and always provides great support.

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  • Jakob Echwald Sevel
    Jakob Echwald Sevel

    Jakob Echwald Sevel

    Jakob Echwald Sevel has experience in acquisition finance and refinancing matters, including waiver processes. He is knowledgeable in bond issuances and sustainability-linked facility agreements. He also has expertise advising investment and insurance funds in addition to banks on a range of regulatory topics, often involving cross-border elements.

    • Jakob Echwald Sevel has a strong understanding of our business and preferences.

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    • Jakob Echwald Sevel gives prompt answers and a great service level.

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    • Jakob is very experienced and has a good understanding of the client's needs. He gives solid advice and is very responsive.

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  • Emil Deleuran
    Emil Deleuran

    Emil Deleuran

    Emil Deleuran is a well-regarded lawyer with a wealth of experience in financial regulation. He is adept at handling the establishment and reorganisation of financial undertakings, as well as the compliance aspects of M&A within the banking and finance sector.

    • Emil is always ready to help and delivers strong advice. He demonstrates that he knows this area in depth.

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    • Emil Deleuran is very good at understanding the business objectives and what we're trying to achieve.

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    • He has immense subject-matter knowledge and is experienced in the very technical parts of regulation.

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    • He is quick at getting things done.

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