About

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Plesner’s Energy & Infrastructure team is widely recognised as a market leader in Denmark, renowned for its deep sector expertise and ability to handle the most complex and high-profile projects and transactions in the sector. The team advises a broad range of clients, including domestic and international energy companies, utilities and financial institutions on all aspects of development, transactions, commercial contracts and disputes within the field of energy and infrastructure.

The practice is particularly strong in renewable energy, including offshore and onshore wind, solar, CCS, biogas and power-to-X projects, where it combines top-tier regulatory insight with commercial acumen. Plesner is also at the forefront of the green transition, regularly advising on large-scale investments, joint ventures, and transactions.

Clients praise the team’s strategic approach, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration across disciplines. With its proven track record in transactions, project development and energy regulation, Plesner remains a trusted adviser in shaping the energy and infrastructure landscape.

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Energy - Denmark

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A prominent team in the energy market, Plesner routinely assists with regulatory matters and project development, as well as M&A mandates. The team works with leading industry clients across oil and gas and renewables, including major Danish oil and power corporations and wind energy investors. The practice also offers experience in contract negotiations and licensing issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
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Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
Head of Energy
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Band 1

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

Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a first-class, trusted and very accessible adviser.

Niklas has a fantastic balance of commercial awareness and legal competence.

Maria Holst Levin
U
Maria Holst Levin
U
Up and Coming

Maria Holst Levin maintains a notable presence in the energy sector due to her impressive work across a variety of assets including geothermal, biogas and solar reporting. She assists clients with project development, contract negotiations and regulatory matters.

Maria Holst Levin is very well reputed.

She has extensive knowledge in M&A and energy law, and approaches her work pragmatically and with solid commercial understanding.

Jakob Schmidt Jensen
Jakob Schmidt Jensen
Associates to watch

Jakob Schmidt Jensen is recognised for this growing practice in the energy field. He regularly assists with wind farm transactions as well as the tender process for onshore and offshore wind projects. He also has experience advising on the greenfield development of solar and battery projects.

Jakob offers very solid experience.

Jakob Schmidt Jensen provides great support.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Denmark

Energy

Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
1
Niklas Korsgaard Christensen
Head of Energy
1
Band 1
Maria Holst Levin
U
Maria Holst Levin
U
Up and Coming
Jakob Schmidt Jensen
Jakob Schmidt Jensen
Associates to watch

Members

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Amalie Paugan

Frederik Lenskjold Olsen

Frederik Leth Keller