International & Cross-Border Capabilities

An independent Danish firm with an outstanding reputation across a wide range of practice areas, Plesner also has a well-reputed international offering in both transactional and contentious areas. The firm typically serves an even balance of Danish clients with outbound commercial activity and regional and international players as Danish counsel on inbound investments. It has a good network of relationships with foreign law firms and often coordinates matters in conjunction with those firms in a lead role on matters which span the Nordic region, Europe and beyond. Its bench strength in Danish matters also makes it a good local partner for international law firms.

The firm has had a strong year in cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions. It has been active for domestic companies and private equity funds on matters involving various jurisdictions in Europe, the Middle East and across the globe, handling complex competition issues as well as deal coordination. The firm's clients also include global companies from the pharmaceutical, technology and retail industries. Other areas of international work executed by the firm include multi-jurisdictional IP disputes and significant energy projects in the Nordics and Eastern Europe.

Discussing a matter which required a "legal opinion from a number of different countries," a client reports: "This was very well handled by Plesner; they did a good job of identifying the right law firms to assist. Plesner has a strong and broad network for these purposes."

"They make you feel comfortable even in the most complex matters. Plesner ensured smooth operations and coordination between law firms from seven different countries and acted as one point throughout the entire deal," another impressed client says.