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Poul Schmith

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Denmark


Poul Schmith

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Poul Schmith’s M&A practice is broad-based and covers the full array of transactional, corporate and regulatory advice.

The M&A team advises on complex domestic and cross-border transactions within private equity, venture capital, corporate transactions and heavily regulated sectors. The M&A team consists of a number of experienced partners and senior associates, all having significant experience advising international and domestic clients in relation to international transactions.

Our corporate lawyers are valued by clients for their practically-oriented approach and in-depth understanding of their strategic and commercial goals.

Given the firm’s unique position as the largest law firm in Denmark with the most comprehensive range of legal specialists, the M&A team is able to drawn on highly skilled and specialized know-how within areas such as restructuring, finance, infrastructure, regulated sectors, procurement, environmental matters, state-aid, competition and dispute resolution.

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Corporate/M&A - Denmark

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The team at Poul Schmith is well regarded for its work on mergers, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments. The law firm has a strong reputation for acting for public sector clients, and also receives instructions from private equity and pension funds. The department is well placed to handle large cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Poul Schmith advised NG Group on its acquisition of P. Olesen & Sønner, P. Olesen Ejendom and P. Olesen Materiel.

Strengths

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  • The team are very experienced in large, cross-border transactions and have a strong network around the world.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers solve all legal issues identified in transactions in a very commercial manner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • They are very business-minded and know what we expect and want as a customer.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Poul Schmith supports dialogues in a very open and direct way.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Poul Schmith are pragmatic and solution-oriented in helping move deals forward. The team have a strong work ethic and are very dedicated in helping negotiate transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ronnie Kandler
    Band 3Ronnie Kandler

    Ronnie Kandler

    Ronnie Kandler advises on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including carve-outs and capital raisings. He also has experience in add-on acquisitions for the portfolio companies of private equity firms.
    • He has a lot of international experience and is therefore very strong in cross-border transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Ronnie is an excellent lawyer and partner who involves his team as appropriate and makes sure that transactions are successful for his clients.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Ronnie Kandler is extremely solution-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Carina Vang Kristoffersen
    Band 4Carina Vang Kristoffersen

    Carina Vang Kristoffersen

    Carina Vang Kristoffersen acts for an impressive roster of clients on cross-border transactions and joint ventures. She frequently advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on acquisitions, in addition to pension funds and listed entities.
    • Carina is an accomplished M&A lawyer with strong legal expertise, strong commercial awareness and a strong drive to achieve her clients’ objectives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Carina Vang Kristoffersen always goes the extra mile.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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