Banking & Finance
Denmark
16 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Jakob Bernhoft
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Poul Schmith
Practice Areas
Jakob specialises in banking and finance law and restructurings. Jakob advises Danish and international lenders and borrowers on debt capital financing, including in particular acquisition financing, mezzanine financing, bond issues, securitisation, PPP financing, as well as ship and aircraft financing. He also advises on financial restructurings and have advised both lenders and borrowers on restructurings within a number of sectors (financial institutions, real property, shipping and car leasing).
He has extensive international experience and in-depth knowledge of debt capital markets and he also advises on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, company and commercial law.
Career
2023- Partner, Poul Schmith
2012-2023 Head of Banking & Finance, Kromann Reumert
2007-2023 Partner, Kromann Reumert
2022-2005 Head of Kromann Reumert's office in London.
1997-2023 Kromann Reumert
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Banking & Finance - Denmark
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Jakob Bernhoft assists clients with acquisition finance transactions, including leveraged finance and mezzanine loans. He regularly acts for major banks and private equity funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
It is a pleasure to work with Jakob.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Ranked Individuals at Poul Schmith (8)
Denmark
Kim Rasmussen
Head of Banking & Finance
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Banking & Finance
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Ronnie Kandler
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Carina Vang Kristoffersen
Corporate/M&A
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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen
Dispute Resolution
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Kasper Mortensen
Dispute Resolution
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Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger
Dispute Resolution
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Maiken Toftgaard
Intellectual Property
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