LAWYER PROFILE

Rikke Schiøtt Petersen

Europe 2026

Gorrissen Federspiel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Denmark

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel

Practice Areas

Rikke Schiøtt Petersen primarily deals with securities law, M&A and corporate law, including international group structures. She assists Danish and foreign industrial and financial clients in connection with i.a. mergers & acquisitions, structured sales processes, public tender offers for listed companies, initial public offerings, other public offerings, verification processes, etc.

Rikke Schiøtt Petersen further assists our clients in connection with the establishment of investment associations as well as in relation to foreign investment funds' marketing in Denmark and listing of bonds and structured products.

Career

Partner, Gorrissen Federspiel since 2006

Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York 2001-2002

Gorrissen Federspiel 1996 -

The EU Commission, DG IV Competition, Brussels and Danske Mejeriers Fællesorganisation, Brussels 1994-1995

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA)

Nordic Capital Markets Forum

Danish Association for Company Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Denmark

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Department co-head Rikke Schiøtt Petersen is instructed by large corporations on complex, cross-border mergers and public takeovers. She receives particular plaudits for her capital markets expertise.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rikke is probably one of the most experienced transaction lawyers in Denmark.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
She offers a very high level of service and responsiveness. She helps by not just answering what is needed but anticipating the process and planning ahead.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Rikke Schiøtt Petersen is fantastic.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
She has a high level of availability and deep knowledge.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide