LAWYER PROFILE

Sam Jalaei

Europe 2026

Magnusson

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Denmark

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Magnusson

Practice Areas

Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Commercial, Dispute Resolution

Career

Professional experience

Magnusson

Equity Partner 2016 – Present

Chairman of Magnusson Denmark 2016 – 2022

Managing Partner of Magnusson Denmark 2022 – Present

Eversheds Sutherland, Copenhagen

Partner and Co-Managing Partner 2007 – 2011

Kromann Reumert

Bech Bruun

Professional Memberships

Admitted in Denmark (advokat)

Appointed to the Remuneration and Fee Committee of the Association of Danish Law Firms (Danske Advokater) – 2013

Admitted to High Court in Denmark

Personal

Sam is a Danish attorney-at-law and Managing Partner of Magnusson Denmark, Head of Corporate M&A & Private Equity, Sam was also the Chairman of Magnusson Denmark from 2016-2022.

He has since 2000 specialized in M&A, Corporate Commercial, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Capital Markets, Employment Law and Disputes which he has practiced as partner and co-managing partner during his time as partner and co-managing partner at the CPH office of the global UK law firm,

Since 2000, Sam has advised major listed and unlisted global Danish and international companies in Corporate Commercial matters and advised Stock Exchanges and listed companies on Capital Market issues. Sam has acted as key account manager and single point of contact for both listed and unlisted major Danish and international clients in various business sectors and project managed cross-border transactions in the US, Continental Europe, Middle East and South Africa. He also advises on private equity, venture capital and corporate restructurings. Sam has also during the years been recommended in both Legal 500 and Chambers for Corporate M&A and Banking and Finance. He also advises major listed and unlisted Danish and international companies in Middle East.

Education

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Master of Law,

1998 - 2000

New York University School of Law

1998 - 1999

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Denmark

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sam Jalaei is Managing Partner and head of Magnusson's Corporate M&A and Private Equity group in Denmark. He is noted for his cross-border expertise, often assisting foreign and international companies with transactions and investments in the Nordics.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I appreciate Sam's business-minded approach to legal advice and his excellent communication and responsiveness.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
He's very commercially aware, which also leads to a great service that's tailored to our needs all while ensuring quick execution.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Sam is super hardworking.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Sam Jalaei demonstrates strategic vision and deep industry knowledge. His ability to anticipate regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions is remarkable.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Sam Jalaei offers a top-notch service.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide