Banking and finance in Denmark

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s large banking and finance team is jointly headed up Kim Toftgaard and Mads Kjellerup Dambæk  and is well-known in the domestic market for advising on the full suite of work in the space. Pure financing matters, fund formations and alternative investments, and regulatory advice are the core pillars of the group’s practice; the team also possesses specific knowledge across insurance, pensions and asset management work. Toftgaard has vast experience with acquisition finance as well as structured finance work, while Dambæk’s practice emphasises transactions in the financial sector as well as regulatory issues; he also has strong focus on advising boards of directors and management of financial institutions. Of the associates, Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen is heading up the team specialised in fund formations and alternative investments.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kim Toftgaard; Mads Kjellerup Dambæk


Autres avocats clés:

Jannie Schibler; Rigmor Ansdal; Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen; Philip Hundahl


Les références

‘A very strong team which is clearly a Tier 1 firm within Banking & Finance among Danish law firms. Has demonstrated very strong growth due to an extreme focus on providing commercially sound legal advice.’

‘Mads Dambæk is second-to-none among Danish banking & finance lawyers with both a very solid legal foundation and exceptional commercial and strategic insight. Has probably the largest and strongest client base among Danish banking & finance lawyers.’

‘Kim Toftgaard has a long and solid track record of making deals done. Highly recommended.’

Principaux clients

Danske Bank


Nordea Bank


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Nykredit


Spar Nord Bank


Arbejdernes Landsbank


Finansiel Stabilitet


The European Investment Bank


Alm. Brand


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


PFA Pension


PKA


PensionDanmark


BNP Paribas


Tryg Forsikring


Euronext


The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark


Collector Bank


Swiss Life


Novo Holdings


Birch Ejendomme


Ares Management


Capital Four


PenSam Pension forsikringsaktieselskab


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as adviser to Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in connection with the establishment of a DKK1bn green term loan facility to Topsoe.
  • Advising Jyske Bank in connection with Jyske Bank’s acquisition of PFA Bank A/S.
  • Advising Nordea Danmark, Filial af Nordea Bank Abp, Finland and Danske Bank A/S in connection with the establishment of a DKK8.5bn equity bridge facility to Coloplast A/S.

Bech-Bruun

Domestic deals, asset transactions, real estate finance work, and renewable and other energy project financings are among the core competencies of Bech-Bruun in the banking and finance space. The group is well-known for its robust asset finance practice, particularly handling transactions involving complex structures concerning ships, aircraft, rolling stock and real property. Head of team Thomas Thordal Sevelsted remains a leading practitioner on aviation finance matters, while also devoting much of his practice to complex fund subscription facilities transactions. Of the associates, Jacob Voss Bjerre is another important point of contact for financing work. Morten Krogsgaard departed to join Moalem Weitemeyer in October 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Thordal Sevelsted


Autres avocats clés:

David Moalem; Jacob Voss Bjerre; Frederik Benjamin Christensen


Les références

‘Best team in their field, extremely professional, highly skilled and delivering best in class service.’

‘Thomas Sevelsted, Frederik Benjamin Christensen among the best in their field. They really understand the market, our business and are always available delivering top service and advice.’

‘The Bech-Bruun team, led by partner David Moalem, is extremely competent and knows exactly what the client needs. They are extremely skilled and always deliver high quality advice with a sense of urgency. They demonstrate excellence and deep experience within their area of practice.’

Principaux clients

3i Group Plc


Activum SG


Advent International


AMBU A/S


Blackstone Real Estate Group LP


CASA A/S


Catella


Danica


Danske Bank A/S


EKF Denmark’s Export Credit Agency


Hamburg Commercial Bank


Handelsbanken


JP Morgan


KKR


Lineage Logistics Holding


Nordea Bank


Novo Holdings A/S


PF BankNordik


Royal Unibrew


Savill Investment Management


Scan Global Logistics A/S


Welltec


Strawberry Fields AB


SoLiX Group


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Scandinavian Airlines


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as Danish counsel to Hilding Anders International AB in connection with its 100% support and approval from lenders for its proposal to deleverage the balance sheet and strengthen the capital structure for its Europe and Asia business, while exploring strategic options to exit the Askona JV.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Perwyn in respect of financing of its acquisition of European Sperm Bank (ESB).
  • Acted as legal counsel to One Equity Partner on the financing for its acquisition of a majority interest in pump manufacturer DESMI.

Bruun & Hjejle

Praised as a ‘fantastic banking and financing team with exceptional technical and commercial knowledge’, Bruun & Hjejle represents industry-leading banks and financial institutions on the full-suite of complex, high-profile transactions and is known for its expertise across the energy, financial services, forestry and paper, government, insurance and real estate industries. Practice leader Thomas Skjellerup comes recommended as ‘highly reliable’ and for providing ‘strong advice on debt financing matters’; his practice emphasises acquisition and project financings, bond issuances and asset financing work. Christian Sahlertz is another key point of contact, advising lenders and borrowers in relation to acquisition, project and asset-based finance work, as well as other credit facilities and financing arrangements. Described as ‘one of the best lawyers in the Nordics’, dual-qualified Anne Cathrine Ingerslev has extensive international experience and frequently leads on large-scale financings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Skjellerup


Autres avocats clés:

Christian Sahlertz; Anne Cathrine Ingerslev; Nathalie Overgaard Mayer


Les références

‘Fantastic banking and financing team with exceptional technical and commercial knowledge. Very strong negotiation skills as well.’

‘Thomas Skjellerup is highly reliable and provides strong advice on debt financing matters. He’s solution-oriented and works very efficiently.’

‘I have worked closely with Christian Sahlertz on multiple processes which has been a great experience throughout. I continue to work with him and recommend him to others. He gives great advice on processes, produces and delivers high-quality work and is a good sparring partner when it comes to negotiations. Very holistic adviser who is greatly appreciated.’

Principaux clients

Goldman Sachs


Danske Bank


Nordea


Savills Investment Management


Treville


Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V.


CIP (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)


KIRK KAPITAL


Permira Credit Solutions


Blackrock


TDC Group (TDC Holding, TDC NET, Nuuday)


European Energy


AP Møller Capital


Karnov Group


Orange Capital Partners


Ares Management


Altor Equity Partners


Aviva Investors and PSP Investments


AXA Real Estate Investment Managers


Better Collective


Capital Investment


Ganni


GRO Capital


Hines Europe


Impilo


NKT


Nordic Capital


NREP


Nykredit Realkredit and Nykredit Bank


Pemberton


Ringkjøbing Landbobank


Arbejdernes Landsbank


Sampension, MP Pension and other pension funds


Trackunit


Collector Bank AB


WS Audiology


OK A.M.B.A.


Axcel


SEB


DNB


VIA Equity


M3 Capital Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as lead counsel to the Pelican Self Storage group and its investment adviser, M3 Capital Partners, in connection with a comprehensive refinancing with the Prudential Insurance Company of America (PGIM).
  • Acted as sole English and Danish debt financing counsel to TDC Group and its shareholders in connection with a comprehensive €1.4bn refinancing, comprising a €500m international term loan B facility for Nuuday (a subsidiary in the TDC Group), a €500m private holdco facility for DK Telekommunikation and a €475m shareholder equity injection.

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel retains its robust reputation for acting across the entire spectrum of banking and finance law, including acquisition and project financings, derivatives issues and regulatory matters. The team is particularly strong on complex and cross-border financing work, including leveraged financing, asset back-financing, general corporate financing and project related financing mandates. Practice head Morten Nybom Bethe is a go-to name for advising financial institutions and companies on both leveraged and general corporate financings. Pre-eminent practitioner Michael Steen Jensen is an expert on the entire gamut of finance law, securities, securitisations, bond issuances, project finance work and the related regulatory matters. Elsewhere, Thomas Maaberg Hansen is a key contact for acquisition finance work, capital markets transactions, project and asset financings and financial reconstructions. Mikkel Fritsch is another important port of call for acquisition financing, real estate financing and securitisation matters; while Tina Herbing and Maj Signe Mønsted are also key names to note for the full range of banking and finance transactional work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Morten Nybom Bethe


Autres avocats clés:

Tobias Linde; Tina Herbing; Mikkel Fritsch; Thomas Maaberg Hansen; Michael Steen Jensen; Maj Signe Mønsted


 


Les références

‘On top of latest developments and trends, very capable.’

‘We work with Tina Herbing. She is very capable, solution-oriented and extremely sharp. Well liked by both sides in a negotiation.’

‘Very business oriented approach.’

Principaux clients

BlackRock


Danske Bank A/S


DNB Bank ASA


SEB


Euronext N.V.


Nordea Danmark


Andel Holding A/S


Chr. Hansen Holding A/S


Nykredit Realkredit A/S


Air Greenland


Sunclass Airlines


ROCKWOOL International A/S


Falck A/S


KIRKBI A/S


Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab a.m.b.a.


Arbejdernes Landsbank


HusCompagniet


Danish Crown A/S


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised global bioscience company Chr. Hansen Holding A/S in connection with the financing aspects of its contemplated $25bn merger with Novozymes A/S.
  • Advised Bunker Holding A/S on entering into a syndicated facilities agreement with 15 lenders worth in excess of $1bn.
  • Represented EIFO, the national promotional bank and export credit agency of Denmark combined in one financial institution, in connection with its $1bn facility made available to RWE for the purposes of purchasing turbines from Vestas to the 342MW Kaskasi offshore wind farm and its 1.4GW Sofia wind project in the UK North Sea.

Kromann Reumert

Kromann Reumert is well-regarded among Danish banks, major international financial institutions and private equity funds, routinely advising on complex matters including acquisition and leveraged finance work, corporate-based financings, structured and secured financings, real estate financings, and derivatives issues, among others. Two lawyers jointly head up the department: international financing expert Thomas Kaas and Peter Schiøler Skaaring, who specialises in financing transactions. Kaas is a go-to name for all aspects of complex transactions including investment grade lending, leveraged finance matters and workouts. From the firm's London base, Mette Riber Rasmussen advises both lenders and borrowers on finance and other banking matters as well as restructurings, including investment grade lending, leverage d finance issues and ship finance mandates. Kim Rasmussen and Jakob Bernhoft left the practice to join Poul Schmith in August 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Kaas; Peter Schiøler Skaaring


Autres avocats clés:

Jens Blomgren-Hansen; Mette Riber Rasmussen; Cathrine Bækgaard


Les références

‘The team is very commercial but at the same time very diligent and considered with a keen eye for detail.’

‘Thomas Kaas and Cathrine Bækgaard are outstanding lawyers, with deep knowledge of financing and impressive drive to help the client.’

‘The Kromann Reumert team is well known by the Danish lenders and borrowers, and the knowledge they posses gives each party a smooth negotiation process.’

Principaux clients

Danske Bank A/S


Nordea


Jyske Bank A/S


Nykredit Bank


Danmarks Skibskredit A/S


JP Morgan


Ørsted A/S


EIFO, The Danish Export Credit Agency


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Cadeler


Pandora


Eurowind Energy


Demant


Saxo Bank A/S


Per Aarsleff


Coloplast A/S


Altor Equity Partners


Triton Investment Advisers


Ziton A/S


CACIB


P Capital Partners


European Energy


HOFOR


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Coloplast A/S in connection with the bridge to equity financing of $1.3bn for the acquisition of Icelandic Kerecis hf., made available by Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank.
  • Represented Eurowind Energy A/S on the €215m term and revolving facilities with Jyske Bank, Nykredit Bank and Spar Nord Bank.
  • Acted as general counsel to the Danish export credit agency on the project financing for the Australian Golden Plains project.

Plesner

Plesner‘s ‘highly skilled’ banking and finance practice group is well-known for advising on acquisition financings and cross-border transactions involving Danish targets, and assisting banks, financial institutions and investment funds with financial regulatory requirements and infrastructure finance work. Søren Thyssen Valerius heads up the team and focuses on lending and capital market transactions, including acquisition financings, corporate lending, infrastructure, project and asset finance matters and financial restructurings. Banking and finance specialist Jakob Echwald Sevel is a go-to name for financing arrangements, products and complex transactional work, while Rasmus Mandøe Jensen‘s demonstrable experience in the space includes handling multi-layered, high-yield and leveraged transactions and debt capital markets work. Henrik Kure, who has been notably active in green and renewables financing, and associate Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen are additional important ports of call within the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Søren Thyssen Valerius


Autres avocats clés:

Rasmus Mandøe Jensen; Henrik Kure; Jakob Echwald Sevel; Emil Deleuran; Emil Hedegaard Mikkelsen


Les références

‘Rasmus Mandøe Jensen has been central to the firm’s success and continues to handle a significant amount of financing and regulatory work. Rasmus is extremely client focused and very skilled at drafting complex provisions. Always available and creative when it comes to solving problems.’

‘Always ready and eager to help. Highly commercial and focused on solutions across cap structure, docs, negotiation etc.’

‘The team is highly qualified and very proactive in assisting the client. The lawyers are both knowledgeable and commercial, which is vital in transactional work.’

Principaux clients

Danske Bank


Nordea Bank


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Jyske Bank


Nykredit


Danica Pension


Aareal Bank


BlackRock


Goldman Sachs


J.P. Morgan


Brødrene Hartmann


Leo Pharma


Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets


The European Investment Bank


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Novozymes


H. Lundbeck


Collector Bank


The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)


A.P. Møller – Mærsk


NKT


Trill Impact


Agilitas Private Equity


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Novozymes, a Danish-based global biotechnology company, on the financing of its bid to merge with Chr. Hansen.
  • Advised Nykredit on the financing of a large real estate transaction.
  • Advised NKT in connection with the issuance of €150m green hybrid bonds.

DLA Piper Denmark

Asset finance, acquisition finance, project finance and financial regulation work are the core pillars of DLA Piper Denmark‘s banking and finance team, which is also well-known for its securitisation practice and acts on behalf of investors and issuers on a broad range of cross-border matters. Joachim Kundert Jensen leads the ‘extremely skilled and solution-oriented team’ with his expertise lying in large finance transactions relating to significant assets and M&A. Martin Christian Kruhl primarily specialises in financial regulation, and is noted for his expertise in AML regulations and international sanctions. Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen is the key name at associate level.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joachim Kundert Jensen


Autres avocats clés:

Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen; Martin Christian Kruhl; Hans Madsen


Les références

‘Strong team for cross-border transactions.’

‘Informal and pleasant to work with, but still professional mindset. Would like to point out both Joachim Kundert and Nicolai Rothemejer.’

‘The DLA Piper team coordinated multiple law firms and ensured that all agreements were handled on time. The finance contract was very complex. The law firm handled this in a structured way and secured an overview with critical elements to debrief the board of directors.’

Principaux clients

Kinnerton Credit Management A/S


Elfelagid SEV


Real Danmark A/S


Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale (Helaba)


PKA A/S


Pension Danmark


Ørsted A/S


TriplePoint Capital


Merlin Entertainments


Visma AS


Madklubben-group


Jet Time


HSBC


Ringkjøbing Landbobank


Citibank


Carlsberg Group


AP Møller Maersk A/S


HSBC Innovation Bank Limited (formerly known as Silicon Valley Bank)


Bank of New York Mellon


LTG Rail


Vækstfonden


Pemberton


Axa Insurance


BlackRock


Amber Infrastructure Partners


Viabill A/S


Aviva Investors


Natixis Coficine


Avida Finans AB


Cromwell


Carlyle


McBride


UniCredit AG


Natixis Coficiné S.A.


Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.


Hercules Capital


JP Morgan


GomSpace A/S


Turf Tank ApS


Solita Oy


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Motion Acquisition Limited (Merlin Entertainments) and its affiliates, in respect of Danish law matters in connection with the offering of €700m (in aggregate principal amount) senior secured notes.
  • Assisted Faroese company ELFELAGIÐ SEV with its largest refinancing to date.
  • Assisted TIP with the securitisation of its trailers and customer receivables.

Horten

Known for its ‘expert legal knowledge’ and ‘very skillful, clear advice’, Horten continues to advise lenders and private equity houses on the entire spectrum of banking and finance work, with emphasis on financial transactions, complex structurings, regulatory affairs and financial instruments. Lars Lüneborg jointly heads up the group and is known for his work on multi-jurisdictional transactions including syndicated lending, leveraged finance, financial restructuring and general corporate lending work. Joint co-head Claus Bennetsen has more substantial experience in the space, primarily handling complex, cross-border financing and fund structuring deals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Claus Bennetsen; Lars Lüneborg


Autres avocats clés:

Morten Brun Winkelmann


Les références

‘The team has in-depth and up-to-date expertise regarding latest developments in the Danish market as well as the current practice of the Danish regulator. It is clear that the Horten team is used to providing clear advice to non-Danish (and non-European) firms, helping them to navigate the nuances of the Danish regulatory regime.’

‘Claus Bennetsen is our go-to partner on all regulatory and finance matters in Denmark – he is very helpful and responsive. The senior associate Morten Brun Winkelmann is also a pleasure to work with, providing very clear user-friendly advice of the sort demanded by international clients. No “translation” is ever required.’

‘We work with this team on regulatory issues. Their advice is always much appreciated and to the point, helping our clients to navigate Danish regulation.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Acting as lead debt financing counsel to Better Energy on its €65m financing of the development and construction costs relating five solar parks.

Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith advises a broad client base including major Danish financial institutions, national pension schemes and funds, government investment funds, and credit institutions on the entire suite of complex transactional and regulatory banking and finance work. Jakob Bernhoft heads up the practice group, having joined the firm from Kromann Reumert alongside Kim Rasmussen, and lends his expertise to complex debt capital financings, including acquisition financings, mezzanine financings, bond issuances and securitisation work, among others. Pre-eminent Danish practitioner Rasmussen is a go-to name for syndicated loans, acquisition and structured finance work, bond issuances, including EMTN programmes, derivatives, and banking restructurings. Peter Hedegaard Madsen is a financial regulatory and funds expert, known for his specialist knowledge of the intersection between EU and Danish financial regulation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jakob Bernhoft


Autres avocats clés:

Kim Rasmussen; Flemming Pristed; Peter Hedegaard Madsen


Les références

‘Amazing team with deep domain knowledge. Super high work capacity and very diligent at getting back to you and keeping you updated. Our go-to firm for any advice within compliance, GDPR, financial crime and sanctions, and overall advice on regulated industries.’

‘Flemming Pristed has unique knowledge and experience within banking and compliance. Both on a theoretical level but also on a very practical level. He is extremely diligent and has high integrity. Therefore I am always sure to get honest and clear advice. What sets him apart is his commitment to ongoing learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and regulations in our field. This expertise allows us to provide innovative and effective solutions to us as clients.’

‘Kim Rasmussen provides balanced and practical advise and handles the process with the counterpart smoothly.’

Principaux clients

Sydbank


Jyske Bank


Nordea


The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority


Danish Ministry of Finance


Nationalbanken (the Danish Central Bank)


AP Pension


Danske Bank


Vækstfonden


Danmarks Grønne Investeringsfond


Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond


IFU


Lægernes Pension & Bank


Everfuel A/S


DSB


Danske Bank


ATP


Nykredit


Finansiel Stabilitet


Altor


Axcel


Capital Four Management Fondsmæglerselskab A/S


European Energy A/S


SEB


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising on the design and legal structure of the new investment fund, Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund.
  • Advising on the legal design and financial structure of an investment vehicle with a capacity of DKK16bn to invest in offshore wind farms including advice on the nature of the investment and capital structure.
  • Advising Vækstfonden regarding the Direct Guarantee from the European Investment Fund of DKK2.3bn.

Lundgrens

Lundgrens is praised for its ‘exceptional team of lawyers, who combine a client-centric approach with deep expertise’; the group retains its core focus on M&A acquisition financings, insolvency and restructuring-related issues, real estate financings, and financial regulatory and compliance work. Lars Kjær and Louise Krarup Simonsen jointly lead the team; Kjaer is a key name for real property financing, acquisition financing and all kinds of general corporate lending matters, while Simonsen excels in handling regulatory matters on behalf of banks, financial institutions and fintech companies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lars Kjær; Louise Krarup Simonsen


Les références

‘Lundgrens has a hands-on approach. They use a single-point of entry thus keeping continuity in the client relationship.’

‘First and foremost – they know our business and what we are asking for after many years of cooperation. They are easy to talk to, have a good sense of humour – and know their field of expertise.’

‘I believe Lundgrens’ Banking and Finance practice distinguishes itself through its exceptional team of lawyers who combine a client-centric approach with deep expertise.’

Principaux clients

Tristan Capital Partners


Spar Nord Bank A/S


HighBrook Investors


Banco de Credito e Inversiones


Wonderwall Group


Danske Bank A/S


Blackbrook


Lineage Logistics Holding


Mashreq Bank


NREP


PKA Pension


Aviva Investors/Ofi Investment Real Estate


Difko Forvaltning A/S


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Tristan Capital Partners on the international LMA financing of its Danish logistic portfolio.
  • Advised Lineage Logistics on the internal structuring and handling of a cross-border group financing.
  • Advised Difko Forvaltning on regulatory matters when marketing a new AIF for investments up to approximately DKK60m.

Moalem Weitemeyer

Moalem Weitemeyer‘s deal flow in the banking and finance space spans work across the financing of operations, acquisitions and projects, bond issuances and regulatory issues. The team also leverages the firm’s strength in M&A and private equity to provide expert advice on acquisition finance matters. Corporate finance expert Henning Aasmul-Olsen leads the team and comes recommended for his work in the space, while highly respected banking and finance lawyer Morten Krogsgaard joined the firm from Bech-Bruun in October 2023. Lennart Meyer Østenfjeld also rejoined the practice in early 2024 following several years in an in-house role.

Responsables de la pratique:

Henning Aasmul-Olsen


Autres avocats clés:

Joachim Buznicki Nørlem; Morten Krogsgaard; Lennart Meyer Østenfjeld


Principaux clients

DSV A/S


Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S


KKR & Co.


Altor Private Equity


Partners Group


IK Partners


KPS Capital Partners


FSN Capital Partners


Capital Four


Luxor Capital Group


Axcel Management


Triton Partners


JOOL Corporate Finance


Polaris Private Equity


Quadrum Capital


Sycamore Partners


Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB


Waterland Private Equity


Penta Infra


Fidelio Capital AB


DreistStorgaard Advokater A/S

DreistStorgaard Advokater A/S‘ fledgling banking and finance practice group has the bandwidth to undertake a broad range of work including funding rounds, restructurings and regulatory issues. Four lawyers jointly head up the team: Nikolaj Juhl HansenSvend-Aage Dreist HansenMartin Skovbjerg and Søren Storgaard.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nikolaj Juhl Hansen; Svend-Aage Hansen; Martin Skovbjerg; Søren Storgaard


Autres avocats clés:

Casper Simonsen


Les références

‘Willing to learn more and enter new fields with uncertain regulation, the team works as one and complements each other.’

‘Nikolaj Juhl Hansen and Casper Simonsen are brilliant and hardworking individuals who support and grow together with us.’

‘We are delighted to have a valuable partnership with Nikolaj Juhl Hansen.’

Magnusson Denmark

The banking and finance practice group at Magnusson Denmark routinely handles bilateral and syndicated loans, refinancings and regulatory matters, and is assisting with an increasing amount of work relating to the regulation of crypto assets and fintech businesses. Managing partner Sam Jalaei leads the team and comes recommended as an expert for capital markets work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sam Jalaei


Les références

‘The responsiveness, quality and ability to simplify and apply complex legal norms to specialised areas of law under strict time constraints, is truly remarkable. The team at Magnusson was always available and happy to accommodate whilst at the same time it maintained its promise to deliver on time. Excellent overall.’

‘Working with the Magnusson has been working without any flaws, always on point and on time. The collaboration has been smooth and personal.’

‘My collaboration with Sam Jalaei has been nothing but professional, in person, confident and functioning to an A+ level. The personal touch has made everything work like a clock.’

Principaux clients

Spotlight Group AB/Spotlight Stock Market (Nordic Stock Exchange)


UBP Private Debt Fund III


ViaBill Tech A/S


Biocon Biologics UK Limited


Moon Technologies OU and Payabl Cy Limited


Rockstart Energy Fund I


BlackWood Ventures Fund


Mastin / Wargraphs SAS


Lookout, Inc.


OmniMatrix OÜ


Fieldfisher LLP / Helenium Ltd.


ProtoVerse


Cyberjuice ApS


The Venture City


Plug and Play


Peckwater Investments Ltd.


MiddleGround Capital


Plata ApS


Metier Holding ApS


Market Pay / MatchTop Co ApS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Lookout Inc and the lenders on the review and drafting of a facility agreement in the amount of $230m.
  • Advising UBP Private Debt Fund III as lender in connection with its £40m loan to JSA Service Limited and also assisted with a Loan Note Instrument issued by JSA Services Limited to UBP as Noteholder.

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab assists lenders, borrowers and sponsors with all aspects of traditional loan financing, including acquisition financings, investment grade financings, real estate financings, asset finance work, receivables financings and leasing issues, and has particular expertise in financing mandates arising out of the shipping industry. Dual-qualified Caroline Bruyant Bonde heads up the Copenhagen-based team, which includes managing partner Jens V. Mathiasen as another important point of contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Caroline Bruyant Bonde


Autres avocats clés:

Jens Mathiasen


Principaux clients

Weco Shipping A/S


Orskov Yard A/S


ESVAGT A/S


Svenska Handelsbanken


Archer Limited


Nordea Bank Abp


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Archer Limited on a large refinancing, which included a new senior 1st lien facility, a new 2nd lien bond, conversion of an outstanding convertible bond to equity and issuance of a new equity, including granting of security in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assisted ESVAGT (owned by 3i) with its investment in and financing of a newly formed US Joint Venture “Crest” and contract a newbuild SOV vessel in the US and being awarded a 15 year contract with Siemens Garmesa.
  • Assisted Nordea with the acquisition of Danske Bank’s Norwegian personal customer and private banking business and associated asset management portfolios.