Chambers Global

Sources regard the “efficient and skilled” Jacob Hjortshøj as "one of the top lawyers in Denmark.” He led the team assisting NKT Holding with its USD670 million sale of NKT Flexibles to National Oilwell Varco. Søren Meisling is vastly experienced in the field of business transfers and transactional matters. His work has “star quality,” sources say. Monica Reib often advises clients from the insurance sector and is praised for her attention to detail and ability to get the deal done. "I'd recommend her any day to anyone who needs an M&A lawyer," says a source. With over 20 years of cross-border experience, Ole Nørgaard has a proven track record of advising Danish clients on German-related transactions.

The firm has a China desk, headed by Søren Meisling, assisting Danish and Chinese clients with inbound and outbound work. The group is well placed to assist with transactions in China thanks to its Chinese-speaking team members and representative office in Shanghai. This experienced Danish team liaises closely with its representative office in Shanghai, offering a full suite of corporate and M&A advice on both inbound and outbound matters. It has a strong focus on the energy sectors and serves a range of corporates from both the private and public sectors. The key contact for the firm's China practice is Rachel Cao, who is a Chinese-qualified lawyer based in the firm's Copenhagen office.

Clients value Jes Anker Mikkelsen for his ability to create a good business environment. He recently acted on behalf of Hessen Forst on a EUR3.3 million international freight claim, and is widely acknowledged to be one of the top maritime and transportation lawyers in Denmark.

Carsten Pedersen is a respected arbitrator who specialises in professional liability and construction. Sources say his advice is “clear, direct, and to the point.”

Claus Barrett Christiansen is held in high regard as a "fair-minded and intelligent litigator who gets results." He runs a broad practice encompassing trade mark and copyright work.

Klaus Madsen is renowned for his expertise in patent disputes, where he frequently represents generic pharmaceutical companies. Clients value his strong work ethic and in-depth experience of the field.

Lisbet Andersen enters the rankings this year thanks to a raft of enthusiastic client feedback. Sources say: "She is really good – if you give her a case, she will resolve it to your satisfaction. She has excellent customer focus."

Department head Anders Oreby Hansen is hailed as an expert in transfer pricing. Clients say: "He's a clever guy with an excellent attitude. You feel really secure working with him – if you have a case together, you know it will be done well."  Interviewees class Michael Serup as one of the country's leading lawyers for tax restructuring. He typically advises on mergers and demergers of Danish corporates.

Kaspar Bastian is regarded as a formidable tax litigator. Interviewees praise his "considerable expertise" in the field. Thomas Frøbert is described as "a well-rounded tax practitioner with a hands-on approach, who always ensures the job is completed to the client's satisfaction." Arne Riis continues to build his reputation as a standout practitioner. He is popular with clients, who appreciate his superb technical ability and thorough approach.