Jacob Hjortshøj

Jacob Hjortshøj is highly specialised in mergers and acquisitions and company law and has advised on an impressive number of M&A transactions, as lawyer for large private equity funds as well as Danish and international businesses.

During recent years, he has assisted in the transfer of undertakings such as, MissionPharma, Bladt Industries, NKT Flexibles, inco Danmark, Dyrup, Glud & Marstrand, Aalborg Industries, Superfos, KMD, Kommunekemi, Rosti, Codan Gummi, Sonion, Stryhn’s, BabySam, Logstor, Disa, Unifeeder, Tholstrup Cheese, NEG Micon – Vestas fusion og Roulunds.

Jacob has lectured in company law at the University of Copenhagen for many years and he is a permanent speaker at courses organised by the Danish Bar and Law Society.

Market feedback on individuals from Chambers 2012 (extracts)
Jacob Hjortshøj (“Band 1” – highest ranking category)

“He is definitely one of the best M&A lawyers out there. He’s really good as a project manager and does not need too many people working alongside him. So he has the capacity to really take control of large transactions and take care of all the various issues. He stays on top of everything and is in charge at the top of the deal.” (Client)

“He gives a very good impression. He is strong on the legal side – a good negotiator. It’s hard to find weak points. He has very high quality legal skills, a very good understanding of our business and our motivations. That’s why we keep going back to him.” (Client)

“He is good. He stands out.” (Market Commentator)
“A very good lawyer doing very good work. Definitely one of the top two M&A lawyers.” (Market Commentator)