What the team is known for
The team at Bech-Bruun is well regarded and particularly active in the private equity sphere. It advises on M&A across a range of industries such as energy, manufacturing, financial services, technology and retail. Public M&A is another area of expertise, given its experience in public tender offers. The firm acts for a notable client base on issues that frequently involve international elements.

Strengths
"The lawyers are problem-solvers who blend legal skill sets with a business-minded approach."

"They are always 100% committed to their clients."

"Bech-Bruun has an extremely knowledgeable and experienced team who think outside the box to find appropriate solutions for complex transactions."

Work highlights
Bech-Bruun advised Workday on its acquisition of Peakon, a Danish worker survey software firm, from a consortium of investors.

Notable practitioners
Jacob Hjortshøj is a standout M&A practitioner. He offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of M&A transactions. He also advises on restructuring mandates. "I am always impressed when working with Jacob Hjortshøj."

Ole Nørgaard regularly advises clients on acquisitions and capital raising mandates.

Steen Jensen acts for clients on complex demergers and share transfers and public M&A deals. He is also recognised for his capital markets expertise. "Steen Jensen is always to the point and has a commercial approach."

Steen Rode assists clients operating in the manufacturing sector, financial services and private equity spaces with cross-border transactions. "He is very dedicated and on the detail, and provides strong commercial advice. However, his key strength is his ability to make things happen."

Jakob Kristensen assists clients with domestic and cross-border transactions, with notable strength in acquisitions and divestments. "Jakob Kristensen is a pleasure to have on your team, and gives you confidence that you have the best set-up to result in the best possible outcome."

Simon Milthers is notably active in a range of cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and divestments.

"Simon Milthers is a very good communicator and is solution-oriented."

"He goes beyond expectations to provide solutions and understand the commercial aspects of the transactions."

Andreas Nielsen is experienced in cross-border matters such as takeovers, as well as share and asset sales for corporations.

"He has strong capabilities and offers an excellent service level."

"Andreas Nielsen has great experience dealing with complex public and private transactions."

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, Corporate/M&A

What the team is known for
The team at Bech-Bruun is well regarded and particularly active in the private equity sphere. It advises on M&A across a range of industries such as energy, manufacturing, financial services, technology and retail. Public M&A is another area of expertise, given its experience in public tender offers. The firm acts for a notable client base on issues that frequently involve international elements.

Notable practitioners
Jacob Hjortshøj is a standout M&A practitioner. He offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of M&A transactions. He also advises on restructuring mandates.

"I am always impressed when working with Jacob Hjortshøj."

Ole Nørgaard regularly advises clients on acquisitions and capital raising mandates.

Steen Jensen acts for clients on complex demergers and share transfers and public M&A deals. He is also recognised for his capital markets expertise.

"Steen Jensen is always to the point and has a commercial approach."

Jakob Kristensen assists clients with domestic and cross-border transactions, with notable strength in acquisitions and divestments.

"Jakob Kristensen is a pleasure to have on your team, and gives you confidence that you have the best set-up to result in the best possible outcome."

Simon Milthers is notably active in a range of cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and divestments.

"Simon Milthers is a very good communicator and is solution-oriented."

"He goes beyond expectations to provide solutions and understand the commercial aspects of the transactions."

Steen Rode assists clients operating in the manufacturing sector, financial services and private equity spaces with cross-border transactions.

"He is very dedicated and on the detail, and provides strong commercial advice. However, his key strength is his ability to make things happen."

Andreas Nielsen is experienced in cross-border matters such as takeovers, as well as share and asset sales for corporations.

"He has strong capabilities and offers an excellent service level."

"Andreas Nielsen has great experience dealing with complex public and private transactions."

Chambers and Partners Global 2023, Corporate/M&A

Bech-Bruun is recognised for its strong M&A, projects and restructuring and insolvency teams.

The M&A team has a strong presence in Aarhus and Copenhagen and regularly completes several of the market’s biggest transactions, particularly in large Danish sectors, such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, IT, energy and shipbuilding.

Research period review (2023/2024)
The firm played a significant role in Denmark's M&A landscape, handling notable mandates for both buyers and sellers. In the private equity sector, their team was actively engaged in substantial transactions, serving both private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Client feedback
“Knowledgeable, flexible, accommodating, business-minded.”

“Easygoing, extremely professional and with deep market and legal knowledge.”

“Ownership and project management on the full project, not only the legal part.”

“Bech-Bruun managed to stay focused and provide great legal advice over the course of the entire transaction period and they showed a high level of flexibility and commitment throughout the process. They took control of the various legal work streams and assisted the client with the legal challenges and decisions required to be handled and/or taken. During the transaction process, Bech-Bruun proved to be a leading M&A law firm not only in Denmark but also internationally.”

IFLR1000, Mergers and acquisitions, 2023

Ranked: Tier 1

Bech-Bruun houses a team of ‘leading M&A advisers‘ which regularly advises portfolio companies, large energy and renewables corporates, and clients within the oil and gas industry. Simon Milthers, Jakob Kristensen, and Claus Aagaard Nielsen jointly lead the practice. Milthers advises on large transactions in the energy, infrastructure, and utilities sectors; Kristensen handles cross-border transactions on both the buyer and seller sides within the private equity domain; and Nielsen is an acquisition and corporate reorganisation specialist. Jacob Hjortshøj acts for a range of notable private equity funds, and advises on ownership restructurings, while M&A and company law specialist Søren Kamp Nørbæk advises on shareholders’ disputes and agreements, and commercial contracts.

‘Bech-Bruun shows a unique ability to adapt and perform in a transactional environment. The team is highly specialised, and they have a high level of professionalism, quality of their legal advice, and approachability stands out, and proves their position as leading M&A advisers.’

‘Simon Milthers, supported by Mikkel Anker Heegaard, is highly involved in all aspects of the negotiations and had an excellent ability to understand our business, expectations and goals. He was extremely competent and has the ability to adapt his approach and negotiation style, where he stands out as a leading M&A lawyer.’

‘Mikkel Anker Heegaard shows a high level of legal skill, he is efficient and capable of driving and progressing the various work streams. He is a huge support, Mikkel is a Senior Associate to be noticed.’

‘The team members have many different areas of expertise, which is very useful in different situations.’

Legal 500, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, 2023