M&A
Capital structures
Corporate & Commercial
Real estate transactions
Contractual relations
Litigation and dispute resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH HIGH COURT, 1993
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 1992
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1989
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
GERMAN
Claus has 30 years of experience as an attorney and during his career, he has in particular been involved in numerous transactions – both in Denmark and cross-border – where he has advised both sellers and purchasers. Therefore, Claus is highly experienced in relation to working with all kinds of transactions for many different types of clients, as his client portfolio over the years has become very diverse. To Claus, the commercial focus is paramount, and he always goes the extra mile to ensure that the clients are successful. Availability and addition of value are the key words of his work.
LEGAL 500 RESEARCH
“Claus Abildstrøm is commended by clients for adding value to transactions by applying imagination as well as brains, constantly pursuing the best deal for his clients. He provides clear, consistent advice on cross-border and domestic transactions and clients appreciate his flexible approach, open communication and mutual respect”.
M&A
Corporate & Commercial
Financial markets legislation
Sports law
Medical practices
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH HIGH COURT, 1999
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 1999
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE), COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL 1998
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1996
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
LECTURING EXPERIENCE:
FORMER EXTERNAL LECTURER, M&A, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
Throughout a number of years, Philip has been Managing Partner of DANDERS & MORE, and as legal adviser, he has more than 20 years of experience, primarily with corporate and commercial work, including in relation to financial markets regulation, general corporate law, purchase and sale of companies, and general commercial legal advice.
Philip is highly recognised for his solution-oriented approach to legal problems. He always takes all aspects of the process into consideration and ensures that they are given the proper attention, thus always having focus on project management and a commercial solution to the client’s matters.
Moreover, Philip’s clients have always appreciated his hands-on based approach to all matters as well as his availability at all times.
Philip’s financial education enables him to always include all financial aspects of a transaction when considering the best possible solution for a client.
For many years, Philip has worked with Life Science companies and become specialized in sale and purchase of medical practices and the challenges particular for that kind of business.
M&A
Financial markets legislation
Private equity and venture capital
Corporate & Commercial
Financial relations
Employment law
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2017
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2013
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Mikkel is primarily involved in M&A, general corporate law, financial markets legislation and financial regulation, where he advises both Danish and international companies and start-ups. Moreover, he advises growth companies in connection with financing rounds and foreign venture funds on investments in Denmark. Additionally, Mikkel has vast experience in advising employers on employment law issues, including on matters related to business transactions, listings, dismissals connected to restructuring, efficiency measures and closing down of companies, as well as issues relating to management positions. Mikkel also assists in relation to establishing and structuring incentive schemes for managements and key employees in Danish companies, providing him with large experience in preparing tailor-made warrant programmes for all kinds of businesses.
Moreover, Mikkel has advised clients in connection with listings and public offerings on Nasdaq Copenhagen and First North.
Mikkel has a good commercial and pragmatic approach to his work and a large dedication in relation to the individual client’s needs and requests, always focusing on ensuring that all legal issues are satisfactory.
M&A
Capital structures
Corporate & Commercial
Real estate transactions
Contractual relations
Litigation and dispute resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH HIGH COURT, 1993
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 1992
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1989
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
GERMAN
Claus has 30 years of experience as an attorney and during his career, he has in particular been involved in numerous transactions – both in Denmark and cross-border – where he has advised both sellers and purchasers. Therefore, Claus is highly experienced in relation to working with all kinds of transactions for many different types of clients, as his client portfolio over the years has become very diverse. To Claus, the commercial focus is paramount, and he always goes the extra mile to ensure that the clients are successful. Availability and addition of value are the key words of his work.
LEGAL 500 RESEARCH
“Claus Abildstrøm is commended by clients for adding value to transactions by applying imagination as well as brains, constantly pursuing the best deal for his clients. He provides clear, consistent advice on cross-border and domestic transactions and clients appreciate his flexible approach, open communication and mutual respect”.
M&A
Corporate & Commercial
Financial markets legislation
Sports law
Medical practices
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH HIGH COURT, 1999
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 1999
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE), COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL 1998
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1996
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
LECTURING EXPERIENCE:
FORMER EXTERNAL LECTURER, M&A, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
Throughout a number of years, Philip has been Managing Partner of DANDERS & MORE, and as legal adviser, he has more than 20 years of experience, primarily with corporate and commercial work, including in relation to financial markets regulation, general corporate law, purchase and sale of companies, and general commercial legal advice.
Philip is highly recognised for his solution-oriented approach to legal problems. He always takes all aspects of the process into consideration and ensures that they are given the proper attention, thus always having focus on project management and a commercial solution to the client’s matters.
Moreover, Philip’s clients have always appreciated his hands-on based approach to all matters as well as his availability at all times.
Philip’s financial education enables him to always include all financial aspects of a transaction when considering the best possible solution for a client.
For many years, Philip has worked with Life Science companies and become specialized in sale and purchase of medical practices and the challenges particular for that kind of business.
M&A
Financial markets legislation
Private equity and venture capital
Corporate & Commercial
Financial relations
Employment law
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2017
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2013
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Mikkel is primarily involved in M&A, general corporate law, financial markets legislation and financial regulation, where he advises both Danish and international companies and start-ups. Moreover, he advises growth companies in connection with financing rounds and foreign venture funds on investments in Denmark. Additionally, Mikkel has vast experience in advising employers on employment law issues, including on matters related to business transactions, listings, dismissals connected to restructuring, efficiency measures and closing down of companies, as well as issues relating to management positions. Mikkel also assists in relation to establishing and structuring incentive schemes for managements and key employees in Danish companies, providing him with large experience in preparing tailor-made warrant programmes for all kinds of businesses.
Moreover, Mikkel has advised clients in connection with listings and public offerings on Nasdaq Copenhagen and First North.
Mikkel has a good commercial and pragmatic approach to his work and a large dedication in relation to the individual client’s needs and requests, always focusing on ensuring that all legal issues are satisfactory.
Real estate
Construction law
Real estate transactions
Commercial and residential lease law
Litigation and dispute resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2019
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2015
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Sandra is specialised in real estate, working i.a. with purchase and sale of properties and property companies, both asset and share transfers, including legal due diligence processes and drafting and negotiation of transfer agreements. In particular, she assists property developers, national as well as international, with various aspects of real estate matters, advising the client through the entire transaction and development process.
Moreover, Sandra is specialised in construction law, where she has vast experience in advising the parties in the building and construction industry, including in the process of concluding construction contracts, turnkey contracts, and professional services agreements, as well as in connection with any potential disputes.
Finally, Sandra helps clients in all aspects of residential and commercial lease law, where she competently advises both landlords and tenants concerning drafting and negotiation of lease agreements.
Sandra has litigation experience both before the Danish courts and the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, as well as matters involving expert valuations.
Data protection/GDPR
Intellectual property law
Marketing law
Consumer law
Employment law
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2020
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Amalie offers skilled advice on compliance within data protection, including GDPR. She advises on all issues of data protection, including drafting and implementing data protection measures, performing assessments in relation to data protection obligations, such as drafting various policies, consents, risk assessments, data processing agreements, impact analysis, documents regarding transfers to third party countries etc., handling of data security breaches, and assistance in all communication with the Danish Data Protection Agency.
Amalie is certified in European data protection law (CIPP/E).
Also, Amalie advises on matters of intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark law, where her assistance among others include negotiation and conclusion of licence agreements. She also assists clients in relation to marketing and consumer issues, i.a. by drafting and reviewing terms and conditions, marketing campaigns and matters relating to the Consumer Ombudsman.
Amalie also has general litigation experience as well as international experience from having studied in Australia. She has also been employed as a lawyer with the Danish National Police.
Corporate & Commercial
M&A
Raising of capital
Litigation and dispute
resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2022
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2019
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Lasse generally advises small and medium-sized companies on business-related matters, including special company law, contract law and M&A. He advises Danish and international clients in connection with capital investments, corporate restructuring, mergers, demergers, shareholders’ agreements, incentive schemes, self-financing etc.
Lasse also advises on general aspects of corporate law, just as he drafts various kinds of commercial contracts, i.a. cooperation agreements, administration agreements and general terms of sale and delivery.
Finally, Lasse also handles commercial disputes by pursuing settlement solutions or conducting cases before the Danish courts.
Real estate
Construction law
Real estate transactions
Commercial and residential lease law
Litigation and dispute resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2019
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2015
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Sandra is specialised in real estate, working i.a. with purchase and sale of properties and property companies, both asset and share transfers, including legal due diligence processes and drafting and negotiation of transfer agreements. In particular, she assists property developers, national as well as international, with various aspects of real estate matters, advising the client through the entire transaction and development process.
Moreover, Sandra is specialised in construction law, where she has vast experience in advising the parties in the building and construction industry, including in the process of concluding construction contracts, turnkey contracts, and professional services agreements, as well as in connection with any potential disputes.
Finally, Sandra helps clients in all aspects of residential and commercial lease law, where she competently advises both landlords and tenants concerning drafting and negotiation of lease agreements.
Sandra has litigation experience both before the Danish courts and the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, as well as matters involving expert valuations.
Data protection/GDPR
Intellectual property law
Marketing law
Consumer law
Employment law
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2020
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Amalie offers skilled advice on compliance within data protection, including GDPR. She advises on all issues of data protection, including drafting and implementing data protection measures, performing assessments in relation to data protection obligations, such as drafting various policies, consents, risk assessments, data processing agreements, impact analysis, documents regarding transfers to third party countries etc., handling of data security breaches, and assistance in all communication with the Danish Data Protection Agency.
Amalie is certified in European data protection law (CIPP/E).
Also, Amalie advises on matters of intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark law, where her assistance among others include negotiation and conclusion of licence agreements. She also assists clients in relation to marketing and consumer issues, i.a. by drafting and reviewing terms and conditions, marketing campaigns and matters relating to the Consumer Ombudsman.
Amalie also has general litigation experience as well as international experience from having studied in Australia. She has also been employed as a lawyer with the Danish National Police.
Corporate & Commercial
M&A
Raising of capital
Litigation and dispute
resolution
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ADMITTED TO THE DANISH BAR, 2022
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 2019
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Lasse generally advises small and medium-sized companies on business-related matters, including special company law, contract law and M&A. He advises Danish and international clients in connection with capital investments, corporate restructuring, mergers, demergers, shareholders’ agreements, incentive schemes, self-financing etc.
Lasse also advises on general aspects of corporate law, just as he drafts various kinds of commercial contracts, i.a. cooperation agreements, administration agreements and general terms of sale and delivery.
Finally, Lasse also handles commercial disputes by pursuing settlement solutions or conducting cases before the Danish courts.
Real estate
Commercial and residential lease law
Corporate & Commercial
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF AARHUS, 2023
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Mikkel is a trainee attorney and is primarily working within the area of real estate, and therefore also involved in real estate transactions, construction law and lease law. Mikkel is also involved in general corporate and commcerial work.
Moreover, Mikkel has some practical experience in relation to legal proceedings, as he during his studies worked as paralegal at the court in Horsens.
The Danish Act on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
The Code of Conduct for the Danish Bar and Law Society
Regulation of beneficial owners
Compliance policies and code of conduct
Administration of foundations
QUALIFICATIONS
B.SC., FINANCE, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1991
PRINCE2 CERTIFICATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 2012
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Jesper is the company’s compliance officer and his primary work involves general compliance and court cases, as he is responsible for the general administration of all the company’s court cases and for the compliance function.
Jesper advises both colleagues and clients on the Danish Act on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, drafts internal compliance policies ensuring implementation of new compliance legislation, and identifies the beneficial owners of companies by analyzing the structure of ownership and control.
QUALIFICATIONS
MA IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL, 2000
BUSINESS STUDIES (BUSINESS AND POLITICS), HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE, 1997
B.SC. IN BUSINESS LANGUAGE, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL, 1997
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Based on many years of experience, Rikke is specialised in translation of legal and commercial documents, including various types of contracts, memoranda, court documents and many types of financial documents. Moreover, Rikke is responsible for all proof-reading and general linguistic review, as well as for a number of administrative tasks, such as HR management.
Real estate
Commercial and residential lease law
Corporate & Commercial
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MASTER OF LAWS, UNIVERSITY OF AARHUS, 2023
LANGUAGES:
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Mikkel is a trainee attorney and is primarily working within the area of real estate, and therefore also involved in real estate transactions, construction law and lease law. Mikkel is also involved in general corporate and commcerial work.
Moreover, Mikkel has some practical experience in relation to legal proceedings, as he during his studies worked as paralegal at the court in Horsens.
The Danish Act on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
The Code of Conduct for the Danish Bar and Law Society
Regulation of beneficial owners
Compliance policies and code of conduct
Administration of foundations
QUALIFICATIONS
B.SC., FINANCE, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, 1991
PRINCE2 CERTIFICATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 2012
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Jesper is the company’s compliance officer and his primary work involves general compliance and court cases, as he is responsible for the general administration of all the company’s court cases and for the compliance function.
Jesper advises both colleagues and clients on the Danish Act on Measures to Prevent Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, drafts internal compliance policies ensuring implementation of new compliance legislation, and identifies the beneficial owners of companies by analyzing the structure of ownership and control.
QUALIFICATIONS
MA IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL, 2000
BUSINESS STUDIES (BUSINESS AND POLITICS), HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE, 1997
B.SC. IN BUSINESS LANGUAGE, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL, 1997
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Based on many years of experience, Rikke is specialised in translation of legal and commercial documents, including various types of contracts, memoranda, court documents and many types of financial documents. Moreover, Rikke is responsible for all proof-reading and general linguistic review, as well as for a number of administrative tasks, such as HR management.
Michelle Kieffer
SPECIALIST IN REAL ESTATE MATTERS AND COMPANY RELATIONS
Based on many years of working as a case officer with the Danish Business Authority, Michelle is responsible for preparing documentation for registration of incorporation of companies, capital increases and management changes etc. In addition to general corporate administrative tasks, Michelle also undertakes all registrations with the Land Registry in connection with real estate transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS
LEGAL SECRETARY
BUSINESS DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT AND COOPERATION, ORGANISATION AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS.
SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION WITHIN ACCOUNTING/FINANCE AND IT.
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Dorte has been working within the legal industry for many, many years – the most recent 15 years in the administration, with bookkeeping and accounting as her primary focus areas. Dorte has specialized in making processes digitalized and her goal is to have a completely electronic working procedure.
NIELS BROCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; ECONOMICS
BEC-DESIGN; DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
For a number of years, Stephanie has worked as shop manager and finance assistance and has i.a. worked at By Malene Birger for a longer period. Stephanie handles general office assignments, and she also assists with the bookkeeping.
Michelle Kieffer
SPECIALIST IN REAL ESTATE MATTERS AND COMPANY RELATIONS
Based on many years of working as a case officer with the Danish Business Authority, Michelle is responsible for preparing documentation for registration of incorporation of companies, capital increases and management changes etc. In addition to general corporate administrative tasks, Michelle also undertakes all registrations with the Land Registry in connection with real estate transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS
LEGAL SECRETARY
BUSINESS DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT AND COOPERATION, ORGANISATION AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS.
SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION WITHIN ACCOUNTING/FINANCE AND IT.
LANGUAGES
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Dorte has been working within the legal industry for many, many years – the most recent 15 years in the administration, with bookkeeping and accounting as her primary focus areas. Dorte has specialized in making processes digitalized and her goal is to have a completely electronic working procedure.
NIELS BROCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; ECONOMICS
BEC-DESIGN; DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
For a number of years, Stephanie has worked as shop manager and finance assistance and has i.a. worked at By Malene Birger for a longer period. Stephanie handles general office assignments, and she also assists with the bookkeeping.
Jack is a seven-year-old Bichon Havanais, and thereby he is the youngest employee at the office. However, despite his young age, he has managed to negotiate reduced working hours, and is only at work 2-3 days a week. In return, when he in fact is at work, Jack always spreads happiness around him, and a small break in the company of Jack is a much-appreciated interruption during a busy day.
Jack is a seven-year-old Bichon Havanais, and thereby he is the youngest employee at the office. However, despite his young age, he has managed to negotiate reduced working hours, and is only at work 2-3 days a week. In return, when he in fact is at work, Jack always spreads happiness around him, and a small break in the company of Jack is a much-appreciated interruption during a busy day.
