Niels Aagaard Pedersen
Attorney-at-Law, Partner, LL.M.
Contact
+45 24 77 48 88
Background
April 2020-
Christensen Partners
2003-2020
Plesner Law Firm (Senior Attorney 2014-2020)
2009-2010
LL.M, King's College, London (Commercialization of IP, Corporate Law, and Investment Law)
2006
Admission to the Danish Bar and Law Society
2003
Masters of Law, University of Copenhagen
Niels advices Danish and international clients primarily in the areas of contract law and general commercial law including company law.
Niels has substantial experience with negotiating and drafting the most complex commercial contract types, such as e.g. distribution, commercial agency, leasing & franchise contracts.
One of Niels’ main focus areas is advising clients in relation to intellectual property (IP) contracts, including drafting and negotiating IP contracts within life science, such as patent and know-how license contracts (in- and out-licensing), R&D contracts, joint development contracts, CMAs, CDAs and MTAs. He also has significant experience in negotiating and drafting distribution contracts for medicinal products and medical devices.
With over a decade of experience, Niels has worked with a diverse range of clients, from leading Danish pharmaceutical companies to start-ups and university spin-outs. His expertise includes assisting Danish and international corporations, as well as Universities, in navigating complex IP agreements.
Throughout his career, Niels has also provided advice to Danish and international companies on general corporate law matters. His expertise includes guiding businesses through the process of establishing operations in Denmark, drafting shareholder agreements, facilitating capital raising, and managing business transfers.
Niels' diverse skill set has made him a highly sought-after advisor for clients navigating complex partnerships, joint ventures, and similar arrangements. Niels has been instrumental in establishing numerous partnerships, working with some of Denmark's largest companies as well as start-ups and spin-out ventures.
Niels is a trusted advisor with a broad perspective. In addition to providing expertise in his own areas of specialization, he helps clients identify potential needs in other legal areas and ensures they receive support from the appropriate experts. He values close and informal collaboration with his clients.
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Foundation Law
Languages
Scandinavian languages
English