Corporate & Commercial Foundation Law

We are recognized as leading specialists in all areas of Danish corporate law, partly due to our involvement in several Danish and international landmark cases over the years.

Our expertise spans both complex corporate law matters and routine legal tasks, catering to clients ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to publicly listed companies.

Our corporate law services include i.a.:

  • Company establishment, including choice of company form

  • All corporate law matters, including, for example, management liability, incentive programs and capital matters

  • Employee representation matters

  • Restructuring, including merger and demerger of Danish and international companies

  • Ownership matters (e.g. assistance with ownership disputes and drafting of shareholders' agreements)

  • General meeting preparation and execution for both listed and non-listed companies, including acting as chairman

  • Capital raising

  • Establishment of commercial foundations

  • Dissolution of companies

For years, we have played a central role in shaping Danish corporate and securities law due to our membership of the 'Expert Committee for Corporate Law and Securities Law Experts' appointed by the General Council of the Danish Bar and Law Society as well as our membership of "Danish Lawyers' Expert Committee on Corporate Law". These forums bring together Denmark’s foremost experts, enabling us to remain at the forefront of legal developments and new practices. Our close collaboration with public authorities often ensures efficient handling of cases requiring official involvement.

We have built long-standing relationships with clients across diverse industries, including:

  • Energy and supply

  • Insurance and pension

  • Automotive and industrial manufacturing

  • Telecom and infrastructure

  • Transport and public services

  • Financial institutions

  • Healthcare, pharma, and biotech

  • Private equity

  • Publicly listed and state-owned companies

This cross-sector expertise allows us to deliver innovative, value-creating solutions by adapting proven legal mechanisms and processes from one industry to another.

Additionally, we have extensive experience advising on foundation and association matters. Our services include supervision and compliance with regulatory frameworks, guiding clients through:

  • Purpose and statute modifications for foundations and associations

  • Establishment and dissolution of commercial and ordinary foundations

  • Structural changes, including mergers and governance improvements

  • Management liability issues

  • Negotiations and dialogue with supervisory authorities

Our commitment to staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments ensures that we deliver tailored, effective solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.