DENMARK Law and Practice Contributed by: Thomas Weitemeyer, Pernille Nørkær, Jonas Høst and Jacob Kreutzmann, Moalem Weitemeyer
Moalem Weitemeyer is a leading corporate/M&A and disputes law firm in Denmark and the Nordics, rec - ognised for exceptional advice and uncompromising client availability. M&A is the firm’s core business, and its lawyers advise on some of the most comprehen - sive and complex transactions and disputes in Scan - dinavia. The firm’s Disputes & Investigations team is dedicated to litigation and arbitration, advising listed and non-listed companies and capital funds on com - plex, high-stakes conflicts. The practice is particular - ly strong in disputes arising from M&A transactions,
including claims for breaches of representations and warranties (often involving W&I insurance), share - holder disputes and management/D&O liability. In ad - dition, it handles competition and broader regulatory disputes, including conflicts relating to state aid and EU foreign subsidies. The Disputes & Investigations core team comprises partners Thomas Weitemeyer, Pernille Nørkær and Thomas Mygind, each leading separate teams, including senior associate Jonas Høst, who works closely with Thomas Weitemeyer and is a co-author of this guide.
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Thomas Weitemeyer is a founder of Moalem Weitemeyer and the firm’s managing partner, and he co-leads the firm’s dispute resolution team. He represents clients in complex litigation and arbitration, with a strong focus on
Jonas Høst is a senior associate and part of Moalem Weitemeyer’s Disputes & Investigations practice. He advises Danish and international clients on litigation and arbitration cases, with a focus on post-M&A
disputes arising from M&A transactions, management/D&O liability and corporate commercial conflicts. In recent years, he has also been actively involved in competition infringement matters. Thomas has rights of audience before the Danish Supreme Court. He is a certified arbitrator and acts as an appointed arbitrator, including in proceedings arising from M&A transactions, shareholder disagreements and corporate commercial disputes.
claims, management liability claims, shareholder litigation, and broader corporate and commercial disputes. Jonas possesses an in-depth understanding of M&A transaction processes and the deal dynamics and common pitfalls, based on his experience as an M&A lawyer for several years. Jonas serves as an external lecturer at the University of Copenhagen, teaching the Master’s course in Civil Procedure.
Jacob Kreutzmann is a junior associate and part of Moalem Weitemeyer’s Disputes & Investigations practice. He assists Danish and international clients with litigation and arbitration matters,
Pernille Nørkær is a partner at Moalem Weitemeyer and heads the firm’s Disputes & Investigations practice, advising on disputes and regulatory risk with a particular focus on challenges arising from M&A
supporting case teams with legal analysis, drafting, research and day-to-day case management, and helping ensure the teams’ efficient handling of complex disputes.
transactions. She has rights of audience before the Danish Supreme Court and extensive experience in merger control and competition law matters, including multi-jurisdictional filings and negotiations with competition authorities. She also leads the firm’s FDI work, guiding clients through foreign investment control screenings, review processes and filings to help secure approvals and deal certainty.
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