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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Thomas Francis Beckett
Managing Partner : Janus Skak Olufsen
Board members: Lise Lotte Hjerrild (Senior Partner), Lars Lüneborg (Senior Partner), Annelouise Dalgaard Pedersen, Andreas Schønbeck and Niels Jørgen Oggesen
Quick facts
Number of fee lawyers

84

Numbers of partners

40

Languages

Danish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

HortenDahl is a full-service law firm with 70 years of experience and 300 specialists, all willing to take on new challenges, explore risks and identify opportunities with our clients.

We help leading organizations stay responsive within areas like banking and finance, real estate, green energy, tech, IP, and M&A, so they can make informed and confident decisions – sometimes even bold moves. When the world changes, so do regulations.

HortenDahl is specialised within sectors characterised by strict regulation or where technological development and innovative approaches are fundamental - such as energy and supply, Life Science and Healthcare, IT, technology and media as well as the public sector. We use our special expertise within regulated areas proactively to solve complex problems and think innovatively, be it new energy forms, advanced technology or cooperation between public and private parties.
We have many years' experience advising on the conflicting interests of the public and private sector, e.g. on complex PPP projects, conversion of public companies in the utilities sector or the development of entirely new technological markets in the gaming industry.

Here, we use our regulatory knowledge to the benefit of our clients. By combining advanced legal skills, a strategic approach and political understanding, we advise on entities and see new possibilities.

We lead the way together with our clients as we are not afraid to ask questions and propose challenges. We focus our efforts on expanding and developing our services within sectors where regulation affects our clients' activities.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking and finance
  • Capital markets
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Project development
  • Restructuring and insolvency
Key practice contacts and recent transactional highlights
Sector expertise
  • Banking and financial services
Other offices

Aarhus
Frederiks Plads 36
8000 Aarhus C

Herning
Godsbanevej 1B
7400 Herning

Address:
Philip Heymans Allé 7
2900, Hellerup
Copenhagen
Tel:+45 3334 4000 Fax:+45 3334 4001 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.hortendahl.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 3
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Accura
8 practice areas
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Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Moalem Weitemeyer
7 practice areas
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Poul Schmith
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Carsted Rosenberg
5 practice areas
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Notable

Bird & Bird
3 practice areas
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Lund Elmer Sandager
5 practice areas
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Active

DreistStorgaard Advokater
4 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 3
10 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Accura
8 practice areas
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Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Moalem Weitemeyer
7 practice areas
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Poul Schmith
7 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 4
11 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Accura
8 practice areas
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Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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Moalem Weitemeyer
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Notable

DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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Elmann
5 practice areas
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Nielsen Nørager
7 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 3
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Accura
8 practice areas
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Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Moalem Weitemeyer
7 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bird & Bird
3 practice areas
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HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Poul Schmith
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Lund Elmer Sandager
5 practice areas
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Tier 5

Elmann
5 practice areas
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Magnusson
3 practice areas
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NJORD Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Nielsen Nørager
7 practice areas
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SIRIUS advokater
3 practice areas
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Notable

Elverdam Law Firm
3 practice areas
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Skau Reipurth
4 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 2
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Accura
8 practice areas
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Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Poul Schmith
7 practice areas
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Notable

Advokatfirmaet Rödstenen
1 practice area
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Hafnia Law Firm
1 practice area
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Holst
5 practice areas
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Kleist Legal
3 practice areas
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NJORD Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Nielsen Nørager
7 practice areas
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Skau Reipurth
4 practice areas
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Viltoft
2 practice areas
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WSCO
2 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 4
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bech-Bruun
8 practice areas
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Gorrissen Federspiel
10 practice areas
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Kromann Reumert
8 practice areas
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Poul Schmith
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Accura
8 practice areas
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Bruun & Hjejle
10 practice areas
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DLA Piper
8 practice areas
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Plesner
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Holst
5 practice areas
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Tier 4

Andersen Partners
3 practice areas
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Elmann
5 practice areas
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HortenDahl
10 practice areas
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Lund Elmer Sandager
5 practice areas
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Mazanti-Andersen Korsø Jensen & Partnere
5 practice areas
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Moalem Weitemeyer
7 practice areas
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Notable

NJORD Law Firm
7 practice areas
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Skau Reipurth
4 practice areas
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Sundgaard Advokater
2 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Danish law firm Horten was founded in 1953. It has offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Herning. As a full-service law firm with over 350 legal professionals, the firm has considerable expertise within all practice areas in the Danish market, particularly with a strong presence in project development, as well as providing reputable financial and corporate services.  Dahl Law firm merged with Horten to become HortenDahl as of the 1st January 2026. 

 

Highlights  

 

In project development, the firm advised Infradnode on all legal aspects in connection to the acquisition of 49% of the “Thorsø” and “Foresombiogas plants. The investment marks Infranode’s first investment in biogas and the start of a strategic collaboration to create a biogas platform with Renegas A/S.   

Another notable example of the firms work include advising Catena AB on the acquisition financing of Denmark’s largest logistics center from DSV, adding an estimated 315,000 sq.m of sustainable logistics to their portfolio. Horten assisted Catena with all legal matters related to the transaction.  

Testimonials

“They delivered the necessary service at a high level and with a high degree of flexibility and with a pragmatic approach.” - M&A 

 

“The group headed now by Mr. Troels Tuxen has a lot of experience and know how from him handling many major bankruptcies in Denmark over the last 20 years or so.” - Restructuring  

Key clients  

OakNorth Bank PLC, Catena, BNP Paribas, Petrogas, Keolis, TotalEnergies, Energinet, Hydro Rein, Bank of America, Barclays, Morgan Stanley  

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Cryptomathic A/S - M&A
2021-06-24
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Cryptomathic A/S
Seller
Capidea Management ApS - M&A
2021-04-07
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Jonas Nielsen, Mikkel Kaeregaard
Capidea Management ApS
Buyer
iCON Infrastructure LLP - M&A
2021-04-12
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
iCON Infrastructure LLP
Buyer
Adelis Equity - Financing
2022-01-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Lars Lüneborg
Adelis Equity
Lender
Barclays Bank; Deutsche Bank; HSBC Bank - Financing
2022-02-26
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Claus Bennetsen
Barclays Bank, Deutsche Bank, HSBC Bank
Lender
Maj Invest Equity - Financing
2022-02-26
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Lars Lüneborg
Maj Invest Equity
Sponsor
Nordic Property Financing - Financing
2022-02-26
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Claus Bennetsen
Nordic Property Financing
Lender
Sunrise NV; ING Bank; - Financing
2022-02-26
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Claus Bennetsen
Sunrise NV, ING Bank
Sponsor
Polaris Private Equity - Financing
2021-03-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
Financing
Lars Lüneborg
Polaris Private Equity
Borrower
JOOL Corporate Finance and Intertrust - Bond issue
HortenDahl
Denmark
Bond issue
Lars Lüneborg
JOOL Corporate Finance and Intertrust
Underwriter
Polaris Private Equity - M&A
2021-06-30
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Mikkel Primdal Kæregaard
Polaris Private Equity
Acquirer
Peek & Cloppenburg - M&A
2021-05-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Hans Christian Pape
Peek & Cloppenburg
Acquirer
Norvestor - M&A
2021-06-30
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Thomas Francis Beckett
Norvestor
Acquirer
Maj Invest Equity - M&A
2021-10-30
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Thomas Francis Beckett
Maj Invest Equity
Acquirer
iCon Infrastructure - M&A
2021-04-30
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Jacob Kornerup, Christian Tullberg, Henrik Stig Lauritsen
iCon Infrastructure
Acquirer
Findos - M&A
2021-05-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Mikkel Primdal Kæregaard
Findos
Acquirer
EWII - M&A
2021-05-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Thomas Francis Beckett, Søren Hornbæk Svendsen, Frans Rossen
EWII
Acquirer
CataCap - M&A
2021-05-31
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Thomas Francis Beckett
CataCap
Seller
Capidea - M&A
2021-04-30
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Mikkel Primdal Kæregaard
Capidea
Acquirer
Adelis - M&A
2022-01-15
HortenDahl
Denmark
M&A
Mikkel Primdal Kæregaard
Adelis
Acquirer
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