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Key contacts
Communication and Marketing Manager: Mette Westergaard
Digital Marketing Consultant: Laura Hartvig Hecquet
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

100

Number of partners

20

Network membership

TELFA, Lexwork

Languages

Danish (Scandinavian languages),English

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Firm overview

We are a leading Danish law firm specializing in Banking & Finance, Corporate Commercial, Employment Law, Insolvency, IT & Technology, Litigation & Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Real Estate. Ranked 14th in Denmark in size, we offer competitive pricing and specialized expertise, often surpassing larger firms in our strategic areas. We are known for our flexible work environment and strong employee involvement in decision-making.

Our global outlook and exclusive focus on Danish law are supported by active participation in international alliances like TELFA and Lexwork International. We are committed to social responsibility, diversity, and sustainability, encouraging staff involvement in community initiatives and adhering to Danske Advokater’s advokatKODEKS.

Our clients appreciate our responsiveness, in-depth knowledge, and high-quality service, especially in IT contracts, GDPR issues, and international business setups. At LES, we foster a unique, collaborative environment that values individual growth and professional excellence.

We aspire to be a knowledge hub where the client is always the focus.

Key practices areas
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Real estate funds
  • Real estate finance
  • M&A
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Banking
  • Trade finance,
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Competition
  • Investment funds
  • Project finance
Sector expertise
  • Banking
  • Aviation
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Investment management
  • Real estate
  • Tech and telecoms
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Address:
Kalvebod Brygge 39 - 41
København V
1560
Tel:+4533300200 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://les.dk/en
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Notable
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Accura
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Gorrissen Federspiel
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Kromann Reumert
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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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M&A
Tier 4
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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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

Lund Elmer Sandager is a Danish law firm based in Copenhagen with origins extending back to 1877. The firm has particular strength in civil litigation and arbitration. 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm has an active M&A practice that often advises on complex, cross-border deals. It handles transactions across several sectors and has an impressive longstanding corporate clients list, featuring several industrial companies involved in M&A transactions on a regular basis. 

Its track record in private equity-related M&A is strong, with the firm regularly securing mandates for both Danish and international private equity firms. 

The firm’s restructuring and insolvency team advises financial institutions and businesses on all aspects of insolvency law.

Testimonials 

2025

They know the relevant legislation, they are pragmatic and they are very pleasant to work with.” - Insolvency  

 

The Insolvency-team is very knowledgeable and understands the commercial context.” - Insolvency  

 

I like that the legal service and advice is always very good and efficient. They have great legal skills and are very service minded.” - M&A 

 

“They are very efficient with a practical approach, but still with great sense for details.” - M&A 

Key clients

Presto Denmark ApS, Danoffice IT, Groupe Baelen, IT Forum, Finans 247, Pace Holding International ApS, Kurt Skare 

 

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