Banking & Finance
Accura Advokataktieselskab's team, headed by Claus Bennetsen and
Kim Toftgaard, who 'is proactive with an excellent knowledge of
banking', offers expertise in acquisition finance, real estate
finance, assets and structured finance and undertakes regulatory
asset management and fund work.
In 2008, it advised Bank DnB Nord in the financing of the leading
Danish private equity investor Axcel's acquisition of the Pandora
Jewellery Group; and Forstækdernes Bank in respect of the
bankruptcy of the Sandgaarden property group.
Capital Markets
Accura Advokataktieselskab's team, led by Thomas Weincke,
focused on mid-sized deals, providing 'flawless service with
impressive partner attention'.
It advised Nordic Capital on the public-to-private takeover of the
majority shareholding in EDB Gruppen from IBM; and the European
Investment Fund on the securitisation of Danish tier 2 bank loans
issued by Scandinotes Five, funded by bonds listed on the Irish
Stock Exchange.
EU & Competition
'Renowned expert' Jesper Fabricius at Accura Advokataktieselskab
advises public authorities and private suppliers. Annemette
Thorgaard is recommended.
High-profile work has included advising Nordic Capital in the
filing and subsequent clearance by the Danish Competition Authority
of Nordic Capital's acquisition of OMX-listed EDB Gruppen. The team
advises the City of Copenhagen in competition and public
procurement matters.
Employment
Accura Advokataktieselskab's four-lawyer practice, headed by Anne Katherine Schøn is 'precise, factual, quick and competent'. It supports the firm's transactional work and represents stand-alone clients including Coca-Cola Nordic Services and Nestlé. In 2008, the team advised on the transfer of some 220 skilled employees from TDC to Ericsson as part of the largest full-scale managed services contract in the Nordic region. Susanne Højgaard Mens and Marie Louise Hansen are 'both excellent'.
Energy
At Accura Advokataktieselskab, Kåre Stolt and Lars Bruun have represented Global Wind Energy in the establishment and financing of a 160MW turnkey project.
IT
At Accura Advokataktieselskab, René Thornfeldt 'combines great legal advice with huge industry knowledge and a proactive approach'. The team was boosted by Henrik Duedahl Høyer from Bender von Haller Dragsted. Clients include Afilias, Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson. In 2008, the firm drafted and negotiated a systems acquisition agreement on behalf of HK, Denmark's largest labour union, including operating, maintenance and support agreements.
Insolvency
Jesper Trommer Volf at Accura Advokataktieselskab provides 'valuable, multi-faceted and balanced advice' and 'his vast experience is a goldmine of inspirational case studies', representing Phoenix Kapitaldienst in bankruptcy and advising Forstædernes Bank, the main creditor in the Sandgaarden real estate bankruptcy.
Intellectual Property
At Accura Advokataktieselskab, 'nothing is too small or too
complex'.
René Thornfeldt 'is fast, precise and has an exceptional knowledge
base'. The team advises Danish and international clients on
contractual, regulatory and licensing issues and undertakes complex
IP due diligences in M&A transactions. 'Proactive
trouble-shooter and excellent negotiator' Christina Type Jardorf
specialises in trade mark and design work. Leading patent and trade
mark litigator Thomas Weincke advises pharmaceutical clients
including Merck, SanofiPasteur and B-K Medical. Recent addition
Lise-Ann Stubbs 'is superb at writing contracts'.
Media & Entertainment
Accura Advokataktieselskab's team advises TV production companies and newspapers. In 2008 it advised Skandinavisk FilmKompagni on contractual work, copyright and media law; free newspaper Søndagsavisen; and represented Kaupthing Bank in Danish Press Board negotiations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Top transactional firm Accura Advokataktieselskab 'has a
fantastic team, and is absolutely equal to the biggest
firms'.
Managing partner Kåre Stolt 'possesses the human and business
insight that is so important in negotiations'. In 2008, with fewer
big-ticket deals, the firm handled a high volume of mid-market
commercial and industrial transactions. It advised Nordic Capital
on its acquisition and delisting from OMX Nordic Exchange of EDB
Gruppen; Capidea and 3C, the acquirers of the countrywide Danish
hardware retail chain Inspiration; and Montagu Private Equity on
its divestment of animal healthcare group VetXX to Dechra
Pharmaceuticals.
Michael Vinther is praised 'for his ability to combine business
understanding, strategy and overall legal framework'. Thomas
Weincke is 'good at finding pragmatic solutions to problems'. Jacob
Vinther is also recommended.
Real Estate & Construction
Accura Advokataktieselskab offers 'professional, fast service at
a fair price', and is 'especially competent in real estate,
transaction and leasing'.
Henrik Groos, 'property lawyer of the year', and Jon Dyhre Hansen,
praised for his 'good sparring', lead a team which has been
strengthened by the arrival of Lars Brondt Christensen from
Westergaard & Alstrøm. The firm is sole legal adviser to
Scandic. It also advises SG Nord Holding and CPH Hotel Management
in connection with Copenhagen Towers, one of the largest commercial
construction projects in Denmark.
Tax
Accura Advokataktieselskab focuses on transactional work, with Kåre Stolt and Lars Fogh advising Chevron on its Danish operations. In 2008, it advised hotel group CABINN on its complex tax restructuring. Dong Oil Pipes is another new client, joining major names such as Carlsberg, DONG Energy and Arriva. Henriette La Cour is singled out for praise.
Telecoms
Accura Advokataktieselskab's clients include Danske Telecom, Debitel, Motorola and Swisscom. The firm advised L.M. Ericsson in respect of its significant outsourcing deal covering TDC's mobile networks.