Janus Jepsen

Janus offers an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to international and national players within M&A and capital markets, focusing on takeovers of listed companies, IPOs, and other significant public market transactions. Janus' role centres on ensuring seamless and expert execution of these high-stakes transactions, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to client success.

Janus is an expert in Danish public M&A and capital markets law, with extensive experience in IPOs, public takeovers, and equity offerings. 

Janus has been involved in many of the largest Danish public M&A and capital markets transactions. According to Mergermarket, Janus is top-ranked in Denmark for M&A transactions based on deal value from January 1, 2012, to present, with a total combined deal value exceeding USD 61 billion.

In equity capital markets, Janus has advised on some of the largest equity capital market transactions in the Danish market. He also has vast experience in capital markets law compliance, including the Market Abuse Regulation, transparency-related matters, prospectus law, and Nasdaq Copenhagen rules. His expertise and deep business understanding make him a highly sought-after advisor in the Danish market.

Janus holds a Master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and an LL.M. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Janus is deeply involved in a variety of matters that necessitate a multi-disciplinary team approach and effective project leadership. At Plesner, we never stand alone; we always work with others in our efforts. Clients consistently seek out Janus and the team for their ability to prioritise effectively, communicate clearly, and understand their commercial needs. Our focus is always on collective success rather than individual achievements, ensuring that we deliver the best outcomes as a unified team.