Henrik Rossing Lønberg

Henrik Rossing Lønberg

Attorney-at-Law
Partner
LL.M.
Henrik is a senior partner in Plesner's Corporate Finance team, renowned for his extensive experience in all aspects of private equity, including growth equity transactions, leveraged buyouts, going private transactions, recapitalizations, and exits. He also specializes in corporate M&A and governance, bringing over two decades of expertise to the table.

Since 2001, Henrik has advised on more than 250 M&A transactions, making him a key player on the Danish M&A scene. His deep involvement in some of the largest and most complex deals has earned him recognition as one of the top three legal advisors in Denmark, as measured by the number of transactions (source: mergermarket.com).

Henrik's academic credentials include an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a license to practice in New York. His early career at White & Case in New York provided him with significant cross-border transaction experience, which he continues to leverage for private equity and corporate clients across the Nordics and globally.

Henrik's leadership extends beyond client work; he chairs Plesner's International Relations Committee and has been an active member of the Harvard Law School Association of Europe, serving as its president from 2013 to 2016. His contributions to the legal field are widely recognized, with consistent rankings as a leading individual in Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

Henrik is celebrated for his commercial acumen, clear communication, and innovative problem-solving. He frequently acts for major private equity firms and blue-chip corporates, helping them navigate high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. His approach combines excellent legal skills with a deep understanding of client needs, making him an invaluable advisor in the M&A landscape.

Ratings
Henrik Rossing Lønberg is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

"He is well connected and technically very skilled" (2024)

"Henrik comes up with creative solutions which accommodate all parties’ needs" (2024)

"Henrik Rossing Lønberg is a strong lawyer who prioritises the commercial aspects of matters" (2023)
2024
Chambers Global
Henrik Rossing Lønberg is recommended and listed as a leading individual as regards Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
2021 - 2024
The Legal 500
Henrik Rossing Lønberg is listed as a Leading Lawyer (Highly Regarded) as regards M&A.
2017 - 2023
IFLR1000
Henrik Rossing Lønberg is listed as a "Thought Leader" and recommended as a "Global Leader" as regards M&A. Further, he is recommended as a "Global Leader" as regards Corporate Governance.
2023
WWL - Who's Who Legal
Henrik Rossing Lønberg is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

Top-ranked Henrik Rossing Lønberg's practice covers a range of topics including buyouts, demergers and share transfers. Sources praise him for being "very good at being down in the details but going straight to the point".
2022
Chambers Global