Nicolai Ørsted
Nicolai's experience includes handling some of the most significant and complex transactions in the financial sector. He also advises listed companies on disclosure requirements and corporate governance, ensuring they navigate regulatory landscapes with confidence.
Nicolai has been with Plesner for over 24 years and served as Managing Partner from 2009 to 2014, playing a key role in shaping the firm's strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence. He holds a Master's degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and an MBA from the University of Oxford, combining rigorous legal analysis with business insight to offer clients comprehensive solutions.
Nicolai is known for his excellent negotiation skills and strong client relationships. His approach is characterised by accessibility, proactive thinking, and a pragmatic outlook, consistently praised by clients. Recognised as a leading lawyer in capital markets and M&A, he continues to enhance Plesner’s reputation for delivering outstanding legal services.
Nicolai values teamwork and the exceptional results that come from united expertise. Leading multidisciplinary teams, he consistently achieves successful outcomes for clients. His commitment to making a difference and understanding what truly matters in business define his approach.
Nicolai remains dedicated to guiding clients through critical transactions with integrity, clarity, and exceptional legal insight.
Selected cases
Wellvita Group acquires Natupharma A/S and becomes market leader in the Nordics
Aarstiderne sold to Dagrofa
7N sold to Polaris Private Equity
Puzzel to acquire Capturi
emagine to acquire Allgeier Experts
Digital Group acquires XDC Gruppen
Sampo plc successfully completes its public exchange offer to the shareholders of Topdanmark A/S
Ford to divest Ford Motor Company A/S and its Danish import business to Nic. Christiansen Group
Sampo plc completes dual listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen
Copilot Capital acquires Danish SaaS company PriceShape
Jyske Finans acquires Opendo's private leasing and fleet management portfolio
Axcel-backed Tic elkas/Eegholm/Elcor group acquires Elektro Aros Elautomation
Ramboll to acquire K2 Management to strengthen global wind division
Standard Motor Products to acquire Nissens Automotive
Plesner has assisted our long-time client Zealand Pharma with a record equity raise through an accelerated bookbuilding offering in a private placement raising proceeds of USD 1 billion / DKK 7 billion
Sampo plc announces a public exchange offer to the shareholders of Topdanmark A/S
Magellan Capital Holdings acquires majority stake in Danmarks Skibskredit A/S
Bridgepoint acquires MyDefence
Wegener to acquire the Danish steel business Ib Andresen Industri
Svitzer Group A/S is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen
Dürr Group sells Agramkow Fluid Systems A/S to Solix Group AB
Edenred to acquire Spirii
Solina group to acquire the premium culinary brands, OSCAR and Puljonki
Plesner advises on the successful sale of Parcel4You to Link Logistics
The largest merger in Danish history completed today
Capidea invests in Digital Group
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen obtains competition clearance in Phase I
SKAKO Concrete divests its Concrete division to Zefyr Invest IV
Ahlsell has entered into an agreement to acquire Bacher Work Wear
Emerson invests in Frugal Technologies
SAS enters into investment agreement as part of its reorganization process
General Atlantic acquires majority stake in Joe & the Juice
Deutsche Börse AG successfully completes takeover of SimCorp A/S
Nets enters into an agreement to divest its eID business to IN Groupe
Agilitas completes sale of the Reconor Group
Teledyne Technologies acquires Xena Networks
Plesner advised Nordic Solar with EUR 300m flexible credit facility
IK Partners to sell Løgismose
PenSam Pension divests subsidiary PenSam Forsikring
Funds advised by Agilitas complete the buy-out of NNIT’s IT infrastructure outsourcing business
Deutsche Börse AG announces public takeover offer for SimCorp A/S
Zealand Pharma completes a successful accelerated bookbuilding offering of DKK 1.5 billion
Plesner assisted Ambu with a DKK 1.1 billion accelerated bookbuilding offering
Capidea divests Obsidian Group
Plesner advises Gubra in connection with its proposed IPO
AnaCap Financial Partners to divest Oona Health and Dansk Sundhedssikring for DKK 2.25bn
First Camp Group acquires CampOne
Novo Holdings and Industriens Pension participate in consortium developing The Railway District (Jernbanebyen) in Copenhagen
Erhvervsinvest acquires Danish company Estron
FSN Capital acquires Alvent A/S as part of the establishment of InstallatørGruppen
Realkreditkonsulenterne sold to financial advisory house NORTH
Eduhouse acquires the Danish company GoLearn
IK Partners and Løgismose Meyers Holding ApS to divest Meyers
SecureDevice acquired by Swiss IT Security Group
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to combine and create leading global biosolutions partner
emagine Consulting to acquire Peak Consulting Group
Seapeak to acquire Evergas from Jaccar for USD 700 million
Noble Corporation completes business combination with Maersk Drilling
Plesner has assisted Zealand Pharma A/S with a successful equity raise
Mutares purchases Arriva Group's businesses in Denmark and Serbia as well as its bus business in Poland
"Fantastic all-rounder, solutions-orientated, great client service and client relationship skills, Nicolai is first class" (2023)
"Responsive and skilled" (2022)
"Nicolai Ørsted has a sound business understanding and a pragmatic approach to M&A" (2022)