Practice Expertise
- Capital Markets
- M&A
Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets
- M&A
Profile
Nicolai is a partner in Plesner's Corporate Finance team, bringing over two decades of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and venture capital. His legal acumen and strategic insight have made him a trusted advisor to private equity and venture funds, investment banks, and publicly traded companies.
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 has 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.
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 has 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.
Bar Admissions
Danish Association for Corporate Law
Union International d’Avocats
Education
1998 Admitted to the bar
1997 MBA, University of Oxford, School of Management Studies
1994 Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen
1992 London School of Economics and Political Science
Areas of Practice
- Capital Markets
- M&A
Professional Career
Professional Activities and Experience
Accolades
- 2021 2022 Legal 500
- 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021 2022 IFLR
- 2020 Legal 500
- 2019 Legal 500
- 2018 Legal 500
- 2017 Legal 500
- 2017 IFLR
- 2016 Legal 500
- 2015 Legal 500
Articles
"Regler for udstedelse af børsnoterede værdipapirer" (Rules on the issue of listed securities), INSPI 11/1999
"Nye regler om tilbudpligt og frivillige overtagelsestilbud" (New rules on mandatory offers and voluntary takeover bids), Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, April 2000
"Skattebesparelser ved aktiekøb i selskabsform" (Reductions in tax liability by purchase of shares as a company), Børsen, pp 16-17, 24 June 1998
"Nye regler om tilbudpligt og frivillige overtagelsestilbud" (New rules on mandatory offers and voluntary takeover bids), Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, April 2000
"Skattebesparelser ved aktiekøb i selskabsform" (Reductions in tax liability by purchase of shares as a company), Børsen, pp 16-17, 24 June 1998
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