Established in 2008, the Danish law firm Moalem Weitemeyer
is based in Copenhagen.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is known best for its work in the M&A area, with its work for private equity firms being at the core of the practice. The firm also has a strong presence in banking and finance, capital markets and restructuring and insolvency.
The firm’s banking and finance practice is best known for its acquisition and asset finance work. Other pillars for the practice are regulatory and debt offerings.
The capital markets team provides regulatory and transactional advice specialised in public to private deals and equity issues.
In M&A the firm regularly works on cross-border private and public transactions, representing a mix of corporate and private equity clients.
In the restructuring and insolvency space the firm is recognised for its work on bankruptcy cases for creditors such as Danske Bank and Nordea Bank.
Key clients
Key clients include Apax Partners, FSN Capital Partners, KPS Capital Partners, Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker, Nordic Capital, Röko, Axcel, Axcel Management, JOOL Capital Partners, DSV, Polaris and Pandora.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
In the realm of capital markets, the firm played a notable role in advising multiple listed companies across Europe, North America and Denmark. Their active involvement encompassed both equity and debt markets, providing expert guidance on a diverse range of projects, including corporate bond issues, equity offerings, and bond financing work.
During the research cycle, the firm's M&A practice demonstrated considerable strength, offering expert advice on both the buy and sell sides of numerous acquisition and financial investment deals, many of which had cross-border aspects. Their visible presence in this domain underscored their expertise in handling complex and international transactions.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Capital markets
“They are very attentive, hard-working, solution-orientated and pleasant to work with.”
M&A
“Very commercial and creative – always based on very sound legal judgement.”
“Very responsive and provides practical advice.”
Dan Moalem
“Very commercial and pleasant to work with. Will go the extra mile.”
“Pro, innovative, fair, good sparring.”
Kristoffer Lund Poulsen
"Available, knowledgeable, and honest when there is something he doesn't know."
