Henrik Juul Hansen
Partner
Henrik is one of the most experienced and active legal advisors in the Danish M&A market and is widely recognised for his ability to deliver results, even in the most complex transactions. He combines legal precision with a clear business focus and is known for his ability to cut through complex issues and find practical solutions that drive processes forward.
Henrik has spearheaded a wide range of high-profile M&A transactions in recent decades representing Private Equity, industrial players, family-owned businesses, and Family Offices in their strategically important transactions. He also has considerable experience in planning and successfully executing sales processes where decades of experience, commercial acumen and pragmatic perspective ensure the best possible results.
Henrik is a member of the boards of directors of several companies and acts as day-to-day legal and strategic advisor not only on specific transactions, but also on investments, shareholder structures, acquisition financing structures, management incentives and commercial contracts and legal structures that shape companies’ development and address legal risk management and compliance.
Rankings
2026
Leading Partner in Commercial, Corporate and M&A - Legal 5002026
Corporate/M&A - Chambers and Partners Europe2026
Corporate/M&A - Chambers Global Guide2025
Highly Regarded - IFLR1000
Education
1996
Master of Laws, Aarhus University2000
Comparative Company, Banking and Finance Law, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris
Quotes from others
"Henrik Juul Hansen is one of the most experienced M&A attorneys in Denmark and very impressive to work with. He is responsive, available and has a very pragmatic and commercially sound approach to transactions. He is brilliant at finding ways to get the deal done even in the most difficult negotiation contexts."
Corporate/M&A - Chambers and Partners "One of the best M&A lawyers in Denmark. He has the skills, he’s very experienced, and he knows all the ways that a transaction can develop. On a personal level he’s really easy to work with, very flexible and very committed to the individual case."
M&A - IFLR1000 "He is very hands-on with the details. He also genuinely cares, and that really shines through. He will represent you forcefully."
Corporate/M&A - Chambers and Partners "One of the most prominent members of the team. Dedicated and energetic, with an international style."
Corporate/M&A - Chambers and Partners