Partner
Mikael Philip Schmidt is a seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with extensive experience in all aspects of M&A transactions. His expertise includes structured processes, private equity-driven transactions, and the negotiation of complex carve-outs. Mikael is adept at managing the post-acquisition legal work involved in the operation of companies, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
While Mikael's primary focus is on the Danish market, he also assists in foreign transactions, providing valuable insight and guidance in cross-border M&A activities. His involvement in numerous major Danish IPOs and public issues underlines his deep understanding of the securities market, particularly in relation to M&A.
In addition to his M&A prowess, Mikael advises on securities law issues, including general disclosure requirements, IPOs, and direct issues. He is the author of the book "Prospektretten" (Prospectus Law), which covers all matters related to securities offerings. Mikael also advises on various business law matters, general corporate law, and company formation, providing comprehensive legal support to ensure sound corporate governance and strategic business development.
Gorrissen Federspiel 2007 -
Partner, Gorrissen Federspiel since 2017
Stikeman Elliott, Toronto 2015
Admitted to the Danish Bar 2010
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen 2007
Université Paris II, France 2006
English, French
Mikael Philip Schmidt is ranked in Legal 500 as 'Leading Partner'. Also he is recognized as 'Notable practitioner in Denmark' by IFLR and also ranked 'Up and Coming' by Chambers.
Chambers Corporate M&A 2020 Guide, Law & Practice Denmark
The Shareholder Rights Directive and its implementation into Danish law (Aktionærrettighedsdirektivet og den danske implementering), Nordic Journal of Company Law (Nordisk Tidsskrift for Selskabsret), no. 1, 2019
Takeover practice - a guide for bidder and target, Revisions & Regnskabsvæsen, no. 6, 2018
Den nye prospektforordning - en gennemgribende revision af reglerne for prospekter, (The new prospectus regulation introducing major changes to the prospectus rules), the Danish periodical Auditing & Accounting, no. 11, 2017
The Market Abuse Regulation - what we learned from a hectic 2016 with MAR, Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, no. 2, 2017.
The Market Abuse Regulation - an introduction to the new rules, Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, no. 5, 2016.
Prospectus Law, 1st edition, KarnovGroup, 2016.
Proposal for new legislation on commercial foundations, Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, no. 5, 2014.
Disclosure requirements for major shareholders, Revision & Regnskabsvæsen, no. 1, 2014.
Specifics of the Danish Takeover Regime, XBMA Forum, Danish Update, December 2012
"Patenting diagnostic methods", Justitia no. 3, 2007
Associate Professor in European and International Commercial Law, University of Copenhagen 2009 - 2012
Legal advisor, Copenhagen Legal Aid 2003 - 2009