Joachim Kundert Jensen
Joachim Kundert Jensen advises particularly on issues of finance law, including acquisition finance, project finance, structured finance, bond issues, asset finance and venture capital.
Joachim is recognised by both IFLR1000, Chambers, The Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal within ‘Banking and finance’ and other areas.
In particular, he provides advice to international banks such as Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Bank of New York Mellon as well as international private loan funds such as Pemberton, Kinnerton, Triple Point and Aviva Investors. Joachim has a wealth of experience in international transactions and regularly assists a number of major Danish and international enterprises in relation to original financing as well as refinancing of existing debts.
Moreover, he advises both buyers and sellers in connection with business transfers, providing assistance in relation to aspects such as loan agreements, security, loan documentation as well as issues of company law and capital markets.
Joachim is the go-to advisor for some of the world’s largest venture lenders, including TriplePoint, HSBC Innovation Banking, Trinity Capital and Hercules Capital. He assists in identifying potential growth enterprises in Denmark and the Nordics and provides advice on both commercial and regulatory issues as well as on security and loan documentation.
Furthermore, he acts for the Export & Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) (formerly the Danish Growth Fund) on issues relating to loans, including in particular international issues concerning Danish growth enterprises operating abroad. In addition, he assists Danish growth enterprises in raising capital and negotiates with investors on their behalf.
Joachim also deals with copyright and media law within the film and music industry. He advises on the transfer of intellectual property rights and production agreements and provides assistance to producers such as Danish Documentary Production ApS and lenders such as the French bank Natixis Coficiné.
The Danish Copyright Society
Forening for Bank- og Finansret (the Danish association for banking and finance law)
The Entertainment and Media Law Association in Denmark
Danske Advokaters fagudvalg for bank- og finansieringsret (specialist committee on banking and finance law, the Association of Danish Law Firms)
- Joachim acted for PE fund Pemberton on acquisition finance of EUR 120m in connection with the international investment fund ActivumSG Capital Management’s acquisition of construction firm Nordstern ApS (formerly Casa Group A/S). The loan agreement had to take into account that the Casa Group consisted of four companies to be merged in connection with the acquisition. Joachim subsequently advised Pemberton on ActivumSG Capital Management’s acquisition of KPC, in which the original loan facility was extended.
- Joachim acted for Faroese electricity company Elfelagið SEV on the borrowing and issuing of bonds in connection with the company’s transition to green electricity production. He advised on loan documentation and bond documentation in connection with a US private placement.
- Joachim acts as a regular advisor to venture capital fund TriplePoint Capital and regularly assists regarding the issuing of venture loans to Danish growth enterprises wishing to scale for international markets. Joachim provides advice through the entire process, and his assistance includes the drafting of loan documentation, options and convertible instruments.
Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2017
Partner, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2016-2017
Attorney, LETT (DLA Piper Denmark), 2012-2016
Attorney, Lind Cadovius, 2008-2012
Attorney, Johan Schlüter Law Firm, 2007
Assistant Attorney, Johan Schlüter Law Firm, 2004-2007
Lawyer, The Danish Film Institute, 2003-2004
Joachim is recognized as 'Highly Regarded' by IFLR1000 within 'Asset finance', 'Banking', 'Capital Markets : Debt', 'M&A', 'Project Development', 'Project Finance' and 'Restructuring and Insolvency'.
"Provides a good, practical and expedient service."
"Very good accessibility, high professional standards and quick to respond."
"Deep specialist knowledge"
"A brilliant lawyer, responsible, reliable, always loyal and having best possible up-to-date know-how. Always perfect chemistry in the team."
Joachim is recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe within 'Banking & Finance'.
"He is a high-quality lawyer who is pleasant to work with and able to solve difficult problems."
"The team offers pragmatic advice that works for their clients."
"The team is very responsive and show the proper amount of proactiveness."
"The team have a pragmatic approach to solving problems and provide valuable inputs to negotiations with counterparts."
"I have been satisfied with their advice and especially their ability to combine legal and commercial thinking."
Joachim is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Entertainment' and is 'Next Generation partner' within 'Banking and Finance'.
"Joachim Kundert Jensen stands out as brilliant. He is very pragmatic and always finds solutions."
"Very competent team with a well structured approach to each project, also in terms of cross border project management."
"Joachim Kundert Jensen is very practical and has a quick approach to the assignments."
"Informal and pleasant to work with, but still professional mindset. Would like to point out both Joachim Kundert and Nicolai Rothemejer."
"Joachim Kundert Jensen and Nicolai Rothemejer support each other very well in the team. Both very competent, pragmatic and easy-going."
"They make an excellent team and have the strength and capabilities that exceed other firms."
"Joachim Kundert Jensen is a great partner to work with, he is responsive, commercial and excellent at explaining issues."
"The team seems to be working very well together, also with the other Nordic practices. It is a great advantage for Nordic transactions that the cooperation and flexibility is smooth."
"Together this team can cover all questions I have. Working in the entertainments business, my clients often need help with more than just the normal label or publishing deals, and DLA can always provide the right people to each task."
"Joachim Kundert Jensen had good knowledge in structuring bespoke credit investments for funds, great availability and quick in turning client input around, very commercial in negotiations / good big picture view."
Within 'Media & Entertainment', our clients says:
"They are simply better in this field than anyone else, and are great people who always make you feel that they have tons of time for you!"
"Super intelligent and at the same time so likeable!"
Joachim Kundert Jensen is recommended by Who's Who Legal within 'Telecoms & Media'.