Klaus Søgaard

In recent years, Klaus Søgaard has concentrated his legal work on listed companies, specialising in the work as a chairman and as an adviser on securities law issues. Klaus presides at the general meetings in a number of the biggest Danish companies, including Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Danske Bank, FLS, Tryg and GN Store Nord A/S. Over the years, he has handled general meetings with substantial conflicts. He also advises the listed companies about the disclosure requirements applicable to them. · Gorrissen Federspiel

DenmarkCapital Markets, Corporate / M&AEnglish

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Experienced partner at Gorrissen Federspiel who concentrates on listed companies, acting as a chairman and adviser on securities law issues. He presides over general meetings for major Danish companies (including Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Danske Bank, FLS, Tryg and GN Store Nord A/S), has handled meetings with substantial conflicts, and advises on disclosure requirements.

Practice areas

Capital MarketsCorporate / M&ASecurities LawCorporate Governance

Office

Denmark

Gorrissen Federspiel · In recent years, Klaus Søgaard has concentrated his legal work on listed companies, specialising in the work as a chairman and as an adviser on securities law issues. Klaus presides at the general meetings in a number of the biggest Danish companies, including Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Danske Bank, FLS, Tryg and GN Store Nord A/S. Over the years, he has handled general meetings with substantial conflicts. He also advises the listed companies about the disclosure requirements applicable to them.

Denmark

Expertise

Listed CompaniesGeneral Meetings (Chairing)Securities LawDisclosure RequirementsConflict Management at General Meetings

Education

Master of Laws, University of Aarhus 1980
LL.M., University of the Pacific 1985
Admitted to the Danish Bar 1983
Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court 1988

Admissions

Admitted to the Danish Bar 1983
Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court 1988

Languages

English