Peter Kristian Ellegaard

Principal Legal Officer

Email

pke@wilberforceglobal.com

Area of Practice

Peter advises on mergers and acquisitions (including joint ventures, spin-offs, and strategic alliances), finance and restructuring and securities (including public and private equity and debt offerings), ranging from Fortune 500 companies to investment banks to emerging market companies. His areas of expertise also include intellectual property, data privacy and maritime law.

Admission

  • LL.B (Hons), The University of Hull, UK
  • Admitted in the State of New York as Attorney and Counselor-at-Law, 2008
  • On the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales (currently inactive), 2009
  • On the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland (currently inactive), 2022
  • Admitted in Denmark as Advocate (currently inactive), 2010
  • Admitted to appear before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2009

Qualification

  • LL.M. (Fordham University School of Law)
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and International Trade (London Metropolitan University)
  • B.A. and M.A. – Danish Law (University of Copenhagen)
  • Bachelor of Commerce with Double-Majors in Accounting and Finance (Flinders University of South Australia)

Language

English, Scandinavian

Experience

Previously, Peter worked in senior legal and compliance positions in the transportation industry, including Maersk. He has also served as a director of a listed company.

Peter’s transaction experience include:

  • Advised on USD 1bn Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical acquisition involving business operations in 50 jurisdictions for U.S. investment bank
  • Advised on complex ship lease design and termination for global container shipping company
  • Advised on multiple cross-border acquisitions in maritime, natural resources and pharmaceutical sectors, including due diligence and deal structure aspects