Thomas Kaas is a partner at Kromann Reumert and specialises in banking and finance law, general contract law and shipping transactions.
Thomas represents Danish and international banks and corporations on finance and other banking matters as well as restructurings, including, in particular, investment grade lending, leverage finance, structured finance, finance tenders and ship finance.
Thomas also advises Danish and international companies on general contract law and shipping transactions.
Chambers Global 2021
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas offers experience handling a wide array of issues, including loan transactions, refinancing mandates and bond issuances. Clients note that "he is always to the point and gives precise advice."
Legal 500 2020
Banking & Finance, Leading Individual
Thomas Kaas is recommended as a leading individual within banking and finance.
Chambers Global 2020
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas offers expertise in a range of banking and debt finance mandates, including bridge facilities and bond issues. He is particularly active on acquisition finance deals, and also possesses experience in ship and asset finance transactions. One client appreciates his "good, pragmatic way of dealing with things." Other sources describe him as "very responsive," as well as "efficient."
IFLR1000 2020
Banking and finance, Highly regarded
Working with Thomas was a true pleasure. He is a master of his practice, highly knowledgeable, commercial and very creative.
Chambers Global 2019
Banking & Finance
According to one client, Thomas Kaas has "a good perspective of how the market works and he spots tendencies that could be valuable." Kaas has experience in acquisition finance, loan transactions and the issuance of bonds. He assisted Procuritas with its leveraged buyout of Sofakompagniet through unitranche debt financing.
Chambers Global 2018
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas is described by sources as “very knowledgeable, creative and solution-oriented.” He has considerable experience advising on restructurings, including leveraged finance and structured finance. He also assists clients with contract law and shipping mandates.
IFLR1000 2018
Highly regarded lawyer
Thomas is what you look for in a financial lawyer – competent, accessible and a negotiator with a great commercial understanding.
Chambers Global 2017
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas advises domestic and international banks and corporates on a wide range of banking matters. Clients describe him as "very pleasant and solution-oriented: he provided a high level of advice." He also has particular insight into the shipping industry.
IFLR1000 2017
Leading Lawyer
One example of its work in the financing space saw Thomas Kaas leading a team acting for Nordea Bank Denmark, along with SEB, BNP Paribas and HSBC, on the refinancing of a $544 million bilateral credit facility for Hempel.
Chambers Europe 2016
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas is an esteemed practitioner who advises on asset, project and acquisition financing mandates. One source notes: "He's experienced, easy to work with and very commercial in his approach." He was part of the team advising Procuritas Partners in relation to the financing for the merger between Gram and WCB.
IFLR1000 2015
Leading Lawyer
Thomas Kaas is ranked as a leading lawyer within the fields of Restructuring & Insolvency and Banking.
Chambers Global 2014
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas is described by one market commentator as "one of the firm's top lawyers for banking and finance." He is noted for being "very pragmatic and solution-oriented," and is also recognised for his strength in ship financing.
Legal 500 2013
Banking & Finance
Thomas Kaas acted for Nordea Bank Danmark on Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Sportsmaster.
Legal 500 2013
Shipping and Transport
Thomas Kaas advised Danmarks Skibskredit on the transfer of Nordic Tankers’ chemical tanker division to Triton.