The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Lett Law Firm’s practice, headed by Finn Overgaard, recruited Søren Brinkmann from Eversheds Advokataktieselskab, and lost Michael Carsted Rosenberg to Johan Schlüter Law Firm. Overgaard and Ulrik Bangsbo Hansen represented Invitel Holdings in its acquisition by Mid Europa Partners. Brinkmann’s clients include Bank DnB NORD. Other key clients include Danske Bank, Nykredit, Realkredit Danmark, Fidelity Investments and Schroder.

Within Capital markets, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Lett Law Firm recruited Søren Brinkmann from Eversheds Advokataktieselskab, who wins plaudits for his ‘thorough, in-depth advice and international standards’. Group head Finn Overgaard and Ulrik Bangsbo Hansen represented PARKEN Sport & Entertainment in its DKK148m public offering. Kim Høibye is a recognised ‘authority on fund law, delivering high-quality service’, to Nykredit and Nordea Invest. Company law specialist Søren Jenstrup is recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Lett Law Firm is a first tier firm,

Kromann Reumert’s litigation head Erling Borcher helped DSB obtain a DKK2.25bn settlement from an Italian train supplier. Jens Rostock-Jensen represents Sydbank in the class action brought by the former bankTrelleborg’s minority shareholders. ‘Articulate, results-oriented’ Carsten Raasteen represented Saab group in a case involving the termination of an IT supply agreement. Jens Lund Mosbek wins praise for his ‘thoughtful strategic thinking’. Ulrik Jacobsen, Frank Bøggild and ‘hard working’ Tim Nielsen are recommended.

Within EU and competition, Lett Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Lett Law Firm recruited Karen Dyekjær from Plesner. Public procurement head René Offersen is representing construction company MT Højgaard in the Supreme Court. Torkil Høg and his competition team are representing Abbott in a complaint against Danish hospitals.

Within Employment, tier 4

Lett Law Firm’s employment practice is led by the ‘effective, knowledgeable negotiator’ Niels Henrik Nielsen, who advised PARKEN Sport & Entertainment on footballers’ employment contracts. DJØF – The Danish Association of Lawyers and Economists – is a longstanding client. The team provides transactional support and standalone advice to clients including Abbott Laboratories, Akzo Nobel and Nordea Bank. The group hired Charlotte Storgaard from Norrbom Vinding.

Within Energy, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Lett Law Firm advises on electricity, natural gas, heat, water and and waste management. Jacob Christiansen is acting for Copenhagen Energy and Copenhagen City on plans to build wind farms, and Maabjerg BioEnergy Drift on the establishment of the world’s largest biogas plant. The team represents trade organisations Dansk Energi and DANVA.

Within Environment, Lett Law Firm is a first tier firm,

Lett Law Firm played an active part in Denmark’s implementation of the Environmental Liability Directive. Group heads Line Marie Pedersen, a ‘competent negotiator’, and ‘deeply experienced, knowledgeable’ Vivi Bruhn Knudsen, advise on contaminated soil, properties and businesses, notification and applications for polluting activities, municipality and local planning, EIA, environment liability and insurance. ‘Helpful, skilled’ Pia Nielsen specialises in waste and water regulation. Clients include Dansk Shell and UnoX Energi.

Within Information technology, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Lett Law Firm advises suppliers Dell and Hitachi Data Systems and corporate customers including DSB and TDC. Group head Anders Wernblad represented Alstom Transport in negotiations with Banedanmark over a new signalling system and onboard equipment. Other clients include British American Tobacco Denmark. René Offersen assisted The Capital Region of Denmark with procurement and outsourcing arrangements. Susanne Mark is recommended.

Within Insolvency, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Jan Bech heads Lett Law Firm’s 25-lawyer team, which assists government adviser Poul Schmith Law Firm and Danish tax authorities with insolvency and bankruptcy cases outside Copenhagen, and advises the Danish Tax Authorities (SKAT), financial financial institutions and leasing companies. It has been appointed receiver in high-profile bankruptcies, including mortgage company Dansk Pantebrevsbørs and IT company Mondo, and advises on reconstructions.

Within Insurance, Lett Law Firm is a first tier firm,

Lett Law Firm’s clients appreciate its lawyers’ ‘quick, appropriate and detailed advice’. It represents Danish and international insurers Danica Pension, SEB Pension, Tryg Forsikring, AIG, AXA and Zurich. The well-reputed Georg Lett is defending Ernst & Young against a DKK1bn claim by the former Roskilde Bank, and is handling cases related to former board members or auditors of collapsed companies. Michael Grønbech represented Alm Brand Forsikring in the Supreme Court. Pernille Sølling successfully represented Danica Pension in a High Court case concerning disability insurance.

Within Intellectual property, Lett Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Lett Law Firm’s 17-lawyer group handles trade marks, domain names, copyright, designs, patent agreements, licensing and franchising for high-profile clients including eBay, Hugo Boss and Volvo. Carsten Lorentzen successfully represented LOTTO 24 in the Supreme Courtand Pharma Medico International in a trade mark dispute. Susanne Mark won a trade mark case for Novartis. Claes Wildfang is also recommended.

Within Legal market overview,

The Big Four firms – Kromann Reumert, Bech-Bruun, Plesner, and Gorrissen Federspiel – dominate the market. While top banking and finance firms remain busy dealing with the aftermath of the crisis, the financial sector has been relatively quiet. Full-service firms Lett Law Firm and Horten face increased competition for public sector work.

Within Media and entertainment, tier 4

Lett Law Firm advises sports clubs and entertainment companies, notably Aarhus Elite and PARKEN Sport & Entertainment, and has handled broadband acquisitions on behalf of TDC. Susanne Mark represents the Danish Cable Television Association. Henrik Norsk Hoffman advises on the liberalisation of online gaming. Peter Rønnow represents musicians including Nephew and singer-songwriter Tina Dickow. Jon Stefanson represents handball team Kolding KIF.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, Lett Law Firm is a third tier firm,

The ‘remarkably fast and precise’ Lett Law Firm recruited Søren Brinkmann from Eversheds Advokataktieselskab. Group head Sebastian Ingversen acted for longstanding client TDC in its strategic purchase of DONG’s fibre network. Finn Overgaard ‘brilliantly assists with complicated issues’. Along with Ulrik Bangsbo Hansen Overgaard advised Invitel Holdings on transferring a majority shareholding to Mid Europa Partners and its subsequent debt restructuring. Torkil Høg and Ulrik Bangsbo Hansen advised Shell on the strategic divestment of its Danish oil distribution business to DDC Energy and on distribution agreements with DCC and DLG. Other instructions included advising CW Obel on the joint venture between Swedish Match and Scandinavian Tobacco Group. Jutland-based Niels Bo Andersen and Hans-Christian Ohrt are recommended.

Within Real estate and construction, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Flemming Kragh Hansen leads the team at Lett Law Firm where Peter Schäfer advised Mermaid Properties on establishing a Danish real estate portfolio. Other clients include Semco Maritime, Omega Gruppen and DSB (Danish Railways). Henrik Puggaard is recommended.

Within Shipping and transport, Lett Law Firm is a third tier firm,

Lett Law Firm is commended for its ‘ability to understand clients’ goals and interests, identify key problem areas and propose strategies’. Its ‘strong, professional’ team is principal adviser to DSB (Danish State Railways). Other clients include Lehmann Nordic and insurance companies including Chartis. Michael Grønbech is representing S Scan Global Logistics against Nordea Bank Danmark in a Supreme Court case, while the environmental practice group, led by Vivi Bruhn Knudsen, advises clients involved in oil and gas shipping on clean-up requirements.

Within Tax, Lett Law Firm is a second tier firm,

Lett Law Firm is first choice for the Ministry of Taxation when Poul Schmith Law Firm is conflicted. Practice head Artur Bugsgang, commended for ‘addressing both the legal and business issues and responding quickly to pressing matters’, is representing DSB in a VAT dispute and advising Etex on the Danish elements of a cross-border merger. Other high-profile clients include the association of Danish TV and radio transmission organisations.

Within Telecoms, Lett Law Firm is a first tier firm,

Lett Law Firm ‘s lawyers sit on TDC’s panel of legal advisers. René Offersen handles regulatory and technology-related matters, and is representing TDC in the Supreme Court against Cybercity’s DKK78m claim for compensation. Other key clients include Polycom and Bang & Olufsen Telecom.