Rising Stars

Firms To Watch: Real estate and construction

Led by Martin Weber and Knud-Erik Kofoed, the team at NT Advokater assists numerous Scandinavian investors and domestic pension funds with real estate transactions and asset management issues. The team is also active in the public housing and hotel sectors.
Established in January 2023 by former practitioners of KLAR Advokater, Punct Advokater‘s team includes Lotte Noer and Peter Christian KierkegaardSøren Plomgaard is the key contact for real estate mandates.

Real estate and construction in Denmark

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Led by Jakob Schou Midtgaard, Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ‘super strong‘ real estate team continues to advise domestic and international real estate investors, particularly in the hotel industry, on value preservations, rental disputes, registrations in the land register, and public valuation complaints. Midtgaard advises developers and asset managers on acquisitions of hotels and exits of housing portfolios, while ‘exceptionally dedicated lawyerAnders Friis assists a broad range of investors and developers, including pension funds, with forward sales. Lise Grothen and Christian Kjærgaard were promoted to partner in January 2022, leveraging their expertise in advising pension funds on developments. Jon Dyhre Hansen has broad expertise in establishing real estate funds, and the leasing of real estate.


Practice head(s):

Jakob Schou Midtgaard


Other key lawyers:

Anders Friis; Luise Christensen; Rikke Maria Falck Jensen; Pernille Guld; Lars Bruun; Lise Grothen; Christian Kjærgaard; Jon Dyhre Hansen


Testimonials

‘The team at Accura have provided solid legal advice combined with commercial acumen and a pro-active approach.’

‘Their insight in the Danish RE market is so broad and deep. They have unique knowledge and are very good at sparring both commercially and legally.’

‘Jakob Midtgaard is not afraid to give his opinion and advice on both legal and other angles.’

‘Lars Bruun is absolutely great and a real pleasure to work with. Very experienced, dedicated, with in depth knowledge of the sector. A pragmatic negotiator who works very hard to achieve the best results.’

‘Extremely dedicated team and always well-resourced. Individuals take ownership and care about work.’

‘Accura is the perfect all round firm with professional, very competent people who know the market and understand international business.’

‘Super strong team with capabilities across all sectors. Very experienced and dedicated, great availability. They are fun and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Anders Friis is an exceptionally dedicated lawyer, extremely commercial and committed to solve problems. A pleasure working with him and also to spend time with socially. The best you can get in Denmark.’

Key clients

PFA Ejendomme


ATP Pension


AP Pension


Lærernes Pension


Danica Pension


Sampension


Industriens Pension


Ejendomsselskabet Norden


CW Obel Ejendomme


Velliv


AKF Holding


CPH Invest


AG Gruppen (formerly known as Arkitektgrupppen)


Bach Gruppen


Bonava


Skanska


FB Gruppen


NCC Development


Kaj Ove Madsen, København


Basecamp


Birch Ejendomme


Refshaleøens Ejendomsselskab A/S


Tetris A/S


Niam


NREP


Ares


Capman


Patrizia


Europa


Tristan


Orange Capital Partners


StepStone


Akelius Fastigheter


Alma Properties


Areim


Franklin Templeton


COREM


KanAm


Deutsche Finance


Catella Real Estate


Invesco


Aviva Investors


M&G


M7 Real Estate


Carnegie


CBRE Global Investment Partners


Oaktree Capital Management


MG Real Estate


Hines


Verdion


BVK


Pears Global Investors


Keystone Investment Management


SF Management ApS


Capital Investment


Scandic


25Hours


First Hotels


B&B Hotels


Midstar


Steigenberger/Deutsche Hospitality


Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S


Brøchner Hotels


HM2 A/S


Palm Capital


Bentallgreenoak


Casa


Propreco


AEP


Starwood


Gefion


Home Earth


Lasalle


Highbrook


Angelo Gordon


Stendörren


Damac


Arrow Capital


Aurora


Habro Finans


Work highlights


  • Advised Akelius on the divestment of a portfolio in Denmark, Sweden and Germany with a market value of SEK92.5bn.
  • Advised NREP on the divestment of a residential portfolio of 1200 units to OCP.
  • Advised ATP Ejendomme in its divestment of the 89,000sqm head office for the Danish energy giant Ørsted. The property was sold to a joint venture of Korean Investors, Pensam (a Danish pension fund) and Artha (a Danish investment platform).

Aumento Law Firm

Henrik Hjortsholm, Thomas O. Q. Krüger and Nikolaj Kjær jointly head up Aumento Law Firm’s practice, which is praised for its ‘excellent understanding‘. The team assists domestic and international investment and asset management companies. Hjortsholm focuses on the conversion of commercial properties to residential properties and international contracts, Krüger is particularly adept at drafting and negotiating commercial leases and purchase agreements, and litigation specialist Kjær advises on real estate financing disputes.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Hjortsholm; Thomas O.Q. Krüger; Nikolaj Kjær


Testimonials

‘Very fast and swift response when a case or problem is raised.’

‘Very straightforward consultancy with a quick response rate and an excellent understanding of business situations.’

Key clients

MM Properties ApS


HVL Baneteknik ApS


Clausensminde ApS / SF Management Holding Aps


Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.


Simpson Holding ApS


AB Norgesborg


A/S Wessel & Vett, Magasin Du Nord


Information A/S


MATE.Bike


Dorte Stadil


WRP-Invest ApS, WRP Holding ApS and W. Rolf Pedersen A/S


Snezana Janjic og Mikkel Kring


Work highlights


  • Advised MM Properties on acquisition of commercial property in Greater Copenhagen Area.
  • Assisted HVL Baneteknik ApS with the financing and development of property in Copenhagen, including the subsequent founding and sale thereof.

Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun houses a team which has broad expertise and serves a diverse client base of international funds and investors. Tina Braad and Jens Hjortskov jointly lead the team from Aarhus and Copenhagen respectively. Hjortskov often represents general housing organisations and entrepreneurs in disputes, while Braad regularly advises public authorities and utilities on tender procedures and public procurement issues, areas in which associate Nikolaj Kromann Hellesen is also a specialist. Construction and procurement specialist Claus Berg is ‘extremely well prepared‘ when handling disputes and arbitration proceedings before the Building and Construction Arbitration Board (BCAB) concerning designer and consultant liability.

Practice head(s):

Tina Braad; Jens Hjortskov


Other key lawyers:

Claus Berg; Per Bjerg Christensen; Nikolaj Kromann Hellesen


Testimonials

‘A true full service team in all real estate aspects with great market awareness.’

‘Claus Berg has a very professional approach to the task, are always extremely well prepared and has a good understanding of the technical issues.’

Key clients

Strawberry Fields AS/Strawberry Brothers AS/NordicChoice Hotels


PFA Pension


Blackstone Real Estate Group L.P.


Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)


BlackRock


Allianz Real Estate GmbH


Round Hill Capital


Mirastar Real Estate Investment Management Europe


Cibus Nordic Real Estate


AEW Europe


Lægernes Pension


PensionDanmark


Savills Investment Management


Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc.


Mileway


Catella Residential Investment Management


Aberdeen Standard Investments


Municipality of Aarhus


CPH City and Port Development


NCC Danmark


Rambøll Danmark A/S


Danica Ejendomsselskab


Danish Crown A/S


Copenhagen Municipality


Aarhus Municipality


Southern Denmark Region


Northern Denmark Region


Central Denmark Region


Nordkranen


Rizzani de Eccher


Odense Letbane P/S


Hovedstadens Letbane I/S


Universal Robots A/S


Herlev Municipality


AP Ejendomme A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised AP Pension on the acquisition of BoStad from Castelake in a large residential portfolio transaction with a total asset value of DKK3.3bn.
  • Advised Blackstone on the €21bn recapitalisation of Mileway.

Bruun & Hjejle

The ‘immensely skilledSøren Kopp leads on the real estate side of Bruun & Hjejle‘s practice, while Christian Johansen heads up the construction side. Kopp advises a number of private equity funds and asset management bsuinesses on real estate transactions and developments, and Johansen ‘stands out‘ for assisting domestic and international parties in construction projects and disputes. Søren Damgaard and Christian Schow Madsen handle acquisitions and development projects for pension funds, and ‘outstanding‘ construction specialist Liv Helth Lauersen often represents consultants and contractors in disputes and arbitration proceedings. Rasmus Skov and Andreas Bøgh were promoted to partner in January 2022, and have experience in M&A real estate transactions and residential lease law.


Practice head(s):

Søren Kopp; Christian Johansen


Other key lawyers:

Søren Damgaard; Christian Schow Madsen; Henriette Bjerg; Liv Helth Lauersen; Rasmus Skov; Andreas Bøgh


Testimonials

‘Søren Damgaard is, if not the best, then among the best in real estate in Denmark. Also he has a really good eye for what can be achieved, and is not afraid to share thoughts on our deal strategy. He’s just a super gifted attorney.’

‘They have a very deep knowledge of the real estate market and are very experienced and thorough. They are just a top tier team. From partners to juniors they are gifted jurists.’

‘Christian Johansen stands out as an obvious top-shelf legal adviser within his field. He is is very knowledgeable and accessible. He really stands out.’

‘Skilled, careful, and rather swift. Highly competent and professional team who are polite, pleasant, and straight forward. Great knowledge of the construction industry with an openness towards sharing knowledge and exploring new fields together.’

‘Søren Damgaard, Andreas Bøgh and Henriette Bjerg all stand out as being very pro-active and are to a high extent able to drive an acquisition process.’

‘Søren Damgaard and Rasmus Skov have a very deep knowledge of the real estate market in Denmark, they are very experienced and thorough.’

‘Henriette Bjerg stands out as one of the most qualified and experienced advisers when it comes to transactions and property development.’

‘Liv Helth Laursen is a very competent lawyer, she is enormously skilled in her field. She is outstanding. Liv is excellent, hardworking, and has excellent legal knowledge.’

Key clients

Goldman Sachs


BlackRock


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield


By & Havn


Aviva Investors Global Services Limited


Schroders Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH


Industriens Pension


Velliv


NREP


Topdanmark


AXA Investment Management


Gefion Group


Aberdeen Standard Investments


Danica Pension


Webuild Copenhagen Metro Team (CMT)


Carlsberg Byen P/S


COMSA CORPORACIÓN


Obel-LFI Ejendomme


Nykredit Realkredit A/S


PKA


Danske Shoppingcentre


Savills Investment Management


Nærheden P/S


Molslinjen A/S


Tryg


KanAm


Genesta


AG-gruppen


PensionDanmark


Selmer Gruppen A/S


Akademikernes Pension


AP Pension


Vinci Construction Grands Projects


Hochtief AG


Udviklingsselskabet CØ P/S


Bam/Weiss & Freitag


Prysmian SpA


The Danish Building Defects Fund (Byggeskadefonden)


Bravida Danmark A/S


DSV A/S


Rambøll Danmark A/S


Rizzani de Eccher SpA


M.J. Eriksson A/S


AKF Holding A/S


CMB Carpi


AB Landsverk


Itinera SpA


Renco SpA


TishmanSpeyer


Work highlights


  • Advised Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of seven projects, acquired via a forward-purchase model.
  • Advised three of the four consortia having contracted with Femern A/S to carry out the largest construction project in the history of Denmark: The Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany.
  • Advised Axa Investment Managers on its acquisition of a pan-Nordic logistics portfolio (consisting of assets in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark).

Clemens

Based in Aarhus, Clemens houses a team which dispenses ‘outstanding‘ advice on the purchase of tenanted properties, investment projects and rent-related matters. Simon Langvardt Müller and Harry Ruby Andreasen jointly lead the practice; Müller primarily advises domestic and international retailers and public institutions on commercial leases and real estate disputes, while Andreasen assists law firms and property owners with the purchase and sale of commercial properties. Søren Hammer Westmark  has substantial contentious expertise, and often handles arbitration proceedings and construction related disputes.

Practice head(s):

Simon Langvardt Müller; Harry Ruby Andreasen


Other key lawyers:

Peter Hyldahl Ebbesen; Lene Lausen; Kim Nielsen; Lars Wolthers; Søren Hammer Westmark; Lars Mumm


Testimonials

‘One of the best legal advisers on commercial real estate in Denmark concerning transactions and legal advice on contracts with tenants.’

‘The team does outstanding work and hands down the best experience I have had working with external counsel. The team is fast, approachable, very commercial and are not afraid to draw conclusions.’

‘Harry Andreasen is especially good. He is very likeable and able to solve matters like no other lawyer I have worked with.’

‘Simon Langvard Müller is always true to the cases with a twist that makes it a good experience for the customer. ’

‘Simon Langvard Müller is experienced in real estate and rental issues.’

‘Peter Hyldahl Ebbesen has an in-depth knowledge on commercial real estate.’

Key clients

Salling Group A/S


Coop Danmark A/S


Bestseller A/S


Blue Capital A/S


Bricks A/S


Rescale ApS


JPS Ejendomme A/S


Synoptik A/S


Telia Denmark, Filial af Telia Nättjänster Norden AB, Sverige


Ejendomsselskabet Olav de Linde A/S


The Cosmo Group


Ball Group Denmark ApS


Selleberg Ejendomsselskab ApS


Intergroup ApS


Reit ApS


Officelab A/S


Spring Estate A/S


Kontoret


Løvbjerg Supermarked A/S


Normal A/S


Raal Andersen Ejendomme ApS


Jels Huse ApS


Vestjysk Bank A/S


Domis A/S


Fitness World A/S


Work highlights


  • Advising Coop Danmark A/S on its supermarkets (Kvickly, Fakta, Irma, SuperBrugsen, LokalBrugsen and Dagli’Brugsen).
  • Advising Blue Capital A/S on its tenanted properties, including the purchase of a tenanted property, Ballerup.

DAHL Law Firm

DAHL Law Firm advises on residential and commercial properties, developments, and the sale and letting of finished projects. Poul Jensen leads the team and primarily handles issues concerning real estate rentals and transfers, acting for investors, private individuals and social housing organisations. The ‘dedicatedTorsten Viborg Pedersen has extensive experience in advising on real estate M&A, procurement issues, and financing work.

Practice head(s):

Poul Jensen


Other key lawyers:

Torsten Viborg Pedersen


Testimonials

‘Versatility, professionalism, speed, and dedication to client.’

‘Torsten Viborg Pedersen – dedicated, versatile and exceeds the competition.’

Key clients

AP Pension


AP Ejendomme


Carlsberg Byen


Clever A/S


Din Forsyning A/S


Esbjerg Gods A/S


Ovibos ApS


WWW Ejendomme ApS


Fonden West Coast Center Jutland


Work highlights


  • Advised AP Pension and AP Ejendomme on a billion-dollar investment in the urban development of Flodbyen Randers in the Danish Municipality of Randers.
  • Advised Carlsberg Byen on the building of “Byen” and continuous legal advice regarding construction law, planning law, environmental law and financing conditions.
  • Advised Esbjerg Gods on the purchase of an undeveloped plot of land, conclusion of a construction agreement and subsequent lease agreement on that piece of land.

DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark’s team is ‘always two steps ahead‘, using its ‘high level of knowledge‘ to advise a varied client roster of investment management companies, ports and contractors. Line Marie Pedersen and Kristian Skovgård Larsen co-head the practice; Larsen has comprehensive expertise in handling contentious construction mandates, often acting in arbitration proceedings. The ‘tremendousEmilie Møller heads up the real estate transactional practice, and is a ‘very skilled adviser and possesses great skill‘ when assisting domestic and international clients, and institutional investors with real estate transactions.

Practice head(s):

Line Marie Pedersen; Kristian Skovgaard Larsen


Other key lawyers:

Peter Schäfer; Thomas Høj Pedersen; Emilie Møller; Per Soon Larsen; Jakob Nielsen; Thomas Albrechtsen


Testimonials

‘Strong cooperation within the team. Very efficient transaction services.’

‘Emilie Møller – she is tremendous in all aspects. She has immense drive and can offer sharp and to the point commercial and legal advice. Emilie is a very skilled adviser and possesses great skill.’

‘The team is always two steps ahead when it comes to transactions and negotiations.’

‘Thomas Høj Pedersen is direct, polite, correct and extremely proactive in all parts of the service that he provides. Always positive and with a good sense of humour. He is firm and humble.’

‘Per Soon Larsen stands out when it comes to efficiency, and he is a very valued adviser to us.’

‘Thomas Albrechtsen is a very experienced real estate partner who knows the business and the market. In his arms you feel safe and well guided when working with complex transactions.’

‘The team at DLA Piper is very skilled. they have a high level of knowledge -and they know how to use it. Within DLA Piper there is an expert for all potential questions and areas.’

Key clients

Heimstaden


AXA Investment Managers


Abrdn


Oxford Properties


Formuepleje Ejendomme


LOPA Holding AS


Thylander Gruppen


KONstruct


Proark Group


Northern Horizon Capital


FB Gruppen


3C Properties


Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale


CG Jensen


RESCALE Capital


DOMIS


Mangiavacchi Pedercini SpA


Adserballe & Knudsen


Jensen Gruppen


Innovator


SØM Ejendomme


Raundahl & Moesby


Lidl Danmark


Kemp & Lauritzen


Kuben Management


IMBRO ApS


Self Storage Group ASA


Hapimag AG


Windspace /


Port of Kalundborg


Elysium Nordic Aps


Byggeselskabet Mogens de Linde


Milton Huse


DUAS Bolig A/S


Sinding & Co


Stender Enterprise A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised Heimstaden on the acquisition of the Akelius company portfolio in Denmark and Sweden, consisting of 1093 residential units and 6,000sqm. commercial area in Denmark.
  • Advised Formuepleje Ejendomme on the sale of 11 properties comprising 636 residential units to two funds managed by Catella.
  • Advised AXA Investment Managers Alts on behalf of its clients on the acquisition of a newly built property consisting of 192 residential units from AP Ejendomme.

GALST

GALST‘s ‘skilled and competent‘ team is known for its expertise in estate agent regulation and commercial leasing issues, and often advises on housing cooperatives and owners associations. Practice head Kristian Dreyer is ‘good and knowledgeable‘ and represents pension funds, property administration companies and estate agents in real estate disputes and arbitration proceedings. The ‘extremely competent and carefulChristian Steen Laursen has broad expertise in real estate M&A transactions and business lease contracts.

Practice head(s):

Kristian Dreyer


Other key lawyers:

Christian Steen Laursen


Testimonials

‘ Kristian Dreyer is a good and knowledgeable colleague.’

‘Skilled and competent team who are involved in solving a case according to the skills they can contribute.’

‘Christian Steen Laursen is extremely competent and careful.’

Key clients

DEAS A/S


NEWSEC A/S


Sjeldani A/S


CEJ Ejendomsadministration A/S


JEUDAN A/S


Danish Association of Chartered Estate Agents


Danish Property Federation


De Unges Almene Boligselskab


C.E. Jensens Fond


Azets


KONstruct


The Danish Association of private co-operative housing (ABF)


Rema Etablering A/S


MOE A/S


Uniroc


Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘committed and proactive‘ team assists a diverse client base of European real estate investors and managers, focusing on transactions within the retail, office, and residential areas. On the construction and development side, the practice advises on consultancy delivery agreements and joint ventures. Jesper Avnborg Lentz and Peter Sjøgreen jointly lead the practice; Lentz focuses on assisting clients with commercial leases, real estate tax and real estate arbitration, while Sjøgreen handles commercial real estate insolvencies. Hans-Peter Jørgensen advises clients on the full gamut of construction and conveyancing issues, and Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen has ‘top-notch‘ skills in handling real estate M&A matters, in addition to the sale and purchase of development projects. Steen Hellmann joined the team from Viltoft in early 2023.

Practice head(s):

Jesper Avnborg Lentz; Peter Sjøgreen


Other key lawyers:

Hans-Peter Jørgensen; Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen; Steen Hellmann


Testimonials

‘Top level advice with strong legal qualities, combined with a thorough commercial understanding.’

‘Alexander T. Larsen excels with very strong understanding. It goes without saying that Alexanders legal skills are top notch.’

‘The team works extremely professionally and they have very thorough knowledge. The team has in-depth knowledge of property law with deep expertise.’

‘High quality and always keep track of everything! The team are committed and proactive. They are very knowledgeable, and can follow-through from beginning to the end of a process. There are just great people there.’

Key clients

Freja Ejendomme


Viga RE


MT Højgaard Projektudvikling


M. Goldschmidt Ejendomme


Selfinvest


Heimstaden


Solstra/Sampension


Logistic Contractor


Bellakvarter


SPD


Balder Danmark


Udviklingsselskabet Carlsberg Byen P/S


PFA Ejendomme


Raundahl & Moesby


Koncenton


Work highlights


  • Advising Bellakvarter Projektselskab A/S on the development of a brand new city quarter around the Bella Centre in Copenhagen, ‘Bellakvarter’.
  • Advising M. Goldschmidt Ejendomme on the development of ‘Frederiksbro’, a new city area in Hillerød.
  • Advised Heimstaden, a leading European residential real estate investor and manager, on its DKK2.5bn purchase of 1,473 residential units from a consortium led by Selmer A/S.

Holst, Advokater

Holst, Advokater‘s team utilises its ‘high level of knowledge‘ and ‘deep understanding’ to assist operators and distressed contractors in the public and private sectors with insolvency related matters, construction contracts and lease agreements. The ‘highly skilledHolger Schöer co-heads the practice alongside Carsten Led-Jensen, who has key expertise in handling disputes concerning large construction projects for building owners, contractors, and advisers. Schöer has longstanding experience in advising on international projects.

Practice head(s):

Holger Schöer; Carsten Led-Jensen


Testimonials

‘Their high level of knowledge is unique. Based on their deep understanding of the industry, they provide clear, useful and down-to-earth advice.’

‘Every person on the team understands our challenges, and Holger Schöer’s experience in the field makes a difference.’

‘Holger Schöer is a highly skilled solicitor, and a leader in Denmark in terms of knowledge. He is excellent in analysing the problems at hand and finding the best way forward.’

‘The team at Holst are always professional, they are of the best in the market with their high level of expertise and work morale.’

Key clients

JV ZMM Nordhavnen


NRE Denmark A/S


Arena Randers


Kemp & Laurtizen A/S


El:con A/S


Kirk Property A/S


Hundsbæk & Henriksen A/S


MCH A/S


Enemærke & Petersen A/S


Formuepleje A/S


De Forenede Ejendomsselskaber A/S


Region Syd


AFRY/ÅF Buildings Denmark P/S


Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects LLP


Wicotec Kirkebjerg A/S


Hoffmann A/S


MT Højgaard Danmark A/S


Arbejdernes Andels Boligforening


Østjysk Bolig


Tryg Forsikring A/S


Euler Hermes


Atradius


Züblin A/S


Transtema Group AB (Sweden)


GA Ejendom A/S


Lolland Kommune


Søstrøm A/S


Vea ApS


Havneøen 1 P/S


Tækker Group


Boligforeningen Århus Omegn


Landbrug Fødevarer F.m.b.a.


Work highlights


  • Advising Landbrug & Fødevarer FmbA/Arla on the construction of a new office building in Aarhus. The firm advised on contract negotiations with the turnkey contractor and assisted during construction and handing over.
  • Represented Enemærke og Petersen A/S before the Danish Supreme Court in a case about direct liability for errors in the marketing of construction materials.
  • Advised Danish food discounter Rema 1000 when transferring a great property portfolio to British Savills Investment Management. The firm advised on a strategic divestment of a great property portfolio consisting of 14 properties containing shops and housing units distributed all over Denmark.

Horten

Horten houses a ‘very knowledgeable‘ team of practitioners, who dispense ‘sensible and perceptive‘ advice on the structuring of commercial property transactions, the negotiation of public-private partnerships, and procurement contracts. Practice co-head Michael Neumann advises domestic and international corporates and public authorities and companies on business leases, property financing work and the VAT implications of real estate transactions. Standout co-head Niels Jørgen Oggesen often appears before the BCAB and the Danish Institute of Arbitration in disputes, and advises on the negotiation of international FIDIC contracts. Rune Halkjær Ebbesen was promoted to partner in early 2022, and handles rent-related disputes.

Practice head(s):

Michael Neumann; Niels Jørgen Oggesen


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Krucov Jensen; Lars Gregersen


Testimonials

‘Horten has a very knowledgeable group of lawyers who are dedicated to their clients. They have been at an incredibly high level, both in terms of quality of legal advice, but also providing sensible and perceptive advice.’

‘Niels Jørgen Oggesen stands out. He is very knowledgeable and gives very sensible advice. He is pragmatic and very easy to work with.’

‘Thomas Krukov Jensen has a very structured approach and his drafting is clear and unambiguous. He is also a nice guy.’

Key clients

AART Architects A/S


AP Pension


AG Gruppen and Nordic Real Estate Partners joint venture


Assens Kommune


Byggeskadefonden


Circle K


Copenhagen Business School


DSB Ejendomme


Egedal Kommune


Finansiel Stabilitet A/S


Fors Affald Holbæk


Freja Ejendomme A/S


Furesø Kommune


Helsingør Kommune


HS Hansen A/S


Kalundborg Forsyning


Kemp & Lauritzen A/S


Københavns Kommune


Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune


M. J. Eriksson A/S


MT Højgaard A/S


Munck Gruppen A/S


Odense Kommune


PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab


PFA Ejendomme


TDC Pensionskasse


Aarhus Kommune


CATENA


Blackstone


Logicor


Worldwide Flight Services


Aviva


Standard Life


Østerbro Tømmerhandel


Capital Investment A/S


Frederiksberg Kommune


Forsikringsforbundet


Københavns Universitet


Propreco


Sampension


Linka Energy A/S


Link Arkitektur A/S


Permagreen A/S


Work highlights


  • Advising Arhus Property Denmark P/S on the development of a new city area comprising a development of residential and office space.
  • Advised TDC Pensionskasse on the sale of 225 youth residences to the German company Catella which has been authorised to purchase by a South German pension company.
  • Advised Catena AB on the sale and leaseback of two turnkey logistics properties in Horsens Denmark.

Innova Advokatfirma

Innova Advokatfirma houses a ‘perfect‘ team, which provides ‘thorough and relevant‘ advice on property transfers. Group co-head Elisabet Villadsen Jensen primarily advises on M&A real estate matters, in addition to project development, leasing, and financing issues. Rated by clients as ‘one of Denmark’s leading lawyers‘, fellow co-head Christian Lomborg Jessen is a construction consultation specialist who frequently represents domestic contractors and operators in disputes.

Practice head(s):

Elisabet Villadsen Jensen; Christian Lomborg Jessen


Testimonials

‘Christian Lomborg Jessen and his team stand for honesty, diligence and commitment. Christian is one of Denmark’s leading lawyers.’

‘It’s the perfect team, we could never imagine using anyone else. You always get the feeling that you are the most important customer, and the service is top notch. They give thorough and relevant advice.’

‘Christian Lomborg Jessen is the best lawyer for construction law in Denmark.’

Key clients

TAG DK København


Bellevue Ejendomsinvest


HauCon


Bach Invest


Nobia Denmark


Aura Installation


John Drejer


Ejendomsselskabet Olav de Linde


Byggefirmaet Knudsgaard


LME


P. Olesen


Bytømreren Group


CJ Group


Knudsgaard Invest


IPART Group


Jørgen Lund Frederiksen


Akademiingeniør Svend Poulsen


Klitte og Jensen


Koncenton


Laursens Realskole


B & D Holding af 1998


Murerfirmaet Kiil & Nielsen


Markusminde Ejendomme


Clausen & Klausen Holding


Ejendomsholdingselskabet 2020


POP2 ApS (Clearhaus Technik A/S)


Powercon Holding


AA Holding af 1.1.1989


CL Invest Mårslet I/S/Carsten Gustafsen ApS


DK Roof


Hjernø Gustafsen


Stroyer Development


Gundersen Ejendomme


Aarhus Street Food


MD Anlæg Sjælland


LRK Bolig


Frejada Holding ApS


Ejendomsselskabet Dalgas A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised MD Anlaeg Sjaelland on Frederiksberg municipality’s cancellation of the main contract for the construction of the Frederiksberg Swim Center.
  • Advised Washbox on the conclusion of a framework agreement with Circle K on the production and delivery of car washes to Circle K’s Norwegian gas stations.
  • Advised Byhaven Silkeborg ApS (Bach Invest and LLG A/S) on the housing project ‘Byhaven’ which has 98 apartments. The firm advised on ownership and investment agreements, purchase of land, negotiation and conclusion of a contract with the contractor.

KLAR Advokater

KLAR Advokater‘s ‘well rounded‘ and ‘innovative‘ team primarily handles commercial real estate transactions, leasing issues, and development projects for hotel, development and real estate investment companies. The practice also has notable experience in advising public companies on project developments, contract negotiations and disputes, and Erik Mølenberg is proficient in assisting international corporations in the shopping centre industry on commercial lease agreements. Leif Djurhuus is also a key name in the practice. Former practice head Søren Plomgaard is now at Punct Advokater.

Other key lawyers:

Erik Mølenberg; Leif Djurhuus


Testimonials

‘KLAR Law Firm has a well rounded team who provide high-level support on projects from cradle to grave. Especially within development projects, the team performs to a very high standard.’

‘KLAR Advokater is innovative. You get full attention from a competent partner in any case.’

Key clients

Carlsberg A/S


CPH City & Port Development


DLG a.m.b.a.


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW Fisketorvet A/S)


Freja Ejendomme A/S


Adapteo A/S


Velliv


Andel Holding A/S


Holberg Fenger Invest A/S


Danica Ejendomsselskab ApS


Hotels Holding ApS (subsidiary to Hansen & Langeland ApS)


Citycon Oyj


Algeco Denmark A/S (part of Modulaire Group)


Absalon & Co. P/S


Work highlights


  • Advising Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on the drafting of contracts and other documents related to the tender of a large construction project at Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall, which involves a complete rebuild and extension of a section of the mall that overviews the Copenhagen harbour and inner city.
  • Advising on contract negotiations with the development company KPC, concerning two large commercial building plots situated at Nordhavn, in all 8,150 sqm. KPC will establish a sustainable multi-user office property on the building plot.
  • Advising Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on its development and extension plans related to extending Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall towards an upcoming Havneholmen Metro Station, which will open in Q1 2024.

Kromann Reumert

Kromann Reumert‘s ‘very competent and reliable‘ team most notable assists a diverse client roster on the purchase and sale of commercial property, commercial leases, and procurement matters. Flemming Horn Andersen has notable experience in advising domestic and international investors and fund managers on the sale and financing of Danish properties. Based in Aarhus, the ‘extremely competent and reliableJacob Møller and the ‘extremely competentMax Jacob Stubkjær Jensen advise educational institutions and municipalities on the restructuring of real estate companies, and the transfer of residential and logistics properties. Søren Andreasen is a real estate and project finance expert, while the ‘exceptionalSteffen Bang-Olsen handles corporate real estate and lease related matters.

Practice head(s):

Flemming Horn Andersen; Jacob Møller; Søren Andreasen; Steffen Bang-Olsen; Max Jacob Stubkjær Jensen


Other key lawyers:

Henrik Bang Thorning


Testimonials

‘The team is very competent and reliable; as a client you are always confident that they will be on top of the matter – that they will not only assist you, but be your partner.’

‘Jacob Møller is extremely competent and reliable. He is the kind of lawyer you are proud to have representing you, not only because of his professional skills, but also his personality.’

‘Very experienced partners. Jacob Møller, Henrik Thorning and Flemming Horn Andersen deliver outstanding quality and make the process seamless.’

‘Steffen Bang-Olsen is a key member of the team, he’s able to improvise, and he is service minded and solution orientated! He is exceptional and stands out.’

‘Approachable and knowledgeable team who are friendly, helpful, and go out of their way to help. Great knowledge and critical stance throughout the transaction process.’

‘Max Jacob Stubkjær Jensen is very proactive and understands what needs to be done for real estate projects to be successful. Max stands out, he is extremely capable and very pleasant to work with.’

Key clients

Aberdeen Standard Life


Agat Ejendomme A/S


AP Ejendomme P/S


Apple ApS


ATP Ejendomme A/S


Axer Eiendom AS


Baywa r.e. Solar Projects


Blackrock Investment Management (UK) Ltd.


BoStad A/S


Bricks A/S/Bricks Group


Capman


Castellum AB


Castlelake


Catella Investment Management


CBRE Global Investors Nordics AB


Coop Danmark A/S


DADES A/S


DMJX (Danish School for Journalism)


DOMIS A/S / A/S CBH


DSB Ejendomsudvikling A/S (Danish Railway)


DWS Alternatives GmbH


ECE Real Estate Partners G.m.b.H.


Eurazeo Infrastructure Partner


FLSmidth


Forskningsfondens Ejendomsselskab A/S


Frederiksberg Municipality


Frederikssund Municipality


Fremtidens Vollsmose (Odense Kommune, Civica and FAB)


Generali Insurance


GLL Investment GmbH


Global Family Partners


H.I.G. Capital International Advisors LLP


INCUBA A/S


Industriens Pensionsforsikring A/S


Jeudan A/S


Johan Gedda


Kinnerton Capital


KLP Ejendomme A/S


Klövern AB


M7 Real Estate


Macquarie Asset Management


Nordea Bank and Nordea Realkredit


Nordic Properties A/S


NRE Denmark A/S


NRP Finans AS


Nykredit Bank and Nykredit Realkredit


Odense Kommune (Odense Municipality)


Pandox AB


Patrizia AG


PensionDanmark Ejendomme


Pleje- og Seniorbolig ApS


Rhenus Warehousing Solutions


Robert Bosch A/S


Round Hill Capital and Nido Student


SEB, Real Estate


Solstra Capital Partners


Stadt A/S


Swiss Life


The Blackstone Group International Ltd.


The Region of Mid-Jutland


Topdanmark Insurance, Real Estate


Union Investment GmbH


VIA University College


Vivero AB


W. P. Carey Inc.


Ørsted A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised Union Investment Real Estate GmbH on its first Scandinavian investment namely acquisition of the Danish flagship 25hours Hotel Copenhagen Paper Island project.
  • Advised DWS Alternatives Investment on its first Danish investment being the investment in a residential development project, Project Green Point – together with Catella Investment and Nordkranen.
  • Advised Castlelake on its divestment of the Bostad Group and the group’s portfolio of residential properties to Danish pension fund, AP Pension.

Lundgrens

The ‘very experienced‘ and ‘trustworthy‘ team at Lundgrens takes a ‘hands-on‘ approach when assisting clients with real estate financing matters, tender processes, and sale and leaseback transactions. Practice head Ann Frølund combines her transactional experience in M&A and real estate to advise on investments into retail, logistics and residential properties. Tobias Vieth maintains his transactional focus and primarily advises foreign investors entering the Danish market for the first time. Lars Kjær has key experience in structuring real estate portfolio acquisitions, and Niels Gram-Hanssen has notable expertise in advising institutional investors, including pension funds.

Practice head(s):

Ann Frølund


Testimonials

‘I am very satisfied with Niels Gram-Hanssen and his team, and their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.’

‘Tobias Vieth and Lasse Hupfeld are both very attentive and boast a high degree of commercial understanding of the real estate industry.’

‘Hands-on approach, very experienced, and trustworthy. They are committed, driven, creative, and entrepreneurial. Both leadership from the partners to structure a complete streamlined process, and the associates engagement in any case is admirable. Very professional treatment.’

‘Lars Kjaer provides good service, dedication, and outstanding financial understanding.’

‘Lundgrens is one of the best firms I’ve interacted with in terms of engagement and commercial thinking. The partners are strong as you would expect but the associates are very well briefed and capable of running multiple work streams on their own – all lawyers are focused on achieving the best commercial outcome!’

‘Thomas Stampe sets the culture for the real estate practice and is a phenomenal leader. He is exceptionally capable but allows his associates to learn and grow into the work.’

Key clients

International Public Partnerships Ltd.


W.P. Carey Property Investors LLC


Jeudan A/S


A.P. Møller Mærsk


Hines Nordic


Aviva Investors (Pension Fund)


MT Højgaard Danmark A/S


Per Aarsleff A/S


PensionDanmark


Blackbrook


HighBrook


PKA Pension


Wihlborgs


AP Ejendomme


Vision Properties


Freja Ejendomme


Spar Nord Bank A/S


Capital investment


PensionDanmark


Artha Holding A/S


Fokus Asset Management A/S


KHR Architecture


SG Nordic Group


Amber Infrastructure


Zetland Capital Partners Ltd.


AEW Invest GmbH


Stockrate Asset Management A/S


Confederation of Danish Industries (Dansk Industri)


FoodFolk Denmark ApS (McDonalds Denmark)


Walter Immobilien Group


Boll+


Ejendomsinvest I/S


Maycon Group


Femern Link Contractors


Thylander Group


Lineage Logistics


DSB Ejendomme


NPV


AP Møller Foundation


Cromwell Group


QApartments Group


Work highlights


  • Advised international shareholders on the sale of leading property company SG Nordic Group for more than DKK2bn.
  • Advised W.P. Carey on over 40 retail property portfolio deals with the COOP Group, with a value of over DKK1bn.
  • Advised Wihlborgs on the acquisition of office properties for more than DKK1bn.

Mazanti-Andersen

The ‘excellent‘ and ‘highly trained‘ team at Mazanti-Andersen is known for advising private operators, development owners and landlords on purchasing properties, bidding matters, and landlord maintenance obligations. Claus Høxbro and Lars Hammer Wentoft lead the team from Copenhagen, while Christian Bonnesen leads from Odense. Høxbro is particularly experienced in drafting and interpreting construction agreements and often handles regulatory issues that arise in projects, and Wentoft has ‘all round strength‘ across project financing work and leasing contracts. Bonnesen uses his experience in M&A to advise on cross-border transactions concerning land for project developments.

Practice head(s):

Claus Høxbro; Lars Hammer Wentoft; Christian Bonnesen


Testimonials

‘Collaboration across sections is great. They are also proactive, the team is put together with thorough consideration of the task at hand.’

‘Lars Hammar Wentoft has all round strength with a focus on real estate.’

‘Very high service level, excellent at finding solutions, and their commercial awareness is unique.’

‘The team is highly trained and has a very great sense of what is going on in the market.’

‘Mazanti-Andersen has always managed to tackle both small and larger cases, no matter the complexity.’

‘Lars Hammar Wentoft – his knowledge and work ethic, and his ability to see every problem from all angles to get the best result are exceptional.’

Key clients

Udviklingsselskabet CØ P/S


Rønne Havn A/S


Nordkranen A/S Ejendomsudviklingsselskab


Unionkul Udvikling ApS


Stone Danmark ApS


Sommerhaven ApS


P/S Rådhusstræde


P Value investment A/S I and II


Greve Plantemiljø A/S


Catella Investment Management A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised Triplica A/S/Padel for alle ApS on the development of paddle tennis facilities in Denmark.
  • Advising Udviklingsselskabet CØ P/S on the ongoing development of The Paper Island (Papirøen or Christiansholm Island), constituting 45,000 sqm, in relation to its future residents, and to the hotel, commercial, and common space at the island.
  • Advised Unionkul Udvikling ApS on the commercial terms of the project development agreement, and negotiated with the lawyers of the two other parties, NREP A/S and By & Havn I/S, regarding the development agreement and the construction agreement to fulfil lease and finance matters and to advise on the closing conditions of the development.

Moalem Weitemeyer

Newly recruited partner Andres Hvid Clement leads the real estate M&A team at Moalem Weitemeyer. The ‘excellent‘ team represents a diverse client base of student housing companies, funds and private investment companies. Thomas Weitemeyer focuses on the restructuring of distressed real estate portfolios. Frantz Sigersted-Rasmussen departed to Advokatfirmaet Schjødt in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Andreas Hvid Clement


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Weitemeyer


Testimonials

‘The excellent team has strong capabilities and good interpersonal skills during negotiations. They possess business acumen and deep knowledge.’

Key clients

Xior Student Housing NV


Cibus Nordic Real Estate


Pareto Securities


Capital Investment


Fox Group


Copi Group


TPG


DSV A/S


Dades A/S


Herlufshave ApS


Quadient Danmark A/S


Jacob & Inger Evar Holding ApS


Fokus Asset Management


Kirk Kapital


Thylander Gruppen


Sophienberg Gruppen A/S


Stark Group A/S


JOOL Capital Partner AB


Pitzner Ejendomme A/S


I/S Tårnborg Parkhotel af 17. marts 1998


Werner Ejendomme A/S


Werner Erhvervsejendomme A/S


Astralis Group


Work highlights


  • Advised the Euronext Brussels listed student housing company Xior Student Housing NV on its acquisition of a large property portfolio in Denmark comprising 1,799 student housing and residential units from BaseCamp Group Ltd, the European Student Housing Fund I, and the European Student Housing Fund II.
  • Advised Cibus Nordic Real Estate in connection with the acquisition of a real property portfolio of 34 first-tier supermarket properties in Denmark.
  • Assisting Pareto Securities AS with the establishment of a company structure in Denmark and the acquisition of two commercial properties located in Denmark with international retailer Bauhaus as tenant in both properties.

NJORD Law Firm

The ‘down to earth‘ team at NJORD Law Firm assists a varied client roster of housing associations, municipalities, project developers, administrators and construction companies with the purchase and sale of portfolios and housing complexes, and international tenders. Christian Schwarz-Hansen leads the team and often advises clients on the optimisation of portfolios, issues within the social housing sector, and real estate transactions. Erik Larsson has ‘vast knowledge‘ and substantial experience in advising on commercial leases and development projects, and the construction of hotels and schools.

Practice head(s):

Christian Schwarz-Hansen


Other key lawyers:

Erik Larsson; Bettina Erringsø


Testimonials

‘Erik Larsson is unique. His vast knowledge as well as technical advice is beyond significant. His always approachable and his nature is appreciated by everyone, including his counterparts. Constant care, due diligence and thoroughness are among his characteristics, as is his insight into the challenges of the construction business.’

‘The team has strong analysis, gives clear answers, and provides useful strategies. They have sharp intellects.’

‘Down to earth and readily available, they are good at closing deals. Christian Schwartz-Hansen has a great cultural understanding of German-based companies.’

Key clients

AB Bovieran


Aluflam International A/S


Arpe & Kjeldsholm A/S


Bertelsen & Scheving Arkitekter A/S


BHS Logistics


Boligselskabet Nordkysten


By og Bolig Administration A/S


Ceraco A/S


Christensen & Co. Arkitekter


Copenhagen Teachers Association


Egebaek Byg A/S


Ekona A/S


Ejendomsinvestering A/S


Eriksson Stilladser A/S


Four Stars S.A.


HDI-Gerling


KAJ O. Madsen A/S


Kaffelaget ApS


KSE Group A/S


Municipality of Egedal


Municipality of Silkeborg


Nordbo Huse


Nordea


Lycée Français Prins Henrik’s Property Foundation


MI56 ApS


Oskar Group


P.S.J. Ejendomsinvest 3 ApS


PEJA Ejendomsinvest ApS


Rasmus Friis A/S


RH Greve ApS


Risskov Engbolig A/S


Silkeborg Swim Stadium Foundation


Storage24


Soenderhaven Braedstrup ApS


Tinker Imagineers


Uniplan Danmark A/S


University College Absalon


University of Copenhagen


Vemmelund Ejendomme I/S


Work highlights


  • Advising German investor OPES Immobilien Group on developing a 16,700sqm prestigious property located at the Town Hall Square in the heart of Copenhagen.
  • Representing Silkeborg Swim Stadium Foundation in all legal matters related to the planning and construction of a new 6,700sq.m. swim stadium in Silkeborg, Denmark.
  • Advising Danish construction giant Arpe & Kjeldsholm A/S on the construction of two high-rise buildings in the new urban living district called Carlsberg Byen on the former Carlsberg brewery site in the heart of Copenhagen.

Plesner

Plesner‘s ‘confident and friendly‘ team assists contractors, asset management companies, real estate investment companies and pension funds on construction and infrastructure projects, and joint ventures. Niklas Korsgaard Christensen heads up the construction side of the practice, and Mads Berg leads the real estate side. Benjamin Bunnage is a commercial lease expert, handling the sale and transfer of property portfolios and assets, and Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen dispenses ‘excellent‘ advice to investors on transactional matters and project developments. Anders Hermansen joined the group in January 2023 and excels in real estate transactional work.

Testimonials

‘Very professional team. Confident and friendly advisers, deal driven, accurate due diligence, strong legal base for negotiations, targets well achieved.’

‘Lasse Stjernholm Detlevsen provides excellent legal counsel.’

‘Plesner have a strong team with specialists in all constructions matters, they are impeccable.’

‘They have the ability to comprehend complex challenges, and have a good sense of the construction market in general.’

Key clients

NREP


CapMan Real Estate


CBRE Investment Management


Pareto


Starwood Capital


Studentbostäder i Norden


PensionDanmark


NPV A/S


Tristan Capital Partners


Catella Real Estate AG


Invesco


Euro Real Estate


Motel One GmbH


Nuveen Real Estate


BoVita


DEAS


Copenhagen Metro Team I/S


TotalEnergies


Kalaallit Airports A/S


NCC Danmark A/S


Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Soundport A/S


PM Group


Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniørfirma A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised Starwood Capital Group on its acquisition of a large logistics portfolio (10 properties) of DKK1.6bn in Jutland, Denmark from Pareto.
  • Advised Kildedal P/S on a joint venture company owned by the Municipality of Ballerup and PensionDanmark (Danish Pension fund) in connection with the development of approx. 350,000sqm land intended to comprise approx. 2,000 modern homes and a commercial area with an undeveloped value of DKK1.5bn.
  • Acting for Copenhagen Metro Team I/S in construction arbitration proceedings before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board concerning the construction of the large “City Ring” metro.

Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith‘s ‘outstanding‘ real estate and construction team is known for its strength in advising on the establishment of joint ventures for urban development projects. ‘Skilled and structured‘ real estate expert Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen and construction specialists Rasmus Holm Hansen and Kasper Mortensen lead the team. Andresen assists pension funds and municipalities with property transactions and financings, Hansen advises consultants and contractors on both non-contentious and contentious matters, and Mortensen often represents the Building and Property Agency, among other government bodies, in disputes. Henrik Puggaard focuses on advising private bidding consortia on risk allocation issues and the PPP market.

Practice head(s):

Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen; Rasmus Holm Hansen; Kasper Mortensen


Other key lawyers:

Henrik Puggaard, Philip Prochownik; Tony Lund-Burmeister; Bo Schmidt Pedersen; Magnus Bjerre Clausen; Kristian Hartlev


Testimonials

‘Highly skilled and professional team with a pragmatic and friendly approach. The team is very talented and has an excellent understanding of the public sector. They are structured and thorough and deliver high quality. They are outstanding.’

‘Rasmus Holm Hansen provides high quality legal advice and is not afraid to give a clear answer to any given question.’

‘Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen is a skilled and structured lawyer with a very valuable and strong awareness and understanding of the industry.’

‘Magnus Bjerre Clausen is a highly and exceptionally service-minded lawyer with unique professional competences, highly recommended.’

‘Philip Prochownik is highly professional and is a highly respected lawyer.’

‘Strong legal competence within construction law, contract law and public procurement law. Extensive experience within construction and infrastructure projects.’

‘Both Bo Schmidt Pedersen and Kristian Hartlev are excellent. They are both very innovative and have very good understanding. They both have winning personalities and are very easy to work with. I can highly recommend both lawyers.’

Key clients

1927 Estate Holding ApS


ATP Ejendomme A/S


Barslund A/S / Barslund A/S


Billund Airport (Billund Lufthavn A/S)


Birch Ejendomme A/S


Blue Capital A/S


Bostad A/S


By & Havn


Clean-Vent ApS


CNG 17 P/S


CPHInvest ApS


DAI A/S


Danbolig Lyngby


Danske Funktionærers Boligselskab


Domea.dk


Ejendomsselskabet Blegdamsvej 104 A/S


Emcon A/S


Espersen A/S


Femern Bælt A/S


Frederiksberg Gymnasium


fsb


KAB


Kliq A/S


KPC København ApS


Metroselskabet I/S


Municipality of Ballerup


Municipality of Frederiksberg


Municipality of Greve


Municipality of Helsingør


Municipality of Køge


Municipality of Aarhus


Nectar Invest A/S


NIRAS A/S


Norconsult A/S


Nordarken Holding A/S


OK-Fonden


Oskar Group


Proink International AB


Tasfo Investments A/S


The Danish Building and Property Agency


The Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency


The Danish Road Directorate (DRD)


The Region of Southern Denmark


Udviklingsselskabet By & Havn I/S


Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring A/S


Vision Ejendomme A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised the Danish pension fund PenSam Pension forsikringsaktieselskab on a series of transactions, including joint ventures, purchase agreements and real estate acquisitions.
  • Advising Birch Ejendomme A/S, part of the Lessors of Real Estate Industry, on the sale of six development projects consisting of 395 rental units situated in Silkeborg, Holbæk, Roskilde and Næstved.
  • Assisting Femern Bælt A/S with the construction of the “Fehmarn Belt Link”, which is one of Europe’s biggest infrastructure projects.

SIRIUS advokater

The ‘incredibly talented’ team at SIRIUS advokater often ‘goes the extra mile‘ when advising on regulatory matters concerning social housing issues, construction disputes and real estate M&A transactions. Kim Ørnstrup Rasmussen co-leads the construction practice alongside Tina Ortega; Ortega has key experience in handling arbitration proceedings, and Rasmussen defends against claims from the Building and Property Agency. Kurt Helles Bardeleben advises social housing organisations on PPP and infrastructure projects, and Thomas Grønkær primarily advises suppliers and public authorities on public procurement matters. The ‘highly experiencedJoachim Ørum Petersen assists both public organisations and public companies with business leases and project development work and excels in real estate transactions.

Practice head(s):

Kim Ørnstrup Rasmussen; Tina Ortega; Kurt Helles Bardeleben; Joachim Ørum Petersen; Thomas Grønkær


Other key lawyers:

Marc Walther Hansen


Testimonials

‘SIRIUS advokater has shown great knowledge and execution. It is a true pleasure working with the team from SIRIUS.’

‘SIRIUS advokater offer professional, efficient, flexible and highly competent legal assistance and good professional help throughout all parts of the process. They are one of the top law firms in Denmark.’

Joachim Ørum Petersen stands out. He is highly experienced, straightforward and very clear in his good and supportive advice, and he aims to be fair and sympathetic – Joachim earns my highest recommendations.’

‘The team is highly qualified and very service-minded and manages to explain difficult legal dilemmas in a simple and clear way.’

‘Marc Walther Hansen shows incredible professionalism and truly displays his skills, he is an excellent teacher.’

‘Tina Ortega and her team are strong. They are champions.’

‘SIRIUS are always willing to go the extra mile to find the best fit solution for any challenge. The team is outstanding combined with a practical and down to earth approach.’

‘The team is incredibly talented and have a great knowledge on how we run our business. Their counsel always takes that into account.’

Key clients

The Danish Building Defects Fund


Instalaciones Inabensa SA


CSK Stålindustri A/S


DSV Road A/S


DSV Panalpina A/S


DSV Road Holding ApS


AKF Holding A/S


COBE arkitekter


Elindco A/S


Enemærke & Petersen


SK Forsyning A/S


Over Byen Arkitekter


Arkitema Architects


Taasinge Elementer A/S


Entreprenørfirmaet Einar Kornerup A/S


UTF Holding ApS


UTF Invest Nordsjælland ApS


Stay Properties ApS


Esbønderup Invest ApS


Viggo Pedersen & Søn A/S Byggeentreprise


Nectar Asset Management ApS


Protica Development ApS


Sund & Bælt Holding A/S


Københavns Kommune


Køge Kommune


Zealand


EUC


Veks


Allerød Kommune


AAB


2M El-Installation A/S


KAB


Hein 1 ApS


fsb


Athena Partners ApS


Høje Taastrup Forsyning


Ejendomsfonden Naturkraft


Sundmolen 5.01 ApS


Jørgensen & Sønner A/S


Sommer Metalvarefabrik K/S


Lokaltog A/S


Nectar Asset Management ApS


Thalbitzer & Hassenkamm Holding 2019 ApS


LGA 3 ApS


UTF Holding IV ApS


Skau Reipurth

Skau Reipurth houses a ‘very strong and solid‘ team which handles the full spectrum of construction law disputes and surveys before the Building and Construction Arbitration Board. Jeppe Reipurth leads the practice and utilises his contentious expertise to handle international arbitration proceedings and mediations. Peter Dianati and Vivi Klink Larsen left the firm in 2024 to establish construction boutique, Dianati & Klink Larsen Advokatpartnerselskab , while Dennis Hofmann departed to Aumento Law Firm.

Practice head(s):

Jeppe Reipurth


Other key lawyers:

Christian B. Prophet-Rannow


Testimonials

‘Very good knowledge of the construction business in Denmark. The team is highly skilled, likeable, pragmatic, responsive, and easy to work with.’

‘Skau Reiputh is one of the top-tier construction teams in Denmark. Strength in depth. Very strong and solid team with a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge of the industry.’

‘I am impressed by the systematic, thorough and high quality of Jeppe Reipurth’s skills, including his highly precise drafting. He fights every corner of cases with an aim to protect the builder’s interests beyond what many other competent lawyers would do.’

Key clients

GVL Entreprise A/S


GroundPlug International


BAM Danmark A/S


Rockwool A/S


Julius Nielsen & Søn A/S


Gefion Group A/S


Labflex A/S


Freja Ejendomme


Renell A/S


BB Fiberbetonelement A/S


Trackman A/S


Fiberteamet A/S


Hardesty & Hanover LLC


Schneider Electric Danmark A/S


Mercury Engineering


NRP Finans AS


A.P. Møller Holding


Andersen & Heegaard A/S


Adserballe & Knudsen A/S


Kjær & Knudsen A/S


Biblioteksparken A/S


NKT Holding


DPA Entreprise ApS


Kraftanlagen München


Thylander


GN Store Nord


Blackstone


Køge Hospital Project Team I/S


Odense Hospital Project Team Joint Venture I/S


Storstrøm Bridge Joint Venture I/S


NoItinera Denmark, branch of Itinera S.P.


Sustainable Law

Merete Larsen leads the practice at environmentally focused firm Sustainable Law. The team consists of ‘great people with excellent knowledge‘ and provides ‘accurate and innovative‘ advice on the acquisition of development areas and large projects. Larsen is ‘second to none‘ in advising on project developments, and most notably advises on the long-term development of neighbourhoods, office areas and former sea territories.

Practice head(s):

Merete Larsen


Other key lawyers:

Julia Feuerhake


Testimonials

‘Merete Larsen is clearly among the leading real estate lawyers in Denmark. She is super service minded and easy to work with.’

‘Great people with excellent knowledge about property and development, and they are easy and fun to work with. They make you feel special and seem to care about clients’ businesses.’

‘Merete Larsen is a very skilled lawyer and negotiator, who knows how to optimise both legal and commercial aspects.’

‘Within the discipline of real estate development, I consider Sustainable Law to be second to none. Sustainable law provides relevant, accurate and innovative advice.’

‘Merete Larsen and Julia Feuerhake have second to none expertise, skills, and knowledge. They are very dedicated to providing a perfect service, and are also very skilled in their professional field.’

‘The team is focused and highly skilled team. Besides their legal skills, they have sustainable thinking.’

Key clients

Carlsberg Byen P/S


MT Højgaard Projektudvikling A/S


Balder Danmark A/S


JM AB


Bovieran Danmark A/S


Deas A/S


Oskar Group ApS


Work highlights


  • Advised Carlsberg Byen P/S on the ongoing development of the new city area Carlsberg Byen, comprising approximately 330k sqm residential and 300k sqm commercial and office properties including the sale of five newly built commercial properties in Carlsberg Byen purchased by the largest pension fund in Denmark, ATP.
  • Advised Balder Danmark A/on all its new acquisitions of development areas in Denmark, both completed and aborted transactions, including the planning process, carrying out legal due diligence, structuring, entering into commercial and residential leases.
  • Advised MT Højgaard on all its acquisitions, development, planning process, leases and finally the transactions of the fully developed areas.

Viltoft

The ‘outstanding, professional, and skilled‘ group at Viltoft often represents building owners, technical consultants and contractors in disputes, and is known for its expertise in handling transport-related construction mandates. Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen and Henrik Hauge Andersen jointly lead the practice; Thommesen uses his ‘high standard of knowledge‘ to advise on PPP urban development projects and construction management work, Andersen has substantial contentious expertise, often acting for municipalities in disputes; and Hellmann assists property developers and real estate proprietors with professional negligence cases and construction projects. Morten Ruben Brage regularly advises on public procurement and real estate construction transactions, while Eva Olesen, who was promoted to the partnership in March 2022, has key knowledge of procurement contracts and disputes concerning delays and disruption to construction works. Steen Hellmann departed to Gorrissen Federspiel in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen; Henrik Hauge Andersen


Other key lawyers:

Michael Gjedde-Nielsen; Morten Ruben Brage; Hans Lykke Hansen; Eva Olesen


Testimonials

‘The highly competent and devoted team is outstanding, professional, and skilled. They have strong knowledge.’

‘Michael Gjedde-Nielsen is excellent.’

‘Peter Thommesen and Michael Gjedde-Nielsen both have a very high standard of knowledge and very good experience.’

‘Morten Ruben Brage is strongly engaged and is very good at explaining complicated matters in a simple language.’

Key clients

Metroselskabet


Hovedstadens Letbane


Mace


Roskilde Kommune


SH Installation A/S


LINK arkitektur A/S


Schmidt Hammer Lassen K/S


NNE A/S, Oluf Jørgensen A/S


Creo Arkitekter A/S


Brix & Kamp A/S


Region Sjælland – COWI


Tryg Forsikring


Municipality of Gladsaxe


The Copenhagen International School Property Fund


Per Aarsleff A/S


Odense Tramway P/S


NNE


Municipality of Brøndby


Munck Havne & Anlæg


Topdanmark


Work highlights


  • Representing Metroselskabet in a dispute with the consortium of Italian contractors (CMT) which performed the civil works on the Cityringen stage of the Copenhagen Metro. CMT has filed a number of large claims against Metroselskabet for alleged extra works and delays and disruption.
  • Representing a consortium of technical advisers/consultants, namely Sweco Architects, Midtconsult engineers, WSP engineers (UK) and AART Architects, which designed the new emergency hospital in Viborg, called Akutcenter Viborg.
  • Representing Rubow in a dispute regarding extra works, length of time and defects on both project and works.

WINSLØW LAW FIRM

WINSLØW LAW FIRM assists a diverse client roster consisting of real estate developers, investors, occupiers and owners. Practice co-head Claudia S. Mathiasen primarily advises on commercial leases and real estate M&A transactions, and co-head Iben Mai Winsløw focuses on urban and green field developments, in addition to divestment mandates. Andreas Antoniades advises pension funds, municipalities and private real estate investors on business and residential lease issues and investments into real estate portfolios.

Practice head(s):

Claudia S. Mathiasen; Iben Mai Winsløw


Other key lawyers:

Trine Bøgelund-Kjær; Andreas Antoniades; Line Krog


Testimonials

‘Winsløw Law firm has great knowledge and execution. It is a true pleasure to work with the team. They are professional; to the point; always a good, timely and well prepared effective process.’

‘Andreas Antoniades and Line Krog are always friendly, accommodating, balanced, and well prepared, you feel safe in their hands.’

‘They are extremely professional and pleasant to work with. Communication is clear and unambiguous and methods and processes are competent and transparent.’

‘A law firm that covers all the expected areas and competencies that I need, but one that provides it in a holistic, seamless and dare I say family atmosphere.’

‘Claudia Mathiasen is exceptional and delivers top-notch, focused, committed, and well thought out advice. Claudia is top class and she is skilled.’

‘Winsløw always provides top-level legal advice within all real estate related areas. They are a skilled team, that understands the risks and opportunities of the real estate industry.’

Key clients

Engel & Völkers (DKEV P/S)


Scandinavian Shopping Center Partners


Norconsult A/S


Cobblestone Group


By & Havn


Core Property Management P/S


Ikano Bolig A/S


Zeso Architects A/S


Trelleborg Helårshuse-Fritidshuse A/S


P+, Pensionskasse for Akademikere


Høje Taastrup C P/S


C.W. Obel


AKF-koncernen


Link Arkitekter


Snellemark Centret A/S


Hillerød Spildevand A/S


Søndergade Holding ApS


Fokus Asset Management A/S


Frederiksberg Kommune


Share Invest ApS


DFDS A/S


Bosch Rexroth AG


Logicor


Work highlights


  • Advised Ikano Bolig A/S on a bidding process, which was planned by Bonava with a tight schedule for all three bidders. The due diligence process included the submission of the final offer, the negotiation of the transaction agreements and the closing of the deal.
  • Advised FB Nærheden Øst A/S on the divestment of NH-C ApS. The transfer includes a development project consisting of 217 residential units, which are located on 19 apartment entrances in greater Copenhagen area (Nærheden), to Vivada Denmark Intermediate Holding ApS.
  • Advised DFDS A/S on the acquisition of a green field of 109,000m² for the development of a new logistic property.