Bech-Bruun

Real Estate and Construction law

Partner

Jens Hjortskov is a partner in Bech-Bruun’s Real Estate and Construction department. With right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court since 1995, Jens is one of the most highly seasoned advisers in Denmark in the areas of real estate, procurement, project development and construction. Representing a diverse clientele including major building contractors, entrepreneurs, investors, general housing organisations, property owners and both Danish and international enterprises, Jens consistently delivers top-tier legal representation and strategic guidance.

Jens is particularly experienced rendering advice in the cross field between construction and procurement law and has participated in many of Denmark’s most spectacular infrastructure and urban development projects, many of which may be seen when entering the Copenhagen Harbour. He is furthermore highly adept at leading arbitration proceedings before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board and the ICC and representing clients in proceedings before the ordinary Danish courts and arbitration tribunals. Jens is a certified mediator specialising in resolving construction disputes. In addition, Jens is a part of Bech-Bruun's specialist team in ESG Real Estate and sustainable construction.

Based on his many years of experience in this field and a sharp attention to detail, Jens has a distinct ability to swiftly comprehend the complexity and the technical issues of the cases he works on. In addition to his impressive knowledge of all the aspects of his areas of expertise, clients and colleagues praise him for being highly approachable and a pleasure to work with. His easy-going nature fosters a collaborative environment, making him not only a trusted adviser but also a cherished colleague.

The Scandinavian Languages, English

Member, the Danish Arbitration Association

Member, Danish Assocation of Public Procurement Law (Dansk forening for Udbudsret)

Member, Danish Society for Construction and Consulting Law

Member, Copenhagen Lawyer Association (Københavns Advokatforening)

Member, the Danish Bar and Law Society's work task of Public Private Cooperation

Board member, TMI Danmark ApS

Board member, H. C. Hegaard and his Wife's Foundation

Board member, the Trade Guild's Nursing Home (Haandværkerforeningens Plejehjem)

Board member, the Trade Guild's Foundation (Haandværkerforeningens Fond)

Board member, the Trade Guild in Copenhagen (Haandværkerforeningen i Kjøbenhavn)

Board member, Non Nobis Foundation

Board member, Aktieselskabet Casino Ejendomsselskab

Board member, Quasi Capital Management A/S

Board member, Marforce A/S

Board member, Else Mynster Michelsen, f. Fisher's Memorial Trust

Board member, Paul Dion's Family Foundation

Chairman, DBU Football's Disciplinary Instance (Disciplinærinstans)

Right of audience, The Danish Supreme Court (1998)

Education abroad (1992)

LLM (1992)

Associate (1991)

Master of Laws (1988)