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Viltoft > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Viltoft has a strong reputation as a specialist construction law boutique, which handles the full spectrum of construction issues as well as represents clients in complex disputes. The group’s wide-ranging client base includes public authorities, technical consultants, insurance companies and contractors. The strength of the department is reflected in its three practice heads, Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen, Henrik Hauge Andersen and Steen Hellmann. Morten Brage has extensive experience handling environmental litigation, while Eva Olesen specialises in procurement work. Transport and hospital construction projects are also notable areas of expertise for the team.Practice head(s):
Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen; Henrik Hauge Andersen; Steen Hellmann
Other key lawyers:
Michael Gjedde-Nielsen; Morten Ruben Brage; Hans Lykke Hansen; Eva Olesen
Testimonials
‘Their knowledge and their approach to the task is always at a very high level in a very manageable way. In addition, the tasks are solved to great satisfaction and with a short response time.’
‘Morten Ruben Brage is a very competent and agile partner. He always aim for the best possible solution for his client.’
‘Michael Gjedde-Nielsen and Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen have both contributed high-quality advice in all relevant legal questions. Michael and Peter have contributed to explaining the very complex legal questions facing the company to the Board and owners in an understandable and convincing manner to the satisfaction of all involved.’
‘Viltoft is a specialized and knowledgeable company when it comes to Danish construction law and the Danish type of contracts AB and ABT. Viltoft can also place Danish construction law into international perspective.’
‘Viltoft offers advice and assistance with a deep understanding of the daily business of the construction industry. This makes for actual and operational advice and assistance, with is more seldom then it should be.’
Key clients
Metroselskabet
Tryg Forsikring
Ikano Bolig
Rambøll
Realdania By & Byg
Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects
HOFOR
Odense Tramway
Arkitema Architects
Barslund
Hovedstadens Letbane
Gladsaxe Municipality
HDI-Gerling Danmark
CASA A/S
Municipality of Roskilde
Bilfinger
Høje-Taastrup Municipality
Munck
Port of Frederikshavn
Work highlights
- Defending Metroselskabet in a number of large claims totalling approx. €1bn for alleged extra works and delays from Copenhagen Metro Team (CMT).
- Assisted Hovedstadens Letbane in connection with several large claims related to alleged delays and disruptions raised by two civil works contractors – CG Jensen and Aarsleff – against the client.
- Acting as construction, contractual, employment and general counsel for Mace, which is contracted by Facebook to design and build a data centre near the Danish city of Odense.
Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Viltoft is a market leader in disputes relating to construction, real estate and public procurement issues. The team regularly handles high-profile cases relating to large-scale buildings and infrastructure and energy projects. Steen Hellmann and Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen jointly lead the team that also has a strong track record in arbitration matters, representing clients before the courts as well as the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board. Morten Ruben Brage‘s promotion to partner in early 2021 has further bolstered the firm’s offering.Practice head(s):
Steen Hellmann; Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen
Other key lawyers:
Henrik Hauge Andersen; Michael Gjedde-Nielsen; Morten Ruben Brage; Hans Lykke Hansen
Testimonials
‘They are experienced, knowledgeable and very pleasant lawyers to work with and they also seem to have an excellent working relationship with their client.’
‘Viltoft is renowned for extremely high integrity and professionalism.’
‘Highly specialised team with in-depth industry knowledge. Our main contacts are Michael Gjedde-Nielsen and Peter Thommesen who are second to none in terms of professionalism and client service.’
‘The whole team is very competent and agile.’
‘Morten Ruben Brage is very competent and works always in a very agile way. He always aims for the best possible solution for his client.’
‘A very professional company with a variety of highly skilled consultants.’
‘Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen is a very high skill consultant that understands his clients and delivers each time.’
Key clients
Metroselskabet
Tryg Forsikring
Copydan KulturPlus
Gladsaxe Municipality
Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects
HOFOR
COWI
Arkitema Architects
Rubow Architects
NNE (Novo Nordisk Engineering)
Danish Nurses’ Organisation
The Union of Communication and Language Professionals
Odense Tramway
Sweco
Aarsleff
Work highlights
- Advising Metroselskabet (the public company in charge of building and operating the Copenhagen metro) in connection with a number of large claims brought by Copenhagen Metro Team totalling approx. €1bn for alleged extra works and delays.
- Representing Copydan KulturPlus in a lawsuit against the Danish state claiming approx. €150m in damages for Denmark’s failure to fully implement the EU Copyrights Directive into Danish law.
- Advising the Municipality of Roskilde in a dispute regarding Topdanmark’s recourse to a number of parties for paid indemnification following a fire in Jyllingehallerne in 2014, currently on appeal to the High Court.
Denmark > EU, competition and public procurement Tier 2
Viltoft fields a full-service procurement practice, advising both public and private clients on all aspects of domestic and EU procurement work. It specialises in the construction and real estate sectors and is regularly instructed by public authorities on high-value mandates. The team advises on tender processes and contract drafting as well as representing clients in disputes. Focusing on public private partnerships and urban development projects, Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen leads the team with Eva Olesen.Practice head(s):
Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen; Eva Olesen
Testimonials
‘Very competent team with specialists within the areas we need assistance for.’
‘They always give a very fast reply, they are very business-oriented. They are easy to understand even though law issues can be difficult.’
‘Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen does a professional job with a high standard in the market.’
‘Viltoft has a very high level of knowledge within EU, competition and public procurement practice.’
‘The employees from Viltoft are very flexible and service-minded.’
‘The core value to a potential client is the range and depth of Viltoft’s knowledge and expertise relating to all legal aspects of construction projects and associated services.’
Key clients
Metroselskabet
Odense Letbane
Ikano Bolig
Hovedstadens Letbane
Arkitema Architects
HOFOR
Fjernvarme Fyn
Bilfinger
Landbyggefonden
Civica
Boligforeningen 3B
Ballerup Municipality
Rubow Architects
Gottlieb Paludan Architects
Municipality of Vordingborg
Municipality of Roskilde
Region Sjælland
COWI A/S
Høje-Taastrup Municipality
Work highlights
- Advised employer Hovedstadens Letbane I/S on all construction law and public procurement issues relating to Letbane på Ring 3 (The Greater Copenhagen Light Rail), a 27 km light rail with 27 stations and a total value of DKK6-7bn.
- Represented Metroselskabet in a complaints case which raised interesting questions about the right for contracting authorities in EU tenders to allow changes in the composition of participating tenderers (consortia) within the limits of the applicable EU regulation.
- Assisting Region Sjælland – as legal adviser to the main client consultant, COWI A/S – in all legal matters related to the preparation of tenders, including drafting of procurement documents, conditions of contract, and participation in contract negotiations related to the building of Zealand University Hospital in Køge, a DKK4bn project expected to be finished in 2025.
Viltoft > Firm Profile
The firm: VILTOFT is a boutique firm of highly-specialised lawyers, known in particular for their work in construction and real estate, public procurement and litigation and arbitration. Established in 1974, VILTOFT enjoys a reputation among clients and peers for being among the very best within its practice areas.
Areas of practice
Construction: For almost 50 years, VILTOFT has been a leading provider of legal services to the building and construction industry. The firm provides advice and representation to employers, contractors, architects, engineers, insurance companies and investors and has been involved in most of the significant construction and engineering projects in Denmark during the last several decades. VILTOFT’s team also advises clients on cross-border projects based on international standard contracts such as FIDIC.
Real estate: VILTOFT advises both public and private clients on development projects, public-private partnerships (PPPs) as well as sales and purchases of real estate.
Public procurement: VILTOFT advises public and private clients on all aspects of public procurement (both EU and domestic), from the designing and conducting of the tender process to the drafting of contracts and tender documents and representation in complaints procedures before the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement and courts. VILTOFT offers a team of leading experts on public procurement matters within the building and construction industry, including infrastructure projects and offshore projects. The firm’s services are also often sought by clients in other sectors such as energy, pharma and healthcare.
Dispute resolution: Being a core element of the firm’s practice, VILTOFT offers dispute resolution services within all of its practice areas. In real estate and construction, VILTOFT represents a variety of clients in some of the most high-profile disputes before the Danish courts, arbitral tribunals and complaints boards as well as in other forms of ADR. VILTOFT is highly experienced in cross-border construction and energy sector disputes, including disputes regarding offshore projects. VILTOFT’s team is also often involved – both as counsel and arbitrators – in disputes outside of the firm’s specialist areas, including general commercial, corporate and insurance disputes.
Employment: VILTOFT is a leading provider of legal services to employee organisations and employees in labour and employment law matters. The firm’s clients include a number of the largest unions of salaried employees, public servants and academic staff in Denmark. The team also regularly assists executives and other senior members of management of publicly listed OMXC20 companies with negotiating employment contracts and severance agreements.
Publications: VILTOFT’s partners have published leading textbooks on construction law and arbitration in Denmark: ‘ABR 18 – General Conditions for consulting services within the building and construction industry’ (by Michael Gjedde-Nielsen, Henrik Hauge Andersen, Steen Hellmann, Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen and Morten Ruben Brage; 1st ed. 2021), ‘ABR 89 – General Conditions for consulting services within the building and construction industry’ (by Michael Gjedde-Nielsen and Hans Lykke Hansen; 3rd ed. 2013) and ‘Danish Arbitration’ (by Jakob Juul and Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen; 3rd ed. 2017).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Construction | Henrik Hauge Andersen | hha@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Construction | Steen Hellmann | sh@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Construction | Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen | pft@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Construction | Morten Ruben Brage | mrb@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Construction | Eva Olesen | eo@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Construction | Michael Gjedde-Nielsen | mgn@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Henrik Hauge Andersen | hha@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Steen Hellmann | sh@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen | pft@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Morten Ruben Brage | mrb@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Eva Olesen | eo@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Real estate | Michael Gjedde-Nielsen | mgn@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Henrik Hauge Andersen | hha@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Steen Hellmann | sh@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen | pft@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Morten Ruben Brage | mrb@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Eva Olesen | eo@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Public procurement | Michael Gjedde-Nielsen | mgn@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Henrik Hauge Andersen | hha@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Steen Hellmann | sh@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen | pft@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Morten Ruben Brage | mrb@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Eva Olesen | eo@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Dispute resolution | Michael Gjedde-Nielsen | mgn@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Employment | Steen Hellmann | sh@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Environmental law | Morten Ruben Brage | mrb@viltoft.dk | +4533149300 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen | Partner. Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen advises public and private sector clients and technical… | View Profile |
![]() | Michael Gjedde-Nielsen | Attorney. Michael Gjedde-Nielsen advises public-sector companies, public authorities and private businesses on… | View Profile |
![]() | Henrik Hauge Andersen | Partner. Since the mid-1990s Henrik Hauge Andersen has primarily provided legal advice… | View Profile |
![]() | Steen Hellmann | Partner. Steen Hellmann advises public authorities, private businesses and technical consultants on… | View Profile |
![]() | Eva Olesen | Partner Eva Olesen is part of the VILTOFT team of procurement specialists… | View Profile |
![]() | Morten Ruben Brage | Partner. Morten Ruben Brage advises public authorities, private-sector enterprises and technical consultants… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 15Languages
Danish English French German Scandinavian languagesMemberships
The Danish Society for Construction and Consulting Law The Danish Association for Procurement Law The Danish Association of Litigators The Danish Labour Law Society Danish Employment Law Lawyers The Danish Company Law Society The Danish Arbitration Association The Association of Municipal and Administrative Law The Danish Society of Insurance Law Danish Mediating Lawyers International Bar Association ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Young Arbitrators Copenhagen (YAC) The Young International Arbitration Group (LCIA)- Real estate and construction
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution
- EU, competition and public procurement