Firm Profile > Horten > Copenhagen, Denmark

Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

With extensive experience across cybersecurity and data protection law, Horten's recent work includes handling the implementation of GDPR compliance projects and assisting with the data protection aspects of wider IT, employment, marketing and public law issues; the team also regularly advises on the data privacy regulations relating to social media platforms. Mads Nygaard Madsen is the practice head and acts for companies and public authorities on the processing of data.

Employment Tier 1

With key experience in the drafting of collective agreements and union issues, Horten also advises on executive liability matters, non-solicitation clauses and the protection of business secrets by employees. Practice head Jonas Enkegaard acts for companies, public authorities and organisations on the employment elements of corporate acquisitions and the related collective agreement aspects. The practice is also experienced in workplace discrimination and personal injury mandates.

Energy Tier 1

With expertise in handling energy sector contracts and regulatory matters, Horten also advises on the planning, engineering and construction of energy infrastructure projects including gas pipeline connections. Team leader Søren Hornbæk Svendsen also acts on the sale, financing, purchase and development of renewable energy assets including wind farms and biogas plants alongside expertise in more traditional oil, gas and grid projects. Other key names include Klavs Gravesen, who notably works with publicly owned utility companies; and René Frisdahl Jensen, who specialises in energy and utility regulatory matters.

Environment Tier 1

Horten advises on environmental permits and exemptions in relation to environmental, planning and construction law in connection with property and construction projects. The practice also advises on complaints and claims for environmental damages before valuation commissions. Practice head Henriette Soja has expertise in the interaction between authorities, municipal activities and private entities concerning public law issues, including environmental aspects of construction. Anne Sophie Kierkegaard Vilsbøll  advises on environmental due diligence in connection with transfers of undertakings and the sale and purchase of properties and businesses. Poul Hvilsted provides legal, strategic and commercial advice concerning environmental and planning law.

EU and competition Tier 1

The practice at Horten is experienced in advising private, public and semi-public enterprises on state aid, public procurement, EU regulatory and contentious matters across the construction, healthcare, transport, energy and utilities sectors. The group also prepares and carries out tender procedures and handles complaints before the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement. Andreas Christensen is the practice head.

Insolvency Tier 1

Horten is specialised in the negotiation of financial and operative restructuring proceedings, creditor representation in lawsuits against bankrupt estates and compulsory liquidations. The firm also advises on digitally based debt collection and the collection of claims secured by mortgage in the real estate sector. Clients include banks, investment funds and leasing companies as well as insolvent clients. Piya Mukherjee is the practice head and is experienced in cross-border insolvency proceedings and the handling of IP rights in insolvency.      

Telecoms Tier 1

Horten advises clients from the telecoms industry on the drafting, negotiation and financing of IT licences, as well as on sector-specific M&A transactions. The practice also advises on the expansion of communication networks, including telecoms-related infrastructure projects concerning utility and emergency services. The practice also advises on data protection and GDPR compliance. Mads Nygaard Madsen heads the practice and has expertise in both non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation and arbitration.

Banking and finance Tier 2

Horten is a key name for acquisition financing and multi-jurisdictional corporate lending, and also assists with project financing matters and the financial aspects of real estate and M&A transactions. The practice also handles restructuring matters and bankruptcy work for financial institutions, and is experienced in financial litigation. Practice head Claus Bennetsen focuses on acquisition, property and project financing and also oversees the group’s fund management work in the pensions sector, while Lars Lüneborg has expertise in syndicated lending, leveraged finance and financial restructuring work.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Horten is key name for sell and buy-side clients and assists domestic and international companies with structured auction processes, M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, ownership transitions and acquisition financing work. The practice also advises on joint venture and demerger agreements. Frans Rossen heads up the practice and has expertise in the preparation and implementation of corporate acquisitions of listed companies including the related due diligence processes.

Dispute resolution Tier 2

The dispute resolution practice at Horten represents clients in arbitration and litigation proceedings and has notable expertise handling product liability, M&A, energy, finance, contractual and insurance disputes. The practice also advises on professional liability cases involving lawyers, auditors, architects, engineers and executive officers. Team leader Birgitte Frølund is a key contact at the firm for insolvency, banking and finance disputes.

Information technology Tier 2

Horten’s areas of expertise include the drafting and negotiation of outsourcing and system delivery contracts, software licensing, e-commerce and the implementation of data protection measures. The firm also advises providers on the development and expansion of social media platforms, as well as on associated data protection law. Other areas of expertise include the development and distribution of apps and other digital content services. Mads Nygaard Madsen advises both sellers and buyers of IT product services, which includes IT services providers and buyers such as trade unions, public authorities and clients from the telecoms sector.

Insurance Tier 2

Horten handles contentious work relating to D&O, cyber crime, product liability, construction liability and coverage issues. The practice additionally provides advice on non-contentious matters, including regulatory advice as well as advice in relation to the underwriting of warranty and indemnity insurances. Christina Steen heads the practice and is specialised in commercial disputes and professional liability, particularly in litigation and arbitration in connection with the liability of executives and board members. Jacob Møller Dirksen left the practice in February 2019 to become practice head at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab.

Intellectual property Tier 2

The practice at Horten regularly advises on trademark, patent, copyright, design rights and marketing law, particularly in the life sciences, technology, media and entertainment sector as well as in connection with branded goods. The practice also advises on the administration of trademarks and design portfolios as well as on trademark licensing litigation and advertisement disputes.

Media and entertainment Tier 2

Real estate and construction Tier 2

Horten has expertise in advising on commercial real estate transactions, including the sale and purchase of commercial properties and real estate portfolios. The practice also advises on construction law matters, including on regulatory advice regarding property development projects. The team is also experienced in advising on tax matters in relation to the establishment of property funds. Michael Neumann and Thomas Krucov Jensen jointly head the practice and regularly advise on PPP projects as well as on construction disputes. Kristoffer Westberg specialises in commercial property transactions and fund structuring.

Capital markets Tier 3

Horten handles debt and equity capital market transactions and counts banks, financial institutions, corporate investors and issuers as clients. The team advises on listings, delistings, issuances, corporate governance work and regulatory mandates. Jacob Kornerup and Lise Lotte Hjerrild jointly lead the equity capital markets and M&A practice, while Claus Bennetsen leads the debt capital markets group. Henning Aasmul-Olsen departed to Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen in 2018.

Tax Tier 3

Horten provides VAT support and assists with the tax aspects of M&A transactions, corporate tax and corporate restructuring. The practice also assists with matters regarding cross-border taxation and real estate tax. Other areas of expertise include inheritance tax and employee share schemes. Practice head Henrik Stig Lauritsen advises on the taxation of principal shareholders, reorganisation and ownership transfers and the relocation of employees. The practice also represents in litigation concerning customs duties.