Skau Reipurth > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile
Skau Reipurth Offices
AMALIEGADE 37
1256 COPENHAGEN K
Denmark
Skau Reipurth > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Insolvency Tier 2
The ‘very skilled and professional team’ at Skau Reipurth handles pre-insolvency restructurings for businesses and owners as well as distressed M&A. Fellow co-head Anders Ørskov Melballe primarily advises banks on the full range of issues, including the restructuring of non-performing loans and creditor rights. Former practice co-heads Pernille Bigaard and Louise Krarup Simonsen departed to Lundgrens in 2022 and Anders Ørskov Melballe left to DAHL Law Firm in early 2023. Christian Tornvig Jensen joined the group from Elmann in early 2023.Practice head(s):
Christian Tornvig Jensen
Testimonials
‘Always timely and to the point. If you really need a problem solved, they’re there for you.’
‘Very dedicated and service-minded – fair price level.’
‘It is a relatively small but very experienced insolvency practice. The firm must be noted for its commercial skills. They are very good at finding sustainable commercial solutions in restructuring cases.’
Key clients
Danske Bank A/S
Sparekassen Vendsyssel A/S
Handelsbanken A/S
Jyske Bank A/S
Vækstfonden
Nordea Bank
Nykredit
Sydbank
The Danish Debt Collection Agency
Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Providing ‘stellar advice’, the team at Skau Reipurth handles real estate and construction transactional work as well as dispute resolution mandates. On the construction side, practice co-heads Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth are experienced litigators and certified construction arbitrators. The group acts for a broad client base, ranging from contractors and cooperative housing societies to professional investors and manufacturers. In early 2023, Anders Hermansen departed to Plesner and Dennis Hofmann joined the group.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The real estate and construction team provides high-end advice with a boutique feel. Stellar advice with a personal twist and you always feel like a high priority with this team. Super responsive and attention to client needs.’
‘I have used Skau Reipurt & Partners for many years and I still feel I am getting the best treatment and help I need and I have never felt anything was missing, quite the contrary.’
‘Vivi Klink Larson is an out and out professional, diligent, measured and knowledgeable.’
‘Their construction law team is second to none and absolutely top tier in Denmark. If you want a specialized construction law boutique, I would always refer to Skau Reipurth. Peter Dianati’s team in particular is second to none in regards to construction law because of the huge knowledge, client attention and availability.’
‘Peter Dianati is one of the most skilled construction law lawyers in Denmark, if not the best. As well as being very skilled and theoretically extremely knowledgably within construction law, he is also pragmatic and solution-oriented. However, he can also be very tough and a warrior when a situation calls upon that.’
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
Pihl & Søn A/S
Freja Ejendomme
Renell A/S
BB Fiberbetonelement A/S
Pre/nor 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
Kjær & Knudsen A/S
Pihl & Søn A/S
Biblioteksparken A/S
NKT Holding
DPA Entreprise ApS
Glindorf & Partnere A/S
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
Itinera Denmark, branch of Itinera S.P.A.
Work highlights
- Advised a major construction consortium on six turnkey major contracts with a value of over €400m.
- Advised SBVJ on its construction of Denmark’s third largest bridge – a new Storstrøm Bridge for the Danish government.
- Assisted GVL Holding A/S and subsidiaries with several housing development projects.
Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Skau Reipurth acts for both buyers and sellers on a national and international scale. Led by M&A expert Peter Skau-Andersen, the team is praised as ‘commercial-minded and skilled’. Claus Ryberg Hoffmann and Anders Hermansen are other key practitioners, handling commercial and contract law as well as compliance and legal risk management issues.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has been very professional and experienced within acquisition advice. The team had a very wide range of knowledge and capabilities covering all our needs. Availability has been almost 24-7. We felt safe and well guided through the entire process.’
‘Of course, Peter Skau-Andersen himself stands out from the beginning by showing unique personal communication skills and convincing the entire Board of Directors of the right choice of advisory partner. Communication was in great focus throughout the entire process.’
‘Commercial minded and skilled lawyers.’
‘Attentive, professional and commercial in the approach to solving the matters at hand.’
‘Unique ability to “read” the customer. Always keeps deadlines.’
‘Highly skilled and commercial. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Skau, Reipurth and Partners provide a high level of relevant advice. Never trying to complicate cases, but always ensuring effective handling.’
‘Peter Skau and Anders Hermansen both provide legal advise on a level that I have not experienced before. Again the ability to make complicated simple and relevant is a key driver for my choice of legal help.’
Key clients
Pack Tech A/S
SFTB Investments ApS
Prescriba A/S
IWH Invest ApS
MBW Hotel og Invest ApS
Evendo Ltd.
Persolit Entreprenørfirma A/S
The Semler Group A/S
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Denmark A/S
Seven52 Capital ApS
NKT Holding A/S
KPMG Acor Tax
Højvang Laboratorier A/S
Contura International A/S, Contura A/S and Contura Ltd
Croda Denmark A/S
Riemann A/S
NRP Finans
DM
Denmark > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The data privacy and personal data department at Skau Reipurth has a unique client base that primarily consists of associations, worker’s unions and other non-corporate entities. The team is adept at handling risk analyses and compliance set-ups and has particular expertise in HR-specific data privacy issues. Mette Vestergaard Huss leads the team.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Dansk Magisterforening
Kemp & Lauritzen A/S
Danske Skoleelever
ELF Development A/S
Dyrenes Beskyttelse
Dansk Bibliotekarforbund
VEJ-EU
Total
A.P. Møller Maersk
Gymnasieskolernes Lærerforening
Initiate ApS
WebItAll ApS
De Danske Bilimportører
Total Upstream Danmark A/S
Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Skau Reipurth‘s dispute resolution team houses two specialised sub-teams; one focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration while the other focuses on construction disputes. Frederik Kromann Jespersen heads up the commercial litigation team, which handles post-M&A disputes, professional and product liability claims, and securities litigation. On the construction side, clients praise the team for being ‘absolutely top notch’; it is jointly led by Jeppe Reipurth and Peter Dianati, who is ‘one of the most skilled construction law arbitrators in Denmark.’ Rasmus Schmidt departed to Bech-Bruun in 2022.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Their construction law dispute team is second to none and absolutely top notch in Denmark.’
‘Peter Dianati’s team in particular is second to none in regards to construction law because of the huge knowledge, client attention and availability.’
‘Peter Dianati is one of the most skilled construction law arbitrators in Denmark if not the best. As well as being very skilled and theoretically extremely knowledgeable within construction law, he is also pragmatic, solution-oriented and a good colleague. However, he can also be very tough and a warrior when a situation calls upon that. In a construction dispute, you would want him in your corner.’
Key clients
G.V.L Entreprise A/S
Pack Tech A/S
Kereby ApS
Andersen & Heegaard A/S
A.P. Møller Mærsk A/S
Mærsk Olie & Gas A/S
Kjær Knudsen A/S
BAM Danmark A/S
Kraftanlagen München GmBH
Schneider Electric Danmark A/S
Hardesty & Hanover LLC
A/S Julius Nielsen & Søn
Zibra Group & Zibra Family Office
Adecco
Labflex A/S
Deloitte Corporate Finance
Primagaz
Gefion Group A/S
Bo-Vita
Rockwool A/S
La Societe Itas Pylônes
Køge Hospital
Project Team I/S
Odense Hospital Project Team Joint Venture I/S
Storstrøm Bridge
Joint Venture I/S
Itinera Denmark, branch of Itinera S.P.A.
Work highlights
- Represented the chairman of the board of directors of a global money-lending business in criminal proceedings initiated against the company and the board of directors by the Danish Consumer Ombudsman.
- Advising a major real estate developer in an ongoing arbitration case against the turnkey contractor with a case value of around €6.4m.
- Representing G.V.L. Enterprise A/S in a major ongoing arbitration against I/S Amager Ressourcecenter regarding Amager Bakke (Copenhill).
Denmark > Employment Tier 3
The employment team at Skau Reipurth specialises in international employment relations, including the handling of foreign workers in Denmark and expatriations, as well as disputes regarding the interpretation of collective agreements and terminations. Jonas Enkegaard joined the group from Horten in late 2022 and now leads the group.Practice head(s):
Jonas Enkegaard
Testimonials
‘Very pragmatic approach with useful and clear advice.’
Key clients
Potter Clarkson LLP
United International Pictures ApS
Total Upstream Danmark A/S and Total Exploration and Production
Denmark A/S (earlier Mærsk Olie og Gas A/S)
Itinera S.p.A
The Association of Danish Physiotherapists
FJ Industries A/S
Maersk Tankers A/S
A.P. Møller Holding A/S
SeatGeek ApS
Avia Solutions Group / Bluebird efh.
Pack Tech A/S
Danish Dental Association
Mærsk Drilling A/S
Viggo Laursen Autogummi A/S
Niels Brock
Servicefirmaet Renell A/S
Barentz ApS
Work highlights
- Advised Maersk Drilling on downsizing the number of drilling rigs and implementing mass redundancies.
- Advised the Icelandic cargo airline company, Bluebird efh, in connection with a dispute regarding Bluebird’s right to use Copenhagen airport as a hub for its self-employed pilots.
- Assisted Mtek AB in a negotiation with the Danish Union of Electricians concerning minimum wage.
Skau Reipurth > Firm Profile
The firm: Skau Reipurth was established on 1 May 2011.
The partners of Skau Reipurth are all experienced attorneys from the largest law firms in Copenhagen, thus having worked with the most complex cases within their respective areas of expertise: construction, real estate, investments, M&A, corporate/commercial, litigation and arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, company law, intellectual property, data protection, procurement law and employment law.
Growing from four to approximately 75 employees in a demanding legal market, Skau Reipurth has from 2011 to 2022 established itself as an elite law firm in Copenhagen.
Skau Reipurth has one of the strongest teams in the various areas of commercial law.
The firm is recognised for combining the very best professional standards with uncompromising integrity.
Areas of practice: Skau Reipurth advises on its strategic focus areas: construction, real estate, investments, M&A, corporate/commercial, litigation and arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, company law, intellectual property, data protection, procurement law and employment law.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company law | Peter Skau-Andersen | ||
| Company law | Claus Ryberg Hoffmann | ||
| Construction | Jeppe Reipurth | ||
| Construction | Christian B Prophet-Rannow | ||
| Construction | Peter Dianati | ||
| Construction | Vivi Klink Larsen | ||
| Corporate/commercial | Peter Skau-Andersen | ||
| Corporate/commercial | Claus Ryberg Hoffmann | ||
| Corporate/commercial | Jeppe Reipurth | ||
| Corporate/commercial | Mette Vestergaard Huss | ||
| Data protection | Mette Vestergaard Huss | ||
| Dispute resolution | Frederik Kromann Jespersen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Peter Dianati | ||
| Dispute resolution | Peter Skau-Andersen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Jeppe Reipurth | ||
| Dispute resolution | Vivi Klink Larsen | ||
| Intellectual property | Mette Vestergaard Huss | ||
| Investments, M&A | Claus Ryberg Hoffman | ||
| Investments, M&A | Peter Skau-Andersen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Christian B. Prophet-Rannow | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Jeppe Reipurth | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Peter Skau-Andersen | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Peter Dianati | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Claus Ryberg Hoffmann | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Vivi Klink Larsen | ||
| Procurement law | Christian B Prophet-Rannow | ||
| Real estate | Jeppe Reipurth | ||
| Employment | Jonas Enkegaard | ||
| Insolvency and Restructuring | Christian Tornvig Jensen | ||
| Real estate | Dennis Hofmann | ||
| Company Law | Morten Vibe | ||
| Corporate/commercial | Morten Vibe | ||
| Investments, M&A | Morten Vibe |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Peter Dianati | Peter Dianati specialises in construction law, building and construction disputes as well… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jonas Enkegaard | Jonas Enkegaard specialises in employment and labour law. He advises Danish and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Claus Ryberg Hoffmann | Claus Ryberg Hoffmann advises on company law and commercial law in general… | View Profile |
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| Mr Claus Ryberg Hoffmann | Claus Ryberg Hoffmann advises on company law and commercial law in general… | View Profile |
 | Mr Dennis Hofmann | Dennis Hofmann specialises in real estate. He advises Danish and international companies… | View Profile |
 | Mr Frederik Kromann Jespersen | Frederik specialises in commercial litigation and international arbitration, and he heads the… | View Profile |
 | Ms Vivi Klink Larsen | Vivi Klink Larsen specialises primarily in construction law, including infrastructure, procurement law… | View Profile |
 | Mr Christian B. Prophet-Rannow | Christian B. Prophet-Rannow advises on commercial law in general and on construction… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jeppe Reipurth | Jeppe Reipurth specialises in commercial law, including commercial dispute resolution, construction law… | View Profile |
 | Mr Peter Skau-Andersen | Peter Skau-Andersen specialises in corporate and commercial law. He advises primarily on… | View Profile |
 | Mr Christian Tornvig Jensen | Christian Tornvig Jensen heads Skau Reipurth’s department of Insolvency and Restructuring. He… | View Profile |
 | Ms Mette Vestergaard Huss | Mette Vestergaard Huss specialises in data protection, IP law and tech. The… | View Profile |
 | Mr Morten Vibe | Morten Vibe advises on company law and commercial law in general. He… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 50Languages
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International Bar AssociationDiversity
To Skau Reipurth & Partnere, diversity and inclusion are integrated values of great importance to our overall business strategy.
Diversity and inclusion are natural and valued prerequisites for modern civilised societies, and thus also prerequisites for being part of the Skau Reipurth community.
Advising on complicated matters often demands unique solutions.
We encourage everyone at Skau Reipurth & Partnere to contribute with their own unique backgrounds in order to fulfil their potential.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is the foundation for understanding the complex, diverse and globalised world we operate in.
By constantly striving for diversity and inclusion, we foster a healthy culture that our employees endorse and are proud to be part of.
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