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SIRIUS advokater > The Legal 500 Rankings
Environment Tier 2
SIRIUS advokater advises on general public law, including administrative law, environmental law and planning law. The firm also has expertise in relation to environmental law applying to agriculture and EU environmental law. The practice is headed by Søren Stenderup Jensen and Kurt Helles Bardeleben, who joined in July 2019 from DLA Piper Denmark; they advise on nature protection, regulations to fight climate change as well as on expropriation, public utilities and litigation within public law.
Testimonials
Deep insight in legislation and very experienced
Søren Stenderup Jensen has a broad view, is calm and has a trustworthy behaviour
Key clients
Københans Lufthavne A/S (CPH)
ELF Development A/S
NCC Industry A/S
Trelleborg AB
Telenor A/S
Teliam, Filial af Telia AB
Nordic Waterproofing A/S
Hessel Pharma ApS
Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S
Arwos Forsyning A/S
Din Forsyning A/S
SK Forsyning A/S
NK-Forsyning A/S
KLAR Forsyning A/S
Oxfam IBIS
Clearidium A/S
Municipality of Gladsaxe
NPV A/S
UTH Holding ApS
Taasinge Elementer A/S
VEKS
Brøndby Fjernevarme
Real estate and construction Tier 3
The practice at SIRIUS advokater has experience in advising public institutions, developers, investors and contractors on real estate transactions and due diligence matters as well as on construction and procurement law. The practice also advises on planning law and environmental regulations. Additionally, the teams assists with the renegotiation of construction and project development contracts. Michael Vindfeldt and Liv Helth Lauersen regularly advise on PPP projects, urban development and social housing matters.
Testimonials
‘Excellent on construction law and the team is flexible.’
‘SIRIUS advokater’s professional, dedicated and client-friendly mindset are the main reasons why I have been very satisfied working with SIRIUS advokater over the past years.’
‘The team is carefully representing the client’s interests but also dedicated to find fair solutions.’
‘Sirius’ lawyers are highly skilled experts, they know every corner of real estate and construction law. They are ambitious and thorough, and take great pride in doing their best – every time. When the situation calls for it, they are innovative and able to think out of the box. We are confident, that our legal matters are handled in the best possible way.’
‘The team at Sirius has a keen eye for providing first class commercial advice while balancing the necessity for maintaining the legal angle.’
‘Liv Helth Laursen and Michael Vindfeldt are their strongest cards.’
‘Liv Helth Lauersen stands out with her exceptional skills and experience in real estate and housing. She is intelligent, ambitious, trustworthy and reliable, and always focused on helping her client ind the best possible way.’
‘Michael Vindfeldt is one of the most professional and well rounded legal minds I have ever met.’
Key clients
Byggeskadefonden
Instalaciones Inabensa SA
CSK Stålindustri A/S
Faxe Kommune
DSV Road A/S
AKF Holding A/S
COBE arkitekter
Elindco Byggefirma
VIBO
SK Forsyning A/S
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
Sund & Bælt Holding A/S
Københavns Kommune
Køge Kommune
Erhvervsakademi Sjælland
EUC
Veks
Allerød Kommune
AAB
KAB
fsb
Dispute resolution Tier 4
With expertise in cross-border and domestic mediation, arbitration proceedings and court litigation arising from environmental construction disputes, SIRIUS advokater also handles claims in the public utility sector, local administrative decisions and infrastructure planning litigation. The team also has notable capacity to act in employment and labour law claims including executive compensation and benefits disputes. Mediation expert Benjamin Lundström, Søren Stenderup Jensen and arbitration specialist Kurt Helles Bardeleben jointly lead the practice; Bardeleben joined the group in 2019 from DLA Piper Denmark.
Testimonials
‘A very specialised team in construction law, broad competences within dispute resolution, including mediation, and professional attitude.’
‘Sirius advokater are expert lawyers who always take great care in meeting their clients needs – they fully understand our way of doing business. They are highly skilled and experienced in dispute resolution, and have taken numerous cases to court for us. We are fully confident that this is done in the best possible way, and we usually win! A number of the cases have been significant leading cases concerning construction law. Sirius lawyers are highly respected among judges and legal colleagues. The people at Sirius are always kind and accommodating, easy to reach and the price is reasonable.’
‘Deep knowledge of construction law and practices in Denmark, so they inspire confidence in their recommendations. Also, very involved in the case.’
Key clients
The Danish Mediation Institute
The Danish Institute of Arbitration
The Danish Mediation Lawyers
Copenhagen City Court, Court Mediation
Eastern High Court, Court Mediation
The Maritime and Commercial High Court, Court Mediation
The Danish Arbitration Board
The Danish Court Administration, Court Mediation
Byggeskadefonden
Faxe kommune (municipality)
SK Forsyning A/S
Hessel Pharma
Telenor A/S
Instalaciones Inabensa SA
Sirius Company A/S
Mr. Per Moesgaard
PROSA labour union
Ase (Unemployment insurance and labour union)
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Entreprenørfirmaet Einar Kornerup A/S
CSK Stålindustri A/S
DJØF labour union
Københavns kommune
Køge Kommune
Veks
Allerød Kommune
AAB
KAB
fsb
Fredensborg Kommune
Employment Tier 4
SIRIUS advokater is praised for its expertise in contentious employment matters including investigations and compliance issues, and also represents clients in litigation, mediation and arbitration proceedings relating to severance agreements and the termination of employment contracts. Pernille Backhausen and Benjamin Lundström jointly lead the practice, which also advises on executive compensation and benefits matters, and restructuring procedures.
Testimonials
Best legal advice on HR and employment issues; transparent and reasonable billing practice
A forward thinking and dynamic firm with a modern approach to law
Excellent, knowledgeable and very prompt to respond
Benjamin Lundström is a highly knowledgeable, professional and likeable top lawyer. Highly focused on client interest, speed and quality
Benjamin Lundström is a strong litigator and very bright
Key clients
KODA
Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Charity Society
Bikuben Foundation
Medpro Group
BLS Capital Group
The Danish School for Authors
SAS Institute A/S
Per Moesgaard
AlfaPeople
WorldTicket
Metronome
Connect Denmark
Siteworks
Nordic Solution
Simple Revolution
PROSA labour union
Naturkraft Foundation
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
SIRIUS advokater has expertise across corporate and commercial law regulations and handles domestic and cross-border M&A transactions including assisting with the establishment of businesses and subsidiaries in Denmark. The practice is also experienced in the IP elements of M&A transactions including securing IP rights. Corporate and M&A expert Joachim Ørum Petersen and commercial contracts specialist Gitte Løvgren Larsen jointly lead the department.
Testimonials
SIRIUS advokater’s professional, dedicated and client-friendly mindset are the main reasons why I have been very satisfied working with SIRIUS advokater over the past years. SIRIUS advokater’s strengths and key capabilities are their short response time, high level of advice and their broad commercial understanding. Compared to other law firms, I believe that I get very good value for money
The house covers all aspects of law. They are professional and work great as a team
SIRIUS advokater has a very easy going but at the same time very dedicated mindset. I think they are very competent, and I have been very satisfied working with SIRIUS advokater over the past many years. One of SIRIUS advokater’s strengths is their broad commercial understanding
Straight forward way of working, not complicating things leading to very reasonable pricing of services provided
Sirius is a truly unique firm. They bring real expertise and experience to every assignment. In addition, they do not just talk about core values, they keep true to those values too
Good level of competence in a wide number of areas. Clear information when the issues need attention from someone else with greater expertise
Gitte Løvgren Larsen is an outstanding lawyer. She has been super professional throughout many years of cooperation
Joachim Ørum Petersen is very experienced and competent within Commercial contracts and Corporate law & M&A and he always provides commercial and to-the-point advice. Furthermore, he has a strong understanding of how the client thinks and he always acts in the client’s interest. Finally, I would like to stress that he is very service minded and a very skilled negotiator
Key clients
Calldorado ApS
Nordic Corporate Investment A/S
COBE A/S
Jespers Torvekøkken ApS
Spring Nordic ApS and CAT Fonden
Carve Consulting P/S
BLS Finans A/S /BLS Capital Fondsmæglerselskab A/S
Bikuben Fonden
Fonden Roskilde Festival
Medpro
Nordic Waterproofing A/S
Taasinge Elementer A/S
Kvadrat Soft Cells A/S
Fire Eater A/S
CEMS ApS and subsidiaries
Thiim A/S
Schades A/S and subsidiaries
EPAM Systems ApS
Nordic Solution A/S
Simple Revolution ApS
Siteworks ApS
Ferrero
AlfaPeople
WorldTicket A/S
Wolters Kluwer/CT Corporation
Metronome
Connect Denmark
SIRIUS advokater > Firm Profile
The firm: SIRIUS advokater was founded some 12 years ago by Pernille Backhausen. The overall goal of SIRIUS advokater is to deliver clear legal solutions precisely reflecting our clients’ needs. We believe that this is best done by acting in a professional and personable fashion both internally and externally. We are strongly committed to continuous training and treating each other with respect, supporting a proper work life balance and being a responsible player within society.
SIRIUS advokater has grown considerably over recent years and now has more than 35 lawyers. For example, on 1 July 2019 7 lawyers, including two partners joined SIRIUS advokater from DLA Piper. Due to its growth, SIRIUS advokater moved to new and larger premises in the autumn of 2018.
Areas of practice: SIRIUS advokater is a specialized law firm that has exceptional qualifications to carry through clients’ legal challenges within our fields of specialization. The partners are very experienced within the fields in which they work; yet they are curious and committed to expand their legal knowledge so that the firm’s clients have access to a broader range of advice.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associations and Foundations - Charity Law | Kim Pedersen | ||
| Associations and Foundations - Charity Law | Aleksander Pilgaard | ||
| Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions | Joachim Ørum Petersen | ||
| Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions | Benjamin Lundström | ||
| Construction Law, Procurement Law, Real Estate and Commercial Leasing | Liv Helth Laursen | ||
| Construction Law, Procurement Law, Real Estate and Commercial Leasing | Michael Vindfeldt | ||
| Dispute resolution - litigation, arbitration, mediation and amicable settlements | Benjamin Lundström | ||
| Dispute resolution - litigation, arbitration, mediation and amicable settlements | Søren Stenderup Jensen | ||
| Employment and Labour Law | Pernille Backhausen | ||
| Employment and Labour Law | Benjamin Lundström | ||
| Insurance and Compensation | Helle Hald | ||
| Insurance and Compensation | Kim Pedersen | ||
| Intellectual Property Law | Gitte Løvgren Larsen | ||
| Tax | Kim Pedersen | ||
| Public regulation - Environmental law - planning law | Søren Stenderup Jensen | ||
| Public regulation - Environmental law - planning law | Pernille Backhausen | ||
| Commercial Contracts | Gitte Løvgren Larsen |