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SIRIUS advokater > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Environment Tier 2
Focusing on general public law, SIRIUS advokater‘s environmental practice handles issues relating to planning, nature protection, climate change and expropriation. Led by Søren Stenderup Jensen and Kurt Helles Bardeleben, the team primarily advises local municipalities and is retained by several public utility companies.Practice head(s):
Søren Stenderup Jensen; Kurt Helles Bardeleben
Other key lawyers:
Michael Vindfeldt
Testimonials
‘They provide excellent on-the-spot counsel, as well as highly professional handling of complex cases.’
‘Calmness and deep insight in legislation.’
‘Knowledge and insight – experience in the field for many, many years.’
Key clients
NCC Industry A/S
Trelleborg AB
Telenor A/S
Teliam, Filial af Telia AB
Nordic Waterproofing A/S
Hessel Pharma ApS
Municipality of Køge
Arwos Forsyning A/S
Din Forsyning A/S
SK Forsyning A/S
NK-Forsyning A/S
KLAR Forsyning A/S
Clearidium A/S
NPV A/S
UTF Holding ApS
Taasinge Elementer A/S
VEKS
Brøndby Fjernevarme
Evida Nord A/S
Municipality of Dragør
FSK Foreningen Skaansomt Kystfiskeri
Municipality of Odsherred
Work highlights
- Obtained an injunction case for the municipality of Køge before the City Court of Roskilde and the High Court for Eastern Denmark against a landowner’s illegal construction of an amusement park.
- Advised Hvidovre Kommune on the major land reclamation project ‘The Islets’.
- Advised Arwos Forsyning and DIN Forsyning on the utility aspects of Google and Facebook data centres in their supply areas as well as other major projects, including Power 2X Project in Esbjerg.
Denmark > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Social housing is a particular area strength of the real estate and construction practice at SIRIUS advokater. The team also has extensive negotiation and litigation experience, including acting in arbitration proceedings in construction law and handling issues relating to the Danish Rent Act. Key names to note are construction law specialist Michael Vindfeldt, Kurt Helles Bardeleben, who advises on PPP projects; and Joachim Ørum Petersen, who focuses on real estate transactions. Liv Helth Lauersen departed to Bruun & Hjejle in 2022.Practice head(s):
Michael Vindfeldt; Kurt Helles Bardeleben; Joachim Ørum Petersen
Testimonials
‘All partners and employees manage to explain difficult legal dilemmas in a simple and clear way. You always feel you are in good hands.’
‘The firm has always proven to be fast and responsive to requests. Furthermore the knowledge presented from staff has been very helpful. The company comes with recommendations from me.’
‘The team is a very serious and dedicated team with great experience. The team quickly identify issues and help solve them.’
‘Sirius Advokater is a market leader, highly recognized and respected for its qualifications. Apart from being experts in their field, they understand their clients needs and business model, and present exactly the solution that fits the clients individual needs.’
‘Michael Vindfelt is strong in negotiations and will go the extra mile.’
‘I would recommend Joachim Ørum Petersen as he certainly stands out. Joachim is highly experienced and qualified within Real Estate transactions and commercial lease agreements.’
Key clients
The Danish Building Defects Fund
Instalaciones Inabensa SA
CSK Stålindustri A/S
Faxe Kommune, municipality
DSV Road A/S / DSV Panalpina A/S, DSV Road Holding ApS and other companies within the DSV Panalpina Group
AKF Holding A/S
COBE arkitekter
Elindco A/S
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
Protica Development A/S and Procita Invest A/S
Sund & Bælt Holding A/S
Københavns Kommune
Køge Kommune
Veks
Allerød Kommune
AAB
2M El-Installation A/S
KAB
Hein 1 ApS
fsb
Athena Partners ApS
Rambøll Danmark A/S
Overbyen Arkitekter
Høje Taastrup Forsyning
Ejendomsfonden Naturkraf
Danske Arkitektvirksomheder
Denmark > Employment Tier 3
SIRIUS advokater advises on both the employer and employee sides of employment law, and has acted in several high-profile commercial disputes, representing large and mid-size public and private businesses and organisations. Dually qualified in Denmark and Australia, Benjamin Lundström is an experienced litigator, arbitrator and mediator, handling the full gamut of employment issues. Lundström jointly leads the team with Pernille Backhausen who has specific knowledge of executive compensations and benefits.Practice head(s):
Pernille Backhausen; Benjamin Lundström
Other key lawyers:
Peter Breum; Jacob Goldschmidt; Helle Nøhr Larsen
Key clients
HK Danmark
BLS Capital Group
The Ministry of Justice
Member of the executive management in Eik Bank
iBinder
Yngre Læger
Red Barnet Ungdom (Save the Children Youth Department)
CO 10 – The Danish Confederation of Public Employees of 2010
CONNECT Denmark
Novavi Foundation
KODA
Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Charity Society
Bikuben Foundation
Medpro Group
The Danish School for Authors
SAS Institute A/S
Per Moesgaard
WorldTicket
Simple Revolution
PROSA labour union
Naturkraft Foundation
Betafence
Ageras
The Danish Institute of Arbitration
The Danish Mediation Institute
The Danish Court Administration
The Danish Arbitration Board
Various Ministries
IDA – The Danish Society of Engineers
DJØF
Danske Bioanalytikere
Lærernes Centralorganisation
BUPL
Danmarks Lærerforening
Dansk Magisterforening
Foreningen af Speciallæger
Ligebehandlingsnævnet
Præsteforeningen
Akademikerne
CO10
FOA A-Kasse
3F
Uddannelsesforbundet
Frie Skolers Lærerforening
Skolelederforeningen
Maskinmestrenes Forening
Forsikringsforbundet
Denmark > Dispute resolution Tier 4
At SIRIUS advokater, practice leadership of the dispute resolution team is split between Benjamin Lundström, Søren Stenderup Jensen and Kurt Helles Bardeleben, who handle mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings, respectively. The group has significant experience in disputes relating to the construction sector and public law, acting for local governments as well as clients within the public utility sector.Practice head(s):
Benjamin Lundström; Søren Stenderup Jensen; Kurt Helles Bardeleben
Key clients
Byggeskadefonden
Faxe kommune (municipality)
SK Forsyning A/S
Hessel Pharma
Telenor A/S
Instalaciones Inabensa SA
Sirius Company A/S
PROSA labour union
Ase
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Entreprenørfirmaet Einar Kornerup A/S
CSK Stålindustri A/S, large steel contractor
DJØF labour union
Københavns kommune
Køge Kommune
Veks
Allerød Kommune
AAB
KAB
fsb
Fredensborg Kommune
WorldTicket A/S
Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Olaf Carl Ehrenskjöld and Joachim Ørum Petersen co-head SIRIUS advokater’s commercial, corporate and M&A department. The team handles private equity and venture fund work and has bolstered its banking and M&A expertise through the recruitment of Flemming Pristed.Practice head(s):
Olaf Carl Ehrenskjöld; Joachim Ørum Petersen
Other key lawyers:
Flemming Pristed; Benjamin Lundström
Testimonials
‘The phenomenal character of this office is extremely large in terms of degree of timeliness, execution on time, and never the feeling of being overcharged.’
‘Benjamin Lundström is beyond repute. He is extremely well suited to evaluate the legal aspects in a business light. He is quick, engaged and at the same time a very well-rounded person.’
‘Olaf Carl Ehrenskjöld is a very capable M&A specialist.’
Key clients
DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV Group)
M. Goldschmidt A/S
Medpro Clinic Sweden AB
Nordic Waterproofing A/S
Taasinge Elementer A/S
BLS Finans A/S /BLS Capital Fondsmæglerselskab A/S
Bikuben Fonden
NIL Technology ApS
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Protica Property Group ApS
Protica Invest A/S
Urban Core ApS
Jespers Torvekøkken ApS
Sirius Home A/S
Emply ApS
e-supplies a/s
H.W. Larsen A/S
Flash Light A/S
FAVES IVS
Roskilde Festival Charity Society
Creativ Company A/S
Calldorado ApS
Nordic Corporate Investment A/S
COBE A/S
Spring Nordic ApS and CAT Fonden
Carve Consulting P/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
Ferrero
WorldTicket A/S
Wolters Kluwer/CT Corporation
NCC Group
On the Beach Ltd
Bending Spoons Apps ApS and affiliates
UTF Holding ApS and subsidiaries (UTF Group)
MCKINSEY & COMPANY DENMARK P/S
Rosti A/S
Cems ApS and subsidiaries
Stay Properties ApS and subsidiaries
Foodoptimize ApS
Work highlights
- Advised NIL Technology ApS regarding two rounds of investments leading to capital increases in NIL Technology ApS.
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 | 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 |