DLA Piper Denmark > Aarhus, Denmark > Firm Profile

‘As the primary contact, Mikala Berg Dueholm has been very service-minded, while being able to constructively point out weaknesses and possible choices in connection with her advice. Mikala is highly valued and throughout the process has been in excellent collaboration with our technical client advisor.’

‘The DLA team’s collective strengths lie in its diversity, client-centric approach, collaborative culture, and innovative mindset. They deliver a high-quality contract that creates a very strong foundation for the collaboration with the vendor chosen.’

‘Their key strengths are their ability to quickly understand the challenges in the market and the way they find pragmatic solutions within the boundaries set by the law.’

‘Michael Klöcker continuously demonstrates his vast knowledge and experience of competition law matters and a great understanding of our needs as a client, ensuring the final advice is scoped to our legal needs.’

‘The team has specific strengths in merger control, FDI and more litigious competition law.’

‘Highly professional team with an excellent understanding of the client’s needs and an ability to provide concise and directly applicable advice.’

‘Totally down to earth and able to describe complex legal challenges in language everyone can understand.’

‘Nick Bronstein and Anders Nørgaard are very easy to work with, they listen and have a good understanding of the situation we find ourselves in when complex or areas close to citizens have to be exposed to competition.’

‘Strong team with great knowledge, commitment and efficiency. Always aware and ready with great service.’

‘Henrik Sjørslev, and his team are excellent insolvency lawyers. All very experienced.’

‘Stands out as a truly exceptional team, with deep specialization and a wealth of experience across both large, complex cases and the efficient handling of smaller matters. What’s particularly impressive is their seamless internal collaboration, which enhances their problem-solving approach. This firm exemplifies a well-coordinated team that consistently delivers strong work.’

‘Henrik Lund-Koefoed a younger lawyer, experienced in insolvency and definitely a rising star.’

‘A key figure in the firm is Henrik Sjørslev. He has a remarkable ability to find solutions even in difficult situations. He is known for turning words into action, even when dealing with the most challenging cases.’

‘Trine Hasselbalch manages a significant number of out-of-court restructurings and has a refined expertise in handling them as well as handling difficult bankruptcies. She’s effective and solution orientated. Trine also takes on international assignments and is highly respected for knowledge and experience in the field of insolvency.’

‘Per Astrup Madsen is another standout in the team. His legal acumen is second to none and he possesses an extensive knowledge of both legal theory and practice, and is particularly adept at translating that theoretical understanding into effective, practical solutions for clients. Per excels in handling in-court restructurings, showcasing a mastery of the process, while also serving as a highly experienced trustee in numerous bankruptcy estates.’

‘Trine Hasselbalch in respect of handling of restructuring, Henrik Sjørslev in respect of acting as board member of association of insolvency lawyers and association of group of selected permanent trustees appointed by the Maritime and Commercial Court of Copenhagen ’

‘My primary contact is Pernille Sølling. She is highly skilled at litigating in court. Pernille’s greatest strengths are that she is a proficient lawyer and advocate, and that she possesses extensive knowledge of the insurance industry in Denmark.’

‘DLA possesses extensive knowledge of insurance. They are experts in cases concerning policyholders’ claims for benefits from the insurance company. They also have substantial knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the companies. Their broad expertise on the subject is a significant strength.’

‘Anders Tengvad and his team are always highly qualified and very wise in the recommendation and advice they give. Anders finds the best employee for any task I ask for help with, and he always knows about any progress on the matter.’

‘Pernille Sølling is a very capable litigator and has a huge knowledge in the field. We highly value working with her. She always delivers sound advice both in litigation matters and regulatory matters.’

‘Highly professional, with an excellent knowledge of the legal issues and a unique understanding of our business.’

‘Anders Tengvad is very skilful in all questions of insurance, but also in the act of handling problematic cases in general. I trust Anders in his way of being an honest and skilful lawyer, that will work for me with tasks of many facets.’

‘I run a small business, but the team treats me with the same level of care and attention as one of their largest clients, which I truly value. They always dedicate time to us, and whenever there is something I don’t fully understand, they encourage me to ask as many questions as needed, regardless of how simple they may seem.’

‘Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen is my primary point of contact at DLA Piper, and I have nothing but praise for him. Regardless of how minor the issue, he consistently takes the time to discuss matters with me in detail.’

‘They deliver a clear and outstanding documentation.’

‘This team is always amazing in regards of being professional and fast. And they know how to explain so that non-lawyers like myself always understand what is going on!’

‘Jens Krogh Petersen from DLA is the one person in my professional life I trust the most. As a lawyer he is the best, and his advises always makes sense. I like that he can manage to go hard in negotiations but always leave the vibe good on both sides of the table.’

‘Great service and top-notch industry knowledge from leading partner within this specific field.’

‘Rather small industry in Denmark and there are not many advisors with the same level of knowledge as the leading partner at DLA.’

‘They are experts on the music business. They are one of the few, if not the only office in Denmark that are used to operating on a professional level. The knowledge is without comparison in Denmark.’

‘The team – led by Joachim Kundert Jensen – is second to none in Denmark.’

‘Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen shows a great understanding of client needs. He is able to differentiate between what lawyers need to discuss among themselves and what commercial points I need to focus on. He is pragmatic when needed and good at understanding my needs and telling me where the main risks are (and where I need to make my considerations).’

‘It is rare to find a lawyer who masters both the legal and commercial side of finance – Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen does that and it makes him an asset to have on my side.’

‘High professionalism, competence, very good cooperation.’

‘The team shows high competence and the communication was very good. When important discussion points arose, there was a clear recommendation on how to proceed from the side of the DLA team.’

‘I have worked primarily with Joachim Kundert Jensen. He is by far the best attorney in this field in Denmark. He is swift, practical, skilled, service-minded and pleasant to work with.’

‘Individual solutions tailored for the specific task.’

‘Very talented!’

‘John Emil L. Svenson has a very commercial mindset, which is key to ensuring a partnership with the counterparty we are up against and focusing on the right items.’

‘What makes this law firm unique is its exceptional combination of expertise, customer service, and innovative solutions. The company stands out with a deep professional understanding and an ability to adapt to the specific needs of each client, which I believe potential clients would greatly appreciate.’

‘The team consists of highly qualified lawyers who are not only experts in their respective legal fields but who also show great empathy and understanding for their clients’ situations. Their ability to work together as a team to deliver clear and effective solutions is impressive and sets them apart from other firms.’

‘I have rarely worked with individuals who are as professionally competent, incredibly accessible, and as dedicated to their work as the team at this firm. We have greatly appreciated the people in the team, particularly Karsten Pedersen, who has been an immense support and help throughout the process. It is hard to imagine turning to any other lawyers after having been served by him and his team. Their standout qualities truly differentiate them from competitors and are highly valued by us.’

‘Nicholas Lerche-Gredal is pragmatic and commercial and gets the deal done. He is very diligent and experienced and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘DLA provides a lean team that taps into specific contributors as needed. We are very happy with the scaling of the team and the closeness to each transaction.’

‘Karsten Pedersen has a very high personal involvement in the legal approach to ensure top-of-range quality and  Sara Schjørring is very competent and thorough.’

‘Highly experienced team with all necessary capabilities in-house and with an international reach that you do not see amongst other top-tier law firms in Denmark.’

‘It is an effective team where no time is wasted.’

‘Jon Lauritzen is very good at determining need and is nice to have and the same with his team.’

‘DLA Piper Denmark is very responsive and hands-on. In multiple complicated disputes, they managed to negotiate a successful outcome for the various stakeholders. Highly recommend.’

‘Jacob Thomsen is always a pleasure to work with. Thomsen is very responsive, and knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for his clients. He is pragmatic and always delivers clear and useful business-minded guidance.’

‘The team has an in-depth knowledge of insurance law on a technical level and also understands the actuarial side of insurance in a way that you do not find elsewhere.’

‘Pernille Sølling is always very welcoming and delivers professional and always well-prepared legal work. She has a deep knowledge of the legal side of actuarial science as no one else in the business. Aside from this, Sølling always does a good job when appearing before the court.’

‘Very professional, well-prepared, client-focused and capable of handling a complex arbitration case.’

‘Good collaboration across departments in DLA Piper Denmark. They bring each speciality into play.’

‘Anders Julius Tengvad did a stellar job in running our dispute process. He was available at all times and took us through the very lengthy process with a safe and professional hand.’

‘I appreciate that DLA Piper Denmark stayed honest, true and professional.’

‘DLA Piper is good at solving complicated legal issues and linking the right internal competences together in a team that provides good advice.’

‘Camilla Bjørslev: Very professional, knowledgeable and forthcoming in all matters. I particularly value Camilla’s ability to explain the essence of a problem in layman’s terms so the message and the necessary actions become crystal clear.’

‘DLA Piper has a supreme level of expertise and knowledge regarding water supply and wastewater handling and provides professional value-adding advice targeted to our company.’

‘The practice team dedicated to our company is well experienced in the offshore wind industry, bringing profound up-to-date knowledge and a broad network. They blend in as if they were in-house lawyers and communicate well.’

‘Excellent knowledge of industry standards. Very responsive and their legal advice is to the point.’

‘Alexander Severance is a well known and recognised offshore wind lawyer with many years of practice. His advice is always to the point, never too long and he is not afraid of giving specific practical advice. It is always great fun working with him.’

‘Jacob Sparre Christensen has one of the nation’s deepest understanding of our regulatory landscape, and he is able to convey this in his work for us. He has the ability to understand and handle complex topics which in some cases even have been in “uncharted territory”. His work is precise and very applicable in our processes.’

‘Christian Bredtoft Guldmann: Excellent knowledge of industry standards. Very responsive and legal advice to the point.’

‘Strong very experienced team. Very good cooperation around the cases.’

‘Line M. Pedersen always helps us with Environmental matters in a prompt, constructive and very professional way.’

‘Line Marie Pedersen and her team maintain a particularly high legal level in the field of environmental law. Line has an in-depth knowledge of special contamination of soil and groundwater both in relation to the legal framework and insurance coverage.’

‘They are skilled and thorough. Not least, they have an excellent commercial approach to solving the problems. In addition, Line Marie Pedersen in particular has a good technical understanding of soil and groundwater pollution management. The team consists of a good mix of experienced and younger lawyers. The tasks are placed where it makes the best sense in relation to the complexity of the matter.’

‘Line Marie Pedersen is a very skilled environmental lawyer. She is also kind, pleasant, attentive and good at listening to client needs. In addition, she is always available and will get back to you quickly.’

‘The team delivers state of the art legal advise on GDPR legal matters compared to other tier one law firms we have worked with. Expect a “can do” attitude, precise communication and delivery on time.’

‘Marlene Winther Plas is a true expert. Besides top legal skills on GDPR law, Marlene has an ability to understand unique and complex sectors and businesses.’

‘Martin Hjørlund Nielsen is very competent on GDPR law. Martin has a good understanding of different industries and makes a great effort to understand and deliver exactly what the client needs.’

‘When we ask for advice, the DLA Piper Denmark uses capabilities within both law and business/political stakeholder understanding which is very useful for us as a client – that means we can work with the DLAP both on describing problems or solutions and negotiating or implementing solutions.’

‘They understand our business and setting.’

‘I have only worked with Emilie Møller and I am very pleased with the quality of work she has delivered. She is highly engaged and has a broad knowledge. She is a skilled negotiator and good at executing tasks. She always delivers on time.’

‘The team at DLA always delivers competent advice when we need it. The communication flow is good and efficient. We have had DLA as an advisor for a long time, and we have therefore also created an effective collaboration, as they often know our needs before we do.’

‘The individuals I have worked with at DLA give the impression that they are not just delivering services because it’s their job, but because they have a personal interest in successfully completing the projects. I have rarely encountered such a high standard and level of efficiency as what has been delivered by DLA. I have primarily worked with Partner Per Soon Larsen, who deserves the highest praise.’

‘Thomas Albrechtsen has been very diligent on the cases we worked on during the year. He is very good at introducing other resources from his firm when needed. We can see on different deliveries that he is supported by a strong team.’

‘DLA excels at understanding the client’s business perspective and acts accordingly with a full commercial understanding. The work is thorough, yet delivered at an exceptionally high speed.’

‘Emilie Møller always shows high expertise and skillset – she has a broad knowledge of real estate and provides a great balance between pragmatism and theory. She is always very much into the details of each transaction and the process. Can highly recommend working with her.’

‘Broad expertise throughout all things real estate related. There are always somebody on the watch.’

‘Per Soon Larsen is a rising star. He has good connections and delivers results.’

‘Dedication, knowhow and good availability.’

‘The team has a very good grasp of maritime transport matters and a good outreach to ancillary topics such as labour law.’

‘Sara Gade Lögsted has a very helpful and knowledgeable approach in labour law related matters.’

‘Excellent co-operation and communication skills.’

‘Deep transactional tax expertise.’

‘Jakob Schilder-Knudsen stands out as the leading Danish tax lawyer when it comes to transactional and M&A tax. He should be the go-to tax advisor for anyone needing M&A tax advice.’

‘Mario Fernandez has a great knowledge about the industry and has found some good solutions for us which have optimised our business.’

‘The tax team as a whole is highly skilled and professional and they deliver excellent tax and VAT assistance in an easily understandable manner.’

‘The team has great people skills and delivers stand-out advice in a down-to-earth manner. Ingólfur Örn Ingólfsson has handled most of our tax-related work and is an exceptional tax lawyer. He is definitely one to watch for the future.’

‘Jakob Schilder-Knudsen and his team provide a never-before-seen level of commitment and professionalism in all aspects of the work provided. I have presented them with numerous different cases and all of them have been executed to perfection.’

‘I feel like I’m in very capable hands and the level of professionalism is very high compared to what I’ve experienced with other law firms.’

‘The team provides on-time and to-the-point service. Via their participation in their global network, they can take the lead and assist internationally in a fast and efficient way making them a reliable partner for navigating cross-border employment law matters.’

‘Nina Wedsted is the absolute top employment lawyer in Copenhagen. Always available and always with on-the-spot advice.’

‘Morten Ritter not only gives legal advice but he also understands the needs of the business and guides us through different scenarios for us to choose the right outcome for us. On top of that, he always catches if there is something we are not aligned on or don’t fully understand to make sure that the work done is not wasted or indifferent. Morten is one of the best attorneys in the area of labour law that we have worked with.’

‘Michael Klejs Pedersen: Fast to respond, pragmatic and to the point. Things get done in a professional manner. Always service minded and available.’

‘Morten Ritter stands out as a lawyer who not only excels in legal expertise but also in his ability to deliver results that are commercially viable and strategically beneficial. His work has consistently exceeded my expectations, and I give him my highest recommendation.’

‘Highly skilled and a very deep understanding of not just the case at hand but also reading the overall situation. Morten Ritter has truly been an excellent partner and has shown all of the above and more. It’s all about trust and that’s what was put forward.’

‘When we apply for a new IP we get a very detailed and well-prepared reply that makes it easier for us to make a decision on how to proceed.’

‘The individuals we deal with offer a very personal service.’

‘Good all-round team that covers our needs for IP advice. Good and efficient service and response time.’

‘Anette Moll Berg delivers fast and commercially sound advice.’