Viltoft is a boutique firm renowned for its dispute resolution strength, particularly in construction, real estate and public procurement, while also handling complex contractual, corporate and commercial disputes. The team is well-versed in landmark arbitration and high-stakes litigation. Practice head Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen leads on major construction and public law disputes, supported by Henrik Hauge Andersen and Morten Ruben Brage, both noted for their expertise in large-scale contentious matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is strong in construction law and closely related matters.’
- ‘I work with Morten, who is always ready to give clear recommendations, but who also accepts my wishes as a client.’
- ‘Viltoft is a relatively small, boutique law firm whose partners and lawyers have great experience in a variety of complex and challenging disputes, both domestic and international. From an independent expert's perspective, the Viltoft team allows its experts the freedom to undertake their analyses without significant interference, but provides appropriate guidance.'
- ‘The Viltoft lawyers are, across the board, extremely approachable and pleasant to work with at all times.'
- ‘Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen and Henrik Hauge Andersen have a strong client focus and industry knowledge, as well as a high level of business ethics and strong communication skills.'
- ‘Viltoft have given strong and reliable support to our major construction projects over the last 15 years. During the course of construction, they were invaluable in facilitating dispute management in the form of legal advice, review of contract documents, and preparation of dispute resolution agreements.'
Key clients
- Metroselskabet
- Tryg Forsikring
- Gladsaxe Kommune
- Hovedstadens Letbane
- HOFOR
- Port of Frederikshavn
- COWI
- Realdania By & Byg
- Arkitema Architects
- Allianz
- Roskilde Kommune
- NNE (Novo Nordisk Engineering)
Work highlights
Representing Metroselskabet in unprecedented construction arbitration proceedings worth approx. EUR 800 million against Copenhagen Metro Team, involving claims for alleged extra works, delay and disruption on the Cityringen project. A nine-week hearing on initial claims totalling EUR 235 million plus interest concluded in Q2 2025, with a partial award pending.
Representing Odense Tramway in arbitration against COMSA concerning alleged extra works and a year-long extension of time linked to COVID-19 and approval delays, with Odense counterclaiming for defects and delay penalties. The case may set Denmark’s first legal precedent on COVID-19 entitlement. VILTOFT also achieved a favourable settlement in related Barslund bankruptcy proceedings.
Representing a consortium of technical consultants who have designed the new emergency hospital in Viborg, called Akutcenter Viborg in a cross-border matter involving arbitration proceedings against Region Midtjylland, which is claiming DKK 85+ million in damages due to design defects and budget overruns.
Practice head
Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen
Other key lawyers
Henrik Hauge Andersen; Morten Ruben Brage