GALST is a recognised boutique for litigation and arbitration, particularly renowned for real estate disputes involving defects, ownership, tenancy issues and corporate property matters. Kristian Dreyer brings deep construction and real estate expertise, supported by his judicial appointments. Christian Steen Laursen is noted for landmark business rent cases, while Hans Christian Galst is strong in IP enforcement disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team of two who worked hard and diligently and who worked seamlessly together.’
- ‘Kristian Dreyer is an excellent litigation lawyer. Very good at finding the right facts and fitting them into the legal framework. Highly recommend.'
- ‘Kristian Dreyer is very well-prepared, and has a very nice personality.’
- ‘Deep expertise and knowledge in the area that is our concern.'
- ‘Great team, very qualified.’
- Choosing GALST to solve cases and disputes is impacted by having contact with very pragmatic partners. There is a sense of keeping things pragmatic and avoiding long processes.’
Key clients
- KODA
- DEAS A/S
- NEXEL A/S (former Radius Elnet A/S, former DONG Energy A/S)
- Foreningen De Unges Almene Boligselskab
- CEJ A/S
- Jeudan A/S
- Atradius Collections
- Sony Mobile
- NEWSEC A/S
- Danish Association of Chartered Estate Agents
- Danish Property Federation
- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted the Nordic retail chain, Dollarstore, in a cross country product imitation dispute regarding an alleged copy right infringement of 7 products of Søstrene Grene A/S in the Denmark and Sweden. Before finally settled, the dispute was pending in the Danish probate court system, with the High Eastern Court and with the Maritime and Commercial Court.
Assisting the two companies that have been sued for EUR 536,000.00 and which have filed an additional independent claim against the plaintiff for payment of EUR 268,000.00. The case also concerns a dispute over the development of a comprehensive IT system for vote management.
Practice head
Kristian Dreyer; Christian Steen Laursen; Hans Christian Galst