DLA Piper Denmark‘s energy practice is led by Jacob Sparre Christiansen, and offers clients comprehensive advice across a range of industries, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and oil and gas. Within these industries, the team is adept at handling restructurings, project development, contract negotiation and regulatory advice. Christiansen brings experience advising energy companies on matters involving, solar energy, wind farms, biogas and waste water. Per Vestergaard Pedersen adds value to the team with competencies in infrastructure, hydropower, and logistics.
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Testimonials

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  • They are highly competent and very pleasant to work with.
  • Excellent knowledge of the regulation of the water supply and waste sector in Denmark. They are highly competent and very pleasant to work with.
  • ‘Cutting edge in new energy technology and legal systems. They have a keen grasp of the technology as well as legal issues.’
  • ‘We can highly recommend DLA Piper as a business partner. They handle tasks with professionalism and strong expertise. We experience a quick and efficient response, and assignments are always managed by a competent team of specialists.’
  • ‘We frequently engage DLA Piper for sparring and advice on matters related to contracts, tenders, and legal issues within the utilities sector. Jacob Christiansen and Lasse Møller are our primary points of contact, and we rely on them regularly for assistance.’
  • ‘Strong expertise in the area we needed advice on. This made us feel comfortable with the process.’
  • ‘Their strength is their both broad and deep knowledge in energy and utilities.’
  • ‘I have the impression that the team that we work with know our company very well, both as a business and the individuals in the company.’
  • ‘DLA Piper respond quickly, they are particularly good at explaining complex legal terms simply. They have good international knowledge, and they make me feel supported personally.’
  • ‘I can highlight their professionalism, reliability, and efficiency, with ability to handle complex cases with confidence.’

Key clients

  • Luxcara
  • Iberdrola
  • ATP
  • Hai Long 2 Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd.
  • Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd.
  • DCC
  • Vestas
  • Government of Greenland, including the Ministry of Business, Mineral Resources, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality
  • HOFOR Group
  • Dansk Energirådgivning
  • Danish Bio Commodities A/S
  • AURA Energi a.m.b.a
  • The City of Copenhagen
  • Aarhus Havn
  • P+ Pension
  • DANVA (the Danish Water and Waste Water Association)
  • Maabjerg Energy Center Group
  • Vestforsyning Group
  • BlueKolding Group
  • Aarhus Vand Group

Work highlights

Navigated Landmark Energy restructuring of listed green hydrogen pioneer: Green Hydrogen Systems A/S.
Advises Energnist on Carbon Capture Projects.
Supports Danske Olieberedskabslagre (FDO) in regulatory and environmental matters across Denmark’s critical oil pipeline network.
Practice head

Jacob Sparre Christiansen

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