Kromann Reumert offers a range of environmental legal advice, handling matters relating to land-use, waste, and contamination, among others. The group has aptitude in administrative law, advising on enforcement and compliance issues, as well as commercial transactions in the sector. Clients note the ‘highest level of professionalism’ within the team. Kim Trenskow and Jeppe Lefevre Olsen head the team, with support from Mads U. Østergaard. Trenskow advises clients in both the public and private sector on a wide range of environmental matters. Olsen has a focus on waste, waste water, and environmental protection law. Østergaard bring experience in planning law and municipal law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team members we work with at Kromann Reumert act with the highest level of professionalism and have, over the years, developed an in-depth understanding of our industry. This enables them to provide us with legal advice that is not only highly qualified but also absolutely essential to our business.’
  • ‘The layers have knowledge at a level where they publish in journals for practitioners and for other individuals with special insight into environmental and climate law.’
  • ‘Mads U. Østergaard is a really practical and hands on advisor.’
  • ‘Kromann Reumert’s Environment team distinguishes itself through a deep understanding of both Danish and EU environmental regulations, combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. What sets the team apart is its ability to translate complex legal frameworks into actionable advice.’
  • ‘The individuals I’ve worked with at Kromann Reumert are not only technically excellent but also personable and highly engaged. They take the time to understand the client’s business context, which makes their advice both relevant and impactful.’
  • ‘Professional and efficient.’

Key clients

  • Ørsted
  • Danish Crown
  • DLF Beet Seed
  • Musholm A/S
  • Aquapri A/S
  • Snaptun Fisk Export A/S
  • DKMA ApS ("Dansk Marin Ansvarlighed")
  • Pedersen Line
  • Pedersen Aqua
  • The Central Denmark Region
  • Skamol A/S
  • NGF Nature Energy Biogas A/S

Work highlights

Represented Dansk Akvakultur and AquaPri before the Eastern High Court and the CJEU in a case refered to as the Onsevig case regarding the interpretation of the Habitat Directive in connection with the environmental approval of sea farming activities.
Advising Aarhus Kommune on planning and environmental law issues relating to "Helhedsplan Tangkrogen" and the new wastewater treatment plant (often referred to as ReWater) in the city of Aarhus.
Advising Norlys and Gudenaancentralen on environmental law issues in relation to the ongoing and continued operation of Tangeværket.
Practice head

Kim Trenskow; Jeppe Lefevre Olsen; Mads U. Østergaard