Poul Schmith‘s environmental and energy law team is regularly involved in high-profile projects relating to the government’s sustainability initiatives. It has also recently seen increased work stemming from the private sector, which complements the firm’s public sector work. Notably, Britta Moll Bown often litigates before the Danish district courts and the supreme court in matters relating to the protection of nature and environmental assessments. Other key contact Kim Christian Højmark has more than ten years experience advising entities from the public and private sectors on complex and high-profile environmental matters.
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‘The environmental team is highly experienced and skilled, due to many years of specialisation in this area. Not only for advice, but also regarding court cases.’
‘Britta Moll Bown is highly experienced. She has attended the Supreme Court many times, and is very skilled.'
‘Poul Schmith's environmental law practice is a leader in its field. The team delivers high-quality advice on complex issues within the highly regulated area of environmental law. Their guidance, along with their support in litigation, is invaluable to us as we undertake major infrastructure projects across the country.’
‘Exceptionally talented and dedicated, the team’s passion for environmental law is immediately apparent. Their deep understanding of the field and its many complexities distinguishes them from the majority of other firms. Several lawyers stand out, including Louise Solvang Rasmussen, a highly experienced litigator, as well as Kim Christian Højmark and Thomas Haugsted.’
‘The team is among the largest specialised environmental law practice in Denmark. The combination of an old school experienced lawyer and a lot of talented younger lawyers makes it a dynamic team.'
‘Team Leader Kim C. Højmark is very friendly and a pleasure to cooperate with. Josephine Legarth is timely and has shown excellent skills before the courts. Thomas Haugsted is probably the biggest young talent in the field of environmental law at the moment.’
‘The collaboration I have with Britta Moll Bown, which has taken place over many years, is particularly valuable because we have a good and direct dialogue.’
Key clients
- The Danish Environmental and Food Board of Appeal
- The Danish Planning Board of Appeal
- The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
- The Danish Business Authority
- Rail Net Denmark (Banedanmark)
- The Danish Energy Board of Appeal
- The Danish Road Directorate
- The Danish Ministry of Environment
- Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency
- The Danish Ministry of Defence
Work highlights
- Assisting Sund & Bælt A/S and A/S Øresund with environmental and pipeline issues during the preparation phase of a DKK20-25bn new Eastern Ring Road (Østlig Ringvej) constructed as a submerged tunnel along the east coast of Amager.
- Representing Banedanmark in numerous cases concerning compensation for the electrification of the railway.
- Advising the Environmental Protection Agency in connection with a massive landslide near Randers, the clean-up of which is estimated at DKK500m.
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Practice head
Kim Christian Højmark; Britta Moll Bown
Other key lawyers
Louise Solvang Rasmussen; Thomas Haugsted; Josephine Fie Legarth Aggesen