HortenDahl‘s EU, competition and procurement team advises private companies, industry bodies and public authorities, drawing on substantial experience before the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority and in infringement investigations. The group is noted for its strength in follow-on damages actions, distribution law, and complex procurement projects, alongside a prominent state aid practice supporting municipalities and publicly owned entities. Practice head Annelouise Dalgaard Pedersen excels in procurement and State aid, while Jesper Petersen Bach specialises in construction-related tender procedures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Marie Løvbjerg is dedicated, competent, proactive and with a clear focus on value.’
- ‘HortenDAHL is my trusted go-to competition law firm in Denmark. The team at HortenDAHL has demonstrated remarkable resilience and professionalism.'
- ‘I have had the pleasure of working with Marie Løvbjerg. Marie demonstrates strong expertise in competition law and has a focus on practical, effective solutions.’
- ‘The practice has demonstrated the ability to address and integrate commercial issues within the framework of applicable laws and regulations, while also drawing upon relevant case law and the expertise developed through arbitration proceedings. The team operates as an extension of our own, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with our objectives.'
- ‘The practice possesses the unreserved ability to critically assess and challenge positions, advancing arguments on both legal and commercial issues and risks, while also formulating practical solutions and well-reasoned recommendations to address a range of challenges.’
- ‘We use the team in relation to competition law and law against unfair trading practices. To us, it is of great importance that the team is knowledgeable about contracts and the negotiation environment in FMCG markets.’
Key clients
- MAN Truck & Bus AG
- The Municipality of Vordingborg
- Lejerbo
- The Norwegian Air Ambulance AS
- Port of Aarhus
- Finance and Leasing
- Beauté Pacifique
- KEOLIS DANMARK A/S
- Jyske Finans
- Aarhus Municipality
- Sonderborg Municipality
- Greve Spildevand A/S
Work highlights
Assisting MAN Truck & Bus AG with the litigation of lawsuits regarding follow-on damage.
Advised KEOLIS on the acquisition of a competitor, including legal matters regarding a full merger control notification and competition law compliance.
Advised a municipality on a supplier's abuse of its dominant market position in relation to the sale of hardware and software for traffic lights.
Practice head
Annelouise Dalgaard Pedersen
Other key lawyers
Jesper Petersen Bach; Marie Løvbjerg