
Gorrissen Federspiel offers clients advice on a range of matters, including divestments, sales, construction disputes, and acquisitions. Jesper Avnborg Lentz and Steen Hellmann lead the team; Lentz has a wealth of experience in large-scale commercial real estate transactions, and Hellmann focuses on the construction industry, advising on procurements, contract structuring work, and litigation. Steen Puch Holm-Larsen supports the team with expertise in the hospitality industry, alongside commercial property and hotel investment knowledge. Clients note that the group is ‘a strong team with a broad range of capabilities’ and praise its ’skilful, full-service, commercial thinking.’
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Testimonials
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- Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen and his team deliver high-quality work and are always available. They have a deep understanding of the client’s needs in each given situation. Their structured approach provides the client with a clear overview and a strong sense of confidence throughout the process. They combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic and commercially minded approach, which ensures that advice is both actionable and value-creating.
- We have primarily worked with partner Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen and attorney Julie Elling, who stand out for their calm authority, precision, and ability to simplify complex issues without losing depth. They combine exceptional technical skill with a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset that inspires confidence. Compared to competitors, the team shows a rare balance of legal excellence and commercial understanding. Their consistency and professionalism make collaboration effortless and highly effective.
- We have worked with Gorrissen Federspiel’s Real Estate team on several complex transactions and are always impressed by their professionalism and precision. They are pragmatic without compromising on detail or skill, making it genuinely easy to be the client. The team is very helpful, responsive, and delivers clear, commercial advice. Partner involvement is strong, and collaboration across disciplines ensures seamless execution. Their consistency and accessibility set them apart in the Danish market. A highly trusted and top-tier team.
- Partner Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen stands out for his combination of strong legal expertise, commercial understanding, and calm leadership. He is highly responsive and solution-oriented, with a deep understanding of the real estate and development industry. His structured and strategic approach provides clients with clarity and confidence throughout complex negotiations and transactions. Mette Jul Marott and Alexander form an exceptionally strong team. Mette combines analytical precision with a proactive and pragmatic mindset, ensuring that advice is both detailed and actionable. Together, they deliver consistently high-quality work, with excellent coordination and a clear understanding of the client’s business objectives. Their professionalism and availability make them a trusted partner on complex development and investment projects.
- ‘Steen Holm-Larsen is a great real estate M&A lawyer. Low key and relaxed and has a great team around him! Sven Frode Frölund is an all-round M&A lawyer dealing with lots of real estate M&A. Very strong in the market.’
- ‘Very professional with a good commercial knowledge of the industry.’
- ‘High quality, Responsive, diligent, commercial.’
- ‘Christoffer Hornslet has significant knowledge and insight into construction law.'
- ‘A strong team with a broad range of capabilities usually able to deliver quickly on requests. Advanced systems and one of the front runners in developing new systems and ways of working.’
- ‘Jesper Lentz is our primary contact who always acts very professionally. High degree of availability when new projects arise. ’
Key clients
- Blackstone (Logicor, Kereby, Mileway)
- Udviklingsselskabet Carlsberg Byen P/S
- Per Aarsleff (incl. Wicotec Kirkeberg)
- Danica Ejendomme P/S
- Freja Ejendomme A/S
- Kemp & Lauritzen
- Heimstaden
- NunaGreen
- Strawberry Hotels, Strawberry Group
- KKR & Co Inc.
- Bravida Denmark
- Koncenton A/S
- MT Højgaard Danmark / MT Højgaard Property Development
- Novo Nordisk Foundation Cellerator
- Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP) / Urban Partners
- PFA Ejendomme
- Brunswick Real Estate EIM
- GN Store Nord (GN Hearing)
Work highlights
Representing Kemp & Lauritzen in construction arbitration over delay and disruption claims arising from a 70,000 sqm landmark office project in Copenhagen.
Advised MT Højgaard on the acquisition of a 13,700 sq m Nordhavn development plot from By & Havn and on a forward transaction transferring the plot, building rights and office development to NREP.
Advised Midstar AB and Swedish pension funds in connection with the divestment of a 28‑hotel Nordic platform to CapMan.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jesper Avnborg Lentz; Steen Hellmann
Other key lawyers
Steen Puch Holm-Larsen; Sven Frode Frölund; Christoffer Hornslet
