HortenDahl‘s real estate and construction team, which combines the former practices of Horten and DAHL Law Firm following their January 2026 merger, handles cases across a variety of industries, including the logistics, energy, residential and office spaces. Alessandro Traina, Michael Neumann, and Niels Jørgen Oggesen jointly head up the team, which is praised by clients for its ’very deep legal knowledge and very good commercial insight’. Neumann has experience in contracts, disputes, joint ventures, and structuring transactions; Oggesen has experience in contracts and disputes; and Traina focuses on matters involving office and retail spaces. Following the merger, Poul Jensen joined the team and is well versed in real estate matters regarding transactions and rental issues, with further expertise in project developments and tenancy law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Has very deep legal knowledge and very good commercial insight. Deliver good quality.’
- ‘Easy to work with with, a very efficient and professional approach, always giving alternative solutions when needed.’
- ‘In my collaboration with the firm, I have experienced a team that is extremely efficient. They are quick to respond to my inquiries. In negotiation situations, I have found them to be very calm and thorough, which has yielded good results.'
- ‘Emil Spur Madsen is truly skilled. I have to say that we are extremely satisfied with his work. He is also good at involving relevant colleagues where it makes sense. He is really good at following up on things and keeping things 'to the point'.’
- ‘Rune Halkjær Ebbesen is highly experienced, very solution oriented, he is able to see conflicts from multiple perspectives and always ready to help when deadlines are tight.’
- ‘This Real Estate and Construction team is widely recognised for its strong industry insight, commercial acumen, and hands-on approach to complex development and infrastructure projects.'
Key clients
- Catena
- Circle K
- City Apartment
- Danmarks Radio
- DSB
- DSB Ejendomsudvikling
- Fors Affald Holbæk
- Freja Ejendomme A/S
- Logicor
- Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
- M.J. Eriksson A/S
- Nuveen
Work highlights
Advised listed Catena AB on the sale and lease back of DSV headquarters in Horsens.
Advised MSG Capital on its investment in a major BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) park to be located on two locations on Zealand.
Advised Hotels Holding ApS on its acquisition of a large office property in the City of Odense from the seller, PFA.
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Practice head
Alessandro Traina; Michael Neumann; Niels Jørgen Oggesen
Other key lawyers
Poul Jensen; Emil Spur Madsen; Rune Halkjær Ebbesen