GALST Rankings

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GALST has been recommended in 7 practice areas in The Legal 500 Europe Middle East Africa - 2025 Edition.

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    Firm Rankings
    2
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Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&A4
Denmark > Dispute resolution4
Denmark > Intellectual property5
Denmark > Real estate and construction > Construction4
Denmark > Real estate and construction > Real estate2

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4Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&AGALSTCommercial, corporate and M&AFirm RankingGALSTDenmarkCommercial, corporate and M&A
4Denmark > Commercial, corporate and M&AGALSTEditorial commentaryHans Christian Galst; Christian Steen LaursenEC Innovations (HONG KONG) Limited, atNorth, Apodan Holding ApS, Lodberg Group Inv., Rodinia ApS -, Ejendomsmæglerfirma Ivan Eltoft Nielsen ApS, FPE Group, Caretag ApS, Uniroc Holding ApS/Maximim Holding ApS/Nimbus Holding ApS, European Lifecare Group A/S, Rekom Group A/S, MOE A/S, Dane Capital ApS, GD1 Invest ApS, Omniveta Danmark ApS, Penta Shipping Group, Teleforeningen, Remmer A/S, Skøtt Holding ApS, Ahlbergs Dollarstore AB, Roland DG North Europe A/S, WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES DENMARK A/S, Jumbo Consulting Group A/S, Tomczykowski Tomczykowska Sp. z o.o. Law Firm, Raith GmbH, Tandlægeholdingselskabet Lene Ploug Olsen ApS, Strawberry Hill Holdings Ltd., Insubiz Holding ApS, Anne Merete Boas Soja, Ulrik Ascanius Tvede Felding, Peter Bo Jørgensen, Yokohama Group, Atom ComputingAdvised the owners of Jumbo Consulting Group A/S in a transaction whereby 70% of the company was sold to UK-based Turn & Townsend. Advised fashion tech company Rodinia ApS in an investment round where EIFO and Climentum Capital each invested app. €1.5m in Rodinia. Assisting a Chinese client in getting ready for a proposed listing of the client on the Beijing Stock Exchange.GALST primarily focuses on mid-market deals for both Danish and international clients, with growing expertise in capital market regulation and public offerings. The firm has also expanded its M&A activities in the medical and dental practice sectors, offering comprehensive services including due diligence, M&A, and cross-department support. The team is co-headed by Hans Christian Galst, who brings over three decades of experience in national and international business transfers, representing private investors, private equity firms, and industrial players. Co-head Christian Steen Laursen advises on M&A, startups, and cross-border transactions, with expertise in due diligence, structuring, and transaction documentation.DenmarkCommercial, corporate and M&A
4Denmark > Dispute resolutionGALSTDispute resolutionFirm RankingGALSTDenmarkDispute resolution
4Denmark > Dispute resolutionGALSTEditorial commentaryKristian Dreyer; Christian Steen Laursen; Hans Christian GalstKODA, DEAS A/S, NEXEL A/S, Foreningen De Unges Almene Boligselskab, CEJ A/S, Jeudan A/S, Atradius Collections, Sony Mobile, NEWSEC A/S, Danish Association of Chartered Estate Agents, Danish Property Federation, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., Azetz A/S, AFK Koncernen, Sjeldani Boligadministration A/S, Danish Association of private co-operative housing, Boligadministratorerne, BoligexpertenRepresenting Fonden Vestermarkens Børnecenter S/I against the Municipality of Odense Kommune in a High Eastern Court Case regarding the legal capacity of the client and a dispute regarding the ownership of the client’s real estate. Representing Nexel A/S regarding organised theft of electricity in two court cases. Representing Køge Eventyrland A/S in the High Eastern Court regarding a rural zone permit.GALST is renowned for handling litigation and arbitration cases, particularly within real estate. The team specialises in disputes involving property rights, real estate defects, residential and commercial tenancy law, and cooperative housing matters. Co-headed by Kristian Dreyer, who focuses on real estate and construction disputes, Christian Steen Laursen, an expert in business rent disputes, and Hans Christian Galst, known for IP enforcement cases.DenmarkDispute resolution
5Denmark > Intellectual propertyGALSTIntellectual propertyFirm RankingGALSTDenmarkIntellectual property
5Denmark > Intellectual propertyGALSTEditorial commentaryHans Christian GalstChristian Steen Laursen; Majken KorsgaardBjarke Ingels Group A/S, Universal Music, Actor Thure Lindhardt, Rodinia ApS, Nicolai Rasmus Vissing Petersen, Koda, Sony, Gramex, Den Kongelige Livgardes Musikkorps Fond, Blu A/S, Forlaget Delta ApS, Tipster SMBA, Mealo ApS, EF Solutions ApS, Copenhagen Coaching Company, Aqua Manager ApS, Navitrans Scandinavia A/S, Life Care Holding II ApS, Raith GmbHAssisted Bjarke Ingels Group A/S in a case concerning the infringement of its intellectual property rights. Assisted a Chinese client with an IP due diligence of its Danish subsidiary in connection with a proposed listing of EC Innovation on the Beijing Stock Exchange. Assisted KODA with several hundred copyright infringement court cases.GALST focuses on the transfer, enforcement, and registration of intellectual property rights, with a strong track record in enforcing copyrights for Danish and international composers, songwriters, and musicians. The IP team collaborates with the M&A team on due diligence in transactions. The practice is led by Hans Christian Galst, who has significant expertise and a history of winning landmark copyright cases, including Supreme Court rulings.DenmarkIntellectual property
2Denmark > Real estate and constructionGALSTEditorial commentaryKristian DreyerChristian Steen LaursenJeudan A/S, NEWSEC A/S, Azets, AtNorthGALST provides comprehensive legal counsel to property management companies across all aspects of real estate and construction, with specialized expertise in condominium and co-operative housing. The team is headed by Kristian Dreyer, recognised as ‘Denmark’s best lawyer in association law and real estate transactions’, and  known for his expertise in disputes within the real estate industry, including construction and leasing matters. Christian Steen Laursen brings significant experience in business rent disputes and M&A property transactions, advising property companies, pension funds, and property administrators.DenmarkReal estate and construction
4Denmark > Real estate and construction > ConstructionGALSTConstructionFirm RankingGALSTDenmarkReal estate and construction
Denmark > Real estate and construction > Hall of Fame: Real estateGALSTKristian DreyerHall of Fame: Real estateIndividual RankingKristian Dreyer – GALSTDenmarkReal estate and construction
Denmark > Real estate and construction > Leading partners: Real estateGALSTChristian Steen LaursenLeading partners: Real estateIndividual RankingChristian Steen Laursen - GALSTDenmarkReal estate and construction
2Denmark > Real estate and construction > Real estateGALSTReal estateFirm RankingGALSTDenmarkReal estate and construction