Horten‘s energy and infrastructure practice advises on regulatory issues, financings, transactions, and disputes across the energy, utilities, and infrastructure spaces. The group also has broad expertise throughout the renewable energy sector, particularly relating to solar power and PV developments. Christian Tullberg has specialist knowledge in cross-border transactions and renewable energy projects spanning the wind and solar industries; he is also active in oil and gas work. Søren Hornbæk Svendsen advises on M&A transactions, project developments, and the sale and purchase of energy assets; while Klavs Gravesen is involved in utility issues and assists government and municipality-owned companies; and René Frisdahl Jensen has in-depth knowledge of power supply, gas and heating regulations.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Strong knowledge of local regulatory processes in an evolving area. Always responsive and user-friendly.’

  • ‘Christian Tullberg is excellent. Clear, pragmatic and user-friendly.’

  • ‘The team has a good overview of the Danish renewable energy market, including regulatory matters and commercial matters. They are hands on and efficient.’

  • ‘Horten comes across as a leading M&A practice within energy and it is evident that they have accumulated vast knowledge within both M&A and energy.’

  • ‘Peter Helbo Langsted stands out for his attention to detail and dedication to his clients - and he is very pleasant to work with. Christian Tullberg stands out for his commercial acumen and dedicated focus. Christian gets things done.’

  • 'Horten has a very business-oriented and pragmatic approach to legal issues.'

Key clients

  • Hydro Rein
  • HOFOR Vind
  • Sustainable Bio Solutions Aabenraa
  • European Energy
  • Energinet
  • Jysk Energi Invest A/S
  • Eurowind Energy A/S
  • CataCap
  • Air Liquide
  • BASF

Work highlights

  • Advised Hydro Rein on its acquisition of four PV solar projects from the Danish developer, GreenGo Energy (Project Arielle, Project Triton, and Project Melody).
  • Advised the Danish TSO Energinet on all aspects of the planning, design and construction of the Baltic Pipe.
  • Advised Jysk Energi on regulatory and contractual matters related to the project development of a 40MWp photovoltaic project in Høvsøre, Denmark.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Tullberg

Other key lawyers

Søren Hornbæk Svendsen, Klavs Gravesen, René Frisdahl Jensen, Peter Helbo Langsted