Lundgrens‘ ’very competent team’ advises both international and domestic clients on the entire gamut of environmental work, including environmental regulation litigation, compulsory acquisitions, and regulation of contamination with PFA. The group further advises on issues arising out of project development matters, such as nature protection issues. Team leader Håkun Djurhuus specialises in environmental, public and construction law, and dispute resolution. Associate Betina Wichmann is frequently engaged on zoning planning work, environmental assessments of plans and projects, wastewater supply issues and compulsory acquisitions.
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‘The team is small but well founded. They have very good knowledge both in environmental law, in litigation practices and are skilled at manoeuvring.’
‘Håkun Djurhuus has a very strong profile, is good to work with and challenging to be up against.’
‘Håkun Djurhuus is clearly one of the best environmental lawyers in Denmark.’
‘Lundgrens has put down a very competent team. They have significant experience within environmental practice.’
‘Partner Håkun Djurhuus is experienced, very knowledgeable within the area and he has a commercial view for the customers situation.'
Key clients
- Municipality of Ballerup
- Danish Agriculture & Food Council
- WSP
- SCT Holding ApS
- Utility Company Sønderborg
- Utility Company Kalundborg
- DSV Environment Group A/S
- Fælledby P/S
- Municipality of Slagelse
- Motor Sport Center Fyn ApS and Fyens Motor Sport Odense
- The landowners of the Cliffs of Stevns’ hiking path association
Work highlights
- Representing Fælledby P/S in several disputes about the urban development project “Fælledby”. The project has given rise to cases before the District Court of Copenhagen and the Eastern High Court.
- Acting for DSV Environment Group A/S in a Supreme Court dispute regarding a Danish municipality’s rejection of permission for extraction of natural raw materials below ground water level.
- Assisting the Municipality of Ballerup with the Environment Impact Assessment and the ground water protection strategy regarding a major urban development project in a nature protection area.
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Håkun Djurhuus