DAHL Law Firm is renowned for its expertise in media and entertainment law, particularly sports law. The team, led by the ‘trusted partner’ Frederik Bruhn, handles matters involving copyright, trademarks, and image rights, alongside employment and contract law matters. Bruhn, described as a ’go-to among football lawyers in Denmark,’ has extensive experience in intellectual property exploitation, distribution contracts, and various legal issues within sports and entertainment law.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The sports law team at DAHL Law Firm is always available, and the team has great expertise in the niche area that is sports law. They are commercially strong and they understand the game of football off the pitch.'

  • ‘Frederik Bruhn is the go-to among football lawyers in Denmark. He is sharp, well connected and a true dealmaker.'

  • ‘My experience is that the company is good at giving me the right guidance. I feel that there is a good sense of wellbeing in the meeting with their employees - something I value very highly.'

  • ‘We work closely with Frederik Bruhn, who is a very close partner - unlike other lawyers I have experienced, Frederik gives us peace of mind in legal matters.'

  • ‘They are a close corporate partner who assist in all legal aspect of running our agency. They are down to earth and have high standards and are able to make complex issues simple.'

  • ‘Frederik Bruhn is a trusted partner to us. He understands our complex world and we always use him in tough negotiations. Frederik can make a complex situation very simple.'

  • 'Frederik Bruhn is an exceptional lawyer. I highly recommend him for his sports competency, commercial savviness and attention to detail.'

Key clients

  • Lyngby Boldklub A/S
  • FC Midtjylland A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised the existing owners of Lyngby Boldklub A/S and the club in a transaction establishing a collaboration with the American MLS club Philadelphia Union and facilitating an investment in LB.
  • Advised People In Sport on the  €11m transfer of its client, Elias Jelert, from F.C. Copenhagen to Galatasaray S.K.
  • Advised on the creation of the Danish game association, Games Denmark, founded by 26 Danish game companies.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Frederik Bruhn