Bech-Bruun retains its position among the Danish market leaders across both construction and real estate work. On the construction side, the team has a strong track record in undertaking major public and public-private partnership construction projects, especially complex and high-profile infrastructure projects, as well as handling a range of associated disputes that arise from such projects. On the real estate front, the practice is known for its involvement in landmark developments and logistics transactions, with noted strength in the hotel sector. Jens Hjortskov and Torben Brøgger head up the department out of Copenhagen and Aarhus, respectively; Hjortskov is an expert in construction matters, procurement law and project development work, while Brøgger advises construction consortiums and public authorities on PPP issues. Pre-eminent practitioner Claus Berg has over 30 years of experience in litigation and arbitration in the field of construction law, professional liability claims, and public tender disputes. Steen Puch Holm-Larsen and Sven Frode Frølund left the firm to join Gorrissen Federspiel.
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Key clients
- CPH City and Port Development
- NCC Danmark
- Rambøll Danmark A/S
- Danica Ejendomsselskab
- Arkitema
- Region Zealand
- COWI A/S
- Aarhus Municipality
- Southern Denmark Region
- Northern Denmark Region
- Central Denmark Region
- Nordkranen
- Rizzani de Eccher
- Odense Letbane P/S (Odense Light Rail)
- Hovedstadens Letbane I/S (The Greater Copenhagen Light Rail)
- Universal Robots A/S (owned by Teradyne, Inc)
- Herlev Municipality
- AP Ejendomme A/S
- Strawberry Hospitality Group
- PFA Pension
- Blackstone Real Estate Group L.P.
- Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)
- BlackRock
- Pimco Prime (Allianz) Real Estate GmbH
- Mirastar Real Estate Investment Management Europe
- Cibus Nordic Real Estate
- Lægernes Pension
- PensionDanmark
- Savills Investment Management
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc.
- Mileway
- Catella Residential Investment Management
- Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Panattoni
- InterContinental Hotels and Resorts (IHG)
- Patrizia AG
- VGP Group
- COPI Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Universal Robots A/S in relation to the acquisition of a land plot from Odense Municipality in Odense, Denmark, as well as the negotiation and conclusion of an agreement with NCC Danmark A/S for the construction of new state of the art offices.
- Assisting CPH City and Port Development, PensionDanmark and Nordkranen in relation to the planning and building of Kronløbsøen, a new artificial island in Nordhavnen in Copenhagen Harbour with three story underwater parking, office space and apartments.
- Assisting CPH City & Port Development with the development of a new district in Copenhagen - Lynetteholmen - consisting of an artificial island located in Copenhagen Port.
Lawyers
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