
The ‘solution-oriented’ department at Gorrissen Federspiel advises leading Danish, Nordic and global clients on real estate M&A transactions, complex project developments, and construction law matters in relation to tenders and disputes. Jesper Avnborg Lentz leads the real estate team, offering comprehensive expertise across nearly all aspects of real estate law, including commercial lease agreements, real estate taxation, and legal or arbitration proceedings related to real estate. Steen Hellmann heads the construction team, providing clients with extensive counsel on all areas of construction and consultancy law. Another key member is Steen Puch Holm-Larsen, who advises international clients on high-profile investment and development projects, leveraging his expertise in M&A real estate, commercial properties, and hotel investments.
Testimonials
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- ‘The cooperation with Gorrissen Federspiel's real estate team is driven by a high professional level. The tasks are solved with great commitment and care. The team appears agile and flexible in their task-solving with a strong focus on the customer's wishes and needs.'
- ‘Steen Puch Holm-Larsen is our responsible partner, and he is highly competent, well-prepared, and ready to provide concrete and practical advice. Steen also has a large and strong network that he is not hesitant to leverage in specific cases to ensure the success of the project.'
- 'Alexander Troeltzsch Larsen manages to combine a high professional level with good commercial insight which gives the customer comprehensive advice. Alexander is very present and communicative in his customer service, which provides security for solving the task.'
- ‘Steen Puch Holm-Larsen is incredibly good at monitoring key aspects of all processes and leave his younger team members space and responsibility to develop, but at the same time ensure absolute best in class quality for his clients.'
- 'The team is solution-oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle challenges. Their lawyers have skills in the real estate area at the highest level. Best real estate team in Denmark.'
- ‘Sven Frode Frølund has impressed me with his commercial understanding, solid legal fundamentals and winning personality. He is excellent to work with.'
- ‘Steen Hellmannn is particularly strong in litigation. His ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive solutions makes him stand out professionally.'
- ‘We use Gorrissen Federspiel’s real estate team on a regular basis and are very satisfied with the quality they deliver. They are responsive, up-to-date, and always focused on finding solutions that lead to a successful outcome for all parties involved. These qualities are crucial in the challenging real estate market we are currently navigating.'
Key clients
- Danske Bank A/S
- Blackstone
- Logicor
- NREP
- AP Pension
Work highlights
- Advised Freja Ejendomme A/S in the development and sale of an area of approximately 365,000m² in Jernbanebyen, Copenhagen.
- Advised KKR on its acquisition of a newly built 13,668m² property comprising of 494 residential units.
- Advised Bravida Danmark A/S on a a high-profile arbitration case regarding the construction of Gødstrup Hospital.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jesper Avnborg Lentz, Steen Hellmann