Real estate and construction

Bruun & Hjejle

Bruun & Hjejle‘s ’top tier’ real estate and construction group comes highly recommended for its ‘full-service capabilities within real estate and construction’. Søren Kopp heads up the real estate side of the practice which advises global financial institutions and major Danish pension funds on complex transactions. Christian Johansen leads on the construction side, overseeing the team’s work on major construction projects as well as the associated range of construction-related disputes. Søren Damgaard is another key contact for property transactions, real estate financings, development projects and construction law, while Christian Schow Madsen focuses on advising pension funds and private equity funds in connection with the acquisition and divestiture of real estate.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Bruun & Hjejle's real estate team sets the standard in Danish law. Their unparalleled expertise is evident in every transaction they handle. They bring clarity and precision, ensuring the best outcomes for their clients. Their commitment to excellence is unwavering, establishing them as a top contender in the industry. With a deep understanding of market intricacies, they continue to outshine their peers. Truly, Bruun & Hjejle's team embodies professionalism at its finest.’
‘We work closely with Søren Damgaard, who is the responsible partner for our business, but also handles it himself. Søren is, if not the best real estate attorney in Denmark, then certainly amongst them. He has a unique way of implementing the law to our business. He is solution oriented and understands the commercial needs of the deal. Also he is really gifted when it comes to negotiating - and on top of that he's just a great guy that we love to spend time with.’
‘Christian Johansen clearly stands out as leading professional in his field. In particular he excels in providing clear legal advice and strategy in complex matters. He is a particularly skilled contract lawyer - and also possesses the rare ability to show empathy, presence and humour without it appearing out of place. He also has a super good team of lawyers around him. Hard to describe, but simply amazing!’
‘Bruun & Hjejle has proven willing to break new grounds within sustainability in close corporation with trusted partners from other professions within the construction business. This trusted corporation is believed to move the market and the legislation based on the needs and experiences from customers and partners.’
‘Søren Kopp and Søren Damgaard stand as pillars of excellence at Bruun & Hjejle. Their expertise and dedication are evident in every case they handle. Kopp's strategic insights bring clarity to even the most intricate legal challenges. Damgaard, with his vast knowledge, ensures a holistic approach to client needs. Together, they epitomise the standard of legal professionalism. Their combined strengths elevate Bruun & Hjejle's reputation in the industry. With unwavering commitment, Kopp consistently delivers exceptional results. Meanwhile, Damgaard's meticulousness is a testament to his profound understanding of the law. Both have been instrumental in shaping the firm's success. Their contributions to Bruun & Hjejle and the legal community are truly commendable.’
‘Søren Kopp and Andreas Bøgh are second to none and some of the best performing lawyers on the DK real estate market. They work in a very commercial way where their key focus is solving the case in the best possible way from the clients perspective, which is not always the most complicated legal task. They understand the bigger perspective and how institutional capital works.’

Key clients

Goldman Sachs
BlackRock
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
By & Havn
Aviva Investors Global Services Limited
Schroders Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Industriens Pension
Velliv
NREP
Topdanmark
AXA Investment Management
Gefion Group
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Danica Pension
Carlsberg Byen P/S
Obel-LFI Ejendomme
Nykredit Realkredit A/S
PKA
Danske Shoppingcentre
Savills Investment Management
Nærheden P/S
Tryg
KanAm
Genesta
AG Gruppen
PensionDanmark
Selmer Gruppen A/S
Akademikernes Pension
AP Pension
Udviklingsselskabet CØ P/S
Nuveen
Nordic Horizon Capital
Patrizia
ATP Ejendomme
Matter Real Estate
Orange Capital Partners
Pictet Alternative Advisors
Areim
AkademikerPension
Webuild Copenhagen Metro Team (CMT)
Carlsberg Byen P/S
COMSA CORPORACIÓN
Molslinjen A/S
Vinci Construction Grands Projects
Hochtief AG
Bam/Weiss & Freitag
Prysmian SpA
The Danish Building Defects Fund (Byggeskadefonden)
Bravida Danmark A/S
DSV Road A/S
Rambøll A/S
M.J. Eriksson A/S
AKF Holding A/S
AB Landsverk
Holmens Kanal ApS
TUNN3L JV (VINCI Grand Projets and HOCHTIEF Solutions AG)
Renco S.p. A.
RIZZANI de ECCHER S.p.A
Peper & Söhne GmbH
Metalogalva
Boccard S.A.
Fælledby P/S

Work highlights

Advised leading global investment bank Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of seven projects, acquired via a forward-purchase model.
Retained as legal adviser by three of the four consortia having contracted with Femern A/S to carry out a large construction project: The Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany.
Acting as single lead adviser for one of Denmark’s largest pension fund, Danica, on the development of the prestigious new office and residential CBD (central business district) area 'Postbyen' in central Copenhagen.