Bruun & Hjejle
Søren advises domestic and international clients in all matters involving real estate, including property transactions, development, real estate financing, construction projects, construction law, PPP projects, lease agreements, etc.
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
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‘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.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Bruun & Hjejle
Through 25 years as a construction lawyer, Christian Johansen has gained substantial experience, which includes the drafting of a variety of international commercial contracts. Christian is often involved in legal work relating to domestic and international commercial contracts in the areas of energy and offshore, construction and infrastructure, technology, distribution and agency, insurance and reinsurance as well as other long-term contracts, maritime contracts and international sales contracts. Christian Johansen is specialised in construction and contract law, i.e. the formation of contracts, subcontracts, bonds and guarantees in construction contracts, drafting/interpretation of contracts, performance, scope, termination and breach of contract, including the principles for calculating and determining damages in the construction industry. Christian Johansen serves as lawyer in disputes involving domestic and international construction law, in both litigation and arbitration. Christian Johansen has acted in disputes involving construction law under the rules of the Danish Building and Construction Board (VBA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Danish Institute of Arbitration (DIA). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London (FCIArb). Christian Johansen also undertakes scholarly research in construction law. He has an academic profile with a Ph.D. in construction law from the University of Copenhagen (1998). For the last 20 years, he has been one of the leading scholars in Denmark within construction law. He often gives lectures and seminars on issues relating to construction law.
Bruun & Hjejle
Christian Schow Madsen assists Danish and international pension funds, businesses, private equity funds and public property owners in real estate-related acquisitions and divestitures and project development. Christian has contributed to The Danish Bar and Law Society’s guidelines on corporate and stock exchange matters. Furthermore, Christian is admitted to Kraks Blå Bog 2010 and top ranked in the largest legal directories.
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Bruun & Hjejle
Søren Kopp advises Danish and international clients on matters related to real estate, particularly in connection with M&A-real estate transactions and real estate development.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Søren Kopp, Christian Johansen