Real estate and construction

Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith, renowned for delivering ‘top level legal advice,’ specialises in handling large-scale and complex real estate, infrastructure, and construction matters for the Danish government and other prominent clients. The practice is co-led by Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen, who focuses on advising pension funds, major property investors, and large corporations on core transactions and development projects, including building conversions, land development, and the creation of new urban areas. She is supported by Rasmus Holm Hansen, who provides expertise in construction-related disputes for both public and private sector entities, and Kasper Mortensen, who is a construction law specialist with over 20 years of experience advising governmental bodies, state-owned companies, real estate developers, and construction firms. Ann Frølund Winther and Tobias Vieth joined the firm in early 2025.

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Testimonials

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‘When we engage Poul Schmith, we typically receive guidance from both Philip Prochownik and Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen. Together, they form an exceptional team, each bringing their unique strengths in real estate. This collaboration ensures the delivery of top-tier expertise across all facets of real estate investment and development, encompassing both legal and commercial advice.'
‘Mette Hougaard has provided exceptional assistance on for example drafting and correcting lease contracts and assistance in negotiations, both as a direct participant and discussing negotiation strategy.'
'Competent help in long-term issues that are not only legal but also commercial. Skilled at constructively looking at all parties' input, but also at taking a stand and sticking to it, while still aiming to reach a compromise.'
‘The real estate and construction team at Poul Schmith provides us with top level legal advice concerning tendering, negotiating, contracting, buying of land and litigation. Always accessible, thorough and efficient, with deep understanding of our business model, with full attention to detail on both large scale and complicated construction projects and day-to-day questions.'
‘Rasmus Holm Hansen is remarkably skilled and experienced on every aspect of real estate and construction. He has a large personal capacity, expansive network, excellent communication skills, impact, and an ability to gain trust and respect on all sides of the table. Easily accessible and equally engaged in finding the right solution in large and smaller matters, - knowing and respecting our business profile.'
‘The individuals I have most frequently collaborated with, Rasmus Holm Hansen and Mette Hougaard, possess an exceptional ability to quickly grasp the core issues of a case. They are very reliable partners, capable of making swift, informed decisions when necessary, while also demonstrating expertise in managing conflict resolution in a professional manner.'
‘Jesper Lauge-Johannesen differs significantly: his exceptional business understanding and his ability to deliver exactly what is needed in the given situation. Combined with extensive professional knowledge, it is a rare quality that has added great value to us through our collaboration.'
‘The team is competent and well-integrated with the office. Coming from the legal world myself, I see that the team is clever and hard-working and can swiftly transfer matters across different departments depending on the need for internal expertise.'

Key clients

Amber Infrastructure Group Limited
Heartland A/S
Femern Bælt A/S

Work highlights

Advised AP Ejendomme on the DKK2.5bn acquisition of two commercial properties in Copenhagen city centre from Sweden's Corem AB.
Advised Metroselskabet I/S on number of projects, most recently the construction of the new M5 metro line in the city of Copenhagen and the development of the area around the railway station at Ny Ellebjerg.
Advised Femern Bælt A/S in connection with the construction of the Fehmarn Belt Link.