Real estate and construction

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

The ‘extremely professional’ Accura Advokatpartnerselskab team is renowned for its ’incredibly sharp’ expertise in all aspects of real estate transactions, advising domestic and international investors, real estate developers, and construction contractors, with strength in the hotel industry, planning and regulatory matters, and rental disputes. Team leader Jakob Schou Midtgaard excels in complex transactions and negotiations, with extensive experience advising clients on property and portfolio acquisitions and divestments. Anders Friis, praised as a ‘top lawyer’ who is both ’committed’ and ‘loyal,’ brings expertise across all areas of commercial real estate and property development. Luise Christensen and Lars Bruun are key members of the team and highly valued by clients.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Anders Friis is probably the best connected and most innovative lawyer in the market.'
‘It’s a big strength that they are so well-connected to the real estate industry. Very deal oriented and often good at focusing on solutions in order to get the deal through.'
‘Professional and hands-on legal assistance on a project development level. Tailor-made, taking into account not only the mere legal aspect but also the specific circumstances of the case, the market and the objectives of the client.'
‘Lars Bruun has highly added value for our investment team. He always keeps his cool to guide us through difficult situations under challenging conditions and timing but still finding the solution that is in the best interest of the company. A good negotiator and dealmaker.'
‘Overall, Accura is incredibly sharp when it comes to legal advice in real estate.'
‘The Accura real estate team are extremely professional, always leaving the impression that advising the clients is the no. 1 priority. You get the impression that you are working with a market leader within its field. They are always aware of the market practices and not least latest market knowledge, which can be used in contract making and negotiations.'
‘Luise Christensen is a key partner for our business and she is beside her capabilities within the legal technical field also aware of advising a business such as ours, in how to create the best long term values from in both the transactions and the asset management. She is a superb lawyer and constantly improves her skills.'
‘I mainly work with Anders Friis. Top lawyer and a great guy on a personal level. Extremely committed, very commercially minded and loyal.'

Key clients

ATP Pension
Danica Pension
Skanska
Niam
Ares
Patrizia
Franklin Templeton
Invesco
Aviva Investors
M&G
CBRE Global Investment Partners
Oaktree Capital Management
Hines
Starwood
LaSalle
Angelo Gordon
Swiss Life
Nuveen
EQT
ICG
Brunswick

Work highlights

Advised SquareMeter in entering a joint venture with Nrep to develop Copenhagen's Sydhavn into a sustainable residential community, with a deal value of DKK820m.
Advised Birch Ejendomme on the DKK1.3bn sale of a portfolio comprising 8 target companies with 667 row houses in Sealand and Jutland.
Advised AP Ejendomme P/S on the tender and purchase of a building plot in Nordhavn, Copenhagen, from Udviklingsselskabet By & Havn I/S, which will house the new domicile for Nykredit Bank and AP Pension.