Real estate and construction

Viltoft

Led by Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen and Henrik Hauge Andersen, the practice at boutique firm Viltoft specialises in construction mandates and contentious work, and attracts praise from clients for its team of ‘strategic thinkers who offer personalised and effective legal solutions’. The group is regularly involved in high-profile construction projects spanning the infrastructure, hospital and energy sectors. Thommesen is a key contact for PPP urban development projects and transactional work, while Andersen focuses on construction and procurement mandates. Eva Olesen and Morten Ruben Brage also contribute to the practice.

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Testimonials

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'Viltoft offer clients strategic legal guidance and practical solutions, ensuring they are fully equipped in their construction projects. The team at Viltoft are friendly and highly competent. They have handled every query with the utmost professionalism and efficiency.'
'Peter Thommesen is great to work with - a renowned expert with a deep knowledge in construction law.'
'Viltoft stands out for its exceptional team of real estate and construction specialists. The attorneys here are strategic thinkers who offer personalised and effective legal solutions. Their collaborative spirit ensures that each client's case is handled with the utmost care and precision, leading to consistently favourable outcomes.'
'Peter Thommesen, a partner at the firm, is recognized as one of the leading experts in Denmark. He is known for his trustworthiness, exceptional skill, and being a delight to collaborate with. Peter excels at pinpointing the most critical issues and his communication skills are superb.'
'Extremely skilled, legally qualified and competent.'
'Henrik Hauge Andersen is always available with a smile and humour as a supplement to the highest quality of service.'
'The team deliver extremely professional and perfect services.'
'Henrik Hauge Andersen has an in-depth knowledge of the sector, the rules and regulation and even technical aspects.'

Key clients

Metroselskabet
Hovedstadens Letbane
Roskilde Kommune
European Energy A/S
SH Installation A/S
Region Sjælland – COWI
Tryg Forsikring
Hillerød Kommune
Municipality of Gladsaxe
Municipality of Høje-Taastrup
Odense Tramway P/S
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Munck Havne & Anlæg
Allianz
Realdania By & Byg
Port of Frederikshavn

Work highlights

Representing Metroselskabet against Copenhagen Metro Team, the consortium of Italian contractors which performed the civil works on the Cityringen stage of the Copenhagen Metro, regarding large claims totalling approx. €1bn against the employer, Metroselskabet, for alleged extra works, delay and disruption.
Assisted Metroselskabet in drafting and negotiating a final settlement and completion agreement with civil works contractor consortium Tunnel 3L Joint Venture (consisting of international contractors Hochtief, Vinci, and others) to ensure settlement of all outstanding issues and claims between the parties and ensuring timely completion of the works to allow the metro to open as planned.
Assisting Odense Tramway in a dispute against transportation system contractor COMSA which has raised claims for alleged extra works and 12 months’ extension of time due to Covid-19, prolonged authority approval processes and other issues.