Real estate and construction

Viltoft

Praised by clients as a ‘leading construction firm in construction law and public procurement in Denmark’, boutique construction firm Viltoft acts on behalf of private and public owners, contractors, technical advisers and real estate developers on the entire gamut of construction-related work, with noted expertise in contentious matters. Practice co-head Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen is a go-to name for urban development projects, commercial real estate transactions and arbitration proceedings, while fellow co-head Henrik Hauge Andersen has notable experience in disputes arising out of the space. Eva Olesen is another important point of contact for sophisticated construction projects, and Morten Ruben Brage advises on public procurement work and transactional issues. Steen Hellmann departed the firm to join Gorrissen Federspiel in 2023.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The teams seems very competent and deals professionally with queries and subjects at hand. Very straight forward and clear in communication, opinions and recommendations.'
‘Easygoing and good-spirited individuals. Communicate clearly and easy to read and understand.’
‘Viltoft is a specialised real estate and construction boutique. They are probably the leading construction firm in construction law and public procurement in Denmark. They provide second to none service with high ethical standards.’
‘Peter Thommesen stands out a one of the best advisers on all aspects related to construction. He provides excellent service to clients.’
‘Henrik Hauge Andersen is always available with a smile and humour as a supplement to the highest quality of service. Henrik always goes the extra mile for his client.’
‘Morten Ruben Brage always delivers an excellent service.’
‘Viltoft is a very skilled and knowledgeable team with a staff of very good analysts. The staff is very interested in learning about the deeper practical challenges behind the different legal questions, and the team has a very broad understanding of the law foundation and history behind it. If one person cannot answer questions on their own, there will normally always be another person in the team who can. When you ask for help, Viltoft will normally be quick and swift to return your request.’

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
Odense Tramway P/S
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Munck Havne & Anlæg
Allianz
Realdania By & Byg
Port of Frederikshavn

Work highlights

Representing Metroselskabet, the company in charge for the Copenhagen Metro, in a claim in which Italian contractor Salini (now WeBuild) has lodged a complaint with the Complaints Board for Public Procurement over Metroselskabet’s award of the civil works contract for the Southern extension of the Cityringen Metro.