Horten is highly experienced across all aspects of both real estate and construction. On the transactional side, the group is frequently involved in structuring commercial property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial properties, as well as handling the establishment of property funds, and advising international investors and funds on corporate and tax structures. Contentious construction mandates are another pillar of the group’s practice. Michael Neumann and Niels Jørgen Oggesen jointly lead the department.
Testimonials
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‘I worked together with Horten on a transaction, and they worked in a very professional manner, which enabled the parties involved to deliver seamlessly to the client.’
‘Horten's team was headed by Michael Neumann, accompanied by Rune Halkjær Ebbesen and Kenneth Steenberg. Michael's excellent leadership made it clear for the people involved what to do and what to focus on, while Kenneth Steenberg managed the due diligence work in a professional manner.’
‘We have experienced a focused team where only people actually working with the case and adding value are allocated. Another point is the ability to drive the process while maintaining a balanced view of a realistic outcome of the case.’
‘Niels Jørgen Oggesen is always accessible and pragmatic to work with. He is also straight to the point regarding strengths and weaknesses in the cases.’
‘The team at Horten always provided solid legal advice combined with commercial acumen and a proactive approach within the field of construction law.’
‘In a field as intricate and dynamic as construction law, Niels Jørgen Oggesen stands as an exceptional guide and advocate. His vast experience, coupled with his dedication to staying at the forefront of legal developments, ensures that clients receive the highest level of legal expertise and representation. For those seeking a trusted adviser in construction law matters, Niels Jørgen's track record of success and contributions to legal scholarship make him an indispensable asset.’
‘Horten has a very unique profile within real estate and construction in the energy and planning sectors due to their longstanding relationship with local government and natural insight into the processes and requirements in the field.’
‘I would recommend Niels Jørgen Oggesen, partner of Horten, as a strong professional in Real estate and construction practice.’
Key clients
- AART Architects A/S
- AP Pension
- AG Gruppen and Nordic Real Estate Partners joint venture
- Assens Kommune
- Byggeskadefonden
- Circle K
- Copenhagen Business School
- DSB Ejendomme
- Finansiel Stabilitet A/S
- Fors Affald Holbærk
- Freja Ejendomme A/S
- Furesø Kommune
- Helsingør Kommune
- HSHansen A/S
- Kalundborg Forsyning
- Kemp & Lauritzen A/S
- Københavns Kommune
- Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
- M. J. Eriksson A/S
- MT Højgaard A/S
- Munck Gruppen A/S
- Odense Kommune
- PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab
- PFA Ejendomme
- TDC Pensionskasse
- Aarhus Kommune
- CATENA
- Blackstone
- Logicor
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Aviva
- Standard Life
- Østerbro Tømmerhandel
- Frederiksberg Kommune
- Københavns Universitet
- City Apartment A/S
- Velliv A/S
- Propreco A/S
- Movinn A/S
- Københavns Professionshøjskole
- Drees & Sommer
Work highlights
- Advised PensionDanmark on the sale of property to German investor Nas Real Nordics.
- Advised Tesla Motors Denmark A/S on negotiating the lease agreement for its new headquarters in Køge, Denmark.
- Advising DSB on a joint venture project with AP Pension to establish a new Media City in Odense, Denmark that will gather media, tech and educational institutions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Neumann, Niels Jørgen Oggesen