NJORD Law Firm has a robust track record in assisting Danish and international clients with large development and construction projects in Denmark. Christian Schwarz-Hansen and Steffen Hebsgaard Muff head up the real estate and construction sides of the practice, respectively; Schwarz-Hansen advises on the optimisation of portfolios, real estate transactions, and property developments, while Muff works on large-scale international projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘During our interaction, we have always one point of contact, Christian Schwarz-Hansen, and if any request would exceed his area of competence, we were directed to a highly competent colleague of his. From a client perspective, an absolutely optimal customer relationship handling.'

  • ‘Njord's team with construction is very skilled and has a dedicated focus on solving the problem while ensuring that the relationship between us and our counterpart is not jeopardised.’

  • ‘Both Partner Erik Larsson and Partner Rune Tarnø are highly valued advisers and very experienced within construction law.’

  • ‘Njord Law offers thorough and committed advice, with an understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of our cases.’

  • ‘Christian Schwarz-Hansen is always available, prepared for meetings and at the forefront of developments.’

  • ‘We are in direct exchange with the responsible partners, who know everything about the content. In the background, colleagues work on the respective matters and are the experts for the respective cases. In our opinion, this is an optimal structure.’

  • ‘The NJORD partners we work with are always present and on hand. They have a very high level of expertise and a pragmatic approach. They only do what is really necessary.’

  • ‘The team chooses the right candidate for supporting the relevant case. The dialogue is friendly and logical and legal arguments are presented for the client, without complicating the case unnecessarily.’

Key clients

  • Four Stars S.A.
  • Opes Immobilien Group
  • Fonciere Du Traingle D’or ApS
  • Bedrocan
  • AEW
  • Municipality of Silkeborg
  • Helle Parken I/S
  • Holmsø Udvikling A/S
  • RACELL Saphire ApS
  • Heart Museum
  • AB Boverian
  • AM Alpha Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
  • Arpe & Kjeldsholm A/S
  • Beumer Group A/S
  • Boligselskabet Nordkysten
  • By og Boligadministration A/S
  • DAB (dabbolig.dk)
  • Egebaek Byg A/S
  • Fred. Olsen & Co.
  • HPH Totalbyg A/S
  • HDI-Gerling
  • Indfaldet ApS
  • KAJ O. MADSEN A/S
  • Mainline Power Sweden AB
  • Nordbo Huse
  • Nordea
  • Northern Survey ApS
  • Oskar Group A/S
  • PEJA Ejendomsinvest ApS
  • P.S.J Ejendomsinvest 3 ApS
  • Rasmus Friis A/S
  • Storage 24
  • Swietelsky Rail Denmark ApS
  • The Salvation Army
  • Toft Ejendomme ApS
  • Uniplan Danmark A/S
  • University College Absalon
  • University of Copenhagen
  • Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised Luxembourg real estate investor Four Stars S.A. on the sale of its Danish residential property portfolio situated in and around Copenhagen.
  • Advised the Danish seller on a substantial single property sale involving 35-37 avenue Montaigne, which located in Paris' 'golden triangle' and is the headquarters of Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino. Value €860m.
  • Advised Volkswagen Immobilien GmbH on developing new headquarters of the Danish branch of MAN Energy Solutions, which will include 60,000sqm of production, research, offices, and storage facilities.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christian Schwarz-Hansen, Steffen Hebsgaard Muff

Other key lawyers

Erik Larsson, Bettina Erringsø, Rune Tarnø