Innova Advokatfirma acts for a client roster of  privately owned companies, private equity funds, venture capital companies, public institutions, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Transfers of large and medium-sized properties and real estate companies, as well as construction issues, property developments and disputes are among the team’s core work flow in the space. Practice heads Elisabet Villadsen Jensen and Christian Lomborg Jessen are key points of contact for construction and development projects, and all aspects of real estate M&A, respectively.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Innova Advokatfirma has been an invaluable help and sparring partner throughout.’

  • ‘Christian Lomborg Jessen is the best, most hardworking and flexible lawyer I have ever worked with. He is well prepared and goes to great lengths to ensure that his client understands the core and complexity of the cases, so that I also appear prepared and ready on court days. Christian's team is always ready and qualified to help, guide and answer questions.’

  • ‘Christian Lomborg Jessen is always willing to assess a case before making final agreements with customers, so that unnecessary resources are not spent on cases that cannot be won.’

  • ‘The lawyers have a very strong knowledge of construction law and handle disputes very practically. They have a focus on the values involved and seek solutions, that enable the parties to cooperate.’

  • ‘Clear and easily transparent structure, where Innova internally finds solutions and you as a customer only have one point of contact. Very solution-oriented group of lawyers who are good at seeing problems from the customer's point of view.’

  • ‘Christian Lomborg Jessen is the best lawyer we have used. Efficient, with a fantastic overview and at the same time a good negotiator who does not complicate things.’

  • ‘The primary points that we would like to emphasise as unique about the collaboration and which distinguish INNOVA from others in the market are 1) the very pleasant and straightforward tone of communication that makes them easy to work with, 2) the very extensive knowledge of the construction industry and the market for real estate, 3) Christian Lomborg Jessen's analytical and sharp approach to issues.’

  • ‘I would like to mention here partner Christian Lomborg Jessen, who has a reputation as one of Denmark's most skilled lawyers within the construction industry. He is easy to work with, professionally one of the best in the construction industry and at the same time has a great overview and a constructive approach to solving problems.’

Key clients

  • TAG DK Group
  • Bellevue Ejendomsinvest A/S
  • HauCon A/S
  • Bach Invest A/S
  • Nobia Denmark A/S
  • John Drejer A/S
  • Byggefirmaet Knudsgaard A/S
  • Ejendomsselskabet Olav de Linde A/S
  • P. Olesen A/S
  • Bytømreren Group A/S
  • CJ Group A/S
  • Knudsgaard Ejendomme A/S
  • Ipart Group ApS
  • Jørgen Lund Frederiksen A/S
  • Akademiingeniør Svend Poulsen A/S
  • Klitte og Jensen A/S
  • Stroyer Development A/S
  • DK Roof A/S
  • Sørens Tagdækning A/S
  • Hjernø Gustafsen A/S
  • Aarhus Street Food ApS
  • DJE Bolig
  • MD Anlæg Sjælland ApS
  • LRK Bolig
  • Frejada Holding ApS
  • Ejendomsselskabet Dalgas A/S
  • Gundersen Ejendomme ApS
  • Ejendomsholdingselskabet 2020
  • B & D Holding af 1998 ApS
  • Murerfirmaet Kiil & Nielsen
  • Laursens Realskole
  • Markusminde Ejendomme ApS
  • Clausen & Klausen Holding ApS
  • BG Udvikling ApS
  • Kent H. Jeppesen Holding ApS
  • LB Entreprenør A/S
  • ORIENS HR Sp. z o.o. Sp. Komandytowa

Work highlights

  • Advised Byggefirmaet Knudsgaard A/S in connection with the land purchase and the conclusion of the contract for the construction of a new residential area with approximately 100 homes in the town of Ikast.
  • Advised the general contractor CJ Group A/S on a number of complex issues regarding finance and completion of a building project south of Aarhus.
  • Advised Langkær A/S and Frejada Holding A/S in connection with the purchase of a large area of land for development and construction of houses.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elisabet Villadsen Jensen, Christian Lomborg Jessen