Distinguished by ‘high level of professionalism’ and ’extensive industry knowledge,’ Innova Advokatfirma handles a wide range of real estate and construction matters. The team is co-led by Elisabet Villadsen Jensen, who brings expertise in real estate-related M&A, leasing, and dispute resolution. Praised by clients as ‘the best lawyer for companies in the construction industry in Denmark,’ Christian Lomborg Jessen advises clients on construction law, property development projects, and related disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Christian Lomborg Jessen has been our lawyer for about 12 years, and he, in our opinion, is the best lawyer for companies in the construction industry in Denmark. He has a very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to the legal issues that we occasionally encounter.'
  • ‘Innova is particularly distinguished by combining a high level of professionalism and extensive industry knowledge with close and personal advice, which gives us full assurance that they are our particularly trusted advisors.'
  • 'I have primarily worked with Christian Lomborg Jessen, whom I find to be friendly, approachable, and easy to get in touch with. He helps us understand our situations from a legal perspective, and together we discuss our options. He makes the collaboration feel both professional and respectful.'
  • 'In the meetings I’ve had with the team, I feel that they quickly understand our situation, and it’s clear that they are our advisors, with whom we can openly discuss and explore the situation together. There is a focus on possibilities and solutions.'
  • 'We always use Christian Lomborg Jessen, his professional level is the best I have seen in his field, and Christian is also a good and decent person who goes to great lengths for me as a client.'
  • ‘I use Innova both privately and in the company, and there are good skills in all areas. There are always more people in the office who know about your case, and this really gives me a high level of service.'
  • ‘Christian Lomborg Jessen is a very competent lawyer who always seeks the best solutions for his client. He is a very pleasant negotiator, and keeps focus on valuable solutions for his clients, in the dispute at hand as well as regarding long term relations.'
  • 'Professionalism and knowledge, empathy and kindness.'

Key clients

  • Bellevue Ejendomsinvest A/S
  • Byggefirmaet Knudsgaard A/S
  • CJ Group A/S
  • Frejada Holding ApS

Work highlights

  • Advised DJE Bolig in arbitration against Wolff Svendsen A/S concerning a €5m dispute over payment for extra work, delay costs, and daily fines related to the conversion of a large residential property in Copenhagen.
  • Advised Byggefirmaet Knudsgaard on the €20m acquisition, development, and construction of offices and public and private housing in Herning, Jutland.
  • Advised Kent H. Jeppesen Holding ApS on the acquisition of a large agricultural land area and its rezoning, urban planning, subdivision, construction preparation, and related legal matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Construction
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Christian Lomborg Jessen
Innova Advokatfirma

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elisabet Villadsen Jensen, Christian Lomborg Jessen