DLA Piper Denmark offers expertise across a broad range of real estate transactions as well as project developments and construction-related matters, including disputes. On the real estate front, the team undertakes complex, high-profile transactions and assists with large-scale portfolios, forward purchase agreements, forward funding, financings and joint ventures. In terms of construction-related mandates, the team advises clients on the full lifecycle of construction and engineering projects. Line Marie Pedersen heads up the department in tandem with Kristian Skovgaard Larsen, who is a key name for litigation and arbitration proceedings in the space. Emilie Møller acts for local and international real estate investors, including institutional investors, on key transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The DLA Piper team dealing with public housing and adjusting legal areas is highly proficient. Their knowledge within this topic is absolutely in the top in Denmark. They are capable of working with current legislation and co-operate on developing new initiatives. In this respect their connections with the ministerial system is highly valued as well.’

  • ‘They are very solution oriented, combined with a good commercial understanding of what is important to the clients. At the same time, they are very transparent and straightforward in communication, making things smoother and easier to navigate.’

  • ‘Partner Kristian Skovgaard Larsen possesses a brilliant legal mind and is very business savvy. Kristian's clients benefit from his extensive network within the real estate and construction business, and Kristian is always on top of the newest case law and legislation.'

  • ‘Our main point of contact was Emilie Møller. She is very focused on finding commercial solutions – not just legal ones. This resulted in processes where our clients as well as the opposite side are satisfied with the result.’

  • 'Partner Emilie Møller is brilliant. Always accessible, flexible and pragmatic. Emilie simply gets the job done.’
  • ‘I've worked closest to Emilie Møller who has a high level of professionalism and is one of the most skilled lawyers I've met. I've referred clients to her because I am confident she will always provide the best possible result and she will give the required attention to the case, where some competitors may be less attentive. Her ability to always be on top of things and always one step ahead of everyone else in the transaction is much appreciated.’

  • ‘DLA Piper is taking the time to know their customers so they can provide the best service. They listen to our needs. They can see through complicated problems and solve them satisfactorily every time and on time. They are proactive and contribute to daily operations.’

  • ‘DLA Piper has provided us with great legal advice on several real estate transactions. There are very knowledgeable within the real estate field and you feel you are in good hands. They are really trying to help you minimise risk and add return.’

Key clients

  • Heimstaden
  • AXA Real Estate Investment Managers
  • Abrdn
  • Oxford Properties
  • Formuepleje Ejendomme
  • Kronhusene A/S
  • Thylander Gruppen
  • KONstruct
  • Proark Group
  • Northern Horizon Capital
  • Jönsson A/S
  • CG Jensen A/S
  • Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale
  • RESCALE Capital
  • DOMIS
  • Mangiavacchi Pedercini SpA
  • Adserballe & Knudsen
  • Jensen Gruppen
  • Innovator
  • SØM Ejendomme
  • Raundahl & Moesby
  • Lidl Danmark
  • Kemp & Lauritzen
  • Kuben Management
  • IMBRO ApS
  • Self Storage Group ASA
  • Hapimag AG
  • Windspace /
  • Port of Kalundborg
  • Elysium Nordic Aps
  • Byggeselskabet Mogens de Linde
  • Milton Huse
  • DUAS Bolig A/S
  • Sinding & Co
  • Stender Enterprise A/S

Work highlights

  • Assisted Milton Huse A/S, one of the largest single-family house and terraced house developers, with the establishment of a new joint venture with Niam.
  • Assisted Raundahl & Moesby A/S with the joint venture, development and investment cooperations with Patrizia and Danish pension fund, PenSam, regarding the development of Aarhus County Hospital into a residential area involving 200 residential units (Stage 1) and 430 residential units (Stage 2), respectively.
  • Assisted Cromwell Property Group with its first acquisitions of logistics properties in Denmark, together with Carlyle.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Line Marie Pedersen, Kristian Skovgaard Larsen

Other key lawyers

Emilie Møller, Thomas Albrechtsen, Jakob Nielsen, Thomas Høj Pedersen, Per Soon Larsen, Nikolaj Helsinghoff Andersen, Anne Louise Haack Andersen