Bech-Bruun utilises its energy and mining sector expertise to advise clients on obtaining mineral resource licenses, public law issues and matters arising from energy and infrastructure projects. The practice has a diverse client roster including the Government of Greenland and government-owned entities, private companies, foreign corporates and local municipalities. Johan Weihe, who is head of the firm’s Greenland energy department, has extensive knowledge of mineral resource law and public issues in Greenland; he works closely with Per Hemmer and the duo are noted for their energy sector and climate knowledge, which is focused on renewable energy projects and regulatory issues.
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Key clients
- Government of Greenland
- NunaGreen A/S
- SIKUKI Nuuk Harbour A/S
- Nukissiorfiit
- KAIR International A/S
- Kommune Kujalleq
- AirGreenland A/S
Work highlights
- Advised NunaGreen A/S on the corporate structure, tender process, financing and construction of an expansion of the hydropower plant in Nuuk and a new hydropower plant in Qasigiannguit and Aasiaat.
- Advised SIKUKI Nuuk Harbour A/S on the expansion of the industrial harbour in Nuuk.
- Advised Nukissiorfiit on the public tender of the technical adviser regarding the expansion of the Hydropower Plant in Nuuk, called Buksefjorden Vandkraftværk.