About

Provided by Bech-Bruun

We assist private enterprises and public organisations in construing and applying EU law in practice. Our team of EU experts have in-depth knowledge of EU legislative and legal systems, and we have long-standing experience representing enterprises before the Court of Justice of the European Union and before the Danish supervisory authorities and courts in EU law cases. 

Within the field of competition law, we have in-depth experience advising on merger applications and in assessing agreements and conduct in cases where enterprises are accused of violating competition rules. We also help enterprises pursue claims for compensation in civil actions for violation of competition rules.

Among other things, we provide advice on:

  • Interpretation of the EU Treaty, TFEU, regulations, directives and case law ​
  • The right of establishment and free movement of goods, persons, services and capital
  • Contact and negotiation with EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Parliament
  • Representation of enterprises before Danish supervisory authorities
  • Litigation before the Danish courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union
  • Investigations of cartel formations
  • Cooperation and distribution agreements
  • Pricing structures and discount and bonus schemes
  • Cases before the competition authorities, the EU and the Danish courts
  • Merger control
  • Actions in damages
  • Enterprises with special and exclusive rights.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Denmark

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bech-Bruun is best known for assisting clients with contentious competition law mandates, representing clients in behavioural investigations, market inquiries and damages actions. The law firm is also active in public procurement mandates, acting for both public sector entities and bidders on contentious and non-contentious mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Bech-Bruun represented Danfoss in an action for damages concerning allegations of excessive pricing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anders Birkelund Nielsen
2
Anders Birkelund Nielsen
2
Band 2

Anders Birkelund Nielsen advises public bodies on tenders for public procurement projects. He has additional experience in representing complainants in procurement disputes.

Anders Birkelund Nielsen stands out for being a very genuine person.

He has many years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the field.

Anders Birkelund Nielsen has a unique way of understanding the client's needs and he communicate difficult legal material in an easily accessible way.

Jesper Kaltoft
2
Jesper Kaltoft
2
Band 2

Jesper Kaltoft has a strong focus on behavioural matters, representing clients in sector inquiries, complaints of anti-competitive conduct and follow-on damages actions. He additionally advises public sector clients on tender procedures.

He is very talented and gives excellent advice. He has a pragmatic approach and a commercial mindset, so he adapts to the circumstances of the business.

Peter Stig Jakobsen
3
Peter Stig Jakobsen
3
Band 3

Peter Stig Jakobsen acts for both claimants and defendants on competition law damages actions.

Peter Stig Jakobsen is good to work with.

Tina Braad
3
Tina Braad
3
Band 3

Tina Braad handles both contentious and non-contentious procurement matters in the construction sector.

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Competition/European Law

Jesper Kaltoft
2
Jesper Kaltoft
2
Band 2
Peter Stig Jakobsen
3
Peter Stig Jakobsen
3
Band 3
Competition/European Law: Public Procurement

Anders Birkelund Nielsen
2
Anders Birkelund Nielsen
2
Band 2
Jesper Kaltoft
3
Jesper Kaltoft
3
Band 3
Tina Braad
3
Tina Braad
3
Band 3