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Department: Competition and EU

Head(s) of department: Olaf Koktvedgaard, Søren Zinck and Frederik André Bork

No of employees in department: 22

Bruun & Hjejle’s competition team is headed by Olaf Koktvedgaard, a leading practitioner of competition law in Denmark, and Søren Zinck, a highly experienced competition lawyer and competition litigator, together with high-profile partner Frederik André Bork.

We advise on all aspects of Danish and EU competition law, including general EU law and EU trade matters, merger control, public procurement, abuse of dominance, and our antitrust practice is among the most acclaimed in Denmark. We have extensive experience with civil and criminal competition litigation, private damages actions (such as the follow-on damages claims relating to the EU Truck Cartel) and cartel investigations (e.g. for HMN Naturgas and Clear Channel Denmark).


Our competition team handles some of the largest and most complex matters in the Danish market. We act in ground-breaking competition and State aid litigation before the Danish courts, the General Court and the Court of Justice. We also have a strong track record within complex and cross-border merger control and M&A-related topics. Our merger process is fully integrated in the M&A process to ensure a smooth and efficient process for our clients.

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What the Team is Known For

Bruun & Hjejle has a market-leading team that is able to cover the full breadth of competition law topics. It handles the full life cycle of contentious mandates, representing clients in initial behavioural investigations, as well as in subsequent appeals and damages actions. The law firm also offers notable experience in merger control filings, acting for both the main parties and third parties. Team members are also highly regarded for their work on state aid topics.

Work Highlights

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  • Bruun & Hjejle represented Nets before the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court in an appeal against a decision by the Danish competition authorities concerning an alleged abuse of dominance.

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Notable Practitioners

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Frederik André Bork
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Frederik André Bork
Head of Competition/European Law
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Frederik André Bork is highly esteemed for his ability to handle contentious competition law matters, including high-profile follow-on damages actions and appeals against authority decisions. He additionally offers notable experience in transactional competition law mandates, advising clients on obtaining clearance for joint ventures and mergers.

Frederik André Bork has an impressive breadth of expertise and an eminent legal judgment, and exudes a high degree of confidence.

His commercial awareness - and ability to leverage competition law in a strategic, commercial context - is second to none.

Frederik André Bork knows competition law at his finger tips.

Olaf Koktvedgaard
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Olaf Koktvedgaard
Head of Competition/European Law
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Olaf Koktvedgaard stands out for his work on state aid matters, often assisting public sector entities. He has further experience in European Union law matters and assists clients with appeals against competition authority decisions.

He is extremely wise and pleasant to work with.

Olaf Koktvedgaard is one of the absolutely top state aid attorneys in Denmark, recognized for his exceptional expertise and deep knowledge in this specialized area of law.

Olaf Koktvedgaard has immense expertise and an exceptional ability to understand even very complex issues and markets in a very short time.

Søren Zinck
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Søren Zinck
Head of Competition/European Law
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Søren Zinck has a strong focus on contentious competition law mandates, representing clients in investigations, as well as in appeals against competition authority decisions and in high-profile follow-on damages actions. He is a popular choice with clients from the financial services sector.

Søren Zinck has a good understanding of the business and is highly competent.

He has very high competences and with a great 360 degree view.

Søren Zinck is brilliant.

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Frederik André Bork
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Frederik André Bork
Head of Competition/European Law
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Olaf Koktvedgaard
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Olaf Koktvedgaard
Head of Competition/European Law
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Søren Zinck
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Søren Zinck
Head of Competition/European Law
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Members

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Frederik André Bork

Frederik André Bork

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Olaf Koktvedgaard

Olaf Koktvedgaard

Head of Department

Søren Zinck

Søren Zinck

Head of Department

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