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Bruun & Hjejle

Competition/European Law

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Bruun & Hjejle

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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.

Industries (13)

  • Agriculture
  • Automobiles
  • Broadcasting
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Media
  • Public Services
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Postal Services
  • Railway
  • TV and outdoor
  • Telecommunications

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Competition/European Law - Denmark

Band 1

Band 1


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 and foreign direct investment filings. Team members are also highly regarded for their work on state aid topics.

Work Highlights

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  • Bruun & Hjejle defended Danske Bank in an investigation into alleged excessive pricing.

Strengths

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  • Bruun Hjejle possess the ability to combine solid legal analysis with the ability to understand the client's commercial objectives.

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  • The department demonstrates an ability to combine a very high level of legal expertise with commercial reality.

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  • The firm has the right combination of experienced partners, capable attorneys and talented associates.

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  • Bruun & Hjejle has a clear strategy in which legal areas they provide advice and are among the best in Denmark within these areas.

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  • The team at Bruun & Hjejle is fast in its response times. The lawyers are always reachable or call back immediately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Frederik André Bork
    Band 1Frederik André Bork

    Frederik André Bork

    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 is distinctive in combining crisp legal analysis with a deep understanding of the client's commercial model and priorities.

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    • Frederik Bork is a greatly gifted competition law practitioner. He is nothing short of magnificent.

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  • Band 1Søren Zinck
    Band 1Søren Zinck

    Søren Zinck

    Søren Zinck has a strong focus on contentious competition law mandates, representing clients in behavioural 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 demonstrates strong expertise. He quickly grasps the core issues and offers clear and practical explanations and solutions that are easy for us to comprehend and implement.

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    • Søren Zinck has truly long-standing and important experience.

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    • Søren Zinck is the leading lawyer in this field in Denmark.

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    • He is very competent and engaged.

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    • He is truly skilled at navigating the intersection between ensuring high legal quality and remaining solution oriented.

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  • Band 2Olaf Koktvedgaard
    Band 2Olaf Koktvedgaard

    Olaf Koktvedgaard

    Olaf Koktvedgaard stands out for his work on state aid matters, often assisting public sector entities with subsidy disputes. He has further experience in European Union law matters.

    • Olaf Koktvevgaard is a highly valued and trusted advisor who succeeds in translating his strong legal expertise and deep market insight into practical, actionable advice.

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