Bruun & Hjejle, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

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Department: Real Estate and Construction

Head of Department: Henriette Bjerg and Christian Johansen

No of employees in department: 87

The department is headed by the highly experienced real estate specialist Henriette Bjerg and leading construction expert Christian Johansen. Furthermore, it consists of 8 additional partners and 53 other qualified lawyers.

Our real estate and construction team is one of the leading players in the field - and one of the most active teams in the Danish market. We give advice on high-end, complex real estate matters including real estate transactions, financing, property development and construction law. We work in teams to advise the client in the best possible way by combining commercial and legal expertise.

We provide legal advice on some of the largest and most high-profile projects in Denmark. In addition, we represent clients on high-stakes construction-related disputes.

We act as legal adviser on matters such as:

Complex real estate transactions
Property development
Construction law
Real estate finance
Development projects
Construction-related disputes

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Denmark

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bruun & Hjejle offers unrivalled expertise in real estate and construction mandates. The department regularly handles highly sophisticated property and portfolio transactions, involving a wide range of real estate types. The group's top-tier construction offering is recognised for its strength in large urban and infrastructure development projects, including those with cross-border elements. The law firm is also highly proficient in handling construction-related litigation and arbitration. International investment banks, pension funds and real estate developers feature in the firm's client list.

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Work Highlights

Bruun & Hjejle acted for PensionDanmark on three projects involving the acquisition of properties from municipalities in Allerød, Brøndby and Herlev with the intention of constructing private retirement homes.

Strengths

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The team is very service-minded, skilled, experienced and always available. It also has a reasonable and pragmatic approach to cases.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The lawyers' availability and swift replies never fail.

Real Estate respondent
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The lawyers have a great understanding of the client's needs and are quick to adapt to them.

Real Estate respondent
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The team's ability to solve problems is very strong.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Bruun & Hjejle handles the biggest and most complex cases in Denmark, and does it at a very high level.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The team is very service-minded, skilled, experienced and always available. It also has a reasonable and pragmatic approach to cases.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The lawyers' availability and swift replies never fail.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The lawyers have a great understanding of the client's needs and are quick to adapt to them.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The team's ability to solve problems is very strong.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Bruun & Hjejle handles the biggest and most complex cases in Denmark, and does it at a very high level.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Christian Johansen

Band 1

As one of Denmark’s top construction experts, Christian Johansen is in a prime position to advise national and international clients on large infrastructure and urban development projects. His prowess also extends to construction disputes, including arbitration proceedings.

Christian Johansen is a very experienced and well-reputed lawyer in the industry.

Christian is very client-oriented and flexible in finding solutions.

Christian has a very good commercial understanding.

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Christian Schow Madsen

Band 1

Christian Schow Madsen remains a highly revered adviser due to his strength in property portfolio transactions. His expertise additionally encompasses contracts and agreements relating to development projects.

Christian Schow Madsen is strong.

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Søren Damgaard

Band 1

Søren Damgaard regularly advises international investors on large residential and commercial real estate transactions. He is also well placed to assist with the set-up of joint ventures for development projects across Denmark.

Søren is a super-gifted lawyer; besides being really gifted technically, he brings a good personality and commercial awareness.

Søren is very strong commercially and a very good negotiator. He always delivers on time and is very good at driving processes.

Søren Damgaard stands out as one of the most qualified and experienced advisers when it comes to transactions and property development.

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Liv Helth Lauersen

Band 2

Liv Helth Lauersen is often entrusted with large infrastructure and urban development projects, negotiating complex construction agreements and contracts. She is also experienced in dispute resolution mandates, including arbitration proceedings.

Liv Helth Lauersen has an eye for detail and great strategic focus.

Liv is a very skilled lawyer with good commercial understanding.

Liv is very client-oriented and flexible in finding solutions.

Liv is an exceptional lawyer with strong personal skills and an ability to find solutions in any challenging situation.

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Søren Kopp

Band 2

Søren Kopp regularly assists international investors and asset managers with large property and portfolio transactions, as well as development projects.

Søren has a great mind and the ability to see the bigger picture with the client's business in mind in negotiations and stressful situations.

Søren Kopp is recognised for his expertise and influence. He has gained attention through his innovative ideas, research and achievements.

Søren is excellent at processing deals, delivering high-quality work and providing commercial sparring outside his usual legal framework.

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Henriette Bjerg

Band 3

Henriette Bjerg acts on a variety of real estate transactions, advising clients on purchase, lease and development agreements. She is particularly experienced in deals involving hotel and office assets.

With her client-centred approach, she is a driving force in securing the set-out objectives, and if they are not possible she will suggest pragmatic and solution-focused alternatives.

She is a workhorse like few others.

Henriette is highly skilled, adept at streamlining tasks and being efficient.

Henriette Bjerg has very deep knowledge in the real estate market in Denmark.

Henriette is a really good lawyer. She is extremely well organised and tidy, making sure that all the T's are crossed and I's are dotted. She really maintains the momentum in cases well.

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