About

Provided by Poul Schmith

  • Poul Schmith’s EU, competition and public procurement team is the largest in the market. The team’s size and breadth of expertise allows them to act on a very wide range of matters.
  • The team has an exceptional track record in competition matters and has been involved in almost all major cases before the Danish courts in the last 15 years. This includes vertical and horizontal agreements, abuse of dominance and “gun jumping”. The team also has vast experience in negotiating damages claims and merger control.
  • Poul Schmith stands out for its public procurement expertise and are frequently instructed in the largest and most complex projects in the market. The team represents clients in more cases before the Danish Complaints Board for Public Procurement than any other firm. 
  • Poul Schmith has acted as key counsel to the Danish state for more than 80 years and advises various central government authorities publicly held enterprises/companies. The team combines this unmatched public sector and regulatory capacity with deep industry and commercial insight and also represent many Danish and foreign companies.
  • Poul Schmith also has unmatched experience within the field of state aid. In recent years, the team has been involved in all major state aid cases and frequently assists clients in dealings with the European Commission.
  • The team has significant experience in cases regarding international law and general EU-law and regularly represents clients before the European Court of Justice.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Denmark

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Poul Schmith is best known for representing public sector clients in both contentious and non-contentious competition and public procurement mandates. The law firm often acts on the procurement aspects of projects in the energy, transport and financial services sectors. The team is also very active in matters concerning alleged anti-competitive behaviour, as well as assisting clients with merger clearance matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Poul Schmith

  • Poul Schmith advised Nuuday as third party complainants on a challenge to the proposed merger between Norlys and Telia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christina Heiberg-Grevy
2
Christina Heiberg-Grevy
2
Band 2

Christina Heiberg-Grevy often assists clients with merger control mandates, advising both on filings and on third party challenges to authority decisions. She has further experience in abuse of dominance allegations and competition compliance mandates. She is a particularly popular choice with clients from the energy sector. She also acts on public procurement complaints.

Christina Heiberg-Grevy is a very good lawyer who is very good at finding solutions in the area.

Christina Heiberg-Grevy quickly understands my challenge and will always give relevant input.

Jacob Pinborg
2
Jacob Pinborg
2
Band 2

Jacob Pinborg has notable experience in abuse of dominance and cartel cases, often representing public sector clients in appeals. He has further experience in merger control cases.

Jacob Pinborg is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. He knows the legal point of view but also how to convey this in court.

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen
2
Jens Bødtcher-Hansen
2
Band 2

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen advises clients on tender proceedings and represents them in procurement complaints.

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen is one of a kind in highly complex areas and political matters. Jens has extensive knowledge and insight in political areas.

He has a strong understanding of business and is at trusted business partner.

He always has his client's best interest in mind and delivers both high quality and creativity.

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen is outstanding in his field.

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen is one of the best and most creative people in the area.

Andreas Estrup Ippolito
3
Andreas Estrup Ippolito
3
Band 3

Andreas Estrup Ippolito is particularly active in public procurement projects in the transport and energy sectors.

Andreas Estrup Ippolito is a very skilled lawyer and is a truly trusted adviser. Andreas will always be my first choice of "go to" if I need any kind of legal assistance.

Kristian Hartlev
3
Kristian Hartlev
3
Band 3

Kristian Hartlev often advises the Danish state on tendering for projects in the energy and financial sectors. He has additional experience in the procurement aspects of infrastructure construction projects.

He is a solid choice for anyone looking to be guided through the procurement processes by a steady hand.

Kristian Hartlev is very good for infrastructure projects.

Ranked Lawyers at
Poul Schmith

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Denmark

Competition/European Law

Christina Heiberg-Grevy
2
Christina Heiberg-Grevy
2
Band 2
Jacob Pinborg
2
Jacob Pinborg
2
Band 2
Competition/European Law: Public Procurement

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen
2
Jens Bødtcher-Hansen
2
Band 2
Andreas Estrup Ippolito
3
Andreas Estrup Ippolito
3
Band 3
Christina Heiberg-Grevy
3
Christina Heiberg-Grevy
3
Band 3
Kristian Hartlev
3
Kristian Hartlev
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Poul Schmith

Andreas Estrup Ippolito

Jens Bødtcher-Hansen

Kristian Hartlev

Tomas Ilsøe Andersen

Industries

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Construction

Defence & Security

Energy

Financial Sector

Health Care

IT & Technology

Infrastructure

Insurance

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Public sector

Retail

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