Europe Denmark Real Estate: Construction

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 construction offering rises to the top tier of the rankings and 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 belong to Bruun & Hjejle’s prominent client roster.

Plesner boasts an exceptional construction practice with further strong capabilities in real estate mandates. The law firm is regularly involved in large-scale construction projects in the energy, infrastructure and transportation sectors, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group is also proficient in property and portfolio transactions, including the acquisition of development projects. The lawyers are well versed in the full gamut of property types, including mixed-use and student accommodation.

Poul Schmith houses one of the top construction teams in the Danish market. The law firm regularly handles highly complex infrastructure, transportation and healthcare projects, and the lawyers are knowledgeable in PPP contracts. The team also has a strong track record in dispute resolution, including arbitration proceedings. Additionally, Poul Schmith represents pension funds and real estate developers in the acquisition and divestment of real estate portfolios and assets across Denmark.

VILTOFT is a market-leading construction boutique particularly highlighted for its handling of dispute resolution mandates. The law firm regularly manages all aspects of large-scale construction projects, including procurement processes and tendering matters. The team acts for a wide variety of clients on a broad range of development projects, and has a particularly strong track record in the building of hospitals and transport infrastructure.

Bech-Bruun is home to a distinguished real estate and construction law practice, regularly acting for international investors, pension funds and public entities. The law firm frequently handles real estate transactions involving residential properties, logistics centres and offices, including portfolios. Clients also benefit from Bech-Bruun's strength in construction mandates involving artificial islands, hospitals, urban developments and infrastructure projects. Furthermore, the law firm has significant strength in construction arbitration and litigation.

Gorrissen Federspiel is held in high esteem for its capabilities in the Danish real estate market. The team is highly active in the acquisition and sale of large real estate properties and portfolios. Gorrissen Federspiel also possesses strength in construction mandates, with the arrival of Steen Hellmann in March 2023 bolstering the law firm's offering in this practice area. The department assists with the negotiation of construction agreements and often represents clients in complex construction disputes.

Skau Reipurth & Partnere is well placed in the Danish construction market, often advising on various large-scale infrastructure projects. The team also handles the construction of residential developments and hospital buildings. The lawyers additionally represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

The international law firm DLA Piper is home to a respected real estate and construction practice in Denmark. The team often assists with the sale and acquisition of real estate portfolios and properties. It has further expertise in joint ventures for urban development projects. The law firm is also well versed in the construction of residential and commercial buildings and also represents clients in arbitration.

Horten has a respected real estate practice that is well placed to advise on the sale and purchase of office and residential properties, as well as plots of land. The negotiation and review of lease agreements is also handled by the law firm. Horten additionally acts on construction mandates related to the development of residential projects as well as industrial properties and transport infrastructure. The lawyers are experienced in the negotiation of turnkey contracts as well as handling litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Lundgrens offers an experienced practice, covering a broad array of real estate law and construction-related matters. The team is highly active in the acquisition and sale of large office, residential and commercial portfolios and assets, often acting for foreign investors. Clients also benefit from the law firm's knowledge in construction mandates, advising on development projects and the connected disputes.