What the team is known for
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.

Strengths
"The team at Bech-Bruun is very efficient, responsive and pragmatic."

"They have a proactive and problem-solving approach and provide extremely fast responses."

Work highlights
Bech-Bruun acted for Blackstone on the recapitalisation of the last-mile logistics portfolio Mileway.

Notable practitioners
Claus Berg frequently represents contractors in contentious mandates, including litigation and arbitration pertaining to building defects and construction delays. He also has experience of acting as arbitrator on construction disputes.

Jens Hjortskov regularly advises on urban development and infrastructure projects as well as artificial islands. He often represents clients in construction-related disputes. "Jens Hjortskov is very dedicated to his clients."

Steen Puch Holm-Larsen remains a sought-after adviser due to his strength in handling large-scale acquisitions and divestments of properties and portfolios. His transactions often have cross-border elements, and he frequently acts for high-profile and international financial institutions. "Steen Puch Holm-Larsen is a fantastic lawyer who consistently helps navigate complex situations with great leadership and market awareness."

Sven Frode Frølund acts on large property and portfolio transactions as well as the acquisition of asset-owning companies. He acts for large international investors. "Sven Frode Frølund has great awareness and experience in deals."

Torben Brøgger offers clients expertise in the construction of hospitals and the handling of large urban development projects throughout Denmark. "Torben Brøgger is a very impressive procurement lawyer."

Entering the rankings, Per Bjerg Christensen acts for prominent investors, including pension funds, on the acquisition of real estate portfolios. He also offers experience advising public bodies and real estate developers on a range of development-related issues.

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, Real Estate

What the team is known for
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.

Strengths
"The team at Bech-Bruun is very efficient, responsive and pragmatic."

"They have a proactive and problem-solving approach and provide extremely fast responses."

Work highlights
Bech-Bruun acted for Blackstone on the recapitalisation of the last-mile logistics portfolio Mileway.

Notable practitioners
Claus Berg frequently represents contractors in contentious mandates, including litigation and arbitration pertaining to building defects and construction delays. He also has experience of acting as arbitrator on construction disputes.

Jens Hjortskov regularly advises on urban development and infrastructure projects as well as artificial islands. He often represents clients in construction-related disputes. "Jens Hjortskov is very dedicated to his clients."

Steen Puch Holm-Larsen remains a sought-after adviser due to his strength in handling large-scale acquisitions and divestments of properties and portfolios. His transactions often have cross-border elements, and he frequently acts for high-profile and international financial institutions. "Steen Puch Holm-Larsen is a fantastic lawyer who consistently helps navigate complex situations with great leadership and market awareness."

Sven Frode Frølund acts on large property and portfolio transactions as well as the acquisition of asset-owning companies. He acts for large international investors. "Sven Frode Frølund has great awareness and experience in deals."

Entering the rankings, Per Bjerg Christensen acts for prominent investors, including pension funds, on the acquisition of real estate portfolios. He also offers experience advising public bodies and real estate developers on a range of development-related issues.

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, Real Estate - Construction

Ranked: Tier 1

Bech-Bruun houses a team which has broad expertise and serves a diverse client base of international funds and investors. Tina Braad and Jens Hjortskov jointly lead the team from Aarhus and Copenhagen respectively. Hjortskov often represents general housing organisations and entrepreneurs in disputes, while Braad regularly advises public authorities and utilities on tender procedures and public procurement issues, areas in which associate Nikolaj Kromann Hellesen is also a specialist. Construction and procurement specialist Claus Berg is ‘extremely well prepared‘ when handling disputes and arbitration proceedings before the Building and Construction Arbitration Board (BCAB) concerning designer and consultant liability. ‘Rain maker‘ Steen Puch Holm-Larsen has notable expertise in real estate investments, M&A, and hotel investments, often advising on sale and leaseback acquisitions and single asset logistics transactions. 

‘A true full service team in all real estate aspects with great market awareness.’

‘Steen P. Holm-Larsen is a rain maker and has a heavy presence in the market. He is very commercially skilled and always takes a no nonsense approach.’

‘Claus Berg has a very professional approach to the task, are always extremely well prepared and has a good understanding of the technical issues.’

Legal 500, Real Estate and Construction, 2023