Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 2
Email address
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+45 7227 0000About
Provided by Bech-Bruun
We assist private enterprises and public organisations in construing and applying EU law in practice. Our team of EU experts have in-depth knowledge of EU legislative and legal systems, and we have long-standing experience representing enterprises before the Court of Justice of the European Union and before the Danish supervisory authorities and courts in EU law cases.
Within the field of competition law, we have in-depth experience advising on merger applications and in assessing agreements and conduct in cases where enterprises are accused of violating competition rules. We also help enterprises pursue claims for compensation in civil actions for violation of competition rules.
Among other things, we provide advice on:
- Interpretation of the EU Treaty, TFEU, regulations, directives and case law
- The right of establishment and free movement of goods, persons, services and capital
- Contact and negotiation with EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Parliament
- Representation of enterprises before Danish supervisory authorities
- Litigation before the Danish courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union
- Investigations of cartel formations
- Cooperation and distribution agreements
- Pricing structures and discount and bonus schemes
- Cases before the competition authorities, the EU and the Danish courts
- Merger control
- Actions in damages
- Enterprises with special and exclusive rights.
Chambers Review
Bech-Bruun is a well-regarded law firm in the Danish market. It often assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers, as well as representing them in behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. The team also has notable experience in follow-on damages. The law firm further assists clients with state aid issues and competition law compliance. Team members are experienced in public procurement tender proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Bech-Bruun assisted Ahlsell Danmark with the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of Sanistål.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bech Bruun always provides the right skills for the specific tasks."
"The lawyers are very interested in understanding our company, and this makes their delivery more exceptional."
"We appreciate the team's business acumen and understanding of our business needs and operational thinking."
"Bech Bruun are always available and react quickly when the situation calls for it."
"Bech Bruun always provides the right skills for the specific tasks."
"The lawyers are very interested in understanding our company, and this makes their delivery more exceptional."
"We appreciate the team's business acumen and understanding of our business needs and operational thinking."
"Bech Bruun are always available and react quickly when the situation calls for it."
Notable Practitioners
Anders Birkelund Nielsen assists both contracting parties and bidders with tender proceedings.
Jesper Kaltoft is active on both competition law and public procurement mandates, frequently assisting clients with merger clearance filings and tender proceedings. In addition, he represents clients in sector inquiries and follow-on damages actions.
"He has a pragmatic approach and style, and understands our business and our needs."
Peter Stig Jakobsen often represents clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance and subsequent damages actions. He has further experience in state aid issues and competition law compliance.
"He is easy to reach out to and he responds immediately."
Tina Braad is a well-regarded public procurement practitioner who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector.
"She is always on top of things."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bech-Bruun
Denmark