Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 2
Email address
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+45 7227 0000About
Provided by Bech-Bruun
We advise large Danish and non-Danish public and private energy operators, such as utility companies, offshore and onshore oil and gas companies, operators in the wind turbine sector as well as climate funds, cleantech enterprises, etc. We have experience rendering advice to the oil and gas sector within all aspects from purchase/sale to the conclusion of contracts, licence applications, etc., just as we are experienced in setting up onshore and offshore wind farms all over the world. We specialise in regulatory issues and have in-depth knowledge of drafting complex agreements, complaints cases before the Danish Utility Regulator, the Energy Board of Appeal and the Energy Agency, also in connection with obtaining licences and permits, exemptions, etc.
Our advisory services include:
• Renewable energy, including biomass and biogas
• Onshore and offshore wind farms
• Oil and gas sector advisory services
• Setting up or reorganising collective utility plants
• Advice to private and municipal utilities
• Climate, including carbon quotas/credits/storage
• Electricity, heat and water supply
• Cleantech
• Transfer of energy enterprises and utilities
• Private equity and venture investments
• Direct and indirect environmental, energy and climate-related taxes.
Our team is made up of highly qualified and specialised lawyers, who are among the leading experts within the field. Our specialists have long-standing experience in advising on all areas of law relating to energy and utilities.
Chambers Review
Bech-Bruun is known for its capabilities in cross-border matters, assisting clients with high-profile M&A, financing and corporate mandates relating to projects. The law firm's broad expertise covers both offshore and onshore oil and gas activities as well as renewables, with a strong focus on wind energy. The team advises on the regulatory and EU law aspects of energy matters and acts on environmental issues associated with energy projects. The law firm possesses further strength in representing clients in energy-related arbitration proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Bech-Bruun advised Maersk-owned KK Wind Solutions on its acquisition of the controller and controller software business of Vestas Wind Systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bech-Bruun manages to combine legal expertise with commercial thinking."
"The lawyers at Bech-Bruun have good expertise and take a pragmatic approach."
"The team is hard-working, with the ability to listen and apply facts in the legal context."
"Bech-Bruun manages to combine legal expertise with commercial thinking."
"The lawyers at Bech-Bruun have good expertise and take a pragmatic approach."
"The team is hard-working, with the ability to listen and apply facts in the legal context."
Notable Practitioners
Per Hemmer is a well-regarded figure in the energy market who receives plaudits for his regulatory expertise. He regularly advises on energy and infrastructure projects, and leads M&A transactions in the energy sector.
Johan Weihe makes his debut in the rankings this year following growing recognition for his work in the energy sector. He regularly acts for large waste-to-energy companies, and has experience in oil and gas mandates.
"Johan Weihe is creative and extremely quick when finding solid solutions to complex problems."
"Johan is very good at predicting our needs and foreseeing issues."