Competition/European Law
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Department: Competition and EU
Head(s) of department: Olaf Koktvedgaard, Søren Zinck and Frederik André Bork
No of employees in department: 19
Bruun & Hjejle’s competition team is headed by Olaf Koktvedgaard, a leading practitioner of competition law in Denmark, and Søren Zinck, a highly experienced competition lawyer and competition litigator, together with high-profile partner Frederik André Bork.
We advise on all aspects of Danish and EU competition law, including general EU law and EU trade matters, merger control, public procurement, abuse of dominance, and our antitrust practice is among the most acclaimed in Denmark. We have extensive experience with civil and criminal competition litigation, private damages actions (such as the follow-on damages claims relating to the EU Truck Cartel) and cartel investigations (e.g. for HMN Naturgas and Clear Channel Denmark).
Our competition team handles some of the largest and most complex matters in the Danish market. We act in ground-breaking competition and State aid litigation before the Danish courts, the General Court and the Court of Justice (e.g. for TV2 Danmark, FIH Holding and FIH Erhvervsbank).
We also have a strong track record within complex and cross-border merger control and M&A-related topics (such as the sale of Nets to Mastercard). Our merger process is fully integrated in the M&A process to ensure a smooth and efficient process for our clients.
Chambers Review
Bruun & Hjejle continues to be a leading practice in the Danish competition law market. The team is highly esteemed for its work on contentious matters, representing clients in investigations into alleged cartel involvement or non-compete clauses. It also acts for clients in appeals against Danish Competition Authority decisions and in high-profile follow-on damages actions. The law firm offers further expertise in both contentious and non-contentious state aid matters, including representing clients before the European Commission. It further assists with obtaining competition clearance for proposed mergers. The firm is a popular choice with clients from the financial services and energy industries, as well as public sector clients.
Work Highlights
- Bruun & Hjejle represented the three largest municipalities in Denmark in a claim for damages against companies involved in the European Commission's trucks cartel investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team responds quickly and competently to the questions we have."
"It is made up of highly skilled competition law experts."
"Bruun & Hjejle supported us in the best possible way."
"Bruun & Hjejle are extremely skilled and cost-effective, with a great commercial view."
"The lawyers are 100% dedicated and their response time is impressive."
"The team responds quickly and competently to the questions we have."
"It is made up of highly skilled competition law experts."
"Bruun & Hjejle supported us in the best possible way."
"Bruun & Hjejle are extremely skilled and cost-effective, with a great commercial view."
"The lawyers are 100% dedicated and their response time is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Frederik André Bork is particularly active in contentious competition law matters, representing clients in disputes regarding anti-competitive agreements, as well as in challenges to authority decisions and damages actions. He has further experience in merger clearance filings and state aid mandates.
"Frederik is a competition law expert and he showed solid awareness of the field, as well as an eye for a pragmatic solution."
"He has a very commercial perspective and is pragmatic and very clear in communication."
Olaf Koktvedgaard is well regarded for his ability to handle high-profile state aid disputes. He also represents clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in appeals against authority decisions and in damages claims.
"He has a very sharp focus on both the bigger picture and the essential details."
"Olaf Koktvedgaard has consistently exceeded our expectations in every aspect of service."
"He has consistently demonstrated his exceptional legal knowledge, expertise and sophistication in handling complex legal matters."
"He has an exceptional commercial awareness and has even demonstrated a deep knowledge of our industry."
Søren Zinck has a strong focus on behavioural matters and state aid cases. He has a notable reputation for representing clients in investigations, as well as in appeals against fines and high-profile follow-on damages actions.
"He is very pleasant to work with, highly skilled within this field and provides excellent advice."
"One of his gifts is that he's very good at explaining when things should not be done a certain way, but also good at finding a way around or alternative ways so we are able to complete a transaction."
"We have an extraordinarily well-functioning cooperation and good discussions, and he always has a curious attitude."
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