Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 1
About
Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel has one of Denmark’s largest and leading competition law teams. We have extensive experience advising our clients on all aspects of EU law as well as competition and procurement law.
We have specialised in offering practicable implementable advice to our clients on all issues relating to Danish and EU competition law, procurement law, state aid and other areas of EU law. We assist our clients whenever competition challenges arise with the competition authorities in Denmark and the EU, and we regularly represent clients in Danish courts and before the EU courts in Luxembourg.
Chambers Review
Gorrissen Federspiel retains its position as one of the strongest firms in Denmark for competition law matters on the basis of its well-balanced practice advising clients on merger clearance notifications and representing them in Danish Competition and Consumer Authority investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel involvement. The team also represents clients in challenges to authority decisions and damages actions. It also assists with the state aid matters. The law firm has a number of clients from the banking and transportation sectors.
Work Highlights
- Gorrissen Federspiel defended Daimler in a high-profile damages action following the decision in the European Commission's investigation into the trucks cartel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is the best team in Denmark."
"The team has a high level of knowledge and expertise."
"Gorrissen Federspiel has a strong focus on how to commercially implement legal frameworks."
"We always feel safe from a legal point of view, and the team has a great insight into commercial considerations."
"The team at Gorrissen Federspiel have a wealth of expertise and experience, and are able to provide pragmatic advice on the most complex and sophisticated matters."
"It is the best team in Denmark."
"The team has a high level of knowledge and expertise."
"Gorrissen Federspiel has a strong focus on how to commercially implement legal frameworks."
"We always feel safe from a legal point of view, and the team has a great insight into commercial considerations."
"The team at Gorrissen Federspiel have a wealth of expertise and experience, and are able to provide pragmatic advice on the most complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Erik Kjær-Hansen stands out for his work on contentious competition law matters. He represents clients in competition investigations and appeals against decisions, as well as defending them in high-profile standalone and follow-on damages actions. He is particularly popular with clients from the financial services sector.
"We had a very good impression of him. He is very pleasant to cooperate with, but also a talented lawyer."
"He's very skilled, very reliable, calm and a trustworthy person."
"He brought well-formulated points and arguments. He has both strategic and commercial awareness."
"He had a good and down-to-earth approach to a complex matter."
Martin André Dittmer is one of the leading lawyers in Denmark for advice on the competition law aspects of proposed transactions, frequently acting on merger control filings. He also represents clients in investigations by the DCCA.
"He is the best competition lawyer ever in the Nordics."
"Martin is the best lawyer in Denmark."
"His advice is pragmatic and to the point, based not only on his outstanding knowledge of the law but also on his understanding of our business concerns and objectives. With Martin we are in safe hands, and his attention and dedication is very highly appreciated."
"He is probably the best lawyer in Denmark."
"He is extremely knowledgeable, sharp and analytical, and has an in-depth understanding of our business. He provides excellent, no-nonsense, hands-on advice and he is always available at short notice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gorrissen Federspiel
Denmark
Members
Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Cecilie Sivertsen
Erik Molin
Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe
Josephine Alsing
Kristian Helge Straton-Andersen
Head of Department