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Kristian Skovgaard Larsen

Kristian Skovgaard Larsen specialises in construction law. Moreover, Kristian is head of DLA Piper Denmark’s Real Estate Practice Group in Aarhus. Kristian assists construction-industry players, particularly construction-owner organisations and construction companies, in connection with construction works both in Denmark and abroad. He advises on the tendering, negotiation and completion of construction projects of varying scale, complexity and duration. His advice is based on the General Conditions applied in the Danish construction industry, AB/ABT/ABR 18, and FIDIC for international projects. In addition, Kristian specialises in the drafting of contracts as well as dispute resolution within the construction industry. He has conducted more than 100 arbitration proceedings before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board and more than 200 expert surveys. Moreover, he was an acting high-court judge at the Danish Western High Court in 2015. In addition, Kristian has authored a number of legal articles. · DLA Piper Denmark

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About

Head of DLA Piper Denmark's Real Estate Practice Group in Aarhus. Specializes in construction law, advising construction-industry players on tendering, negotiation, and completion of construction projects in Denmark and abroad. Expert in contract drafting and dispute resolution, with extensive experience in arbitration and expert surveys. Former acting high-court judge at the Danish Western High Court (2015). Author of legal articles.

Practice areas

Construction LawReal Estate

Office

Expertise

Construction LawContract DraftingDispute ResolutionAB/ABT/ABR 18FIDIC

Education

  • Executive CBA – Purpose, People & Performance, AVT Business School, 2022
  • Certified mediator, the Association of Danish Law Firms, 2015
  • Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court, 2013
  • LL.M. in Construction Law, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland, 2009
  • Admitted to the Danish Bar, 2007
  • Master of Law, Aarhus University, 2004

Admissions

  • Denmark

Languages

EnglishDanish