Lawyers in Denmark

Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen

Partner, attorney Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen is one of Denmark's leading experts in construction and procurement law. He advises clients in the public and private sectors, including technical consultants, contractors (both Danish and international), insurance companies, and others on all aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, including contracts, collaborative models, and procurement procedures. He also has extensive experience in structuring public-private property development projects and other types of partnerships. Dispute resolution is one of Peter’s key areas of expertise, including arbitration, litigation, dispute boards, and mediation. He acts as both legal counsel and arbitrator in disputes relating not only to construction and infrastructure projects, but also to other areas of commercial and public law, such as contractual matters, shareholder issues, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, EU law, professional negligence, product liability, insurance, IT, and energy. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator and has served as an acting judge at the Eastern High Court. He is a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Peter is a co-author of leading specialist publications on arbitration and construction law. References:Peter has recently been involved in the following matters:• Legal adviser on all construction and procurement aspects of the Cityringen (Copenhagen Metro) project, including the Northern Extension (opened in 2020) and the Southern Extension (opened in 2024)• Legal adviser on construction and procurement aspects of light rail projects in Odense (Odense Tramway, opened in 2022) and in the Greater Copenhagen Area (Ring 3, under construction)• Counsel for public-sector clients in several major arbitration cases against Danish and international infrastructure contractors, involving claims and counterclaims concerning additional works, delay and disruption, liquidated damages, and defects(Peter represents Metroselskabet in ongoing arbitration proceedings against the Cityringen civil works contractor – see Metroselskabet's press release on the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board’s partial award of February 2026: https://metroselskabet.dk/en/contact-and-press/press/press-releases/metroselskabet-receives-decision-in-first-part-of-arbitration-case-concerning-m3/)• Legal adviser in connection with public-private urban development projects, including NærHeden, Høje-Taastrup C, and Kildedal• Counsel for technical consultants in several arbitration cases against public-sector property developers concerning consultant liability, liquidated damages, and additional fees, for example in relation to superhospital projects• Legal adviser to private- and public-sector clients on the development of partnership models and contracts concerning early contractor involvement (ECI) in construction projects• Counsel for copyright holders in a case before the Danish Supreme Court concerning wrongful transposition of the EU Copyright Directive into Danish law Peter has been appointed arbitrator in more than thirty ad hoc and institutional arbitration cases (DIA, SCC, and ICC) concerning a wide range of commercial law matters, including construction, infrastructure, contracts, international sales law, shareholder matters, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, insurance, IT, and energy. He has experience acting as presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator, sole arbitrator, emergency arbitrator, and arbitrator in expedited proceedings. Peter also teaches courses offered by private providers and regularly presents at conferences on topics related to construction, arbitration, public procurement, and contract law, most recently on AB / ABT / ABR 18, early contractor involvement (ECI), the use of BIM in construction, technical consultants' budget responsibility, EU public procurement rules, tender legislation, and dispute resolution in construction inspired by international arbitration.

Viltoft

Peter Fogh

Peter is a partner in Plesner's Construction team and for many years he has been involved in some of the most complex construction disputes in Denmark. Peter enjoys working with his younger colleagues in the Construction team, but also with his colleagues in Plesner's Litigation team where he draws on specific competences, in particular in respect to international disputes. Peter holds a master's degree in law from the University of Copenhagen which has been supplemented with a Master of Law from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is admitted to the Supreme Court of Denmark. Peter is also a certified arbitrator and a certified mediator. Peter was president of the Danish Bar and Law Society from 2015 to 2021. For the last many years, nature of the construction disputes handled by Peter has required him to draw on the expertise of his colleagues.

Plesner

Peter Grubert

Attorney-at-law

Jon Palle Buhl Law Firm

Peter Gustav Olson

Attorney at Law, European Trademark and Design Attorney

Zacco

Peter Hedegaard Knudsen

DLA Piper Denmark

Peter Hedegaard Madsen

Partner, Attorney

Poul Schmith

Peter Ketelsen

Partner.

Kromann Reumert

Peter Kirkehei Qvist

Partner.

Kromann Reumert

Peter Lambert

Attorney, managing partner, admitted to the Supreme Court. Peter Lambert advises Danish and international companies on media law, intellectual property law, marketing law, company and contracting law, and he is a board director of various companies. Peter Lambert has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Legal500 and Which lawyer? have recommended him in the areas of media, entertainment and intellectual property law. Co-author of the book Personlighedsret (Personality Rights).

Lassen Ricard

Peter Lind Nielsen

Managing Associate

Bech-Bruun

Peter Lyck

Peter Lyck is a partner in our corporate team and advises Danish and foreign clients on corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and on capital markets issues, including on disclosure obligations of issuers and investors. He has vast experience in M&A transactions and in public take-overs of listed companies in Denmark and abroad. In addition, Peter has been involved in several IPOs, equity and bond issues as well as prospectus verification processes. Furthermore, Peter assists in and advises on drafting and negotiating contracts, corporate governance, compliance, M&A disputes/arbitration, and air transportation law matters. Peter was born in 1969 and graduated from the University of Copenhagen in 1993 and also holds a LL.M. degree from Georgetown University (Washington D.C.).

Nielsen Nørager

Peter Meline

Andersen Partners

Peter Mollerup

DLA Piper Denmark

Peter Rønnow

DLA Piper Denmark

Peter Schiøler Skaaring

Partner.

Kromann Reumert

Peter Schradieck

Peter is a partner and head of our Litigation team. His practice is solely focused on preparing and handling some of largest litigation and arbitration proceedings in Denmark, and with experience from more than 150 main hearings, including before the Danish Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals constituted under institutions such as DIA, SCC and ICC, he is one of the most experienced and sought-after litigators in Denmark. Peter is also, together with only a handful of other lawyers in Denmark, top-ranked by both Chambers Europe, Chambers Global and Legal 500. He has worked for a broad range of both Danish and international blue-chip companies and specialises in managerial liability, securities litigation, post M&A disputes and contract law in general, particularly with international aspects. He has also focus on construction disputes and he has involved in major arbitrations concerning the construction of the Metro, among others. Peter is a certified arbitrator and is regularly appointed as co-arbitrator and lead arbitrator. In addition to his practice as an attorney-at-law, Peter has obtained a master's degree in strategy, finance and corporate governance from Copenhagen Business School. Peter is a member of Plesner's Board of Directors.

Plesner

Peter Schäfer

DLA Piper Denmark

Peter Skau-Andersen

Peter Skau-Andersen specialises in corporate and commercial law. He advises primarily on M&A transactions and their individual elements, including structured processes, strategy and preparation of a business for sale, integration of acquisitions into an organisation, etc. Peter has extensive experience with real estate transactions. Peter Skau-Andersen has the right to appear before the Danish Supreme Court and he also assists a large number of companies with dispute resolution, organisation, commercial contracts, etc. Peter Skau-Andersen has great insight into companies’ business activities and their commercial conditions, and he holds directorships in a number of companies. He also taught the law of property and obligations at the University of Copenhagen.

Skau Reipurth

Peter Stanstrup

Andersen Partners

Peter Stig Jakobsen

Partner

Bech-Bruun

Peter Sørensen

Peter is partner and attorney in our Corporate Commercial team where he advises Danish companies and international corporations. His areas of expertise span a wide range within commercial law, particularly corporate law, financing law, foundations, distribution, and dealer relations. With his extensive experience in board work, Peter also serves as chairman of several companies and foundations. His advice is based on solid commercial understanding with an approach that focuses on what is best for the company. He knows how to combine legal expertise with a deep business understanding to achieve optimal results. Peter also has expertise in succession, inheritance law, and estates of deceased persons. He also acts as a court-appointed administrator in larger and more complex estates of deceased persons. His extensive experience enables him to handle even the most complex cases in these areas and ensure an efficient and professional process. Peter is known for his ability to listen and communicate to the point, ensuring that clients are always fully informed and involved in the legal processes.

Lund Elmer Sandager

Peter Wedel Ranch Krarup

Partner (equity)

Mazanti-Andersen

Peter Østerby Mønsted

Partner

Hopp & Partners Advokatpartnerselskab

Peter Østergaard Nielsen

Partner

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab