Bech-Bruun‘s broad energy practice handles the full range of transactional and regulatory issues and disputes regarding large energy infrastructure projects. The team is known for its expertise in power purchase agreements (PPAs) and often serves infrastructure fund management and cleantech corporates. Practice head Johan Weihe has over 15 years’ experience in advising waste-to-energy companies and governments on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. On the renewables side, energy specialist Per Hemmer is an expert in geothermic energy and waste incineration transactions. Associate Rania Kassis primarily advises on the contractual and regulatory facets of offshore renewable energy and oil and gas projects.

DLA Piper Denmark houses a strong team which advises governments, public authorities and multi-utility companies on the full scope of matters within the renewable energy, water, and wastewater sectors. The team also has notable experience in providing advice on M&A transactions and restructurings within the energy and utility sectors. Jacob Sparre Christiansen leads the team with over 20 years’ experience in advising energy companies on investments into renewable energy projects, and regulatory matters concerning wastewater and electricity distribution. Attorney Lasse Møller is a ‘highly competent‘ supply lines specialist who regularly represents owners in disputes concerning the cost and damage of moving supply lines.

Horten serves a varied client base of funds, institutions and domestic and international energy companies on a number of onshore and offshore energy construction projects. Christian Tullberg specialises in cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions, particularly relating to the purchase and development of renewable energy assets relating to wind, solar, and biogas energy, areas which Søren Hornbæk Svendsen is an expert. Energy specialist Klavs Gravesen focuses on advising on issues between municipalities and the energy sectors. René Frisdahl Jensen has vast experience in advising on the regulation of heating, natural gas, and power supply projects, often appearing before energy complaint boards.

Rated by clients as having ‘the best energy law team in Denmark‘, Kromann Reumert is known for advising on the financing of international renewable energy projects, and the drafting and negotiation of FIDIC-based contracts. Practice head Anders Stubbe Arndal, known as ‘Mr. Energy law‘ by clients, is a specialist in M&A and corporate matters within the energy sector and has notable experience in dispensing regulatory advice concerning renewables. Maria Holst Levin is an expert in energy company regulation and handles disputes concerning oil pipeline infrastructure and drilling projects; she also has extensive experience in energy related ESG issues, and renewable energy transactions.

Plesner‘s energy and infrastructure practice is known for its skill in advising on PPAs for offshore wind farms, the redevelopment of gas-hubs, and the development and divestment of solar projects. ‘First-class, trusted adviser‘ Niklas Korsgaard Christensen leads the team and dispenses advice on offshore wind parks, power-to-x projects and oil and gas platforms. Esben Kjær advises on project development agreements for energy infrastructure and overseas repowering projects, in addition to serving numerous utility companies.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab leverages its international network to bolster its ‘hardworking‘ renewable energy team, which advises clients on entering into emerging offshore wind markets and power-to-X projects. Jakob Østervang leads the team from Aarhus with his expertise in the financing, development and structuring of onshore and offshore wind and solar projects. Peter Østergaard Nielsen has over 10 years’ experience in the drafting and negotiation of key contracts for international offshore wind projects, and Anders Hørlyck Jensen is proficient in handling claims for supply, service and maintenance within the renewables industry. Tejs Degn Leth Ernst focuses on cross-border joint ventures and renewable energy project acquisitions. Anne-Sophie Bundesen joined the team in early 2023.

Bruun & Hjejle’s ‘very professional and trustworthy’ team handles the whole gamut of transactions and alternative investments in the energy sector for domestic and international clients. Karsten Kristoffersen and Lars Kongsgaard Hansen co-head the practice; Kristoffersen is a dispute resolution specialist who represents energy suppliers in investigations, and Hansen has broad experience in cross-border investments into renewable energy assets and infrastructure projects. Olaf Koktvedgaard is an expert in the sale, transportation and distribution of gas.

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s energy and infrastructure practice utilises its ‘deep industry insight‘ to advise on the full range of tax, transactional and regulatory matters. Practice head Michael Meyer has over 31 years’ experience in advising OEM suppliers and domestic renewable energy companies, and associate Jacob Sandholt is adept at handling the negotiation and drafting of agreements and regulatory matters. Christian Halskov Sauer joined the team in May 2022, bringing his ‘absolutely fantastic‘ knowledge of M&A transactions concerning energy projects to the group.

Poul Schmith‘s team exhibits ‘vast and unmatched experience‘ when advising public sector and private sector clients on energy supply issues, project developments, and bids for large wind farm projects. The ‘exceptionally good‘ Klint Klingberg-Jensen focuses on advising international offshore wind developers, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Sune Fugleholm has advised the Danish government for over 30 years on energy and utility projects; and Jesper Nørøxe handles both contentious and non-contentious matters concerning energy and environmental law.

Energy boutique KLEIST Legal, founded by Nicolaj Kleist, serves a diverse client roster of utilities, organisations and energy companies. Kleist primarily dispenses advice on regulatory and contractual issues concerning the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and the power industry; he also often appears before the Danish Energy Board of Appeal and the Danish Utility Regulatory Authority in disputes.

Lundgrens‘ energy and utilities practice serves both public and private stakeholders in the energy sector, including oil and gas companies, and enterprises in the solar and wind energy industries. Practice head Kristian Gustav Andersson is a ‘very dedicated and bright‘ specialist in upstream business regulation and oil and gas production matters. Andersson also regularly dispenses commercial, M&A, and operational advice, and handles disputes concerning producer and operator rights and obligations under joint operating agreements.

Led by Thomas Ryhl, NJORD Law Firm‘s energy team primarily advises international companies in the offshore wind energy sector, charging station operators, and energy companies on the full range of regulatory issues. The group regularly assists clients with transactional matters within the renewable energy sector.

WSCO Advokatpartnerselskab‘s energy and offshore practice is known for advising domestic and international contractors on international offshore wind projects, and contractual issues concerning the supply of technology. Standout practitioner Bo Sandroos leads the team, and advises on emerging technology within the renewable energy sector, including power-to-x, CCS and energy island projects. Sandroos primarily provides regulatory, commercial and corporate advice, and specialises in Greenlandic law.