Leading Associates

Firms To Watch: Energy

Since opening in Denmark in 2022, Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab continues to expand its presence in the energy sector, leveraging its pan-Nordic connections to advise leading regional clients, particularly in the offshore energy space. Key contacts include energy team head Christian Thiele  and energy and offshore transactional expert Jens V. Mathiasen.

Energy in Denmark

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

The renewable energy team at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is a key adviser to leading Danish clients across the full lifecycle of local and global energy projects. Bolstering its core specialism in advising clients on large-scale wind power facilities, the firm offers broad expertise concerning sustainable fuels, biogas, and power-to-X mandates. Through the particular competencies of its practice co-heads, the team provides focused support across a project’s lifecycle: Jakob Østervang leads on corporate structuring and M&A mandates, while Peter Østergaard Nielsen and Anders Hørlyck Jensen assist with project development and contracting matters. Completing the firm’s offering, Anne-Sophie Bundesen  acts for clients concerning project commercialisation, offtake agreements, and regulations.

Praxisleiter:

Jakob Østervang; Peter Østergaard Nielsen; Anders Hørlyck Jensen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tejs Degn Lethe Ernst; Jesper Philip; Anne-Sophie Bundesen


Referenzen

‘Accura’s team has a deep understanding of renewable energy markets and investments, which makes them a very valuable 360 Degree adviser for sustainable infrastructure investments- including corporate structures, JV set ups, energy marketing (PPAs) and procurement.’

‘Accura’s teams have been exceptional, providing excellent and timely advice on a number of transactions related to several large energy projects. Their knowledge of the industry is excellent and the team is fully international.’

‘They have the deep domain knowledge needed and have been able to make a global setup offering services where needed.’

Kernmandanten

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


GreenGo Energy Group


Marubeni Corporation


Stiesdal A/S


European Energy


Norlys


Better Energy


BioCirc


RWE


Invenergy


EDF Denmark


Towii Renewables


Avangrid Renewables


GreenVolt


EON


Copenhagen Energy


Fu-Gen AG


COP Frontier


Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.


Wind Estate


Corio


Nature Energy Obton


Calum Energi


Iqony Solar Energy Solutions GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Topsoe with the drafting and negotiation of all documentation relating to the joint venture partnership with Sasol to produce sustainable aviation fuel.
  • Acted as legal adviser to Mitsubishi HC Capital in connection with its €700m investment in renewables developer and operator European Energy A/S.
  • Advised BioCirc on all legal aspects in connection with the acquisition of German biogas engineering business North-Tec.

Bech-Bruun

At Bech-Bruun, the energy team is a leading adviser on commercial, project, and regulatory matters across the renewable energy sector. Team head Johan Weihe is a leading authority on transactional matters across clean power technologies, regularly acting for major clients in matters regarding significant waste-to-energy, power-to-X, and carbon capture and storage projects. Offering deep expertise in the renewable energy industry, Dan Bjerg Geary is a key adviser for complex contracting and project development matters concerning electricity infrastructure and hydrogen facilities. Having returned to the firm in 2023, Mathias Rose Svendsen heads up the offshore wind group and specialises in contract drafting and negotiations.

Praxisleiter:

Johan Weihe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dan Bjerg Geary; Mathias Rose Svendsen; Per Hemmer; Jakob Kristensen; Rania Kassis; Nicolai Als; Simon Milthers


Referenzen

‘Strong capabilities with respect to the relevant regulations.’

‘Extremely strong team in both professional competences and personal relations. Very skilled in dealing with complex contracts and negotiations.’

‘Always delivered in time and to a high standard. They took on really difficult assignments and came up with good solutions.’

Kernmandanten

ARC – I/S Amager Ressourcecenter


Vestforbrænding


Energinet


Argo


A.P. Møller Holding A/S


KK Wind Solutions A/S/Maersk


Mitsui & Co., Ltd.


APMH Invest XXI ApS


Vattenfall


Nel ASA


Hanwha Corporation/E&C Co. Ltd.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Mitsui & Co., Ltd. with the acquisition of 49% ownership shares in a Power-to-X project (304MW solar plant in Kassø and the associated 52MW e-methanol facility).
  • Advising Energinet in relation to a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy on a comprehensive expansion of the power grid in Western Denmark of up to approx. DKK10.5bn.
  • Advising Argo, the municipally owned waste and energy company, regarding the liberalisation and incorporation of the waste-to-energy plant and other waste management activities.

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel’s ‘exceptionally capable and efficient’ energy team ‘has a stellar reputation in the industry’, regularly acting for major clients on leading transactions and development matters in the projects and energy space. Practice head Christian Halskov Sauer has a holistic offering for clients – which span the solar, biomass, and hydrogen segments – and is equally knowledgeable across project development and financing work, investments and M&A, and contracting matters. Christoffer Fode has deep experience in regulatory and transactional matters, particularly in the biogas sector, while Jacob Sandholt is a key contact for regulatory and contracting questions concerning project agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Christian Halskov Sauer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christoffer Fode; Jacob Sandholt; Michael Meyer; Hans Boie


Referenzen

‘The Gorrissen Federspiel group is unique because it is exceptionally capable and efficient within the renewable energy sector, has a stellar reputation in the industry, and can adapt their approach to our unique needs. We have not encountered any other law firm in our sector that delivers on these three critical to success factors in the same way. They have simple been outstanding!’

‘A combination of being exceptionally qualified within the energy sector, being accessible when needed, and a can do attitude backed by swift action.’

‘Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the details and the bigger picture.’

Kernmandanten

Ada Green Energy A/S


Anaergia Inc.


Andel amba


Det Danske Hedeselskab A/S


Doral Group Renewable


Encavis AG


Energi Danmark amba.


Gas Storage Denmark A/S


GCAM LP Green2X A/S


HedeDanmark A/S


Momentum Energy A/S


Obton A/S


Q8 Seasalt Group ApS


Skovgaard Energy A/S


Vestas A/S


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing Encavis AG in connection with an investment in a project development within solar energy.
  • Representing HedeDanmark A/S in a project development regarding a biomass plant, producing upgraded biomethane and carbon dioxide.
  • Assisting Swiss Life Asset Management AG with the unregulated voluntary recommended tender offer for shares in Everfuel A/S, a leading Danish PtX developer.

Horten

The energy and infrastructure team at Horten complements its long track record of assisting domestic utilities and power authorities with project mandates, with growing expertise in acting on cross-border renewable power transactions. Alongside practice head Christian Tullberg, who is a specialist in cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions, the team can draw upon the knowledge of Søren Hornbæk Svendsen, who has extensive experience advising on contracting and regulatory matters for landmark and strategic energy projects, and René Frisdahl Jensen, who is a notable authority on power, gas, and heat supply regulation. Klavs Gravesen remains a key adviser on government and municipal engagement in the energy sector.

Praxisleiter:

Christian Tullberg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Søren Hornbæk Svendsen; René Frisdahl Jensen; Klavs Gravesen


Referenzen

‘Horten’s Energy Team was able to pivot from what was initially meant to be an M&A file to a primarily pre-litigation file. Members of the litigation team were quickly integrated into the evolving file.’

‘Brings regulatory competence and the certainty of clients being treated in a great manner with good precision.’

‘Good insights into regulatory issues due to Horten’s long history advising utilities.’

Kernmandanten

Hydro Rein


HOFOR Vind


Sustainable Bio Solutions Aabenra


European Energy


Energinet


Evida


Centrica


CapMan Infra


Jysk Energi Invest A/S


Eurowind Energy A/S


CataCap


Air Liquide


BASF


Affaldplus


Infranode


Petrogas E&P


iCON Infrastructure LLP


DNO Norge AS


Iberdrola ONE-Dyas


Hydro Energi


Deep Wind Offshore


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting 10 Danish municipalities and their supply utility companies with the largest climate adaptation project in Denmark for the protection of Harrestrup Å and its surrounding area.
  • Acting as legal adviser to Energinet on all legal aspects of Energinet’s role and responsibilities in respect of two energy islands to be designed, constructed and operated in Danish waters.
  • Advised CapMan Infra regarding its acquisition of Fuzion A/S, a leading Danish supplier of secure data infrastructure.

Kromann Reumert

Led by M&A and regulatory expert Anders Stubbe Arndal, the energy team at Kromann Reumert offers leading advice across complex corporate, transactional, project development, and commercialisation mandates within the power and infrastructure sectors. Complementing Arndal’s proficiency in regulatory issues impacting geothermal, carbon storage and solar power projects, the team draws upon the experience of a deep bench: Jan Hvarre leads on transactions concerning biogas, battery storage, and offshore wind facilities; Christian Richard Paarsgaard Ibsen is a trusted adviser to infrastructure players on M&A matters; and Kumaran Thavarajah specialises in renewable energy financings. Maria Holst Levin left the firm in 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Anders Stubbe Arndal


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christian Richard Paarsgaard Ibsen; Jan Hvarre; Kumaran Thavarajah; Jens Blomgren-Hansen


Referenzen

‘Outstanding client insight, commercially intelligent, and a diverse and highly skilled team – best in class in respect to project finance.’

‘The team’s collaborative spirit and commitment to client satisfaction are truly commendable. They are always responsive and proactive, making complex issues easier to navigate. The team consistently delivers good results, making them a trusted partner in the energy and finance landscape.’

‘The team has a great understanding of the legal landscape within energy. Specifically, their commercial understanding in negotiations with counterparties are a reason for us to come back again and again.’

Kernmandanten

Ørsted


Norlys


HOFOR


EIFO


Nykredit


Andel (formerly SEAS-NVE)


Østkraft


Verdo


Centrica


Frederiksberg Forsyning


BP


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Credendo Group (Belgium)


Eksport Finans (Norway)


Wind Estate


LORC


European Investment Bank (Luxembourg)


Logima


Eurowind Energy A/S


BLAEST (Blade Test Center)


Cotes


Omnes Capital


BayWa


Sønderborg Varme


Nature Energy


Athena Investments


Cadeler


BeGreen A/S


Industriens Pension Fund


Bornholms Energi og Forsyning Holding A/S


AIP Management


RGreen


Skovgaard Invest


Danish Bio Commodities


GreenGo


Energy Innovation


Hana Financials


Berenberg


InCommodities A/S


Nord Energi Net A/S


Tre-For Elnet A/S


Dinel A/S


Green Power Denmark


Global Connect


Muehlhan AG


Nordic Energy House ApS


Rybjerg Biogas


Fidelis New Energy


Vitol SA


WPD Renewables


Jantzen Renewables


VKR Holding


Ok amba


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Skovgaard Energy A/S with its investment in Måbjerg Biogas, collaborating with local farmers.
  • Assisting Green Power Denmark in a complaint case before the Energy Board of Appeal against the Danish Utilities Regulator.
  • Assisting Fidelis New Energy, a US energy transition company, in developing carbon storage plants in Denmark through Project Norne.

Plesner

Plesner’s energy and infrastructure team is a true powerhouse regarding large-scale and landmark energy projects and transactions. Team head Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is recognised by high-profile clients as a ‘first-class, trusted adviser’ and offers corporate, project and contracting, and regulatory assistance regarding offshore wind projects, onshore wind joint ventures, and oil and gas field redevelopments. An expert on portfolio transactions and corporate mandates, Esben Kjær is a key partner to domestic and international renewable energy project developers. Maria Holst Levin, who arrived in 2024 from Kromann Reumert, brings a wealth of expertise in transactional and project development mandates concerning solar power, biogas, and geothermal heating projects.

Praxisleiter:

Niklas Korsgaard Christensen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Esben Kjær; Maria Holst Levin; Peter Damsgaard Eriksen


Referenzen

‘Plesner is definitely one of the leading law firms in Denmark, also in the field of energy. Our collaboration has always been smooth and very knowledgeable. They are involved in all types of projects and transactions in the energy sector and are just excellent.’

‘Strong team with in-depth understanding of the industry. Accessible and responsive.’

‘Commercially driven, in difficult legal settings they were also flexible and came with good ideas proactively. Knowledgeable in the sector. ’

Kernmandanten

TotalEnergies


RWE Renewables Sweden AB


A.P. Møller Holding/Innargi


Equinor ASA


Nordic Solar


Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S


H2 Energy


Clever A/S


Gaz System


VKR Holding A/S


Dana Petroleum


European Energy


HOFOR Vind A/S


Commerz Real Fund


Andel


Evida Holding


SEF A/S


Anesco Ltd.


Nature Energy


HCS A/S Transport & Spedition


Horsens Fjernvarme


Sønderborg Fjernvarme


Ineos


Greenland’s Self-Government


Ib Vogt


Hashøj Biogas


DBC Invest


Danish Bio Commodities


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised French energy major TotalEnergies on the redevelopment of the existing gas platform, Tyra, in the Danish sector of the North Sea.
  • Advised Thor Wind Farm I/S on all aspects of the continued development of the largest offshore wind park in Denmark, Thor, which included advice on the concession agreement with the Danish Energy Agency and the inter array cable contract.
  • Advised French energy major TotalEnergies in connection with the conclusion of a new strategic cooperation with the leading Danish developer European Energy, incorporating the acquisition of a majority stake in a portfolio consisting of two early-stage Danish offshore wind projects.

Bruun & Hjejle

With ‘a unique ability to combine commercial savvy with unparalleled legal skills’, the energy and infrastructure practice at Bruun & Hjejle acts for major domestic clients on high-value project, regulatory, and financing mandates. Heading up the team, Karsten Kristoffersen and Lasse Mikkelsen have vast experience representing market-leading clients in energy and regulatory disputes concerning oil and gas commercial agreements, power infrastructure, and energy companies. Fellow practice co-head Lars Kongsgaard Hansen is notable for his expertise in acquisitions and divestments in the wind power segment.

Praxisleiter:

Karsten Kristoffersen; Lars Kongsgaard Hansen; Lasse Mikkelsen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anne Catherine Ingerslev; Christian Johansen


Referenzen

‘Lasse Mikkelsen and Karsten Kristoffersen are second-to-none in their field and have a unique ability to combine commercial savvy with unparalleled legal skills.’

‘Christian Johansen is very capable in the definition of the strategy and of the approach on the matter.’

‘The team is highly experienced, skillful and has an excellent understanding of the energy business, along with strong competences within administrative law.’

Kernmandanten

Ørsted


AIP Management


A.P. Møller Holding


NKT


Prysmian Group


OK a.m.b.a.


HOFOR


Better Energy


CIP (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)


Goldman Sachs


The Joint Venture DENYS-Munck-VORWERK


Renco S.p.A.


Dansk Kraftvarme Kapacitet a.m.b.a.


HMN Naturgas I/S


International Woodland Company


European Energy


TDC


Vattenfall AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing Ørsted in multiple administrative proceedings before the Danish Utility Regulator with respect to complaints from Ørsted’s counterparties regarding the level and fairness of Ørsted’s transport price for third party transportation of natural gas from the North Sea to Denmark.
  • Advised Prysmian Group on several wind farm projects in Denmark, including the Skagerak 4 and Horns rev 3 project, in relation to various legal and contractual matters.
  • Acted as lead counsel to European Energy, a leading global renewables company, in connection with a green financing transaction.

DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark’s energy and utility practice is a notable adviser on transactions, financing agreements, and project development matters across the renewable energy industry, regularly acting for clients concerning wind power, hydrogen, and biogas projects. Jacob Sparre Christiansen, who leads the team, has a wealth of experience in investment, M&A, and commercial agreements in the renewable energy sector, counting leading municipal utilities and power developers among his clients. Alongside longstanding expertise in renewable energy transactions, Martin Juste has a deep familiarity of project and contracting matters in the offshore power space.

Praxisleiter:

Jacob Sparre Christiansen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Martin Juste; Christian Bredroft Guldmann; Alexander Severance; Camilla Bjørslev


Referenzen

‘DLA Piper is good at solving complicated legal issues and linking the right internal competences together in a team that provides good advice.’

‘Camilla Bjørslev: Very professional, knowledgeable and forthcoming in all matters. I particularly value Camilla’s ability to explain the essence of a problem in layman’s terms so the message and the necessary actions become crystal clear.’

‘DLA Piper has a supreme level of expertise and knowledge regarding water supply and wastewater handling and provides professional value-adding advice targeted to our company.’

Kernmandanten

Luxcara


Iberdrola


ATP


Hai Long 2 Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd. and Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd.


DCC


Vestas


Government of Greenland


HOFOR Group


Dansk Energirådgivning


Danish Bio Commodities A/S


AURA Energi a.m.b.a


The City of Copenhagen


Aarhus Havn


P+ Pension


DANVA (the Danish Water and Waste Water Association)


Maabjerg Energy Center Group


Vestforsyning Group


BlueKolding Group


Aarhus Vand Group


Billund Vand og Energi Group


Frederikshavn Forsyning Group


Energnist I/S


Morsø Forsyning Group


SONFOR Group


Svendborg Forsyning Group


Skanderborg Forsyning Group


Struer Energi Group


Thisted Vand Group


Tønder Forsyning Group


Vandmiljø Randers A/S


Ringkøbing-Skjern Forsyning Group


Farum Fjernvarme A.m.b.a.


Forsyningsservice A/S


SEV (the main energy supplier in the Faroe Islands)


VEKS


Vesthimmerlands Vand Aquadjurs A/S


Silkeborg Forsyning Group


Viborg Varme Amba


Syddjurs Spildevand A/S


DjursSam ApS


Andelsselskabet Oksbøl Varmeværk


Hirtshals Fjernvarme Sdr. Herreds Kraftvarmeværker A.m.b.a.


Snedsted Varmeværk


Veddum-Skelund-Visborg Kraftvarmeværk A.m.b.a.


Vildbjerg Varme A/S


Dinel A/S


Lærernes Pension


Lemvig Varmeværk a.m.b.a.


Afatek A/S


Naturbiogas Sode A/S


Vrejlven Biogas ApS


Jysk Energi A/S


Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA


Vestjyske Net 60 kV A/S


Flemløse Biogas ApS


Jyske Bank A/S


Wind Estate A/S


Odin Energy Holding P/S


HP Now Vestegnens Kraftvarmeselskab I/S


Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab (DLG Group)


Lægernes Pension SolarFuture ApS


Hy24 Ardian


Føn Energy Services


Danske Olieberedskabslagre/The Danish Stockholding Entity (FDO)


Tønder Vedvarende Energi A/S


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Everfuel Hy24, a joint venture between the leading Danish PtX developer Everfuel and leading Paris based green hydrogen infrastructure fund, Hy24 in connection with a large-scale refinancing round which closed in July 2024.
  • Advised Struer Energi and Vestforsyning in connection with the sale of their shares in Maabjerg Energy Centre Biogas A/S, first to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), then to the 135 farmers and suppliers to the plant who had a right of first refusal.
  • Advised SONFOR Group on the negotiations of a share purchase agreement and a new shareholders agreement concerning Lillebælt Vind A/S.

Poul Schmith

Possessing deep expertise across tender procedures, project developments, and disputes, the energy supply and offshore energy team at Poul Schmith is a key partner to global power players and Danish public clients. Klint Klingberg-Jensen, who co-leads the practice alongside Sune Fugleholm and Jesper Nørøxe, regularly advises on offshore wind, battery storage, and carbon capture and storage mandates, with longstanding expertise in project tenders, contract agreements, and procurement templates. Max Harborg acts for major public and private clients concerning contracts and project agreements in the offshore wind space.

Praxisleiter:

Klint Klingberg-Jensen; Jesper Nørøxe; Sune Fugleholm


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Max Harborg; Malene Gry-Jensen; Cristian Rubanovici; Sebastian Ravn Nielsen


Referenzen

‘Highly skilled team with insight and knowledge of the offshore industry, including its supply chain, which is a huge advantage to us when seeking legal advice and when discussing how to proceed or resolve matters with respect to the given circumstances.’

‘They know our core business, they are aware of the mechanisms our industry adheres to. They always find viable ways to progress matters efficiently, with potential legal pitfalls being addressed in close cooperation with us.’

‘The energy team at Poul Schmidt is exceptionally qualified, showcasing a full range of services and with a second to none team really understanding public law issues and offshore wind complexities.’

Kernmandanten

CS Wind Offshore A/S


BMS Heavy Cranes A/S


Norlys Energi A/S


Horisont Energi AS


North Sea Fund (Nordsøfonden)


Shelf Drilling Ltd.


Aker Carbon Capture Norway AS


Hybrid Greentech ApS


Andel Holding A/S


Nexel A/S


Green Hydrogen Systems A/S


Swen Capital Partners / SWEN Impact Fund for Transition II


HOFOR A/S


Evida Holding A/S


Energinet


HH2E AG


Verdo Energy Systems A/S


Wintershall Dea Norge AS


Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME)


Cummins Inc.


Ineos E&P A/S


Highlight-Mandate


  • Supporting the Danish Energy Agency in connection with Denmark’s largest offshore wind tender to date.
  • Supported Hybrid Greentech Energy Intelligence ApS on its first project development of commercial scale for a BESS project and the subsequent sale of the project to a major Danish project developer.
  • Assisting the Danish Energy Agency with supporting the governments of Colombia and Brazil on the preparation of each country’s first government-led offshore wind tenders.

KLEIST Legal

Leveraging the deep energy sector expertise of founding partner Nicolaj Kleist, KLEIST Legal is a sought-after adviser to domestic and international clients on regulatory issues, disputes, and project agreements. Kleist leverages a longstanding relationship with public utilities and energy authorities, particularly in the district heating and oil and gas spaces, complementing this with expert knowledge of emerging energy regulations.

Praxisleiter:

Nicolaj Kleist


Kernmandanten

FDO – Danske Olieberedskabslagre


Green Power Denmark


GWO – Global Wind Organisation


Frederiksberg Forsyning


Hovedstadsregionens og Midt-Nords Naturgasselskab (previously HMN Naturgas)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Frederiksberg Forsyning in cases concerning the right to include a return on investments in consumer prices.
  • Assisted Danske Olieberedskabslagre (FDO) with the renegotiation of several agreements with Danish refineries.
  • Advised Global Wind Organisation on organisational and governance matters.