Ranked: Band 2

What the team is known for

Bech-Bruun is a well-regarded law firm in the Danish market. It often assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers, as well as representing them in behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. The team also has notable experience in follow-on damages. The law firm further assists clients with state aid issues and competition law compliance. Team members are experienced in public procurement tender proceedings.

Strengths

"Bech Bruun always provides the right skills for the specific tasks."

"The lawyers are very interested in understanding our company, and this makes their delivery more exceptional."

"We appreciate the team's business acumen and understanding of our business needs and operational thinking."

"Bech Bruun are always available and react quickly when the situation calls for it."

Work highlights

Bech-Bruun assisted Ahlsell Danmark with the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of Sanistål.

Notable practitioners

Anders Birkelund Nielsen assists both contracting parties and bidders with tender proceedings.

Jesper Kaltoft is active on both competition law and public procurement mandates, frequently assisting clients with merger clearance filings and tender proceedings. In addition, he represents clients in sector inquiries and follow-on damages actions.

"He has a pragmatic approach and style, and understands our business and our needs."

Peter Stig Jakobsen often represents clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance and subsequent damages actions. He has further experience in state aid issues and competition law compliance.

"He is easy to reach out to and he responds immediately."

Tina Braad is a well-regarded public procurement practitioner who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction sector.

"She is always on top of things."