Real Estate

Plesner's Real Estate team provides specialist advice on acquisition and sale of real estate, real estate development and asset management of real estate.

We advise both Danish and international clients, including property funds, pension funds, property developers and private real estate companies, on the basis of a collaborative and solution-oriented approach. 

We believe that it is important to be accessible and to deliver commercially lucrative solutions to our clients.

We have particular focus on – and understand – the commercial aspects of property transactions, property development projects and asset management, and we take pride in facilitating the most optimal and efficient processes. We take responsibility, and we do not compromise on quality or integrity. 

The Real Estate team is placed – both organisationally and physically – in a group with the Construction team (including the sub-team Social Housing) and the Energy and Infrastructure team (including the sub-teams Public Law, Environmental Law and Planning Law, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)), which enables us jointly – across these teams and in collaboration with other relevant teams in Plesner – to provide highly specialized and holistic advice with respect to all subject-matters within the built environment.  

By this structure, we ensure the best possible utilisation of the synergy effects of Plesner's knowledge in terms of construction, acquisition, operation, disputes and sale of all types of real estate for the benefit of our clients.

Transactions

Property transactions - in the form of asset transfers as well as company transactions - is one of the Real Estate team's largest practice areas. Transactions can comprise all types of commercial properties, property development projects, property portfolios or development projects and property companies. 

Advice is structured on the basis of the individual transaction and with a focus on obtaining cost effective and operationally efficient structures in connection with the relevant client's acquisition or sale. Accordingly, advice regarding for instance ownership structures as well as investment strategies and financing is taken into account from the beginning.  

We know that transactions are dynamic, and we are characterised by our responsive approach throughout the entire process. When providing advice we focus on making the complicated simple. This is reflected in a transaction service safeguarding the clients' business interests in the projects and seeking to address any challenges pragmatically - but always with a focus on sound commercial solutions. 

Property development projects

The development of properties involves contractual and administrative processes and transactions which our Real Estate team is specialized in dealing with in collaboration with Plesner's Construction Law team and the sub-team Environmental Law and Planning Law. 

This often involves long-term projects where we provide advice from the beginning till the end and ensure continuous follow-ups and progress in projects in collaboration with our clients. At the same time, an eye for detail is necessary when it comes to development projects, as projects are often complex. When we provide advice, we make sure to have such an overview, no matter the stage of the process.

 

Ratings

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    Plesner boasts an exceptional construction practice with further strong capabilities in real estate mandates. The law firm is regularly involved in large-scale construction projects in the energy, infrastructure and transportation sectors, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group is also proficient in property and portfolio transactions, including the acquisition of development projects. The lawyers are well versed in the full gamut of property types, including mixed-use and student accommodation.

    "The team at Plesner has strength and depth, is very experienced and is commercial in driving transactions forward" (2023)
  • "Highly professional, key insights, flexible and constructive. Allocates resources so the job can be done within agreed timeframes, to the point communication and although cases can be complicated, Plesner do not add to the complications"
     
    "Quick, competent, quality conscious and business-focused team, they know their client and their law and the businesses, and pleasant people to work with" 
     
    "Always ready, quick to follow up on requests. Sharp and up to date on relevant legal issues"
     
    "Always quick to see the big picture and understand complex issues. Nice to have the same point of contact. Good service in house and in all matters of correspondence" (2022)
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    Plesner convinces with its offering in real estate, often assisting with the acquisition and sale of a broad variety of real estate assets and portfolios throughout Denmark. Pension funds, international investors and developers as well as public entities belong to Plesner's excellent client roster (2022)
  • "They are solution-oriented, always assessing whether solutions requested are economically viable. They are always very professional"
     
    "The Plesner practise has broad expertise within real estate transactions and development and combined with the strengths of the construction team, Plesner has a true full service offering within real estate"
     
    "Great profile within the industry for both domestic and foreign players. Solid organisation and sufficient resources to cope with larger and more complex cases"
     
    "Highly skilled and experienced team, high quality, thoroughness and good commercial understanding. Availability and follow-up level is outstanding. Also a very ambitious team which strives for a good position in the market" (2021)
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    Exceptional practice handling all areas of real estate and construction law, with an emphasis on project development. Assists property owners, pension funds, international investors and developers with such issues as lease agreements, acquisitions and sales, commercial construction projects, dispute resolution and contract negotiation. Particularly well regarded for infrastructure construction projects.

    "The lawyers always offer hands-on case management"

    "They are approachable and accessible"

    "They are proactive and share their knowledge from previous deals with us" (2021)

  • "They understand how we think commercially and take this into account in the organisation of their legal assistance" (2020)
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    Exceptional practice handling all areas of real estate and construction law, with an emphasis on project development. Assists contractors, property owners, pension funds, international investors and developers with such issues as lease agreements, acquisitions and sales, commercial construction projects, dispute resolution and contract negotiation. Particularly well regarded for infrastructure construction projects.

    "The firm's lawyers have a holistic understanding of their clients, and thus a holistic approach to legal advisory"
     
    "Very experienced in the field and know the business" (2020)
  • Within Real estate and construction, Plesner is a first tier firm.
     
    "Plesner is noted for its work on high-profile transactions, projects and disputes" (2019)
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    Exceptional practice handling all areas of real estate and construction law, with an emphasis on project development. Assists a plethora of clients, including contractors, property owners, pension funds, international investors and developers with an exhaustive range of legal issues, such as lease agreements, acquisitions and sales, dispute resolution and contract negotiation. Particularly well regarded for infrastructure construction projects.

    "High degree of expertise and experience, in addition to great over-all business insight and understanding"
     
    "Plesner is absolutely one of the best teams in real estate, they are doing a great job" (2019)
  • Within Real estate and construction, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    Plesner is "one of the best" (2018)
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    "A great overall team, with great flexibility" (2018)
  • Within Real estate and construction, Plesner is a first tier firm.

    "Among the best in Denmark", Plesner's commercial real estate group is headed by Jakob Schou Midtgaard (2017)
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    Highly accomplished team handling all areas of real estate and construction law, with a focus on project development. Assists clients with dispute resolution, as well as on a wide range of real estate asset transactions. Acts for an enviable range of clients including contractors, architects, property owners, pension funds, international investors and developers.

    "Good counsellors who can cover everything. They are responsive, efficient, transparent and very commercial" (2017)
  • Within Real estate and construction, Plesner is a first tier firm (2016)
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    Impressive experience across real estate and noted excellence within transactions, financing and leasing. Formidable base of clients including international investors and pension funds, amongst others. Strong relationships with contractors, architects, engineers and developers within residential development and the construction industry.

    "They provide comprehensive and high-quality advice at very short notice. It is a pleasure to prepare and run court cases with them" (2015)

  • Acknowledged as a premier real estate practice, with a particular focus representing international investors and top domestic pension funds. Widely recognised for its impressive construction practice, representing contractors, engineers and architects.

    "The lawyers are great at combining commercial and legal points and are very responsive" (2014)

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