Construction Law

Chambers Europe (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Compact and effective boutique firm with vast experience in all types of construction law including construction contracts, building and civil engineering projects and disputes. Advises a mix of national and international clients including contractors, housing societies, materials suppliers and manufacturers.

Quotes mainly from clients: ”Analytically and theoretically strong – pragmatic and a vast understanding of the construction world. The firm has quite a few specialised construction lawyers, and has an impressive depth considering the size of the firm.”

Co-head of department Peter Dianati is an experienced construction partner described as “hard-working and relentless” by his clients.

Vibrant, up-and-coming real estate practice. Noted for its construction ability, including PPP projects and disputes. Regularly represents contractors.

Advised IC Companys on all construction matters related to the establishment and refurbishment of its flagship store, in a deal worth DKK18 million.

Department co-head Peter Dianati enters the rankings for the first time thanks to impressive market feedback. One source describes him as a ”highly skilled and pragmatic construction lawyer.” He is further praised for his hard work and commercial nous.

Growing reputation on the market for construction matters. Strong expertise in handling construction-related disputes before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board. Also assists with all manner of contracts and agreements linked to major projects.

Peter Dianati specialises in construction and advises on all aspects of project developments, agreements and disposals. He also represents clients in litigation and arbitration matters related to complex projects. He receives praise from clients: “He is very skilled, one of the best in his line of work, and a very experienced guy. His input is very easy to use and he gives practical advice.”

Well-regarded practice for construction matters. Handles construction-related disputes before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board. Noted for its expertise in contracts and agreements related to project development. Acts on behalf of both Danish and international companies including numerous clients in the building industry such as contractor and cooperative housing societies.

Peter Dianati is head of the real estate group and handles all areas of construction law, including contract negotiations and dispute resolution. He assisted GVL with the development and sale of a portfolio of residential houses.

Clients describe the firm as highly experienced in matters related to engineering and construction law, and particularly highlight the team for its “speciality in engineering.”

Peter Dianati continues to advise on a broad range of construction-related legal issues including development contracts and agreements, as well as representing contractors in dispute resolution. Recent work includes assisting several companies with large residential development projects.

Established firm recognised for its solid performance in construction-related real estate law. Particularly noted for its expertise in contract and agreement negotiations in regard to project development. Has significant experience acting for clients on construction disputes.

Peter Dianati acts for clients on construction-related disputes, and commercial and residential development projects. Clients appreciate that he demonstrates “a very commercial mindset and a lot of experience.”

Clients appreciate that the firm’s lawyers are “very accessible and show real interest in issues and resolutions in cases.”

Well equipped to handle development and construction contract negotiations for residential and infrastructure projects. Clients include developers, facility managers and institutional investors. Additionally, has significant experience acting for clients on construction disputes.

A client says: “The lawyers we work with are easy to access, committed to the work and always follow up.”

Another source reports that “the team is strong at managing client expectations and understanding ordinary needs.”

Acted for GroundPlug International manufacturing company on contract negotiations for a signalling system infrastructure project.

Peter Dianati acts for clients on construction-related disputes, also handling commercial and residential development projects. Clients appreciate his extensive experience in complex contentious mandates and describe him as “pragmatic and solution-oriented.”

Skau Reipurth is well placed in the Danish construction market, often advising on various large-scale infrastructure construction projects. The team also handles the construction of telecommunications networks and mixed-purpose buildings with expertise in the negotiations of construction and especially turnkey contracts. Furthermore, the firm convinces with its strength in arbitrations and litigations pertaining to complications in large construction projects. Construction companies, real estate developers and international private equity houses frequently seek the firm’s excellent services.

Represented GVL Entreprise in various arbitrations including a construction related dispute with Rygårdscentret Nursing Home.

Peter Dianati is known for his expertise in complex construction mandates ranging from arbitrations to the negotiation of turnkey contracts for the construction of multi-purpose buildings.

Vivi Klink Larsen enters the rankings following her growing presence in the Danish construction scene. She regularly advises on complex building and infrastructure construction projects with further expertise in arbitrations. Clients describe Vivi Klink Larsen as “knowledgeable, friendly and sensible and she understands the difference between what we might like and what might be practical.”

Skau Reipurth is well placed in the Danish construction market, often advising on various large-scale infrastructure projects. The team also handles the construction of residential developments and hospital buildings. The lawyers additionally represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Peter Dianati often acts on construction disputes, including arbitration proceedings. He also advises on the development and sale of residential projects.

Peter Dianati is a really good construction lawyer with strong strategic skills.

Vivi Klink Larsen regularly advises on complex infrastructure projects and the construction of hospitals.

Vivi Klink Larsen is knowledgeable, very easy to work with and inspires confidence in clients.

Legal 500 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Skau Reipurth’s Jeppe Reipurth undertakes construction litigation and arbitration. Peter Dianati’s “technical and professional standards are second to none.”

Skau Reipurth has a ‘reputable, high-performance’ practice, which notably assisted IC Companys A/S with the development of flagship stores in Copenhagen and Stockholm. The ‘relentless, accurate’ Peter Dianati provides ‘valuable, spot-on advice’, and Jeppe Reipurth is recommended for construction disputes.

Skau Reipurth’s Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth are recommended for their expertise in construction law. Jeppe Reipurth successfully represented SPF Høgna Mikkelsen in the Faroe Islands’ biggest construction case.

Skau Reipurth’s group is headed by Peter Dianati, whom clients view as a “preferred lawyer within construction”. Vivi Klink Larsen, who has “exceptional insight into construction law”, joined from Plesner in 2015. Jeppe Reipurth is another name to note.

Skau Reipurth’s “very good” practice has extensive experience representing clients in construction disputes, contract negotiations and real estate transactions. “Sharp” group co-head Peter Dianati and Anders Hoffmann assisted GVL Entreprise with a number of project development matters. The team was strengthened by Anders Hermansen’s arrival from Bruun & Hjejle and Christian Prophet-Rannow joining from the Danish Construction Association. Jeppe Reipurth is the other co-head.

“Reputable” Skau Reipurth assists a broad range of clients with construction disputes and transactional matters. ‘Very experienced and competent’. Notable clients include Rockwool, Nordea Ejendomme and GVL Entreprise.

Skau Reipurth’s practice “delivers on time” with “sound professionalism” ensuring clients ”always feel that they are in good hands”. Team co-head Peter Dianati focuses on construction-related contracts and disputes, while co-head Jeppe Reipurth ‘quickly understands the issue or problem and exactly what you need from him’. Recent highlights include Dianati representing GVL in several disputes at the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board against employers and subcontractors, Reipurth handling Renell’s contracts and disputes with Danish municipalities, and Vivi Klink Larsen assisting Hardesty & Hanover with the contracts relating to its construction of the Copenhagen Inner Harbour Bridge. Also noted are real estate specialist Anders Hermansen and construction expert Christian B. Prophet-Rannow.

The primary thing I want to emphasise is the flexibility of the team and the good balance between, on the one hand, being legally very precise but on the other hand being able to see a conflict from the business point of view and thus resolve the conflict.

This is one of the top tier construction law departments in the country. They have many very talented partners – and are involved in all major construction and infrastructure issues in Denmark. Absolutely top of the class.

Skau Reipurth’s construction law and real estate team is amongst the best in the country with a lot of in-depth strength. It is led by some of the most competent contruction lawyers, Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth in particular.

I would like to emphasise Peter Dianati as a sublime partner and a very competent case manager who in the best way gets the best out of his colleagues.

Peter Dianati is in my view the most knowledgeble construction lawyer in Denmark. Extremely strong in the legal theory – but also hardworking and pragmatic.

Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth are among the best within the field of construction law. Peter is very hard-working, relentless and the bulldog you would want to fight for you in a construction dog fight. Jeppe is a very, very skilled and experienced construction lawyer with a lot of arbitration experience. He is pragmatic and solution-oriented as well as very thorough.

Skau Reipurth are extremely specialised within construction law and in my view an absolutely top firm within this area of law. They combine strong theoretical knowledge with a pragmatic and solution-orientated approach.

Apart from being highly competent within Real Estate and Construction law from a theoretical point of view, the team is able to understand the client’s goal from a commercial point of view and guide you to achieve that goal.

Vivi Klink Larsen has outstanding knowledge within the construction practice – both on a theoretical level and for litigation and arbitration.

Skau Reipurth is highly specialised within the field of Real Estate and Construction, represented by a number of rising stars among the partners which have all worked several years for the largest Danish law firms.

We have worked with Peter Dianati on a number of real estate and construction projects, both in respect of development projects and dispute resolution. In both disciplines, Peter Dianati has excelled and exceeded our expectations and we have been more than satisfied with the advice we have been given. Peter Dianati’s track record of handling multimillion real estate and construction cases with a significant number of stakeholders probably speaks for itself.

Extremely specialised within construction law’, Skau Reipurth & Partnere’s team is headed up by Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth, who are both experienced in construction litigation, mediation and arbitration, and infrastructure, procurement and contract law. As well as handling a large number of disputes, the group advises clients involved in major Danish construction projects. Real estate specialist Anders Hermansen assists Danish and international investors with project developments and investments, primarily mandates involving residential properties, logistics facilities and offices.

Providing “stellar advice”, the team at Skau Reipurth handles real estate and construction transactional work as well as dispute resolution mandates. On the construction side, practice co-heads Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth are experienced litigators and certified construction arbitrators, while Anders Hermansen leads the firm’s real estate efforts, handling complex transactions involving residential and office properties. The group acts for a broad client base, ranging from contractors and cooperative housing societies to professional investors and manufacturers.

The real estate and construction team provides high-end advice with a boutique feel. Stellar advice with a personal twist and you always feel like a high priority with this team. Super responsive and attention to client needs.

I have used Skau Reipurth for many years and I still feel I am getting the best treatment and help I need and I have never felt anything was missing, quite the contrary.

Vivi Klink Larson is an out and out professional, diligent, measured and knowledgeable.

Their construction law team is second to none and absolutely top tier in Denmark. If you want a specialized construction law boutique, I would always refer to Skau Reipurth. Peter Dianati’s team in particular is second to none in regards to construction law because of the huge knowledge, client attention and availability.

Peter Dianati is one of the most skilled construction law lawyers in Denmark, if not the best. As well as being very skilled and theoretically extremely knowledgably within construction law, he is also pragmatic and solution-oriented. However, he can also be very tough and a warrior when a situation calls upon that.

Advised a major construction consortium on six turnkey major contracts with a value of over €400m.

Advised SBVJ on its construction of Denmark’s third largest bridge – a new Storstrøm Bridge for the Danish government.

Assisted GVL Holding A/S and subsidiaries with several housing development projects.

Skau Reipurth houses a ‘very strong and solid‘ team which handles the full spectrum of construction law disputes and surveys before the Building and Construction Arbitration Board. ‘Absolute top-tier construction lawyer‘ Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth jointly lead the practice. Dianati advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including contracts and agreements, while Reipurth utilises his contentious expertise to handle international arbitration proceedings and mediations.

Very good knowledge of the construction business in Denmark. The team is highly skilled, likeable, pragmatic, responsive, and easy to work with.

Skau Reipurth is one of the top-tier construction teams in Denmark. Strength in depth. Very strong and solid team with a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge of the industry.

Peter Dianati is an absolute top-tier construction lawyer. He is very, very intelligent, pragmatic, and very knowledgeable regarding the industry. His growing team is very experienced and they have worked together for many years. He is outstanding.

I am impressed by the systematic, thorough and high quality of Jeppe Reipurth’s skills, including his highly precise drafting. He fights every corner of cases with an aim to protect the builder’s interests beyond what many other competent lawyers would do.

Vivi Klink Larsen is hands on in matters and pushes forward.

Rune Ravnsbjerg Rosenberg provides high-quality advice with a pragmatic focus. He is very responsive and easy to work with!