Construction Law

Skau Reipurth advises on all types of building and civil engineering projects in Denmark and abroad. Our advice extends to public as well as private projects.

construction-law

We advise owners’ associations, cooperative housing associations, social housing associations, institutional, public and private employers, developers, contractors, consultants, materials suppliers and manufacturers on contracts and disputes in the construction industry, and we have particular insight into the social housing legislation.

We also have in-depth knowledge of the various types of contracts, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), turnkey contracts, principal contracts, multidisciplinary contracts and specialist subcontracts.

Skau Reipurth also provides advice on the standard contracts by Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC), including in particular on the Yellow Book (Plant & Design Build) from the FIDIC Rainbow Suite, which consists of international standard contracts that are often used in large construction projects in the building, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Our services include

  • All types of construction contracts, including the General Conditions for building and construction works and supplies (AB92/AB18), the General Conditions for design and build contracts (ABT93/ABT18), the standard terms (Red Book, Yellow Book and Silver Book) of Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC), partnering and public-private partnership agreements
  • Framework agreements and development agreements
  • Consultancy agreements (General Conditions for consultancy services for building and construction works (ABR89/ABR18) and FIDIC (White Book))
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Terms and conditions of sale and delivery
  • Advisory services in the course of construction works
  • Mediation and conciliation
  • Litigation and arbitration, expert appraisals and decisions on security provided
  • International disputes

Experts

Christian B. Prophet-Rannow

Christian B. Prophet-Rannow

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Christine Mosbæk

Christine Mosbæk

Legal Assistant

Daniel Bildov

Daniel Bildov

Legal intern

Frederik Boddum-Frederiksen

Frederik Boddum-Frederiksen

Assistant Attorney

Jeppe Reipurth

Jeppe Reipurth

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Laura Hyang Kroer Madsen

Laura Hyang Kroer Madsen

Attorney, Senior Associate

Laura Tjørnemark

Laura Tjørnemark

Legal Intern

Line Schultz Bang

Line Schultz Bang

Assistant Attorney

Michelle Tølbøll Petersen

Michelle Tølbøll Petersen

Assistant Attorney

Trine Overby Laursen

Trine Overby Laursen

Attorney of the Danish High Courts, Partner

Ratings

  • The Legal 500

    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.

  • The Legal 500

    (…) and Jeppe Reipurth are among the best within the field of construction law. 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.

  • The Legal 500

    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.

  • Chambers Europe

    Chambers Europe (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

    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.”

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.”

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    The team at Skau Reipurth is very strong in construction law and extremely accessible.

    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.

    Jeppe Reipurth is a key contact at the law firm.

    They have been able to quickly understand and resolve the issues we’ve faced. They are immediately on the case, while also providing regular follow-ups.

    They were available whenever I needed support throughout the matter.

  • The Legal 500

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

    Skau Reipurth’s Jeppe Reipurth undertakes construction litigation and arbitration.

    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. (…) Jeppe Reipurth is recommended for construction disputes.

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

    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. The team was strengthened by (…) 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”. (…) co-head Jeppe Reipurth ‘quickly understands the issue or problem and exactly what you need from him’. Recent highlights include (…) Reipurth handling Renell’s contracts and disputes with Danish municipalities (…). Also noted are (…) 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, (…) Jeppe Reipurth in particular.

    (…) Jeppe Reipurth are among the best within the field of construction law. 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.

    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.

    Extremely specialised within construction law’, Skau Reipurth’s team is headed up by (…) 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.

    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, (…) Jeppe Reipurth are experienced litigators and certified construction arbitrators (…). 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.

    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.

    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‘ (…) Jeppe Reipurth jointly lead the practice. (…) 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.

    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.