Energy and Utilities

Energy and utilities play a vital role in societal development and economic growth and represent a sector that is in constant evolution. It is therefore essential for both private companies and public authorities to be able to navigate a complex landscape of legislation, policy, stakeholders, projects, opportunities and risks.

At Kirk Larsen & Ascanius, we provide tailored legal solutions and advice to stakeholders across the energy and utilities sector. We advise our clients from project inception to completion, with a focus on safeguarding our clients’ interests and managing the challenges that may arise in the planning and execution of complex and innovative projects.

Through many years of advising some of Denmark’s largest utility companies, leading private enterprises, and with extensive experience from the offshore, oil and gas sectors, our team has built strong competencies in both national and international energy and utilities projects. This has given us in-depth and unique insight into the legal and commercial frameworks applicable to both traditional and innovative projects.

Our experience also includes specialised advice within wind energy, where we assist stakeholders throughout all phases of wind turbine projects. Our long-standing insight into the legal and practical conditions of the industry ensures certainty and confidence in complex decision-making and contractual processes.

Our objective is to create sustainable, long-term value for our clients through focused and effective legal advice that supports the client’s business plan and strategic objectives. Our expertise therefore spans strategic advisory services, regulatory compliance, procurement, negotiation and drafting of contracts, as well as dispute resolution and litigation management.

Below, you can read more about our specific services within the energy and utilities sector and find contact details for the colleagues who are part of our Energy & Utilities team.

Projects within the Energy & Utilities Sector:

Our team has advised on some of the most significant and innovative projects within the Danish utilities sector. Our approach is characterised by close dialogue with our clients and a strong practical understanding of project processes, ensuring that our legal advice supports project progress and delivers tangible value in practice.

Among other things, our team has worked with:

Turnkey and construction projects (FIDIC, AB, ABR, ABT and other EPC standard contracts)

Procurement of goods and services, as well as construction and civil works, including related public procurement law matters

Joint ventures, intercompany agreements, operating agreements, offtake agreements, etc

Insurance matters

Dispute resolution, including litigation and international arbitration

Cooling and heating agreements related to data centres

Contract management

Corporate structuring, including the placement of technical assets within the organisation

Exclusivity and rights-related matters in development projects