DLA Piper Denmark‘s environment department is a part of the firm’s wider real estate team, and stands out for its expertise in matters relating to liability for contaminated soil and environmental impact assessments. The team is headed up by Line Marie Pedersen, who is a renowned expert in the fields of municipality and local planning, environmental impact assessments, and climate change projects. Fellow key contact Per Vestergaard Pedersen has specialist knowledge and experience in environmental issues relating to minerals and mining, oil and gas, hydropower, and climate matters. Håkun Djurhuus joined from Lundgrens in early 2025.
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‘Strong very experienced team. Very good cooperation around the cases.’
‘Line M. Pedersen always helps us with Environmental matters in a prompt, constructive and very professional way.’
‘Line Marie Pedersen and her team maintain a particularly high legal level in the field of environmental law. Line has an in-depth knowledge of special contamination of soil and groundwater both in relation to the legal framework and insurance coverage.'
- 'They are skilled and thorough. Not least, they have an excellent commercial approach to solving the problems. In addition, Line Marie Pedersen in particular has a good technical understanding of soil and groundwater pollution management. The team consists of a good mix of experienced and younger lawyers. The tasks are placed where it makes the best sense in relation to the complexity of the matter.'
‘Line Marie Pedersen is a very skilled environmental lawyer. She is also kind, pleasant, attentive and good at listening to client needs. In addition, she is always available and will get back to you quickly.'
Clients clés
- The Danish Petroleum Industry Association (Drivkraft Danmark)
- The Greenland Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environment
- The Greenland Government, Ministry of Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice and Gender Equality
- Crossbridge Energy A/S (former A/S Dansk Shell)
- AIG Europe S.A
- DCC Energy Center A/S
- Topdanmark Forsikring A/S
- Chubb Insurance Company
- The Danish Central Stockholding Entity (FDO)
- Copenhagen Airports A/S
Points forts
- Assisting FDO in connection with the reassessment of existing environmental approvals, including the establishment of new conditions with a view to compliance with Best Available Technic (BAT).
- Advising A/S Dansk Shell on environmental approvals, pollution conditions, nature protection, etc. in connection with the operation of the refinery in Fredericia.
- Advising Chubb for several years regarding insurance claims under Chubb's environmental liability insurance policies.
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Responsable de la pratique
Line Marie Pedersen
Autres avocats clés
Per Vestergaard Pedersen; Håkun Djurhuus