Banking & Finance
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab's Banking & Finance practice offers comprehensive expertise in various financing types, regulatory affairs, and financial instruments. The firm provides operational and solution-oriented advice, assisting clients with corporate acquisitions, property financing, asset financing, project finance, leasing, fund management, financial company regulation, and restructuring. Their services include drafting and negotiating loan agreements, establishing security packages, and advising on compliance and licensing issues. With a strong international network, Horten supports cross-border financing of assets, businesses, properties, and projects, offering guidance in English, French, and German. Clients encompass banks, financial institutions, pension funds, investment funds, asset managers, and public institutions, both Danish and international.
Civil & Human Rights
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in EU law and human rights, assisting both Danish and international clients in navigating complex legal frameworks. Their expertise encompasses the interpretation and application of EU treaties, focusing on fundamental principles such as the free movement of goods, services, capital, and the right of establishment. Additionally, they provide guidance on human rights issues as outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Horten's clients include companies operating across European borders, and the firm supports them in understanding and enforcing EU law within their operations.
Corporate & Commercial
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting clients with company formation, mergers, divisions, transformations, and liquidations. The firm provides guidance on shareholder matters, including ownership agreements, board and executive issues, corporate governance, and capital raising through equity and loan financing. Additionally, Horten advises on joint ventures, strategic collaborations, and prepares commercial contracts across various sectors, ensuring tailored solutions that align with clients' business objectives.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in Energy, Environment, and ESG, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and project development. Their team, including experts like Partner Line Markert, provides guidance on complex projects such as inter-municipal climate adaptation initiatives and public-private partnerships. Horten's cross-functional ESG team helps businesses adapt to evolving sustainability requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations like the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Recognized as a top-tier firm in Energy and Environment by Legal 500, Horten delivers tailored solutions to navigate the dynamic landscape of energy and environmental law.
Employment & Labor
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with drafting employment contracts, implementing personnel policies, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. The firm provides strategic guidance during negotiations involving mass redundancies, company mergers and acquisitions, and collective bargaining agreements. With extensive experience in conflict resolution and litigation, Horten supports clients in managing disputes and developing effective negotiation strategies. The firm's proactive approach focuses on anticipating potential conflicts and delivering solutions that align with clients' commercial objectives.
Insurance
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in insurance and tort law, assisting clients with claims handling, liability issues, and specialized insurance matters. Their expertise encompasses customary liability insurance as well as specialized coverage for directors, professional advisers, contractors, and specific projects such as construction and infrastructure. The firm has extensive experience in managing claims related to property damage, personal injury, and financial loss, providing clients with tailored solutions to complex insurance challenges.
Intellectual Property
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab's Intellectual Property team offers comprehensive legal services in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. The team is recognized for its strategic approach and deep expertise in Danish and European patent law, assisting clients with IP strategies, licensing agreements, and handling infringement cases. Partners such as Asger Heine Jensen and Jakob Krag Nielsen have been individually acknowledged for their proficiency in this field. The firm's commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially tailored advice has earned it top-tier rankings in legal directories like Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, representing Danish and international businesses as well as the public sector. Their team includes partners admitted to the Supreme Court, having conducted numerous cases at this level. They provide comprehensive assistance at all stages of disputes, advising on alternative resolution methods such as mediation. Their expertise spans various industries, including building and construction, energy, and oil and gas. They offer realistic assessments of risks and possibilities, considering legal, commercial, temporal, and financial aspects to achieve targeted and business-oriented dispute resolution.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecoms sectors, assisting clients with drafting and negotiating various IT contracts, including outsourcing agreements, system procurement contracts, software licensing terms, and distributor agreements. The firm provides guidance on regulatory matters such as data protection laws, including the GDPR, and offers support in IT-related disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. In the media and entertainment industry, Horten advises on content production, distribution, and protection across multiple platforms, including streaming and on-demand services, and assists with mergers, acquisitions, and rights-related challenges. The firm's expertise extends to telecommunications, where it advises on competition law issues, distribution contracts, and infrastructure transactions. Horten's interdisciplinary approach ensures tailored solutions that address the complex legal challenges in these dynamic industries.
Real Estate
Horten Advokatpartnerselskab offers comprehensive legal services in real estate, assisting clients with transactions involving land, residential and commercial properties, and project developments. Their expertise encompasses property acquisitions and sales, leasing agreements, and construction contracts. The firm provides strategic advice tailored to the unique needs of investors, developers, and property owners, ensuring compliance with Danish property laws and regulations. Horten's in-depth understanding of the real estate market enables them to deliver solutions that align with clients' business objectives.
