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New bill on designation of national competent authorities

On 26 February 2025, the Danish Parliament presented a bill on supplementary provisions to the AI Regulation concerning the designation of national competent authorities.

What does the EU Omnibus Package mean for your company's ESG reporting?

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published the first Omnibus Simplification Package, which aims to reduce and simplify the administrative burdens associated with ESG reporting.

Horten assists with the sale of Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter to Perkins&Will

After more than 70 years as a reputable player in Danish architecture, Rørbæk og Møller has now become part of the leading global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will.

Bill on ownership transfer taxation

The Danish government has now presented the long-awaited bill on improved conditions for ownership transfer in a family-owned business. Horten has read the bill and is generally in favor of the content and assesses that it can create value for a large number of our clients.

Horten recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2025

We are once again proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in this year's Chambers Global Guide. The recognition is a tribute to our skilled colleagues, who continue to deliver first-class legal advice every year.

Horten advises Sampension on development of modern data centre

Horten has advised major Danish pension fund, Sampension, on the acquisition of a land plot in Western Denmark on which a data centre shall be developed over the coming years.

Capital D invests in Ønskeskyen

Capital D, the next generation private equity fund manager investing in disruptive founder-led mid-market businesses across Europe, has acquired a significant stake in Ønskeskyen (also known as GoWish outside of Scandinavia), the social commerce platform.

Outlook 2025: Competition law, mergers and FDI

After a year where a lot has happened within competition law, merger control and foreign direct investments (FDI), we take a look at what has happened and what is coming next. Here is an overview of five topics we expect to be on the agenda in 2025.

Merger control: Turnover thresholds 2025

Horten's Merger Control Poster 2025 provides an overview of the turnover thresholds for merger control in Europe and other neighbouring countries. The Merger Control Poster 2025 includes new turnover thresholds for Italy and the UK.

Which IT systems are covered by the new AI Regulation?

With Regulation 2024/1689, the EU has created the world's first regulatory framework for the development, distribution and use of artificial intelligence. How can you determine if an IT system or functionality is covered by the new rules?

New partners in Horten's ownership group

We are thrilled to announce that partners Alessandro Thal Traina and Emil Spurr Madsen will join Horten's ownership group effective January 1, 2025.

New guidelines to protect investors against misleading fund names

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published new guidelines on fund naming. The aim is to protect investors against misleading fund names relating to sustainability and climate.

Horten advises SF Management on the acquisition of micro living apartments in central Copenhagen

Horten has advised SF Management on the acquisition of a real estate project that includes 20 micro living apartments, one commercial apartment and a common house for the tenants located in Central Copenhagen.

12 tips for preparing and conducting a general meeting

Most municipally owned companies must hold their annual general meeting by the end of June each year. Here are 12 things to remember when preparing and conducting general meetings.

Horten partner listed in the prestigious IAM Strategy 30

Horten is the only Danish law firm listed in the prestigious IAM Strategy 300, with partner Jakob Krag Nielsen as a key figure.

Entrepreneur package and lifting of restrictions

5 November 2024, the Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs presented two proposals to amend the Danish Companies Act and the Danish Financial Statements Act, which entail a number of changes for Danish entrepreneurs and companies.

The Gender Balance Direc­tive proposed to be fully implemen­ted in Denmark

Denmark has fallen massively behind our Nordic neighbours when it comes to gender equality in corporate management. Therefore, the government has proposed a full implementation of the Gender Balance Directive to be in place by the end of 2024.

Get useful tips for implementing the AI Regulation

The AI Regulation came into force on 1 August 2024, and the first parts of the AI Regulation will take effect from 2 February 2025. Becoming compliant is not easy, but you can learn from your GDPR implementation process and get started as soon as possible.

New recommendations from the Consumer Ombudsman on green marketing

The Danish Consumer Ombudsman has published new recommendations that provide concrete help for companies wishing to use green statements about climate, environment and sustainability.

New employment law measures in the government's legislative programme for 2024/2025

On 1 October 2024, the government published the legislative programme for the parliamentary year 2024-2025, which presents several new initiatives in the employment law area.

The European Commission's first decision under the subsidy regulation

In September 2024, the European Commission made its first final decision on a merger under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. In this article, we provide an insight into the rules, the case and its significance.

The Danish Energy Agency publishes tender material for the CCS pool

The Danish Energy Agency has just published the tender material for the CCS pool. The tender will be worth approximately DKK 28 billion and will ensure carbon capture and storage already from 2029.

Horten advises on acquisition of office property in Odense Harbour

Horten advises on acquisition of office property in Odense Harbour

Horten to Elect New Managing Partner

A new Managing Partner is to be elected at a partner meeting in December, as current Managing Partner, Christian Gregersen, is leaving Horten along with co-chair of the board, Mikkel Primdal Kæregaard. New sole chair of the board, Line Markert, looks forward to starting a new chapter in Horten's 71-year history.

Property company Englandsgade 25 buys office building ApS in Odense Harbour

Horten har bistået ejerkredsen bag Ejendomsselskabet Englandsgade 25 ApS med at købe kontorejendommen beliggende Englandsgade 25 i Odense fra PFA.

Catena acquires Denmark's largest logistics center from DSV

Listed property company Catena AB has acquired Denmark's largest logistics center from DSV, adding 315,000 sq.m. of sustainable logistics to their portfolio.

Østerbro Tømmerhandel sells activities to XL-BYG Brejnholt

Horten has assisted Østerbro Tømmerhandel with the divestment of activities related to three branches at Zealand to Brejnholt Søborg A/S.

The new generations have a bit different perspective

Cat Hindberg is Head of People & Culture at Horten Law Firm and has been in HR for more than 20 years. We discussed with her what she considers to be the most significant progress and, not least, the biggest challenges in the labour market within parental leave. The interview is published in collaboration with Inspired Beyond Babies.

Horten partner re-elected to the International Bar Association (IBA) board of directors

We are very proud to announce that partner Lise Lotte Hjerrild was re-elected to the top management, the so-called Management Board, at the recently held annual IBA conference in Mexico City.

IFLR1000 recognises Horten as a Top Tier Firm and highlights 12 partners

We are delighted to announce that Horten has once again been ranked as a Top Tier Firm by IFLR1000.

Focus: The green tripartite agreement

To achieve climate neutrality in agriculture, robust economic measures such as taxation and targeted expropriation must be employed. The newly established Ministry dedicated to the Green Tripartite Agreement underscores its commitment to combatting CO2 emissions. Agriculture is pivotal in realizing the Government's ambitious goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030.

Troels Tuxen joins Horten

One of the most experienced insolvency lawyers in Denmark, Troels Tuxen, joins Horten today as a new partner and team leader of the Insolvency department at the headquarters in Hellerup.

Horten presents results of external investigation of Nicolai Dyhr’s handling of cases linked to the programme series “The Black Swan”

In May 2024, Horten strongly condemned now former partner Nicolai Dyhr’s statements in TV2's programme series “The Black Swan” and discontinued the cooperation with him. Consequently, Horten’s board of directors decided to initiate an external investigation of the matter.

Eco-friendly design requirement in force

The Ecodesign Regulation covers almost all types of products placed on the EU market, which is why it repeals Directive 2009/125/EC, which only addresses the ecodesign of energy-related products.

Experienced top-tier lawyer to restore trust in Horten’s Insolvency department

Horten recruits one of Denmark’s most experienced insolvency lawyers to restore trust in the department, which has recently been the subject of significant negative media coverage due to a former partner’s statements in the TV2 documentary series, “The Black Swan”.

New rules to accelerate permits for renewable energy plants

On 20 June 2024, the Danish Energy Agency issued two executive orders to help facilitate the administrative process for installers of renewable energy plants. Both executive orders came into force on 1 July 2024.

Milexia Group acquires Cabcongroup

Horten has advised the shareholders of Cabcongroup regarding the sale of the shares in Cabcongroup to Milexia Group.

Horten takes home award from The Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024

Horten was recognized as Scandinavian Law Firm of the Year 2024 at prestigious ceremony in London.

Hugo Boss and retailers have violated competition rules

The Maritime and Commercial High Court has ruled in two cases that it was in violation of the Danish Competition Act when Hugo Boss provided clothing retailers Ginsborg and Kaufmann with information about prices and discounts for future sales in Hugo Boss' own retail stores.

Amendment of the Danish Competition Act

The amendments to the law will have an impact on mergers below the applicable turnover thresholds and the imposition of fines in infringement cases. The authorities will also have new opportunities for market investigations and behavioural injunctions.

Horten delivers independent legal investigation of the Royal Danish Ballet School of the Royal Danish Theatre

On 17 June 2024, Horten handed in the legal investigation of the teaching environment and the students' well-being at the Royal Danish Ballet School.

Briefing from Horten

Out of respect for Horten’s cooperation with public authorities and publicly owned companies etc. throughout Denmark, we wish with this briefing to answer some of the serious questions raised by TV2's programme series, "The Black Swan".

Horten strongly condemns statements

Nicolai Dyhr is no longer attorney or partner in Horten. This comes as a direct consequence of statements made by Nicolai Dyhr in a TV2 documentary series published Tuesday, 28 May.

ESG: Burden or Strategic Advantage?

ESG standards are exerting pressure on companies throughout the EU. However, there is a significant divergence in how companies respond. Some perceive compliance as a cumbersome obligation, while others integrate these requirements actively into their business strategies.

Historic offshore wind tender launched

The Danish Energy Agency has launched Denmark's largest tender to date of offshore wind farms in six areas in the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and Kattegat, which must be completed by the end of 2030.

Right People Group acquires consulting company Avenida Consult

Horten has advised shareholders of Avenida Consult in connection with the sale of the company to Right People Group, backed by private equity firm Capidea.

Ocean Technologies Group acquires DanDocs

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the leading global provider of Human Capital Management solutions tailored for the maritime sector, has acquired DanDocs, a Danish software firm specializing in aiding operators in adhering to industry regulations.

BuildTec Software Group acquires majority shareholding in Acies

Horten has advised BuildTec Software Group and private equity fund Bregal Unternehmerkapital regarding the acquisition of the majority of the shares in the software company Acies.

Legal 500: Horten one of Denmark’s leading law firms 2024

Legal 500 ranks Horten as one of Denmark’s leading law firms in its 2024 edition of the international legal directory.

SATS Group acquires companies operating from Stockholm airport

Horten assists Singapore listed company SATS and its subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services with the acquisition of two ground handling companies operating from Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

Chambers Europe highlights 19 Horten partners

We are at Horten very proud to once again be ranked in 11 practice areas and to have 19 of our skilled partners highlighted by Chambers for their strong legal prowess of which they wholeheartedly deserve.

Hortens appoints three directors and one specialised attorney

The three attorneys who can now call themselves directors are Emilie Loiborg, Sidsel Marcussen and Maria Pilh Arendsdorf from public law and intellectual property law. New specialised attorney is Rasmus Bytoft Sundstrup from Debt Collection & Financial Services.

Catena purchases logistics asset in Avedøre Holme

Horten assists listed company Catena with the purchase of yet another logistics asset, this time in the highly desirable logistics location Avedøre Holme.

Short Noticed Call for Ammunition Production Back in Denmark

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation issued three requests for information about commencement of ammunition production.

Blue Logistics Group lands Combino Spedition as first partner

Blue Logistics Group has just signed a partnership agreement with Combino Spedition. Horten assisted with the agreement.

Anne Baandrup new GDPR partner with Horten

We are pleased to announce that Anne Baandrup, who is a GDPR/data privacy expert, joins Horten as partner on 1 February 2024.

eloomi sold to Ceridian

eloomi, a global cloud-based people development software company, has been sold to the global HCM software company, Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY, TSX: CDAY).

Mikkeller partners with Carlsberg

Carlsberg acquires 20 percent of Mikkeller from American PE fund Orkila and founder and majority shareholder Mikkel Borg Bjergsø. Carlsberg also acquires the distribution rights for Mikkeller beers in Denmark.

Horten has assisted with the sale of HVACON Marine Systems A/S to a private equity fund

The owners of HVACON Marine Systems A/S, which is a market-leading company within energy optimisation solutions and software for the maritime industry, has sold a majority stake to Capidea.

Merger thresholds 2024

Horten's Merger Control Poster 2024 provides an overview of the thresholds for merger control in Europe. The updated Merger Control Poster has new turnover thresholds for Italy and for the health sector in the Netherlands. In addition, both Luxembourg and the UK are expected to adopt new legislation during 2024

Infranode invests in two Danish biogas plants

The Nordic infrastructure fond Infranode has entered into an agreement to invest in two Danish biogas plants via an acquisition of 49% of the "Thorsø" and "Foersom" plants.

Outlook 2024: Competition law, mergers and FDI

After a year where a lot has happened in the areas of competition law, merger control and foreign direct investments (FDI), Horten takes a look at what has happened and what will be happening in the coming year. Here is an overview of five topics we expect to be on the agenda in 2024.