Nikolaj Helsinghoff Andersen
Nikolaj Helsinghoff Andersen specialises in construction law and project development of real estate. Furthermore, Nikolaj has experience of real-estate transactions.
Nikolaj has vast experience of construction and consultancy law and has for more than 8 years assisted various construction-industry players in drawing up and negotiating contracts concerning project development, urban development, and other complex construction contracts.
Nikolaj has been engaged in advising in the interface between public and private projects - including PPP contracts and contracts regarding strategic alliances - as well as between public procurement and project development/construction projects.
Nikolaj has extensive experience of conducting survey proceedings, performance-bond-payment proceedings as well as lawsuits and arbitration proceedings.
Furthermore, Nikolaj provides general advice on strategy and commercial law to construction-project parties, including in relation to negotiation, risk management, preservation of evidence, contract management and claims management as well as dispute resolution.
In cooperation with our procurement-law specialists, Nikolaj also assists public-sector owners in connection with tender procedures. Nikolaj is an experienced lecturer and has gained relevant lecturing experience from teaching courses to a number of construction-industry players, including several large and medium-sized construction companies as well as the City of Copenhagen and Danish Regions, where Nikolaj has taught courses on the new General Conditions (AB 18) applied within the Danish construction industry, preservation of evidence, contract and claims management, dispute resolution, etc.
At DLA Piper Denmark, Nikolaj provides in-house training on construction law for our junior attorneys and assistant attorneys.
- Acting for an international major contractor in extensive arbitration proceedings with a dispute value in excess of DKK 120m, regarding delays, extra work, defects, professional liability, etc. in connection with the construction of new company headquarters of 25,000 sq m.
- Project development of both existing commercial buildings and construction of new buildings for 500+ units of housing for students and young people.
- Renovation and development of 7,500 sq m of serviced office space in the heart of Copenhagen.
- Assisting the owner of Copenhagen Royal Arena in connection with the construction and handover.
- Project development for a public utility company in connection with the construction of a new water treatment and softening plant.
- Negotiating and drafting contracts regarding one of the largest infrastructure projects in Denmark at a total contract price of DKK 500m+.
- Development of a public project comprising 360 residential care units, 23 sheltered housing dwellings for elderly people, and 150 housing units for young people.
- Acting for the owner of an exclusive housing project in pending arbitration proceedings with a dispute value exceeding DKK 40m relating to major defects and delays.
"He is good at maintaining an overview, and anticipating where the customer's problems may arise"
Nikolaj is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Real Estate and Construction'.
"The DLA Piper team dealing with public housing and adjusting legal areas is highly proficient. Their knowledge within this topic is absolutely in the top in Denmark. They are capable of working with current legislation and co-operate on developing new initiatives. In this respect their connections with the ministerial system is highly valued as well."
"DLA Piper has provided us with great legal advice on several real estate transactions. There are very knowledgeable within the real estate field and you feel you are in good hands. They are really trying to help you minimise risk and add return."
