Thomas Albrechtsen
Thomas Albrechtsen specialises in real estate transactions and real estate M&A.
Thomas heads DLA Piper Denmark’s Real Estate sector team and is a member of DLA Piper’s global Hospitality & Leisure sector team. He has a right of audience before the Danish High Courts and is recognised by Chambers within ‘Real Estate’ and by The Legal 500 within ‘Real estate and construction’.
Thomas has long-standing experience of advising Danish as well as international investors, fund/asset managers, property companies and financial institutions on issues relating to real estate. His legal work includes cross-border matters, the establishment of fund structures and transactions involving special asset classes such as hotel & leisure, shopping centres and the senior living/care home segments.
Moreover, he has a wealth of experience within financing, refinancing, complex restructurings and distressed matters within the sector.
Foreningen Executives & Property X-PRO (a Danish professional association)
- Thomas acted for Northern Horizon Capital on the acquisition of a newly built private care home and senior living facilities of 7,700 sqm. under a forward-purchase contract.
- Thomas acted for Proark Group on the negotiation of a hotel management agreement with a major, branded hotel and refinancing obtained from a Central European bank. The transaction involved a complex recalibration of key elements in the hotel management agreement, including the split between owner and operator of the obligations in respect of a property improvement plan and FF&Es. Moreover, Thomas assisted in negotiating loan and security documentation relating to the refinancing of the hotel.
- Thomas acted for listed self-storage provider Self Storage A/S on the acquisition of Dit Pulterkammer A/S, a Danish regional self-storage provider.
Partner, DLA Piper Denmark, since 2019
Partner, Kromann Reumert, 2001-2019
Attorney, Kromann Reumert, 1995-2001
Foreign Lawyer, Blank Rome, 1995
Attorney, Kromann Reumert, 1994-1995
Assistant Attorney, Kromann Reumert, 1991-1994
"Thomas is a very structured, calm and experienced real estate specialist. As a client you feel confident that you are in good hands."
"It was great working with Thomas Albrechtsen. He provided great service and advice in a complex transaction with a tight time-frame."
Thomas is recognized by The Legal 500 within 'Real Estate and Construction'.
"Thomas Albrechtsen is a very experienced real estate partner who knows the business and the market. In his arms you feel safe and well guided when working with complex transactions."
"The team at DLA Piper is very skilled. they have a high level of knowledge -and they know how to use it. Within DLA Piper there is an expert for all potential questions and areas."
