Christian Johansen Joins Global Law Experts to Lead Construction Practice in Denmark

Welcome to Christian Johansen

Global Law Experts is delighted to welcome Christian Johansen as our exclusive member for Construction in Denmark. Joining forces with Bruun & Hjejle, a leading Danish law firm renowned for handling the most complex and high profile construction projects, Johansen brings a distinctive blend of technical mastery, strategic insight, and an international perspective that strengthens our global network. This appointment underlines our commitment to connecting clients with Danish construction excellence that operates seamlessly on domestic and cross border matters.

Background and experience

Christian Johansen offers more than 25 years of focused experience in construction law. He is widely recognized for advising Danish and international builders, contractors, architects, engineers, banks and guarantee companies on all stages of construction projects, including contract formation, negotiation, execution and post award disputes. His work spans tender design and evaluation, drafting of contract terms, risk allocation and dispute resolution outcomes, whether through settlement discussions, litigation, or arbitration. Johansen’s depth of knowledge in both non contentious and contentious aspects of construction law makes him a trusted advisor for projects of substantial scale and complexity.

• Education and professional qualifications indicate a deep specialization in construction law, including a Doctor of Philosophy degree in construction law from the University of Copenhagen
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London (FCIArb), reflecting a sustained commitment to international arbitration practice
• Author and educator with a long track record of contributing to leading industry guides and scholarly discourse
• Prolific involvement in cross border construction matters, with a readiness to address contracts, disputes and risk across jurisdictions

Bruun & Hjejle and the Construction Practice

Bruun & Hjejle, headquartered in Copenhagen, is recognized for its concentrated focus on complex transactions and disputes, with a standout construction practice that regularly collaborates on some of Denmark s largest and most high profile projects. The firm provides end to end legal support across the full project life cycle, including tender documentation and bid evaluation, contract drafting and negotiation, construction phase management and dispute resolution through Danish courts and international arbitral tribunals. The firm emphasizes strategic planning to manage commercial considerations that arise during or after construction, and it maintains a broad geographic reach that includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands where complex disputes and project governance are common. Christian Johansen is a central figure in the firm s Construction team, often leading on the most significant matters and shaping the team s approach to risk and dispute resolution.

Practice Areas and capabilities

• Construction

  In the construction practice, Johansen and the team advise on the full spectrum of construction law matters. This includes tender phase support with documentation and tender evaluation, contracting phase guidance with contract terms and negotiations, and construction phase oversight aimed at minimizing disputes and optimizing project performance. When disputes arise, the team draws on extensive litigation experience and international arbitration know-how to pursue efficient, practical resolutions, including settlement and enforcement proceedings. The practice also covers cross border and Greenland/Faroe Island projects, reflecting a broad, internationally aware construction capability.

• Dispute Resolution

  The construction practice intersects with a robust dispute resolution offering, including litigation, arbitration and dispute management strategies designed to preserve project timelines and avoid costly delays. The team’s experience spans domestic Danish disputes and cross border arbitration under ICC and other international rules, leveraging Johansen s leadership to coordinate multi jurisdictional teams as needed.

• Energy and Infrastructure

  Johansen contributes to Bruun & Hjejle s energy and infrastructure practice by guiding clients through infrastructure projects and energy sector initiatives, including regulatory considerations, project finance and public private partnerships. This work complements construction law by aligning contract structures, risk allocation, and procurement with the governance and financing frameworks that underpin major energy, transport and infrastructure developments in Denmark and beyond.

Regional and international relevance

The Danish construction market is deeply connected to cross border activity in Europe and beyond, and Bruun & Hjejle maintains a track record of handling projects with international scope in cooperation with a network of global partners. Johansen s practice sits at the intersection of Danish market leadership and international project governance, enabling clients to navigate complex regulatory regimes, cross border procurement, and multi jurisdiction dispute resolution. The Greenland and Faroe Islands experience highlighted in the firm s materials further demonstrates capability to manage disputes and contracts in remote or specialized jurisdictions that accompany major Danish construction endeavors. This regional emphasis is complemented by international standing through a reputation for top tier construction advice and a track record in arbitration and dispute resolution that aligns with global practice norms.

Why this selection matters for Global Law Experts clients

The appointment of Christian Johansen as our exclusive member for Construction in Denmark brings a uniquely integrated profile to Global Law Experts clients. His combination of deep technical expertise in contract formation, risk management and dispute resolution, together with leadership experience as managing partner at Bruun & Hjejle, provides clients with access to strategic counsel capable of guiding large scale Danish and cross border projects from inception through completion. His standing in major legal directories and practice guides reinforces the credibility and reliability that clients expect from an exclusive Global Law Experts representative. Moreover, his involvement in energy, infrastructure and Greenland/Faroe disputes broadens the scope of issues Global Law Experts can address for clients pursuing complex, multi jurisdiction initiatives in Northern Europe and beyond.

A welcoming note to clients and colleagues

As Global Law Experts continues to expand its construction focused leadership in Denmark, the collaboration with Christian Johansen signals a strengthened capability for clients seeking rigorous contract negotiation, proactive risk control, and effective dispute resolution in the Danish market with international reach. We look forward to the collaborative opportunities this exclusive membership will unlock for clients, project teams, and co counsel around the world.