Doing business in Denmark
In cooperation with:
SPCC, Bech-Bruun, SK&S, PIPC and PFPŻ invite you to a morning seminar about the opportunities for Polish companies to do business in Denmark
With a Polish export of approximately 35.1 billion PLN in 2023, Denmark is an essential export market and the countries’ trade is expected to increase further in the coming years.
In collaboration with Bech-Bruun, one of Denmark’s leading law firms, we will focus on four highly topical business areas where Polish companies have great opportunities to run a business and make investments in Denmark due to the country’s legal and commercial advantages.
We look forward to welcoming you – and perhaps a colleague of yours.
AGENDA:
09:00–09:30 – Registration
09:30–09:45 – Opening remarks (SK&S, SPCC, PIPC, PFPŻ)
09:45–10:05 – Leif Christiansen – Cultural Differences in Business
10:05–10:35 – Simon Milthers – M&A
10:35–11:05 – Claus Barrett Christiansen – IP and Marketing
11:05–11:20 – Coffee break
11:20–11:50 – Esben Korsgaard Poulsen – Construction Projects
11:50–12:20 – Anne Bergholt Sommer – The Defence Industry
12:20–13:00 – Networking
M&A
In international surveys, Denmark is often ranked as one of Europe’s best countries for ease of doing business and having the best business climate. Furthermore, a high level of wealth and innovation, economic and political stability, the world’s lowest level of corruption and a well-educated labour force ensure that the future holds a basis for Polish companies to expand their foreign business.
Simon Milthers, who is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within M&A and company law, will give an insight in the commercial advantages of doing business in Denmark, including:
- An introduction to the present and future M&A market
- The ease of drafting and closing of commercial transactions
- The M&A market within selected sectors, including the chemical industry, energy and defence
IP and marketing
For decades, Denmark has been one of the countries with the highest GNP per capita within the EU. A robust digital infrastructure and major businesses within e.g. life science and design make Denmark a strategic market for foreign companies who are depending on the protection of innovation and new technologies.
Claus Barrett Christiansen, who is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within IP and marketing, will give an insight in Denmark’s protection of intellectual property and regulation of marketing, including:
- An introduction to the Danish market within life science, technology and design
- The protection of innovation and new technologies against infringements
- Measures to counteract misleading marketing, such as greenwashing
Construction projects
The Danish construction branch has long been internationally known for its transparency, high levels of business ethics and use of digital solutions. In the future years, the upcoming mega projects will reach a size and complexity where the use of foreign contractors and suppliers is inevitable.
Esben Korsgaard Poulsen, who is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within construction law and dispute resolution, will give an insight in the Danish construction branch , including:
- Upcoming mega projects within the infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors
- The use of specialized arbitration for dispute resolution
- The use of agreed documents for regulation of the parties’ rights and obligations
The defence industry
Due to the rising tensions in international relations, the Danish government and parliament have decided to increase investments in the Danish Defence to more than 3 % of the GNP by 2026. Future public investments in defence technology, new barracks, anti-aircraft systems, etc. are expected to reach 203 billion PLN, making the private suppliers of defence solutions to one of the fastest growing sectors.
Anne Bergholt Sommer, who is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within procurement law, defence and security, will give an insight in the Danish defence industry , including:
- Upcoming public investments in the Danish Defence
- Public procurement processes and the possibility of direct awards in acquisitions
- Government support and guarantee programmes for suppliers
Leif Christiansen
Leif Christiansen is CEO of Proaktive and Board Member of SPCC. Based in Poland since 1998, he works as a Danish Team Coach supporting Polish-Danish business cooperation, with a passion for creating synergy between cultures, Team focus, shared values and effective collaboration.
Simon Milthers
Partner and attorney-at-law Simon Milthers is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within M&A and company law. Simon has conducted some of the largest and most discussed business transactions in Denmark in the energy, chemical and infrastructure sectors, thus acquiring in-depth experience with the complex regulation that characterize these industries.
Claus Barrett Christiansen
Partner and attorney-at-law Claus Barrett Christiansen is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within IP and marketing law. Claus’ legal advisory services cover all IP rights, marketing law, licenses and brand protection and he has conducted a vast amount of cases before the Danish courts as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Esben Korsgaard Poulsen
Attorney-at-law Esben Korsgaard Poulsen is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within construction law. Esben’ renders advice to major employers, contractors and other stakeholders in the construction industry and has conducted a vast amount of cases before the Danish courts as well as the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board.
Anne Bergholt Sommer
Partner and attorney-at-law Anne Bergholt Sommer is one of Bech-Bruun’s experts within procurement law as well as defence and security. Anne renders advice of all aspects in tender procedures, but specialises primarily in the areas of defence and security, including negotiations with the Danish Ministry of Defence and other defence authorities.
The meeting will be conducted in English.
Participation is free of charge for SPCC member companies, but registration is mandatory.
