Our UK Team

Take on the UK market with advice from lawyers who understand both sides of the border.

  • Dual-qualified advice spanning Danish and English law, so nothing gets lost in translation between legal systems.
  • Practical guidance on contracts, corporate structure, employment and immigration — built for businesses actually trading with or entering the UK.
  • A single point of contact who coordinates directly with our London partner firm, so you are not juggling two sets of lawyers.
  • Guides and hands-on support for every stage, from first export deal to a fully staffed UK subsidiary.

Talk to our team today to find out how we can support your move into the UK.

What does the UK team do?

We advise overseas businesses that are trading with or setting up in the UK, covering everything from export contracts to full UK incorporation, employment, business visas and debt collection.

How should a business approach exporting to the UK?

Contracts need to be suitable and protective of the exporter's position, and businesses should consider where any dispute would be litigated and whether local legislation might protect the other party regardless of what the contract says. There are several routes into the UK market: traditional export, appointing a local agent or distributor, or franchising — each with different legal and commercial consequences. We draft, review and enforce supply contracts, agency and distribution agreements, internet and e-commerce terms, and general terms and conditions.

What has to be decided before setting up a business in the UK?

A number of practical questions shape the right structure:

  • Acquiring an existing UK business versus starting from scratch.
  • Investing independently or through a joint venture or partnership.
  • Choosing the corporate structure: a UK branch of the foreign company, a UK subsidiary, or a local agent/distributor if no established UK presence is needed.
  • Whether permanent staff will be recruited locally or brought in from abroad, which raises immigration questions.
  • Whether the investment is intended to be finite or indefinite, which affects exit planning.
  • Premises requirements and the physical movement of assets and people into the UK.

Who carries out the work?

The team works closely with our London partner firm on corporate structuring, business acquisition, employment law and debt collection, so clients get coordinated advice rather than separate, disconnected opinions from each side.

Is there guidance available beyond one-to-one advice?

We produce guides on doing business in the UK, and work regularly with inward trade agencies, including the Department for Industry and Trade, and bilateral chambers of commerce, to help clients get accurate, up-to-date practical information.

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