Sune Fugleholm

Partner, Attorney

Sune is one of Denmark's most experienced and recognised public law attorneys. For more than 35 years, he has advised public bodies in matters where the law is complex, the stakeholders many and the consequences great. In particular, he provides assistance in critical matters where there is a need for legal precision, a strategic overview and an understanding of the administrative and political landscape in which decisions are made. Sune's advice combines deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach to solutions. He always works closely together with the client, from analysis and assessment to development and implementation of sustainable solutions.

Sune is one of Denmark's most experienced and recognised public law attorneys. For more than 35 years, he has advised public bodies in matters where the law is complex, the stakeholders many and the consequences great. In particular, he provides assistance in critical matters where there is a need for legal precision, a strategic overview and an understanding of the administrative and political landscape in which decisions are made. Sune's advice combines deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach to solutions. He always works closely together with the client, from analysis and assessment to development and implementation of sustainable solutions.

Sune provides advice on how to handle big related cases and related cases of general public importance, decisions and investigations with potential public or political attention and with a risk of litigation. His primary practice areas are complex administrative law and constitutional law issues, including compulsory acquisition, liability in damages and compliance, e-government, human rights, municipal law, climate and green transition.

More than 75 cases before the Danish Supreme Court

Sune has conducted more than 75 cases before the Danish Supreme Court in the field of public law, and over the years he has been an advisor in a significant number of complex cases and cases of general public importance on behalf of state, regional and municipal authorities. In particular, he has provided assistance in cases where litigation or other control is likely or such risk is likely. His advisory services range from legal assessments and assistance with decisions to structure procedures, preparatory legislative work and development of rules.

PUBLICATIONS

2024
Podcast: legal interest (Spotify, Apple et al.). The podcast follows the process leading up to and after the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the first three landmark climate cases. The former President of the Court Robert Spano, who was responsible for selecting the three cases, and Professor Mikael Rask Madsen, ICourts, University of Copenhagen, and others take part.

2024
EU- og menneskeret, nr. 3:
(in English: EU law and human rights no 3): Klimaretssager i Danmark efter KlimaSeniorinnen (in English: climate cases in Denmark after KlimaSeniorinnen)

2024
Contribution to Poul Andersen, forvaltningsretten og retsvidenskaben (in English: public administrative law and jurisprudence)

2023
Bidrag til Danmark og EU gennem 50 år - en milepæl (in English: 50 years of contribution to Denmark and the EU - a milestone): Ambi - afgiften der ikke ville dø (in English: labour market contribution - the tax that would not die)

2023
Contribution to a Festschrift to Peter Pagh: Climate law? (co-author Jakob Kamby)

2019
Proceduren: § 19 (in English: procedure: section 19) – Proceduren og § 28 (in English: procedure and section 28) – Forvaltningssager (in English: administrative matters)

2017
Offentlige myndigheders erstatningsansvar (in English: the liability in damages of public bodies): Chapter 3. Erstatningsansvar for retsvildfarelser – særligt om ansvarsstandarden (in English: liability in damages for mistakes of law, particularly about the standard of liability) (co-author Rasmus Grønved Nielsen)

2017
HK Kommunalbladet: Gør ikke din myndighed erstatningspligtig (in English: do not make your authority liable in damages) (co-author Rasmus Grønved Nielsen)

2014
Contribution to Rettens magt, Magtens ret (in English: the power of the court, the court of the power): Administrative nævn mellem domstole og forvaltning (in English: administrative committees between courts of law and administration) (co-author Karsten Hagel-Sørensen)

2012
Contribution to Forvaltningsloven 25 år (in English: the Danish Public Administration Act 25 years): Digital forvaltning (in English: E-government) (co-author Anders Lotterup)

International rankings

LEGAL 500 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 2025

LEADING PARTNER

"Sune Fugleholm is a star litigator. He is forthcoming and friendly, and the most shrewd litigator in Denmark. He will do his utmost for you to win your case."

LEGAL 500 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 2024

LEADING INDIVIDUAL

"Sune Fugleholm is the senior partner of the litigation team and an extremely experienced lawyer with a keen eye as to what can make or break a case. He is also very innovative and always on the lookout for new ways of developing legal arguments, including by including big data analysis of case law."

LEGAL 500 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 2023

Leading Individual

"Sune Fugleholm is the leading lawyer in Copenhagen when it comes to public law disputes. He is a highly effective litigator, I have always enjoyed his creativity and ability to view cases from new perspectives. He is highly recommended."

CV

Education

Certificate, The Arbitrator Education by Danske Advokater (Association of Danish Law Firms)

Education

PRINCE2® certified

Career

Member of the board of directors of the Danish Supreme Court Bar Association (Højesteretsskranken)

Career

Expert member of the Danish Electricity Regulatory Committee (Elreguleringsudvalget)

Career

Christrup-Prisen 2006

Career

Chairman of our executive committee

Career

Head of our constitutional and public law team

Career

Poul Schmith

Education

LL.M., University of Michigan

Career

Haight, Gardner, Poor & Havens, New York

Education

Master of Law, University of Copenhagen

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