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

2019
Procedure: section 19 –  Procedure and section 28 – Administrative matters

2019
The Danish Administration of Justice Act 100 years: Litigation by the Danish state (co-author Steffen Sværke)

2017
The liability in damages of public bodies: Chapter 3. liability in damages for mistakes of law, particularly about the standard of liability (co-author Rasmus Grønved Nielsen)

2017
Don't make your authority liable in damages (co-author Rasmus Grønved Nielsen)

2014
The power of the court, The court of the power: Administrative committees between courts of law and administration (co-author Karsten Hagel-Sørensen)

2012
The Danish Public Administration Act 25 years: 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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