Social investments

Establishing a social investment partnership can be a good idea for both municipalities and private investors. The municipality will generate welfare for its citizens, for instance if the project is intended to get people out of unemployment or cure them of drug addiction. At the same time, the municipality will save money. The investors, often pension funds, will receive a return on their investment if the project meets the criteria for success – all while doing a good deed.

However, the law in this area is often complex. Among other things, it is important for the municipality and the investor to take into account the rules governing municipal government, procurement law and state aid law.

We help clarify the legal basis of your social investment

Both for municipalities and investors, the law and the agreements involved in social investments may be complex. We advise on the legal challenges that both parties should be aware of when entering into such agreements.

We have in-depth knowledge of the rules that may come into play, for instance in relation to the rules governing municipal government and in relation to public procurement, state aid, trade promotion legislation or contract law. We make sure that the law will not stand in the way of your social investment. We can also help you apply to the Social Investment Fund for grants for your project.

From legal framework to public procurement and state aid

We help municipalities and private investors enter into agreements on social investments.

We provide advice in respect of:

• The legal framework applicable to agreements based on the rules governing municipal government, the Danish Trade Promotion Act and the Danish Free Municipality Networks Act
• Administrative law rules and principles – delegation of powers and rules on case processing
• Processing of personal data – you may need to enter into a data processing agreement
• Rules on public procurement
• Rules on state aid
• Contract law issues
• Applications to the Social Investment Fund.

Contact our specialists

Would you like to explore whether you, as a municipality, could generate welfare for your citizens in a new way and save money at the same time? Or do you, as an investor, need help to identify the best type of agreement?
We have experience in providing advice on social investments, including from the Municipality of Herning and Den Sociale Kapitalfond. We know the requirements, and we may involve the other specialists as and when needed to ensure that you always get competent advice – and the best agreement.