Steen Hellmann

Professional profile

Steen Hellmann advises contractors, insurance companies, public authorities, private businesses and technical consultants on all aspects of construction.

Steen assists in the drafting and negotiation of contracts and has extensive experience in court and arbitration proceedings in the field of construction law as well as mediation and conciliation.
Steen additionally assists in the planning, implementation and monitoring of calls for tenders for building and construction projects.

Recognitions and Testimonials

Chambers Europe, Construction - Band 1 - Top Tier - 2026

•"Steen is readily available, gives concrete advice and has vast construction experience." Chambers Europe 2026

"Steen is service-minded. He makes an effort to follow up and ensure that we get the help we need." Chambers Europe 2026

"Steen is a super advisor who is straight to the point." Chambers Europe 2026

"Steen has a high level of insight." Chambers Europe 2026

Steen Hellmann is widely recognised for his broad construction practice, drawing on extensive experience representing construction companies, contractors and insurers in disputes related to extra costs and defects, as well as advising on development mandates. Chambers Europe 2026


"He is a very capable and knowledgeable lawyer with a reputable name." Chambers Europe 2025

"Steen Hellmann is very experienced, with a no-nonsense and straight-to-the-point approach." Chambers Europe 2025

"He is always open to improvements and suggestions." Chambers Europe 2025

"Steen Hellmann always focuses on solving the task and knows how to make the law solution-oriented." Chambers Europe

"He provides excellent advice with a commercial flair." Chambers Europe

Career and education

Career

Gorrissen Federspiel 2023 -
Partner, Gorrissen Federspiel since 2023
Partner, VILTOFT 2009 - 2023
VILTOFT 2000 - 2023

Education

Admitted to the Danish Supreme Court 2019
Admitted to Danish High Court 2005
Admitted to the Danish Bar 2003
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen 2000
New York University (NYU) Law School, USA 1999
First Lieutenant, reserve 1993

Ratings

Steen Hellmann has been rated in Chambers Europe (Construction) (Band 1, Tier 1) and as 'Recommended Lawyer' in Legal 500.

Publications

ABR 18: General Conditions for Consulting Services", Karnov Group, 1st edition, 2021 (with others)