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The environment and logistics group Reconor acquires the environmental company Sten & Grus Prøvestenen and thereby strengthens its presence in the Copenhagen area, just as the acquisition provides opportunities for the development of new business areas. Reconor already has areas at Prøvestenen in Copenhagen, but with the acquisition, Reconor is adding an extra 75,000 square meters.

We need women in the legal profession to be able to have the strongest team – also in management. But the trend is for women to leave the industry when they start a family. Fortunately, there are exceptions. Meet Natasja Kristiansen, who is married, a mother of two and an Attorney with an ambition to become a Partner.

HydroPen – the company behind the unique HydroPen fire extinguishing equipment for container fires – has been sold to VIKING Life-Saving Equipment.

The international, prestigious law firm rating agency ‘The Legal 500’ has just published this year’s rankings, and they recommend Lund Elmer Sandager in seven categories and highlights many lawyers.

Rockfon, who is part of the ROCKWOOL Group, is a global market leader within acoustics, and Akuart A/S specializes in designing innovative and effective acoustic solutions for all types of interior designs or spaces. As part of the new partnership, Rockfon has acquired a minority stake in Akuart A/S.

Arribatec Solutions ASA, listed on Oslo Stock Exchange, has acquired Qualisoft, a leading and fast-growing provider of Enterprise Architecture and Business Process Management solutions in Norway.

On 2 February 2021, the Danish Parliament voted in favor of a new temporary law which incurs testing and isolation for certain foreign employees entering Denmark. Furthermore, the Parliament passed a new law that entails more stringent requirements for employees' housing when employers provide housing for the employees.

On 13 November 2020, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration submitted a new proposed law for consultation, in which the opportunity for former Danish citizens to reacquire Danish citizenship will be introduced for a 5-year period from 1 April 2021, when the law is expected to come into force.

On 21 December 2020, the Danish Parliament passed a proposed law submitted by the Ministry of Immigration and Integration amending the Aliens Act. The proposed law involves a strengthened control of foreign labour and tightening of the requirements for work and residence permits under the work schemes. The proposed law takes effect on 1 January 2021 and aims to prevent non-compliance with the rules on foreign labour and should help fight social dumping.

In the wake of Brexit, UK and the EU have negotiated a Withdrawal Agreement. The agreement is the framework for the conditions for UK’s withdrawal from the EU, including the rights of UK citizens and their family members legally residing in an EU member state in accordance with the EU rules on free movement.

The pan-European private equity firm, Agilitas, signs agreement to acquire TenCate Advanced Armour Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, a global leading manufacturer of lightweight protection solutions for land vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels and personal protection. TenCate Advanced Armour develops, tests and manufactures armour products in its facilities in Denmark, France and the US.

Danoffice IT acquires Npvision Group who specializes in buying and selling used IT equipment. Danoffice IT sells IT-solutions to international organizations and private companies. The company employs more than 120 people and last year it reached a turnover of more than one billion DKK. There are high expectations for the realization of synergies followed by the acquisition.