The ‘extremely qualified team‘ at Bech-Bruun often appears before the Supreme Court in commercial litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Johannes Grove Nielsen heads up the practice, which includes Anne Buhl Bjelke, who has ample experience in representing clients in cases concerning liability for damages and insurance cover, as well as reinsurance claims. The team’s varied client base includes notable insurance companies, banks, and pension funds. Camilla Søgaard Hudson is a transport, maritime and insurance law specialist, who handles cases concerning charterparties, carriage of goods, and bunker disputes; and associate Rasmus Schmidt focuses on representing clients in commercial contract disputes, management liability cases, and post-M&A litigation. In 2023, the practice also benefitted notably from the firm’s merger with ‘super strong‘ boutique litigation firm Lundsgaard & Partnere, adding ‘outstanding lawyer‘ Søren Lundsgaard, ‘very skilled litigator‘ Arianne Svardal-Stelmer and associate Daniel Myhre Engell to the firm’s roster. Carsten Pedersen retired in 2022.

Bruun & Hjejle has a well-renowned practice, which often represents a varied client base in cross-border arbitration proceedings and M&A disputes, as well as disputes concerning professional liability issues, tax elements, public law work, and state aid claims. Ole Spiermann guides the team, frequently representing domestic mortgage institutions, investment funds and banks. Karsten Kristofferson is a ‘stand out ‘ member of the team, often handling disputes in the oil and gas sector, while Jakob Lentz represents auditors and lawyers as part of his professional liability practice. The team also focuses on representing corporates in energy and regulatory related disputes before the Danish Utility Regulator and the Danish Energy Board of Appeal. Johannes Hedegaard and Lasse Mikkelsen were promoted to partner in January 2022, with Hedegaard contributing his experience in insolvency claims. Josefine Movin Østergaard is a key name at the junior level.

The ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’ team at Gorrissen Federspiel consists of ‘very experienced litigators‘ and ‘great strategists’, who frequently act in international arbitrations and cross-border disputes. Henriette Gernaa spearheads the practice as an experienced arbitrator, often providing advice to domestic and global blue-chip corporates and professional services companies, while Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen consistently attracts arbitrator appointments relating to commercial disputes and handles issues arising from bankruptcy estates and acquisition-related proceedings. The ‘amazing‘ Jacob Skude Rasmussen uses his ‘vast experience‘ to represent shipping and energy companies and financial institutions before the Supreme Court. Managing counsel Søren Henriksen contributes his ‘sharp legal prowess‘ and experience in securities and commercial litigation, and Steen Hellmann joined the practice in 2023 from Viltoft.

Kromann Reumert‘s practice displays deep bench strength and ‘outstanding knowledge‘, often handling landmark cases concerning M&A, IT and insurance issues. The ‘exceptional‘ Frank Bøggild is at the ‘top of the game‘ in commercial litigation and arbitration, regularly acting as an arbitrator; he is also a specialist in IP and marketing litigation and heads up the team. Claus Juel Hansen handles disputes and arbitration proceedings relating to employment, labour, and commercial law, and Kolja Staunstrup, described as ‘one of the best lawyers in this generation‘, has a distinct specialism in IP litigation. The team regularly represents insurance companies, banks and mortgage credit institutions on matters concerning directors and officers liability before the Supreme Court. Hans Jakob Folker utilises his experience as a former prosecutor to act as defence counsel to clients in private criminal law matters and senior consultant Andrew Poole excels in international arbitration.

Plesner‘s dispute resolution practice remains a market leader, often acting in international arbitrations, in addition to handling contentious matters before the European Court of Justice and the Supreme Court. Peter Schradieck leads the practice with 20 years’ experience in representing clients in domestic and international arbitrations and disputes, particularly concerning general commercial liability, distribution, construction and agency issues. The team regularly represents and advises a varied client base which includes energy companies, Finansiel Stabilitet, and cosmetics corporates. Jimmy Skjold Hansen is a ‘very smart young lawyer‘ who has ample experience in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings on an international scale, while Torben Bondrop contributes his specialist knowledge in insurance and tort law, with a distinct emphasis on product, D&O, and consultants’ liability claims.

Poul Schmith houses a talented team which represents clients in domestic and international arbitrations, tribunals, ad hoc panels, and before the Supreme Court. Sune Riisgaard oversees the practice as a knowledgeable tax litigator, while Sune Fugleholm is a ‘highly effective’ litigator who often represents the Danish Government before the Supreme Court. Kasper Mortensen is a construction and property disputes specialist; Paw Fruerlund handles the technology, investment, and administrative side of the disputes practice; and Tomas Ilsøe Andersen is a commercial litigation expert. The team is particularly recognised for its frequent representation of Danish public authorities and well known corporates such as Zurich Insurance and AIG. Casper Christiansen was promoted to partner in 2022.

The team at DLA Piper Denmark is guided by Anders Julius Tengvad, who has broad experience in insurance and damages claims, and frequently appears before the Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals in matters concerning management, accountant and product liability issues. The team is well known for its specialised knowledge in insurance, shipping and construction disputes, as well as product and professional liability litigation. Georg Lett focuses on assisting clients in the finance and insurance spheres, and often appears before the European Court of Justice and arbitration tribunals; and Pernille Sølling is a pensions and life insurance specialist who often acts for corporates in addition to public authorities, frequently appearing before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board. Jacob Thomsen was promoted to partner in January 2022 and regularly assists domestic and international clients with disputes concerning insurance coverage and liability issues.

The ‘highly qualified‘ team at Horten regularly represents a varied client base on the full range of jurisdictional, post-M&A and contractual disputes. The ‘incredibly sharp‘ Birgitte Frølund heads up the practice, and often acts for corporates and financial institutions in international disputes concerning insolvency and regulatory issues. Jakob Tingskov‘s area of primary focus is representing domestic and international clients in international commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings, while Christina Steen regularly represents auditors, technical advisers and auditors in disputes relating to professional and product liability claims.

The ‘fantastic‘ team at Lundgrens utilises its deep bench strength to handle insolvency, IP and commercial disputes, and assist with the expropriation of real estate in the public sector.  The ‘excellent‘ Nicolai B. Sørensen leads the fast-growing team, and uses his ‘first-class litigation skills‘ to represent UK and US law firms in insurance, tax and white-collar crime cases. Dan Terkildsen is ‘highly skilled‘ when it comes to handling claw back proceedings and professional liability issues, while the team often represents banks and insurance companies before the Accountants Disciplinary Tribunal.

Specialist construction and real estate boutique firm Viltoft houses a skilled team, which frequently represents public sector employers, insurance companies, contractors, and technical advisers in construction disputes involving delay and defect claims. ‘Stand-out partner’ Peter Fauerholdt Thommesen heads up the practice following Steen Hellmann's departure to Gorrissen Federspiel. Henrik Hauge Andersen often represents consultants in construction-related disputes, while Morten Ruben Brage regularly appears before the Commercial High Court and the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board on behalf of subcontractors.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s team is renowned for handling a variety of commercial disputes concerning professional liability, restructuring and insolvency, M&A, and real estate elements. ‘Star of the team‘ Jacob Møller Dirksen leads the practice, often representing domestic and international insurers and blue-chip corporates in disputes. The practice also frequently collaborates with the firm's information technology and outsourcing teams on disputes in those fields. Daniel Haue Jakobsson often acts as an arbitrator, and frequently handles disputes involving construction contract liability, M&A and managerial liability issues.

Clemens houses a talented team which often appears before the High Court and Supreme Court, as well as acting in arbitration proceedings in the real estate and construction sectors. Søren Hammer Westmark spearheads the practice and principally handles contentious matters concerning construction and real estate law; he often appears before the Supreme Court. Simon Langvardt Müller is a real estate specialist who frequently represents domestic and international retailers, property owners and public institutions in matters concerning commercial leases and the purchase and sale of commercial properties, while Harry Ruby Andreasen is an adept litigator who is also an expert in commercial leases.

DAHL Law Firm‘s practice predominantly represents clients in the insurance and real estate and construction sectors in disputes concerning professional and product liability issues, in addition to workplace compensation claims. Claes Wildfang has substantial experience in cross-border intellectual property litigation in a variety of countries including India, the UK, France and Germany. Niels Wulff is an adept construction litigator and primarily represents suppliers, landowners and subcontractors in arbitrations and claims. Kristian Skovsgaard has over 10 years’ experience in handling construction law matters, alongside Hans Erik Steffensen, who also handles procurement litigation.

Kennedys houses a specialist team of practitioners, who are well versed in domestic and cross-border corporate and commercial insurance disputes. The ‘charismatic, highly engaged‘ Morten Christensen heads up the practice and primarily handles disputes concerning professional indemnity insurance, and D&O and IPO-related claims, while senior associate Martin Trier has extensive expertise regarding product liability, property insurance and recourse cases. The ‘hugely talented‘ Heidi Bloch was promoted to partner in May 2022, and uses her ‘extraordinary eye for detail’ and specialism in financial lines disputes and litigation concerning tort and insurance law to advise and represent large insurance companies.

The team at Mazanti-Andersen uses its ‘exceptional experience‘ to represent clients in claims regarding high-profile bankruptcies, environmental law, and white-collar crime cases. Anne Almose Røpke jointly leads the practice alongside Philip S Thorsen; Røpke uses her ‘excellent understanding‘ of tort and contract law to represent domestic and international corporates in mediation proceedings and commercial disputes, while Thorsen has over 25 years’ experience in contentious work, often acting for clients in cases concerning breaches of commercial contracts and professional liability issues. Morten Samuelsson often appears before the Supreme Court and High Court and regularly represents former bank directors in proceedings brought by the Danish Government.

Nielsen Nørager fields a team of practitioners which handles the full range of disputes concerning insurance, financial services, public and tax elements. Michael Kjær Lauritsen co-heads the practice alongside Henrik Peytz. Lauritsen often appears before the District Court and High Court, as well as the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board in disputes relating to product, commercial, professional and construction liability issues, all areas in which Jan Presfeldt has ample experience. Notable clients for the team include the Danish Chamber of Commerce, Pædagogernes Pension and the Danish Society for Nature Conservation. Michael Wiisbye is an expert in insurance related litigation, regularly representing domestic and international insurance companies before the Supreme Court.

NJORD Law Firm is home to a varied practice which regularly represents large brand names, such as Coca-Cola, Louis Vuitton and L’Oréal. Thomas Ryhl and Jeppe Brogaard Clausen jointly head up the practice from Copenhagen, alongside Tom Jensen, who leads the team from Silkeborg. Rhyl has over 27 years’ experience and specialist knowledge in litigating cases concerning competition, procurement, and pharmaceuticals law, while Clausen often represents brand owners in cases concerning counterfeits and passing off issues. Ulla Fabricius often appears before the Maritime and Commercial High Court and the Supreme Court and is an expert in transport and shipping matters. Robert Mikelsons has ample experience in international tax, VAT and indirect tax litigation, and Rasmus Paus Torp joined the team from Bech-Bruun in 2021 and specialises in insurance, product and professional liability litigation.

Dispute resolution and insurance specialist firm ARK Advokatpartnerselskab hosts a talented team of practitioners, who advise clients on professional indemnity and financial lines claims, product liability issues, compliance work and cyber insurance matters. Jesper Ravn, Allan Kvist-Kristensen and Thomas Dall Jensen all lead the practice; and Anne Mette Myrup Opstrup has ample experience in litigating matters concerning personal injury and fraud issues.

The team at Aumento Law Firm primarily handles M&A and real estate disputes. Anders Aagaard often appears before the High Court and Supreme Court in matters involving shipping and fashion issues, while Mikael Delin regularly handles disputes concerning the professional liability of technical consultants, delay claims, and non-conformity work. Lisbet Andersen is a trade mark specialist, and Nikolaj Kjær is a real estate civil litigation expert who focuses on commercial and private leases.

The team at Advokatkontoret Fabritius Tengnagel & Heine handles the full range of disputes concerning commercial, white-collar crime and M&A issues. ‘Excellent litigator‘ Thomas Bøgelund Norvold, Søren Locher and Anne Mie Lund jointly head up the practice; Locher specialises in international arbitration proceedings, while Lund focuses on Danish-French commercial corporate matters as well as civil and commercial mediations.

GALST hosts a ‘very skilled team‘ which handles disputes relating to dwellings, debt, housing cooperatives, and IP issues. Kristian Dreyer is a specialist in real estate and construction related disputes, Christian Steen Laursen often conducts international arbitrations, and Hans Christian Galst, who is ‘trustworthy, sharp and a real fighter‘, focuses on IP enforcement disputes.

Hafnia Law Firm is a boutique firm known for handling disputes concerning shipping and commodities issues, providing a varied client base with ‘excellent legal advice of unparalleled quality’. The ‘incredibly pleasant and bright‘ Mathias Steinø co-heads the practice alongside Henrik Thal Jantzen; Steinø often handles disputes concerning commercial contracts, professional liability issues and international trading work, while Jantzen is a commercial litigator who often represents insurance carriers in cases concerning liability, specialty lines and property elements. Anders Amstrup Fournais has ample experience in cases concerning the international sale of goods and product liability issues.

The ‘highly competent, professional, and passionate‘ team at KLAR Advokater focuses on handling contentious matters concerning real estate, insurance and tort law, and corporate commercial issues; the team frequently represents major corporates and insurance companies. Jeppe Holt has in-depth knowledge of commercial leasing matters and real estate litigation.

Copyright and media law specialist firm Lassen Ricard houses a team which handles ad hoc mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings for domestic and foreign construction companies and broadcasters. Peter Lambert handles contentious matters relating to privacy protection and libel cases, Henrik Schütze often represents clients in the construction and renewable energy sectors, and Jørgen Bek Weiss Hansen regularly handles commercial litigation.

The team at Lund Elmer Sandager handles a variety of commercial disputes, including class actions, liability cases, debt collection issues, and real estate and construction disputes. Morten Schwartz Nielsen heads up the practice, and regularly represents financial institutions in commercial disputes, and Kristian Buus-Nielsen often represents banks in disputes concerning liability claims arising from the establishment of banking products.

offersen:christoffersen law houses a ‘perfect team‘ which handles domestic and international arbitration proceedings, and often represents foreign corporates, municipalities and investors. René Offersen heads up the practice alongside Jonas Christoffersen; Offersen is a highly experienced litigator, while Christoffersen is a human rights specialist.

Skau Reipurth has a diverse practice which handles disputes in the areas of infrastructure and construction, employment, procurement, and intellectual property. Frederik Kromann Jespersen spearheads the dispute resolution practice, while Peter Dianati and Jeppe Reipurth co-head the construction dispute resolution team. Jespersen has notable experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration; Dianati acts in matters concerning insurance and tort law, in addition to construction cases; and Reipurth often represents building material suppliers before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board and the Danish High Court. Peter Skau-Andersen often advises on real estate, M&A, insolvency and shareholder’s disputes.