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Bruun & Hjejle

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Department: Restructuring and Insolvency

Head of Department: Henrik Selchau Poulsen

No. of employees in department: 17

Our department is headed by Henrik Selchau Poulsen, one of the leading practitioners of insolvency in the Danish market. It also consists of 10 other qualified lawyers.

We have built a strong track record in the insolvency market in Denmark as a go-to-firm for complex high-end insolvency issues. We advise on some of the largest and most high-profile restructuring and insolvency cases and handle a vast majority of cases from different industries.

We work closely together with creditors, owners and other parties involved to ensure a very commercial approach. We are highly responsive and have a good understanding of the sensitivity associated with many insolvency matters often also involving a multitude of stakeholders.

We act as legal adviser on matters such as:

  • Representation of creditors
  • Representation of BoD and management
  • In and out of court restructuring, often engaged by banks
  • Trustee in bankruptcy estates
  • Dispute resolution, e.g. D&O liability, avoidance, examination of claims, etc.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Denmark

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bruun & Hjejle has a highly active practice covering a range of complex restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm is experienced in acting as administrator in high-profile bankruptcy cases across a broad range of sectors. The legal team assists with proceedings against former managers relating to allegations of fraud, alongside regular activity in transactions involving the sale of distressed real estate companies and assets. The firm acts for several of the largest Danish banks as creditors, for companies in bankruptcy as trustee and on domestic insolvencies, as well as those abroad.

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  • The team at Bruun & Hjejle is capable of handling distressed companies across virtually all industries.

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  • Bruun & Hjejle is distinguished by its large market footprint.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henrik Selchau Poulsen
    Henrik Selchau Poulsen

    Henrik Selchau Poulsen

    Henrik Selchau Poulsen is a market-leading lawyer who handles significant bankruptcies in Denmark, and is often appointed as administrator. He is also frequently involved in related litigation. He was also appointed as permanent trustee by the bankruptcy division of the Danish maritime and the commercial High Court.

    • Henrik is one of the top lawyers for insolvency in Denmark. He is very pragmatic, commercial and an excellent person to work with.

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    • Henrik Selchau Poulsen shows great accessibility and exceptional service orientation.

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  • Therkel Brinth
    Therkel Brinth

    Therkel Brinth

    The up-and-coming Therkel Brinth has experience in restructuring and insolvency. He often advises on restructuring proceedings and litigation procedures, with particular experience in the fashion, aviation and real estate industries.

    • Therkel Brinth is very skilled. He has an excellent eye for detail and is good at keeping track of large sets of facts.

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    • Therkel has a really sharp legal mind.

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