Europe Guide 2026 : Denmark
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Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel’s Dispute Resolution group advises Danish and international undertakings on the handling of disputes.
Our group specialises in preventing and handling disputes and we can therefore assist our business clients in three significant areas:
Our experts are characterised by being sharp communicators, mastering complex issues and being able to conduct legal analyses at the highest level – skills that are required in dealing with courts and arbitration tribunals.
We were the first large law firm in Denmark to establish a dispute resolution group. Since then we have acquired great experience and expertise in handling complex business law cases before the country’s highest courts as well as before national and international arbitration tribunals. Also, we have extensive experience acting as chairmen and arbitrators before Danish and international arbitration tribunals.
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Gorrissen Federspiel's dispute resolution team has extensive experience in complex litigation and arbitration at both national and international levels. The lawyers represent an impressive roster of clients from the banking and financial services industries, and possess broad expertise in professional liability claims and post-transaction disputes.
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Gorrissen Federspiel represented Danske Bank in several securities litigation proceedings brought by former and current shareholders seeking damages for losses caused by alleged non-disclosures of anti-money laundering issues and corporate governance violations at the bank's former Estonian branch.
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The lawyers are very comfortable assessing complex matters and explaining their considerations and recommendations succinctly.
Gorrissen Federspiel have a high level of understanding of the commercial drivers and how they impact decision-making for the case.
The team offers very clear and strong guidance.
Gorrissen Federspiel stand out because of their very structured and proactive approach, always being one step ahead.
Their strategic mindset and commercial awareness allow the team to navigate complex legal landscapes with clarity and foresight, always anticipating challenges.
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Henriette is extremely experienced and in a class of her own.
Henriette Gernaa is brilliant and sharp in her advice.
Henriette is absolutely outstanding to work with. She is brilliant, level-headed and skilled at working quickly but thoughtfully.
Jacob Skude Rasmussen maintains a strong profile in liability cases, involving both national and international clients from the banking, finance and retail sectors. He also handles arbitration proceedings.
Jacob is always able to present very complex and sophisticated matters in a precise, convincing and easy-to-understand way.
Jacob is a great lawyer. He has great technical skills, is great on strategy and has great soft skills. On top of that, he is a team player.
He is crisp, sharp, diplomatic yet clear in his messages.
He manages cases very well and brings weight and quality to court proceedings.
Jacob Skude Rasmussen has a pragmatic approach.
Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen assists clients with post-M&A and bankruptcy-related disputes, often involving auditor liability issues as well as criminal law aspects. He is highlighted for his expertise in arbitration proceedings, including acting as arbitrator.
He has very strong communication skills which he is able to implement in a smooth and elegant way.
Kenneth is very good at handling the casework and explaining the process and nuances to the client.
Kenneth has a good strategic sense and a deep knowledge of litigation tactics.
As an arbitrator he is able to create a good atmosphere in the hearing room. His case management skills and calm and present approach is a big advantage in any case.
Lotte Eskesen represents public and private sector clients from the financial services, energy and waste management industries in liability cases and disputes relating to supply agreements.
Lotte Eskesen is extremely pleasant, highly knowledgeable and always ready with a sharp analysis.
Lotte Eskesen provides an excellent service. She is proactive and strategic.
She will be all over the case and know the detail. She won't give you a superficial answer.
Lotte is a very experienced and excellent adviser, on subject matter details as well as strategy and general reflections.
Søren Henriksen is a specialist in international arbitration. He assists clients with post-M&A, shareholder and IT disputes, in addition to insurance and construction issues.
Søren is a brilliant lawyer and a talented arbitrator.
Søren Henriksen has proven to be a highly skilled litigator who is always one step ahead. He is extremely structured in his approach and makes sure to take all aspects into account.
Søren is a strategic thinker and his presentation in the hearing room is really assured.
Søren Henriksen is a rising star.
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Chastine Elisa Christensen Schmidt
Frederik Aldershvile
Rune Mølgaard Grinderslev
Cecilie Rosling
Frederik Løvstad
Morten Rønde Nikolajsen
Nicholas Rahui Webster Rømer
Amelie Brofeldt
Josephine Alsing
Asbjørn de Roepstorff
Victoria Krebs
Jacob Skude Rasmussen
View profile of Jacob Skude RasmussenSøren Henriksen
View profile of Søren HenriksenLotte Eskesen
View profile of Lotte EskesenKenneth Hvelplund Pedersen
View profile of Kenneth Hvelplund PedersenGlobal 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Denmark
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