Shipping
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 1
About
Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel’s Shipping/Offshore/Transportation Group is among the leading Nordic advisers within the maritime, offshore and transportation industries. Our maritime law practice dates back to the 1890s and is today by far the largest in Denmark.
Drawing on in-depth knowledge of the industries we serve, we strive to offer our clients the best legal advice and respond efficiently and effectively to their needs. Our work spans transactions, regulatory and contentious matters. We are always available and capable of assisting, whether by providing swift advice or coordinating complex international matters.
In addition to Danish law, we also advise on English law. Our outlook is fundamentally international and most of our lawyers have studied abroad or been seconded to English, US or German law firms. We have several English solicitors in our group and lawyers with backgrounds in other foreign jurisdictions. We also cover Greenlandic and Faroese legal matters.
Chambers Review
Gorrissen Federspiel houses a market-leading practice group and is particularly active in corporate mandates, such as joint ventures and the acquisition and sale of vessels. The team is additionally experienced in sale and leaseback transactions and finance matters, and also assists with contentious shipping issues. The law firm acts for domestic and international shipping companies and owners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team always provides top-class service and work, and it has a very broad knowledge base. The lawyers are always accessible and commercially minded when offering solutions and recommendations."
"Gorrissen Federspiel is a one-stop shop with great expertise in all the needed areas, combined with a great commercial understanding."
"The team always provides top-class service and work, and it has a very broad knowledge base. The lawyers are always accessible and commercially minded when offering solutions and recommendations."
"Gorrissen Federspiel is a one-stop shop with great expertise in all the needed areas, combined with a great commercial understanding."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Appel is a widely respected practitioner handling a variety of contentious and non-contentious shipping mandates, from financing and corporate transactions to marine casualties.
"Peter is extremely quick to understand complex problems and see solutions."
"He has a best-in-class network and a wide knowledge base within shipping."
New to the rankings, the up-and-coming Johan Casper Hennings enjoys considerable acclaim for his expertise in shipping matters. He advises on M&A as well as the buying and selling of vessels, including finance aspects.
"He is a clear rising star in the Danish shipping scene."
"Johan always finds the right team for the task and stays on top of the work in a proactive and diligent manner."
Morten Berggreen enters the rankings as an up-and-coming practitioner following impressive plaudits for his shipping and maritime practice. He acts on high-value transactions, including financing matters and reorganisations.
"Morten Berggreen has great attention to detail and is a great negotiator."
"Morten is very knowledgeable and always available for advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gorrissen Federspiel
Denmark
Members
Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Johan Casper Hennings
Michaela Widdowson-Kidd
Morten Berggreen
Morten Schou Kierulff
Head of Department
Thomas Edelgaard Christensen