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Horten

Restructuring/Insolvency

4 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Denmark

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What the team is known for

Horten is a highly regarded practice with experience in restructuring, liquidation and bankruptcy matters. The legal team frequently acts as administrators for both in-court and out-of-court restructurings. The law firm offers expertise in litigation arising from bankruptcy proceedings. The practice further advises on the sale and acquisition of distressed assets, also handling debt settlements. Horten has a diverse client list that includes several large Danish banks as well as companies from the retail and manufacturing industries.

Work highlights

Acted as bankruptcy trustee for Iconic Movers.

Notable practitioners

Jan Bech advises clients on restructuring processes and bankruptcy-related litigation. According to one source, "Jan Bech was able to help us understand the complexities of the matter and to help us understand what decisions needed to be made along the way."

Nicolai Dyhr regularly works as appointed trustee of bankruptcy estates, having additional experience in the enforcement of securities on behalf of creditors.

Head of department Piya Mukherjee is a respected practitioner advising on some of the firm's most high-profile insolvency work, including cross-border matters. She frequently acts as a bankruptcy trustee and administrator. Clients describe her as "very knowledgeable, quick to respond, very much available when called upon and easy to work with."

Ulrik Holsted-Sandgreen primarily acts as trustee on large-scale bankruptcy cases handled by the firm.

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Overview

We have wide experience within restructuring, administration of bankruptcy estates, compulsory dissolution of companies and creditor representation as well as optimization of the lender's position.

We have a strong international network and detailed knowledge of the numerous differences between Danish and foreign insolvency systems, and we provide all relevant advice in connection with foreign creditors' claims against bankruptcy estates.

The team also includes specialised paralegals with broad experience within insolvency. We are therefore able to provide strong specialised competencies and efficient case administration.