Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 2
About
Provided by Poul Schmith
- Poul Schmith is a clear market leader in dispute resolution. The firm fields the largest dispute resolution team in Denmark with more than 320 lawyers and 60+ partners. Poul Schmith is also by far the largest practice in terms of cases – the firm is frequently instructed in a considerable number of national and international arbitrations before established institutions tribunals and ad hoc panels. We have more than 3,000 pending cases per year. We obtain approximately 1,700 judgments and arbitration awards per year and secure settlements in a significant number of cases. We handle approximately 50 cases before the Danish Supreme Court each year; significantly more than any other law firm in Denmark.
- Historically, Poul Schmith is best known and recognized for its position since 1936 as the preferred counsel legal advisor to the Danish government. Naturally, the firm stands out as the market leader in public law-related disputes and all cases relating to the public sector, covering encompassing competition, administrative, constitutional and environmental law, administrative and public liability, insolvency, EU law, public procurement, infrastructure and public organization and tax.
- Since 2015, Poul Schmith has represented an increasing number of corporate Danish and international clients and is also recognized as one of the market leaders in commercial and complex dispute resolution. The firm is in high demand as an advisor on a wide range of litigation & arbitration disputes.
Chambers Review
Poul Schmith is widely recognised for its litigation and arbitration experience in a wide range of public sector matters, often acting for municipalities. The lawyers also represent private companies, including private equity funds, in disputes involving insurance, bankruptcy and product liability. The team also handles post-M&A cases.
Work Highlights
- Poul Schmith represented Altor Fund II GP Limited and OW Lux S.ár.l in litigation before The Eastern High Court of Denmark related to the OW Bunker bankruptcy.
Strengths
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"Poul Schmith always responds within a very short period of time and understands the client's needs."
"It is a full-service law firm that is good at allocating the right resources to the individual task."
"The team always responds quickly and in time."
"It is an extremely strong law firm that is extremely knowledgeable and respected in the market and is a joy to work with."
"The team at Poul Smith exhibits, among other things, an exceptional level of availability at all times, a willingness to listen and continuously keeps us informed about the status of cases."
"Poul Schmith always responds within a very short period of time and understands the client's needs."
"It is a full-service law firm that is good at allocating the right resources to the individual task."
"The team always responds quickly and in time."
"It is an extremely strong law firm that is extremely knowledgeable and respected in the market and is a joy to work with."
"The team at Poul Smith exhibits, among other things, an exceptional level of availability at all times, a willingness to listen and continuously keeps us informed about the status of cases."
Notable Practitioners
Tomas Ilsøe Andersen represents a range of clientele, from municipalities to large private equity funds. He has experience in post-M&A and bankruptcy related cases.
"He has an exceptional understanding of the client's needs. He is a brilliant strategist and really good at handling and explaining complex legal issues in a way which the client understands."
"Tomas Ilsøe Andersen is excellent in all areas."
"He is a skilled litigator in many areas, and has great business and market presence."
"Tomas delivers at the highest level and with great and clear commercial awareness. He is calm, reassuring and confident in his counselling."
Ranked Lawyers at
Poul Schmith
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