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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.

Poul Schmith is also representing 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.

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Dispute Resolution - Denmark

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Poul Schmith represented the Danish Ministry of Defence in a EUR134 million dispute brought by Nexter challenging the direct award of a contract to a competitor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen
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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen
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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen represents a varied clientele, from municipalities to large private equity funds. He has experience in post-M&A and bankruptcy related cases.

Tomas Ilsøe Andersen is strong in all legal aspects, coupled with an ability to explain matters in a good way.

Tomas is always available and ready to give recommendations at a very high level.

Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger
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Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger
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Up and Coming

Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger is a dedicated dispute resolution partner advising on employment and labour law disputes, as well as insurance, shareholder and bankruptcy issues.

Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger is extremely talented and has a great track record when it comes to representing us.

Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger has strong litigation skills and a very good understanding of the subject matter.

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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen
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Tomas Ilsøe Andersen
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Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger
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Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger
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Members

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Kasper Mortensen

Paw Fruerlund

Tomas Ilsøe Andersen