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Poul Schmith
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Poul Schmith

Europe 2026

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Leading firm in Europe 2026

Overview

Provided by Poul Schmith

  • Number of partners: 92

    Number of lawyers: approx.368 (including assistant attorneys)

    Staff: approx. 816 (all included)


    Firm Overview:

    Poul Schmith is a full-service law firm, widely recognized as one of the largest and most experienced legal practices in Denmark with a rich history spanning over 80 years. From its offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Poul Schmith advises clients on the public and private market on all aspects of public, corporate, and commercial law.


    Since 1936, Poul Schmith has served as the preferred legal advisor to the Danish government. Over this extensive period, the firm has provided comprehensive legal counsel within all aspects of the law to the government including corporate and commercial law.


    Poul Schmith’s work often extends beyond national borders, reflecting the increasingly international nature of legal challenges. Poul Schmith has cultivated valuable relationships with leading law firms worldwide, allowing us to provide clients with a global perspective while maintaining our focus on local expertise.

    Main Areas of Practice:

    ■Arbitration

    ■Capital Markets

    ■Competition

    ■Compliance & Investigations

    ■Construction

    ■Corporate Matters

    ■Data Protection & Privacy

    ■Defence & Security

    ■Employment

    ■EU & International Law

    ■Financial Regulation

    ■Financing

    ■Foundations

    ■Infrastructure

    ■Insolvency & Restructuring

    ■Insurance

    ■IPR

    ■IT & Digitisation

    ■Life Science

    ■Litigation

    ■Maritime & Transportation

    ■Mergers & Acquisitions

    ■Renewable energy

    ■Outsourcing

    ■Professional Liability

    ■Public Administration

    ■Public Private Partnership

    ■Public Procurement

    ■Real Estate

    ■RegTech – Digital Solutions to Regulatory Challenges

    ■State Aid

    ■Telecommunications

Ranked Offices at Poul Schmith

Provided by Poul Schmith

Denmark - Head office

Hovedstaden

Kalvebod Brygge 32 , Copenhagen V, Hovedstaden, Denmark, 1560, Copenhagen V

Ranked Departments at Poul Schmith (10)

Denmark

Ranked Individuals at Poul Schmith (34)

Denmark

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