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Jacob Pinborg

Jacob Pinborg

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Denmark

11 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Jacob Pinborg leads the firm’s competition work, with 25 years’ experience in this space. He advises public and private clients on matters involving competition law, State aid law, telecommunications law and EU law, and conducts cases on these issues before the Supreme Court, the High Courts, the Maritime and Commercial Court in Danmark as well as the General Court and Court of Justice of the European Union.  He is appointed as NGA to the ICN on behalf of the Danish Competition Authority.

Career

2011: Partner, Poul Schmith

2007: Associate partner, Poul Schmith

1996: Poul Schmith

1994 – 1996: Assistant judge

1994: Master of law, University of Copenhagen.

1994: LL.M., University of Exeter.

Professional Memberships

Member of the board of the Danish Competition Law Society (2010-2020).

Publications

2022: Kommenteret Konkurrencelov, 5. udgave (The Danish Competition Act, 5th ed.), 1660 pages, DJØF

2001-2019: Author of the chapter on Competition Law, EU Karnov.

2019: Udbudsretten, kapitel 16, Udbudsrettens grænseflader (Procurement Law, interface with State Aid Law and Competition Law), Ex Tuxo Publishing 2019

2012: Publication to commemorate Jens Fejø (The paper ships’ tilt at windmills), DJØF.

2011: Chapter 4 “Udvalgte sammenhænge mellem udbuds-, konkurrence- og statsstøttereglerne set fra offentlige ordregiveres side”, “Aktuel udbudsret”, DJØF.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Denmark

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Jacob Pinborg has notable experience in abuse of dominance and cartel cases, often representing public sector clients in appeals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jacob Pinborg's knowledge and expertise are brilliant, his ability to communicate complex legal issues is second to none.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

  • I have a very high level of trust in Jacob Pinborg. He demonstrates exceptional expertise in competition and regulatory law and consistently provides clear, practical, and strategic advice.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

  • He is highly responsive, attentive to client needs, and able to navigate complex matters with confidence and precision.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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