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Johannes is head of Bech-Bruun's department for dispute resolution and maritime and transport law.
Johannes is known for his solution-orientated approach and profound understanding of the client's needs, and he is also an experienced litigator with a right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court.
With many years of experience in maritime and transport law, Johannes Grove Nielsen is recognised both nationally and internationally as one of the leading Danish shipping lawyers, specialising in all aspects of maritime, transport and offshore law. He primarily advises large Danish and foreign shipowners, P&I clubs and insurance companies. He is part of Bech-Bruun's Cross-Border Insolvency Shipping Team and is particularly experienced in US Chapter 11 and 15 rules. Furthermore, as Denmark's first practising maritime lawyer, he holds an MBA in Shipping & Logistics from CBS.
In addition, Johannes specialises in international arbitration as well as disputes regarding the general law of damages and commercial law, D&O liability cases, post-M&A disputes and insolvency law disputes. Johannes has also conducted a large number of cases relating to arrest, injunctions and orders in the area of maritime law as well as civil proceedings.
Johannes is also chairman of Bech-Bruun's International Business Committee, and with his strong international focus, Johannes is currently involved in multiple international organisations. He has received much international recognition and is Immediate Past Chair of the Maritime & Transport Law Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) and Denmark's only executive member of the Comité Maritime International (CMI). In 2012, Berlingske Business nominated him in the Talent100.
Professional Memberships
Co-Chair, The Maritime & Transport Committee, International Bar Association
Board member, Comité Maritime International, Danish Chapter
External examiner, Bar Exams, The Danish Bar and Law Society
Languages Spoken
Danish
English
Swedish
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Johannes Grove Nielsen advises clients on a wide range of wet and dry shipping mandates, including insurance claims, insolvency proceedings and vessel arrests.
New to the Dispute Resolution rankings, Johannes Grove Nielsen heads the department and frequently acts on high-value cases. In addition to his market-leading shipping expertise, he represents clients in disputes pertaining to transactions and investments, including those related to accountancy liability, duty of disclosure and derivative law suits.
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"Johannes Grove Nielsen is very clear, pragmatic and effective."
"He is extremely capable and nice to work with."
"He is commercially strong, pleasant to work with, available and gets things done."
"Johannes Grove Nielsen is the go-to person in Denmark for shipping."
"He is without a doubt the leading figure in the country; a true eminence in the field and the first port of call in Denmark."
"Johannes Grove Nielsen is very clear, pragmatic and effective."
"He is extremely capable and nice to work with."
"He is commercially strong, pleasant to work with, available and gets things done."
"Johannes Grove Nielsen is the go-to person in Denmark for shipping."
"He is without a doubt the leading figure in the country; a true eminence in the field and the first port of call in Denmark."
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