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Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen

Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen assists Danish and foreign companies with threatening and pending litigation and arbitration proceedings. Kenneth has worked on a large number of cases before courts and arbitration tribunals. He has also negotiated and advised on many settlements that have spared the client lengthy legal proceedings.

Kenneth has previously worked in our Corporate/M&A practice group where he gained insight into the business of many of our clients. In Corporate/M&A he advised on several significant IPOs and corporate acquisitions, among other matters. Kenneth uses this knowledge actively in his role as a litigator. Knowledge about the clients' businesses is a major strength in the effort to prioritise the issues of a case and obtain a good result in an environment where the battle lines have been drawn by disagreeing parties.

Career

Partner, Gorrissen Federspiel since 2018

Foreign Associate, Holland & Knight, New York, 2014

Gorrissen Federspiel 2006 -

Professional Memberships

The Danish Arbitration Association; Young Arbitrators Copenhagen (YAC);Young Arbitrators Stockholm (YAS);LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG);ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Denmark

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen assists clients with post-M&A and bankruptcy-related disputes, often involving auditor liability issues as well as criminal law aspects. He is highlighted for his expertise in arbitration proceedings, including acting as arbitrator.

Strengths

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  • He has very strong communication skills which he is able to implement in a smooth and elegant way.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • Kenneth is very good at handling the casework and explaining the process and nuances to the client.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • Kenneth has a good strategic sense and a deep knowledge of litigation tactics.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • As an arbitrator he is able to create a good atmosphere in the hearing room. His case management skills and calm and present approach is a big advantage in any case.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Gorrissen Federspiel (50)

Denmark

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