LAWYER PROFILE

Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen

Global 2026

Gorrissen Federspiel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Denmark

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel

Practice Areas

Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen assists Danish and foreign companies in litigation/arbitration and is already a seasoned practitioner in both. This has enabled him to obtain significant recognition and to receive arbitrator appointments beyond his years.

Based on insights and experience from our Corporate/M&A practice group, such as advising on several significant IPOs and corporate acquisitions, Kenneth is praised for being able to take complex commercial issues and translate them into clear and persuasive legal arguments that win results.

Kenneth has a strong academic background, exemplified by his being one of the top law graduates of 2009 at the University of Copenhagen and in 2015 he was named one of Denmark's 100 biggest business talents by the newspaper Berlingske Business. He remained connected to the University of Copenhagen as a part-time lecturer and examiner in European and International Commercial Law for several years. Kenneth is also a popular presenter in other forums and is a certified arbitrator. In 2014, he worked as a foreign associate at a large law firm in New York.

Career

Partner, Gorrissen Federspiel since 2018

Foreign Associate, Holland & Knight, New York, 2014

Gorrissen Federspiel 2006 -

Professional Memberships

Danish Arbitration Association

Young Arbitrators Copenhagen (YAC)

Young Arbitrators Stockholm (YAS)

LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)

ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Denmark

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 Global Guide
Kenneth is very good at handling the casework and explaining the process and nuances to the client.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Kenneth has a good strategic sense and a deep knowledge of litigation tactics.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
He has very strong communication skills which he is able to implement in a smooth and elegant way.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide