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Lars Skanvig

Lars Skanvig

Europe 2026

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Lars is head of Plesner's Insolvency Law and Restructuring team and has more than 30 years of experience in handling insolvency and restructuring proceedings. He is widely recognised as one of Denmark's foremost and highly regarded trustees, sought after for his expertise and trusted guidance.

Throughout his career, Lars has played pivotal roles in numerous large-scale bankruptcies and restructurings, both in Denmark and internationally. His involvement in these complex cases emphasises his profound understanding of the intricacies involved.

Lars holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and Duke University, North Carolina, USA.

He is admitted to the High Court of Denmark.

Lars holds a highly esteemed position as a permanent trustee at the Maritime and Commercial High Court.

He is certified as a member of the panel of lawyers appointed by the Danish Debt Collection Agency and recognised as a certified insolvency attorney by Danske Insolvensadvokater (an association of Danish insolvency lawyers).

Many of the matters in which Lars is involved require the involvement of legal and other experts from Plesner's other practice areas. Our clients demand collaborative team efforts and expect proficiency in managing partnerships, as well as a deep understanding of their requirements. Our team consistently meets these expectations.

Plesner's Insolvency Law and Restructuring team provides expert advice on insolvency and restructuring matters to leading Danish financial institutions. The team also represents numerous major international banks, investors, and creditors. We are privileged to be part of the exclusive panels of esteemed blue-chip financial institutions.

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Denmark

Band 3
Band 3

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Head of department Lars Skanvig handles complex bankruptcy procedures across a range of industries, most notably the finance and energy sectors. He is also a permanent trustee appointed by the Maritime and Commercial High Court. He has experience in handling the financial restructuring of distressed companies.

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  • Lars's strengths include his experience and ability to anticipate what lies ahead.

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