Bech-Bruun’s large-scale dispute resolution practice is frequently involved in complex, high-profile and cross-border litigation, with noted strength in the full spectrum of commercial disputes, international arbitration and D&O liability cases. Seasoned litigator and ‘class act’ Johannes Grove Nielsen leads the team, with extensive experience across US Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 rules, as well as post-M&A disputes, D&O liability claims, injunction matters and all aspects of shipping and logistics disputes, among others. The ’technically excellent’ Anne Buhl Bjelke is a go-to name for cases regarding insurance coverage and liability for damages, as well as insurance and re-insurance matters. At associate level, Daniel Myhre Engell is focused on post-M&A disputes. Søren Lundsgaard left the team post-publication.
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‘Great team. One of the top teams in town. They handle a wide array of disputes in all corners of the business world. ’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is very calm and collected with a great focus.’
‘Very professional and genuine experts in the insurance industry as well as other aspects of financial services. One of the leading teams in Denmark.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is absolutely first rate - technically excellent and astute in handling counterparts.’
‘Johannes Grove Nielson is a class act and a pleasure to work with. He has a positive can do attitude in even the most challenging circumstances. Camilla Søgaard Hudson is also a key partner in the team.’
Key clients
- FSN Capital
- Desmi Contracting A/S
- Energinet (owned by the Danish Ministry of Energy)
- MAN Energy Solutions SE
- Hotel Holding ApS
- Danske Bank A/S
- Kevin Magnussen
- Gjensidige Insurance
- Alandia
- Kai Andersen A/S
- Danfoss A/S
- ABB A/S
- AIG Insurance
- Danica Pension, Livsforsikringsaktieselskab
- BAIN & COMPANY DENMARK P/S
- Alm. Brand Forsikring A/S
- Frasers Group PLC
Work highlights
- Representing FSN Capital as the buyer in a three-digit million EUR dispute regarding breach of representations and warranties of a share purchase agreement.
- Representing Danske Bank A/S in litigation filed by a bank customer against Danske Bank A/S on 5 November 2019.
- Representing Lindsay Goldberg in a €340m post-M&A dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rasmus Schmidt
Bech-BruunLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anne Buhl Bjelke
Bech-Bruun