Dispute resolution

Bech-Bruun

Bech-Bruun is active in significant litigation and Supreme Court cases in Denmark, with a growing presence in international arbitration. The firm frequently handles high-value civil litigation, D&O liability cases related to financial institutions, and public law disputes. The team is led by Johannes Grove Nielsen, who advises prominent national and international clients on cross-border disputes and arbitration. Anne Buhl Bjelke brings deep expertise in financial sector regulation, insurance, and reinsurance matters. Jacob Schall Holberg is noted for his work in public law dispute resolution, while Rasmus Schmidt and Daniel Myhre Engell focus on post-M&A disputes and general litigation, strengthening the firm’s capacity in complex commercial disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Johannes Grove Nielsen is an outstanding leader and team integrator, has deep legal and procedural knowledge and great tactics in court.’
‘One of the largest and most competent dispute teams in Denmark. They cover all types of arbitration and litigation proceedings.’
‘Johannes Grove Nielsen is a leading profile in Denmark in the field of dispute resolution. He regularly handles very large multimillion-euro cases with very good results. Very well-liked due to his very hands-on and commercial approach. Always available.'
'Camilla Søgaard Hudson is a very good litigator and is extremely bright.’
‘An excellent team of litigators who can stand up to any in the market.’
‘The team are client-focused, pragmatic and great to work with.’
‘Anne Buhl Bjelke is a pleasure to work with. She is quick to get to the heart of the issues and is very client-focused.’
‘Rasmus Schmidt is really good. He is not only clever when it comes to the law, but he is also great tactically, service-minded and a good colleague.'

Key clients

FSN Capital
Lindsay Goldberg
Energinet
MAN Energy Solutions SE
Cheminova A/S
Kevin Magnussen
Gjensidige Insurance
BETRI P/F
Kai Andersen A/S
Danfoss A/S
ABB A/S
AIG Insurance
Danske Bank A/S
Danica Pension/Livsforsikringsaktieselskab
BAIN & COMPANY DENMARK P/S
Alm. Brand Forsikring A/S
Frasers Group PLC
The former CEO of Eik Banki P/F.
Former members of the management of Alpha Insurance A/S (in bankruptcy)

Work highlights

Representing the estate of Thor Shipping and Sofia Shipping in a number of disputes against Thornico A/S and Thorco Projects A/S in relation to clawback claims and D&O claims against former management, in a case now pending before the High Court on appeal.
Representing Udviklingsselskabet By & Havn I/S (City & Harbour) in an environmental dispute before the Danish courts regarding the artificial Lynetteholm peninsula.
Representing Danske Bank in a Supreme Court case in a matter concerning a claim from a customer which may affect the practices of all Danish banks in the future handling of such claims.