Dispute resolution

Gorrissen Federspiel

The ‘well-coordinated dispute resolution team’ at Gorrissen Federspiel advises on complex, large-scale and high-value contentious matters spanning litigation and arbitration proceedings. Jacob Skude Rasmussen jointly heads up the department alongside Henriette Gernaa; Skude Rasmussen is routinely engaged on mandates representing major financial, shipping and energy sector clients, alongside being frequently appointed arbitrator in international arbitrations, while Gernaa is active in insurance claims. Søren Henriksen has expertise in insurance, construction, commercial contracts and post-M&A disputes; and Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen handles a broad range of commercial disputes, including complex issues arising from bankruptcy estates and acquisition-related proceedings.

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'GF operates as a well-coordinated dispute resolution team capable of handling complex legal processes at a very high level of quality. GF will assume case management and drive the process with a great sense of ownership ensuring that everything is kept on track and well prepared whilst involving the client very directly in the way the process is run.'
‘The team headed by Jacob Skude Rasmussen is extraordinary strong, well structured, strong business acumen and extremely well prepared in all aspects.’
‘Jacob Skude Rasmussen and Søren Henriksen and their team is very likeable guys and, in our dispute resolution process, their feel for how to move forward is very strong.’
‘The team led by Henriette Gernaa and Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen is excellent.’
‘Henriette Gernaa is excellent when it comes to navigating procedure and tactics. Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen is excellent in distilling complex matters into simple and clear points.’
‘We have worked with Lotte Eskesen and Lotte did an excellent job in preparing and presenting the case.’
‘Gorrissen Federspiel is a leader in complex litigation and arbitration. Highly qualified combined with a very good business understanding. Always focused on the client and provide a excellent service.’
‘Excellent legal skills and always looking for the best solution for the clients.’

Key clients

Danske Bank A/S
Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
Carnegie Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc.
FSN Capital Partners
Finansiel Stabilitet A/S
Goldman Sachs International
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Denmark)
Maersk A/S
Zebra A/S (Flying Tiger)
Systematic A/S
KMD A/S

Work highlights

Representing Zebra A/S (Flying Tiger Copenhagen) and affiliated European companies in a commercially complex shipping dispute against DSV Air & Sea A/S regarding a breach of a freight services agreement on the international sea carriage of Zebra’s goods and the related claims for loss of business.
Representing Danske Bank A/S in substantial securities litigation brought against Danske Bank by coalitions representing several hundreds of former and current shareholders.
Representing FSN Capital Partners in a complex case revolving around FSN’s acquisition of Gram Equipment A/S.

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