Dispute resolution

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel’s dispute resolution team boasts an enviable portfolio of high-value, cross-border cases, handling some of the most complex and high-profile disputes in the Danish market. Renowned for its expertise in international arbitration, the team collaborates with seasoned litigators and arbitrators across competition law, IP, tax, shipping, banking, and insolvency. The practice is co-headed by Jacob Skude Rasmussen, known for his broad practice in commercial disputes and mandates for financial, shipping, and energy clients, and Henriette Gernaa, a trusted advisor for blue-chip firms and an experienced arbitrator. Lotte Eskesen combines banking and finance expertise with a strong disputes practice, while Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen regularly acts in major commercial arbitrations. Søren Henriksen is recognised for his expertise in international arbitration, particularly in post-M&A and shareholder disputes.

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‘I feel great trust in putting my cases in the hands of Gorrisen Federspiel. We are working with the team on a large variety of legal matters. It is clear to me as a client that they have a very well-functioning way of coordinating amongst themselves and providing aligned and stringent advice that takes into consideration various aspects of our business.’
‘They are friendly, reliable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. They have strong business acumen and can adapt to the client's risk profile.'
‘Gorrissen Federspiel is renowned for its dispute resolution practice. As a client, you are sure to be in good hands and you feel safe experiencing their knowledge, respect and well-connectedness within the legal society, both from other lawyers, the judges and the prosecutors.’
‘I had the pleasure to work with Jacob Skude Rasmussen. I really appreciate the cool overview, the sharp legal points and the ability to communicate in a direct and very understandable way.’
‘Highly, highly professional with a very structured, diligent and experienced approach.’
‘Can only express a very strong performance of Jakob Skude Rasmussen and Søren Henriksen and their team.’
‘Gorrissen Federspiel is the preeminent disputes firm in the Danish market. They work on all of the biggest ongoing cases and have great insights into the Danish market.’
‘The team is well geared, with work being done at the appropriate level. Jacob Rasmussen is very experienced and has great familiarity with us, as a client. He just 'gets it'. We wouldn't want to work with anyone else in the Danish market.'

Key clients

Danske Bank A/S
Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
Carnegie Investment Bank/Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc.
Finansiel Stabilitet A/S
Goldman Sachs International
Deutsche Bank AG
PwC Denmark
Maersk A/S
Maersk Air Cargo A/S
Zebra A/S
Systematic A/S
KMD A/S
Polar Seafood A/S

Work highlights

Representing Danske Bank A/S in one of the largest securities litigations in Danish history, brought against Danske Bank by coalitions representing several hundreds of former and current shareholders.
Represents Carnegie Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc. in two litigations pertaining to alleged prospectus liability in relation to the initial public offering of shares in 2014 in OW Bunker A/S (in bankruptcy).
Representing Zebra A/S and affiliated European companies in a commercially complex transportation dispute which was settled in August 2024 immediately before a 29-day oral hearing was set to commence.

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