Josefine Movin Østergaard
Bruun & HjejleBruun & Hjejle is known for its capability in major cross-border dispute resolution mandates and is particularly active in disputes arising from the financial services and energy sectors. The ‘competent and efficient’ team is known for its strong expertise in commercial disputes, professional liability claims, competition matters, tax disputes, state aid claims and public law issues; white-collar crime issues, including complex internal investigations and criminal proceedings, form another core pillar of the group’s workload. Practice head Karsten Kristoffersen is a key contact for all things related to banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and oil and gas disputes, while Ole Spiermann represents major Danish financial institutions on a wide range of matters. At the junior level, senior manager Josefine Movin Østergaard assists on many of the team’s key mandates.
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Testimonials
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'Johannes Hedegaard is on top of things, gets deeply into the subject matter, and ensures he has the required understanding of all relevant matters before stepping into the court arena. A seasoned litigator who is always one step ahead of the opposing side - highly recommendable.’
‘A competent law firm which is highly specialised in dispute resolution. Always providing fast and well augmented solutions and advice.’
‘Very experienced team and very thorough in their work.’
‘Lasse Mikkelsen was very diligent and supportive with our case.’
‘In addition to provision of top-tier legal counselling, Ole Spiermann and Johannes Hedegaard have added expertise in dispute management and tactics.’
‘I have worked with Karsten Kristoffersen on various occasions. I appreciate his deep industry knowledge, his proactive approach and his ability to find solutions. I feel in very safe hands when advised by him.’
‘Lasse Mikkelsen is a very competent dispute lawyer. The work he delivers is always of very high quality.’
‘Karsten Kristoffersen and Lasse Mikkelsen consistently stand out as a brilliant analysts and first-rate practitioners.’
Key clients
- Danske Bank A/S
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Hesalight A/S in bankruptcy
- Ørsted A/S
- Jyske Bank
- Jyske Realkredit A/S
- Finans Danmark (The Danish Bankers Association)
- SEB Bank AB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken)
- Nykredit and Totalkredit A/S
- Nets A/S
- Alm. Brand Bank A/S
- Codan
- Bios Ambulance Services Danmark A/S in bankruptcy
- Finansiel Stabilitet (The Danish state’s financial unwinding vehicle)
- Risen Energy
- IBM
- CS Wind Corporation
- Nordic Eye K/S
- Confederation of Danish Industry (Dansk Industry)
- Howden insurance brokers
- Gefion Group
Work highlights
- Defending one of Denmark’s largest law firms through its professional liability insurer against a claim for damages from the Danish tax authorities concerning legal advice provided to a German bank in 2014.
- Assisting Jyske Bank A/S in a contentious dispute with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.
- Representing the bankruptcy estate of Hesalight A/S in a damages claim of DKK200m against its former management, board of directors and auditor.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karsten Kristoffersen
Bruun & Hjejle
Ole Spiermann
Bruun & HjejlePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karsten Kristoffersen