Dispute resolution

Plesner

Plesner is renowned for handling some of the largest and most complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration cases involving Danish commercial interests. The team boasts an extensive track record before the Danish Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice, reflecting its expertise in high-stakes disputes. The practice is co-headed by Peter Schradieck, head of litigation and investigations, who specialises in commercial liability, M&A disputes, and contract disputes across various sectors, including construction. Jimmy Skjold Hansen, head of arbitration, is recognised for leading high-profile arbitrations, including significant international cases at the ICC and Danish Institute of Arbitration. Torben Bondrop brings substantial experience in litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on insurance and tort law, enhancing the team’s capabilities across key industries. Mrinalini Singh brings to the team specialised knowledge of and experience in international arbitration.

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‘The skills, both in breadth and depth. They are able to contextualise each case. They are socially intelligent and look at cases from the client's perspective.’
‘Huge experience in complex litigations.’
‘Peter Schradieck is highly intelligent and a top litigation partner. He is super clever and the best courtroom litigator in Denmark.'
'Plesner's dispute resolution team is great.'
'Peter Schradieck is highly intelligent and a tier 1 litigation partner. He is super clever and the best court room litigator in Denmark.'

Key clients

Nets A/S
Energy Transition Minerals
Danske Bank A/S
Finansiel Stabilitet (The Danish Resolution Authority)
Jyske Bank
Danica Pension
PFA Pension
Nordea Danmark filial af (branch of) Nordea Bank Abp, Finland and Nordea Bank Abp
Tryg Forsikring A/S
A.P. Møller - Mærsk Group
AP Pension
British American Tobacco

Work highlights

Represents Energy Transition Minerals in an international arbitration against Greenland and Denmark concerning Energy Transition Minerals' rare earth mining project in Greenland.
Represents Thomas Borgen, the former CEO of Danske Bank A/S, in a case concerning Danske Bank's Estonian branch and alleged violations of anti-money laundering rules.
Represents Finansiel Stabilitet (the Danish resolution authority) with respect to both alleged violations of anti-money laundering rules, against the financial institute, and two civil cases regarding claims raised by Finansiel Stabilitet against former members of the management of the now ceased Københavns Andelskasse (Copenhagen Cooperative Bank).

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