Mazanti-Andersen‘s dispute resolution team has a strong reputation for handling high-profile and complex work including litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Lawsuits involving the Danish state, cross-border work and acting for companies and former directors in D&O litigation are other key specialisms of the ’full-service practice with very competent lawyers’. Anne Almose Røpke centres her work on tort and contract law; she co-leads the practice with Philip S. Thorsen, who is a go-to name for disputes involving professional liability and breach of contract claims. Supreme Court litigator Morten Samuelsson is frequently engaged on liability suits involving bank directors, management and board members.
Testimonials
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‘Mazanti-Andersen has provided us and our clients with an unparalelled service in Denmark, being a full-service practice with very competent lawyers. The firm's strength is their comprehensive expertise and their ability to allocate each matter to the right professional.’
‘Over the years, Philip Thorsen has proven himself to be not only an exceptional legal expert but also a trusted colleague who always puts the client's needs first by referring matters to the most competent team member of Mazanti-Andersen. A very welcoming man and generally a pleasure to work with.’
‘Very good at understanding our business and thereby giving more than just legal advice. Mazanti are extremely knowledgeable within several legal areas which is very helpful for our business which works across both private and public areas.’
‘Philip Thorsen is exceptionally talented in understanding our business and possible future complications when discussing disputes. This makes Mazanti different from other companies as their advice expands further than specific legal advice.’
‘Philip Thorsen and Josephine Linn Jacobsen - The best process lawyers I have met - always clear commercial and legal advice. High success rate.’
‘Anne Almose Røpke is a good litigator, well prepared and efficient.'
‘Morten Samuelsson - His knowledge and competences are outstanding, and you can always rely on his recommendations. Also he has a very good understanding of the client's needs, and always answers swiftly and gives the client and claim his full attention. He is just a pleasant down to earth person.’
‘We have worked with many, but Anne Almose Røpke and Philip S. Thorsen are our main contacts. They stand out for their vast experience, perfect language skills and quick thinking. Our go-to people in international matters and matters related to Denmark.’
Key clients
- Bregentved
- Codan
- Tryg
- HDI Gerling
- Allianz
- Willis
- Navigators Int.
- Ib Mardahl-Hansen
- Bunker Holding A/S
- Eurotrade International Limited
Work highlights
- Representing a client via Tryg Forsikring A/S in a D&O liability case following the collapse of Act. Global A/S, a Danish group in the process of developing cleaning remedies.
- Representing a client via Tryg Forsikring A/S in a D&O liability case, involving a group action brought by former investors of Titus, a Danish group selling working interests in US oil and gas fields.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anne Almose Røpke, Philip S. Thorsen