Mazanti-Andersen’s dispute resolution team is known for its expertise in both litigation and arbitration, representing leading companies and individuals in complex and high-value civil, commercial, and white-collar crime proceedings. The team frequently handles intricate cross-border disputes, supported by the firm’s full-service capabilities and strong sector knowledge. Co-head Rasmus Paus Torp specialises in liability and insurance law, with significant expertise in business, product, and professional liability. Fellow co-head Philip S. Thorsen focuses on professional liability and breach of contract, while Morten Samuelsson is a prominent litigator with decades of experience defending liability suits involving bank directors and board members before all court instances.
Testimonials
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‘The team's ability to understand our business model and way of working has been an essential part of the process and result of the dispute resolutions.’
‘Experience, know-how of the field we are working in, as well as personal integrity make a big difference when working with Mazanti-Andersen compared to other attorneys. We feel confident that the solutions the team presents are aligned with our company's way of working and well within our corporate ethical guidelines.’
‘The team possesses an in-depth and practical knowledge second to none. Its advice is solidly founded in the law and with a profound understanding of the client's business and needs.’
‘Morten Samuelsson has a sharp eye for advising on a no-nonsense basis, always with a focus on the client's question and with the ability to also detect the surrounding relevant issues that may influence but without inflating the assignment. Besides this, he is a very pleasant and knowledgeable person with whom it is always a pleasure to have a chat.’
- 'Philip S. Thorsen has solid experience with procedural matters under disputes.'
‘The team is always focused, precise and creative in their legal dispute approach, and at the same time commercial orientated. They are at the same time really good at taking the client into the legal workshop and process, so the client always feels updated at strategic and tactical levels.’
‘Philip S. Thorsen has a brilliant legal mind with a great overview and commercial approach.'
‘Anne Almose Røpke stands out for her exceptional strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex disputes with a calm, decisive approach.'
Key clients
- Bregentved
- Codan
- Tryg
- HDI Gerling
- Allianz
- Willis
- Navigators Int.
- Ib Mardahl-Hansen
- Bunker Holding A/S
- Eurotrade International Limited
- AIG Europe S.A.
- Brandkassens delegerede
Work highlights
- Represents AIG Europe in multiple cases that have been brought against directors in O.W. Bunker A/S, which folded in 2014. AIG Europe insures the directors.
- Represents Tryg in relation to a D&O liability case, involving a group action brought by former investors in Titus, a Danish group offering investments in Texas oil and gas fields.
- Represented the mutual insurance company Brandkassen as liquidation delegates.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rasmus Paus Torp, Philip S. Thorsen