Poul Schmith acts for public and private clients in a broad range of dispute resolution matters, including domestic and international arbitrations, appearing before tribunals, ad hoc panels, and the Supreme Court. Experienced tax litigator Sune Riisgaard heads up the department, which includes Sune Fugleholm, who is known for his representation of the Danish government at an international level, including before the ECJ. Tomas Ilsøe Andersen is a specialist in complex commercial litigation and multi-sector international arbitration work, while Kasper Mortensen is a key name for high-profile disputes relating to construction and real estate projects, IT systems and acquisitions. Elsewhere within the group, Paw Fruerlund is an important point of contact for technology, investment and administrative disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The latest legal proceedings that Poul Smith assisted us with were incredibly complex and therefore required no less than exceptional analytical, logical, research and argumentation (verbal and written) skills. The team from Poul Smith displayed all of these qualities and characteristics flawlessly.’
‘Kasper Mortensen has huge knowledge and experience in dispute resolution and is able to advise on strategy as well as legal interpretation. Highly appreciated that he is available for quick assessments and advice on short notice. Has an eye for the (commercial) reality of the client's situation and offers advice adjusted to this.’
‘The team has more experience with public law litigation than anyone else in Denmark, and no one can demonstrate a higher level of success. This is basically the leading team in the country when it comes to litigation involving public law.’
‘Sune Fugleholm is the senior partner of the litigation team and an extremely experienced lawyer with a keen eye as to what can make or break a case. He is also very innovative and always on the lookout for new ways of developing legal arguments, including by including big data analysis of case law.’
‘The practice work fast and diligently, and with competent and knowledgeable lawyers to support us in cases where we need legal advice.’
‘The group of lawyers have many different competencies which is great as a customer, so we have the best and most competent advice for certain specific questions and cases.’
Key clients
- If A/S
- The Danish Agency for Education and Quality
- Kriminalforsorgen
- Municipal of Copenhagen
- Greenland Ministry of Resources
- AP Pension
- Danish Equal Treatment Board
- Procuritas Capital Investors Fund IV LP/GP
- The Danish Property and Building Agency
- Rail Net Denmark
- DSB
- The Capital Region of Denmark
- Altor Fund II GP Ltd
- OW Lux S.ár. l
Work highlights
- Representing Danish Medicines Agency in litigation brought against the agency by the holding company of a former owner of a medicines company that had its licensees suspended and later went bankrupt.
- Representing Danish Building and Property Agency in litigation brought against an insurance company concerning a claim for indemnification of two buildings lost in a fire which happened while the buildings were being decontaminated.
- Representing The Danish Agency for Education and Quality and The Working Environment Authority in a case, where 18 former students of a school in Denmark have sued several authorities for having disregarded their positive obligation to take action against violations under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sune Riisgaard