Horten fields a ‘very good and competent’ dispute resolution group, which specialises in complex commercial arbitration and litigation as well as financial disputes, particularly those with cross-border and international elements. White-collar defence is another core pillar of the group’s practice, and often sees the team appearing before the Danish Supreme Court. Birgitte Frølund leads the department and acts on behalf of financial institutions and international commercial corporations on critical mandates. Jakob Tingskov is another key point of contact and advises both domestic and international clients on all aspects of cross-border dispute resolution.
Testimonials
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‘Horten are our "go to" law firm in Denmark for corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution regarding insurance issues and advice. The service is very good and competent. The people there are very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.’
'Birgitte Frølund and Jakob Tingskov are exceptionally detailed oriented and yet also strategically minded.'
‘Christina Steen - Very knowledgeable and competent and easy to deal with.’
- 'Our case was handled very well, with excellent reporting and expertise.’
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V.
- Allianz
- Fitness World A/S
- CNA Hardy, Denmark
- Jyske Bank A/S
- MAN Truck & Bus AG
- iCan
- Kalceks
Work highlights
- Acting on a landmark jurisdiction case involving interpretation of art. 7.2 and 8.2 of Brussels I Regulation initiated by the Danish Tax authorities against number of international banks alleging the banks' responsibility for loss of dividend refund tax paid to Canadian pension Fund HOOPP.
- Representing Dutch ING Bank in all matters pertaining to the OW Bunker bankruptcy.
- Representing an individual in the Danske Bank AML case involving criminal investigations in Denmark and the US, a civil case in New York and a number of civil cases in Denmark pertaining to alleged investor losses due to the AML scandal.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Birgitte Frølund