Hafnia Law Firm
Client SatisfactionFielding a team that ‘punches above its weight’, boutique firm Hafnia Law Firm has extensive expertise acting in industry-specific disputes including commodities, energy and renewables, insurance, management liability, shipping and M&A claims. Practice co-head Mathias Steinø’s experience includes post-M&A disputes, commercial contract issues and management liability claims, among others, while fellow co-head Henrik Thal Jantzen represents insurance carriers in both property and liability cases.
Testimonials
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‘The attorneys at Hafnia have extensive experience in their respective areas of law, and are passionate about helping clients achieve their legal objectives. They are noted for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and focus on achieving successful outcomes for their clients.’
‘Mathias Steinø is a true pleasure to work with. He is one of the most sympathetic people in this industry. I only have good things to say about Mathias. Besides being an excellent colleague, he is also extremely talented and his strategic way of working is remarkable.’
‘They have a great team led by Mathias Steinø and Henrik Thal Jantzen. They are historically based on Shipping and Insurance, but during the last years have moved into more general litigation where they are doing great.’
‘Mathias Steinø and Henrik Thal Jantzen are very good lawyers that I can certainly recommend.’
‘The firm punches above its weight.’
‘My experience is mainly with Mathias Steinø. I have personally been involved in a matter in which Mathias Steinø, with ingenuity and a firm hand, led us to a successful result.'
‘A medium size firm but with skilled partners and employees. Core business is relating to shipping. Devoted and eager to obtain best results.’
Key clients
- European Energy A/S
- DSV A/S
- Hofor A/S
- Chubb European Group SE
- RiskPoint A/S
- Codan A/S
- Thorco Projects A/S
- If Insurance A/S
- Hirtshals Yard A/S
- Oiltanking Copenhagen A/S
Work highlights
- Acting for Wilson Offshore A/S in a dispute relating to sale and purchase of two €14m offshore supply vessels intended to service offshore construction sites.
- Advising a former CEO and two members of the owning family as well as liability underwriters in a DKK200m management liability claim brought by a bankruptcy estate for alleged negligent management of certain companies.
- Advising a state-owned company in Mozambique against a South African company in a €20m+ matter.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mathias Steinø, Henrik Thal Jantzen