Bruun & Hjejle has a strong track record advising on high-profile restructuring and insolvency cases in the Danish market, alongside dispensing specialist advice on challenging bankruptcy litigation proceedings. Members of the team are frequently appointed as administrators by the Danish Debt Collection Agency. Practice head Henrik Selchau Poulsen lends his expertise to a range of restructurings, suspensions of payments and bankruptcy compositions. At associate level, Rasmus Moliin is frequently engaged on matters concerning distressed real estate properties.

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Key clients

  • Danske Bank
  • Realkredit Danmark
  • Pension Danmark
  • PenSam
  • Danske Markets/Wealth Management
  • Jyske Bank
  • Vækstfonden
  • Sydbank
  • Nykredit
  • Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark

Work highlights

  • Appointed administrator in the complex Hesalight bankruptcy.
  • Acting on the bankruptcy of Ejendomsselskabet Sandgården ApS, initiated in the beginning of the global financial crisis of 2007-2009 (the GFC), and numerous group companies have been one of the most referenced bankruptcies.
  • Appointed administrator in the Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia A/S bankruptcy.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Henrik Selchau Poulsen

Other key lawyers

Rasmus Moliin