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Mazanti-Andersen

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The ‘highly experienced and competent’ team at Mazanti-Andersen is praised by clients for ’handling complex insolvency matters with steady, professional approach’. Led by Peter Wedel Ranch Krarup, the team is highly experienced in managing large-scale domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters, as demonstrated by their work on Denmark’s first COVID-19 related airline bankruptcy. Krarup brings over three decades of expertise as an insolvency lawyer, advising clients on company restructurings and significant bankruptcy proceedings. Christian Tornvig Jensen focuses on the treatment of bankruptcy estates and the reconstruction, purchase, and sale of distressed companies, while Henrik B. Sanders brings ‘commercial approach to insolvency matters.’

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Highly experienced and competent team, with outstanding litigators and very pragmatic and commercial approach.'

  • ‘Christian Tornvig Jensen is our 'go-to' partner on insolvency matters. He is very responsive, diligent and experienced with an elegant approach to matter handling that we really appreciate. He is very good at handling all the stakeholders and addressing the key issues. We could not be happier.'

  • ‘Henrik B. Sanders has a "no nonsense" commercial approach to Insolvency matters including distressed M&A. Henrik has for the last 10 years been the highest profile partner in the firm.'

  • ‘Mazanti's insolvency team is very competent, handling both complex insolvency matters with a steady, professional approach. Their expertise in dealing with bankruptcy cases and restructurings is solid, and they manage to deliver consistent strong results for their clients.'

  • 'The insolvency team at Mazanti provides a competent and dependable service, offering sound legal advice and effective case management, though they may not stand out in a highly competitive market. They are reliable and diligent, ensuring that matters progress smoothly and effectively.'
  • 'Christian Tornvig Jensen is a standout within the team. He is a skilled and personable lawyer who is both solution-oriented and technically strong. Clients and other parties appreciate his clear and direct communication, which fosters a sense of trust and transparency in complex situations.'
  • 'Peter Wedel Ranch Krarup is particularly well-known in the field, regularly appointed as a trustee by the Maritime and Commercial Court. His legal expertise is strong, and he is recognized for being decisive and action-oriented, ensuring that matters are handled efficiently and effectively also in the more problematic cases.'

Key clients

  • Danske Bank A/S​
  • Jyske Bank A/S
  • Nykredit A/S

Work highlights

  • Advised on the first COVID-19 related airline bankruptcy in Denmark, representing Jet Time A/S (now Luftfartsselskabet af 21 July 2020 A/S) following its appointment as co-trustee on 9 September 2020.
  • Advised on David Nikolaj Nielsen’s bankruptcy since the lawyer had unlawfully withdrawn client funds and used them to invest in the Martin Storm Rasmussen Group.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Wedel Ranch Krarup

Other key lawyers

Christian Tornvig Jensen, Henrik B. Sanders