Mazanti-Andersen‘s team combines ’in-depth and practical knowledge’ with expertise in both domestic and international insurance matters, covering areas such as disputes, D&O liability, recourse, and insurance company liquidation. The team is co-led by Rasmus Paus Torp, who has expertise in business and product liability, particularly related to legal, auditor, and management liability. He is supported by Morten Samuelsson, who brings over two decades of experience in handling liability cases involving bank directors and management members. Simon Kristian Frøsig is another key member.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rasmus Paus Torp and Rasmus Kuhlmann have an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, which makes them particularly adept at understanding the issues and challenges that an insurance company faces in claims and recourse cases. Rasmus Paus Torp has a background in the insurance industry, which gives him an advantage over lawyers who have only worked in the legal field.'

  • 'The team possesses an in-depth and practical knowledge second to none. Its advise is solidly founded in the law and with a with ad profound understanding of the clients business and needs.'

  • 'Morten Samuelsson has a sharp eye to advise on an no-nonsense basis always with focus on the client's question - and with the ability to also detect the surrounding relevant issues that may influence but without inflating the assignment. Besides, MS is a very pleasant and knowledgeable person with whom it is always a pleasure to have an "extracurricular" chat with.'

  • ‘The insurance team at Mazanti-Andersen, comprised of Rasmus Paus Torp and Rasmus Kuhlmann, has managed to build a strong legal team in the field of legal recourse on insurance claims. They have a keen eye for the concerns and challenges that an insurance company faces when a policyholder makes a claim, where there also needs to be consideration of the possibility of recourse against a third party. This sets them apart from many other firms who offers the same service.'

Key clients

  • AIG Europe S.A.
  • Tryg
  • Codan
  • Alm

Work highlights

  • Advised AIG Europe in multiple cases that have been brought against directors in O.W. Bunker A/S that folded in 2014.
  • Advised Tryg in relation to a D&O liability case, involving a group action brought by former investors in "Titus," a Danish group offering investments in in Texas oil and gas fields.
  • Advised the mutual insurance company Brandkassen in a case involving the unregulated rights of delegates in a Danish mutual insurance company in liquidation.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rasmus Paus Torp, Morten Samuelsson

Other key lawyers

Rasmus Kuhlmann, Simon Kristian Frøsig