Accura Advokatpartnerselskab acts for large players in the commercial and corporate insurance market, advising across on all facets of insurance law, both non-contentious and contentious, and is particularly well-known for its expertise in litigation within D&O, professional indemnity, product liability, warranty and indemnity insurances, all-risks and project insurances. Head of practice Jacob Møller Dirksen is a key name for high-value insurance-related litigation and arbitration. Daniel Haue Jakobsson is another important point of contact within the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is very good.’

  • ‘A competent law firm, which is highly specialised in insurance. Always providing fast and well-augmented solutions and advices.’

  • ‘Quality outfit.’

  • ‘I have worked with Jacob Møller Dirksen for a number of years. He always provides timely, accurate and commercial advice.’

  • ‘Especially qualified in acting for international clients. Good litigation capabilities.’

  • ‘Jacob Møller Dirksen has a pragmatic approach. He has special qualities in handling cases involving many parties and interests, both Danish and international clients.’

  • ‘They are widely recognised and used by insurance companies in insurance related matters.’

  • ‘Jacob Møller Dirksen and Daniel Haue Jakobsson are skilled. They are easy to work with, give straightforward advice and do not over-complicate matters.’

Key clients

  • Swiss Re Insurance
  • Allianz Insurance
  • Alm. Brand Insurance
  • PFA
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Codan Insurance
  • Chubb Insurance
  • RiskPoint A/S
  • Crawford & Company
  • AXA Insurance
  • AP Pension
  • HDI Specialty SE
  • SONY
  • MSIG Insurance Europe AG

Work highlights

  • Advising the Board of Directors of an international company in a DKK 1+ billion dispute concerning the consequences of dividends being distributed from a Danish subsidiary.
  • Engaged on a major warranties & indemnities claim of DKK 60+ million filed to the W&I insurer and the underwriter following Closing of a multi-million deal regarding the acquisition of a large Danish group of companies.
  • Advised Alm. Brand on its acquisition of the Danish business of Codan from the Tryg and Intact Groups for DKK 12.6 billion.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jacob Møller Dirksen

Other key lawyers

Daniel Haue Jakobsson