WSCO Advokatpartnerselskab is known for its litigation and arbitration work, instructed by Danish and foreign clients to act on contentious matters concerning the arrest of vessels, injunctions and other interim measures in the shipping and transport sector. The group’s transactional work also includes shipbuilding and repair contracts and sale and purchase of ships and registration. Practice head Jesper Windahl is praised as ‘highly skilled, very professional and always works efficiently’.
Testimonials
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‘The law firm is known to be one of the best firm in Denmark within transport law and related insurance.’
‘Jesper Windahl is a leading individual in Denmark in transport and related insurance, as well as litigation.’
‘A good outfit, with strong litigation capability.’
‘Jesper Windahl is responsive and has been involved in a number of important cases.’
‘The firm is highly experienced and specialised in transport law and shipping.’
‘We work primarily with Jesper Windahl, who is highly skilled, very professional and always works efficiently in his approach and finds solutions in the customer's best interest.’
‘WSCO is a leading law firm which provides efficient, quick and great legal services to their clients. The way WSCO approaches the legal enquiries we send them is pragmatic and straight, focusing on what the client really needs in each particular situation.’
Key clients
- Top Danmark Forsikring
- Tryg
- Freja Transport
- Alpi Transport
- CNA Hardy
- Alm. Brand
- Gjensidige
- HDI
- The Swedish Club
- DB Schenker
Work highlights
- Represented Top Danmark Forsikring in legal proceedings before the Maritime and Commercial Court of Copenhagen in a case concerning carrier liability for damage to electronic goods during transit from Hong Kong to Denmark.
- Represented a Cyprus-registered shipowner in appeal proceedings before the Danish High Court against a Danish Charterer in a case concerning interpretation of a settlement agreement entered into between the parties.
- Represented Top Danmark Forsikring in proceedings before the Maritime and Commercial Court in a dispute concerning coverage under a cargo insurance policy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jesper Windahl