The ‘extremely competent’ restructuring and insolvency team at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab is renowned for its transactional focus, particularly with international financial institutions, private equity funds and key players in the financial sector, including banks, accounting firms and pension funds. The addition of the M&A restructuring team has further enhanced the firm’s insolvency practice. Leadership is shared by Søren Aamann Jensen, who is praised by clients as ‘one of the most experienced lawyers in Denmark,’ and Charlotte Damsbo Lose, who specialises in advising banks, financial creditors and businesses on non-performing loans, distressed business relationships and reorganisation matters. Jensen also advises on designing restructuring strategies for business foundations, aiming to prevent or minimise the need for potential future insolvency proceedings.

Bech-Bruun‘s insolvency and restructuring team is highly regarded for its expertise in managing a diverse range of matters, from small business restructurings to large-scale corporate insolvencies, helping clients in distress find potential buyers and preserve their value. The team is headed by the ‘sharp lawyer’ Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt, who brings extensive experience in insolvency, reorganisation, and restructuring law, as well as litigation related to bankruptcy avoidance. The ‘reliable partner in challenging situations’ Søren Christensen Volder is well-versed in restructurings, turnarounds, and distressed business transactions, while Anders Hauge Gløde handles the administration of bankruptcy estates, corporate recovery, and legal proceedings before the Danish bankruptcy courts.

DLA Piper Denmark‘s ‘strong’ insolvency and restructuring team, renowned for its ‘great knowledge, commitment, and efficiency,’ advises both domestic and international stakeholders on a range of matters during the current increased number of insolvency cases and the implementation of preventive restructuring proceedings. The team is co-led by Henrik Sjørslev, seen as ‘a key figure,’ who is well-versed in all areas of bankruptcy and insolvency law, including out-of-court restructurings, insolvency litigations and distressed cross-border M&A. He is supported by Per Astrup Madsen, who is known for his expertise in in-court restructurings and renowned for ‘serving as highly experienced trustee in numerous bankruptcy cases.’ Henrik Lund-Koefoed is another key figure, specialising in advising foreign professional lenders on Danish insolvency law.

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘very experienced’ restructuring and insolvency team is renowned for handling domestic and international restructuring and bankruptcy matters in Denmark, frequently representing banks, banking syndicates, and the Danish tax authorities. The team leader John Sommer Schmidt brings extensive experience in restructurings and insolvency-related matters, acting as a liquidator, restructuring administrator, and trustee for bankruptcy estates in Denmark. Morten Hans Jakobsen specialises in advising distressed companies, with particular emphasis on the transportation sector, while Preben Jakobsen is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring law, including reorganisation proceedings and distressed M&A transactions. The ‘knowledgeable and respectable’ Kristian Gammelgaard Møller advises financial institutions and other clients on challenges arising from insolvent customers or suppliers, as well as claims involving bankrupt estates.

The ‘highly qualified’ insolvency and restructuring practice at Kromann Reumert is recognised for its expertise in specialised insolvency, restructuring, and estate administration, complemented by broad transactional experience in M&A and financing. The practice is co-led by Christian Jul Madsen, described as a ‘high-class advisor,’ who specialises in restructuring, bankruptcy, and liquidation proceedings, including complex out-of-court schemes with multiple financial creditors. Supporting him is Teis Gullitz-Wormslev, who is a specialist in all aspects of insolvency law and a permanent liquidator at the Copenhagen Bankruptcy Court. Kamilla Krebs also plays a key role, advising on the management of insolvent or distressed businesses across sectors such as finance, real estate, and groceries.

The ‘market leading’ insolvency practice at Poul Schmith is highly regarded for its expertise in managing all aspects of insolvency and restructuring, including large-scale cross-border matters and advising Denmark’s public sector. Practice leader Boris Frederiksen, described as a ‘lawyer at the top of his game,’ is renowned for his exceptional negotiation skills in complex restructurings. The ‘wonderful litigator’ Cathrine Wollenberg Zittan specialises in debtor restructuring, bankruptcy administration, asset tracing, and debt collections, while Rune Derno offers expertise in financial sector bankruptcies, uncovering fraudulent business schemes. Mathias Juul Holter is a notable figure in cross-border insolvency matters, praised for ‘simplifying even the most complex legal issues.’

Bruun & Hjejle‘s practice is renowned for its expertise in handling complex and large-scale insolvency and restructuring matters, including both bankruptcy and reconstruction matters. The team is led by Henrik Selchau Poulsen, who brings over a decade of experience in advising on intricate restructurings, suspensions of payments, and bankruptcy compositions. Poulsen has also been appointed as a permanent trustee by the Bankruptcy division of the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court. He is supported by Rasmus Moliin, who focuses on matters concerning distressed real estate properties, and Therkel Brinth Christiansen, who specialises in restructuring proceedings, structured processes, and insolvency-related disputes.

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.’

Plesner‘s ‘great team with far reaching knowledge and expertise’ advises clients on insolvency and restructuring matters, representing international banks, investors, and creditors in both domestic and cross-border cases. Team leader Lars Skanvig brings over three decades of experience in managing insolvency proceedings, including large-scale bankruptcies and restructurings. Michala Roepstorff, recognised for her expertise in high-profile bankruptcies and complex restructurings, has been appointed as a new member of the Danish Advisory Council. Another key member, Toke Engberg Pedersen, has been described as ‘a rising star’ and specialises in financial restructurings and distressed M&A matters.

DAHL Law Firm‘s is renowned for ‘excellent capacity to solve major insolvency cases,’ advising clients on in- and out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies, forced sales, and eviction matters. Team leader Birgitte Jørgensen is highly experienced in the reconstruction of distressed businesses and serves as a trustee of estates in bankruptcy and as a liquidator in compulsory dissolution cases.  Anders Ørskov Melballe is praised by clients for his ‘commercial understanding’ and advisory for Danish and foreign banks in restructurings of non-performing loans and creditor rights.

The ‘very professional’ team at Horten is well-versed in handling reorganisation and insolvency matters, including bankruptcies, compulsory liquidations, and distressed M&A transactions. Troels Tuxen now leads the team, which also includes finance specialist Lars Lüneborg.

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ‘excellent’ insolvency and restructuring team handles prominent Danish insolvencies, cross-border matters, and is a preferred advisor for financial institutions in Denmark. The team leaders Kristian Gustav Andersson and Victoria Grevit Eriksen specialise in restructuring and insolvency law, with Andersson being described as ‘a real stand-out partner.’

The boutique law firm Sundgaard Advokater focuses on restructuring and insolvency matters, including turnarounds, bankruptcies, winding up proceedings, and employee rights in struggling companies. Jointly led by Gunvor Sundgaard Happe, Agnete Brus Krusell, Thomas Torré Christiansen, Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen from their offices in Copenhagen and Hillerød, the team also advises both secured and unsecured creditors.

The ‘solution-oriented’ team at Andersen Partners is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring law, including capital infusion, compulsory dissolution, and solvent liquidation matters. The team is jointly led by Jan Bruun Jørgensen, who has experience advising both creditors and debtors on restructuring and bankruptcy law, and Anders Hvidberg Plum, who specialises in advising distressed companies on insolvency matters.

The team at Haugaard | Braad offers comprehensive expertise in insolvency and restructuring, with a focus on assisting Danish banks in preserving asset value and mitigating value loss. The team is led by Anders Braad, who brings experience in insolvent liquidations, out-of-court restructurings, and debt settlement agreements, particularly within the farming, construction, and production sectors.

Lund Elmer Sandager‘s ‘knowledgeable’ insolvency and restructuring team offers advice on wide range of issues, including creditor arrangements, liquidation in both private and commercial sectors, and bankruptcy matters. Praised for having ‘a vast experience within insolvency, team leader Christian B. Elmer also acts as a trustee for bankruptcy estates. Experienced insolvency specialist Pernille Bigaard joined from legacy firm Lundgrens in January 2025.

Moalem Weitemeyer‘s team advises clients in every legal aspect arising from restructuring and insolvency proceedings, including distressed M&A transactions, bankruptcy matters, investigations, and real estate-related matters. Leading the team is Thomas Weitemeyer, who frequently acts as a trustee for numerous bankruptcy estates and serves as an administrator for restructuring estates.

The team at NJORD Law Firm is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring matters, frequently advising Danish banks and financial institutions on bankruptcy cases and distressed business situations. Described as a ‘skilled lawyer,’ team leader Anders Hammer Hansen focuses on insolvency law in relation to corporate failures, early warning referrals, and other insolvency issues.