Hall Of Fame

Insurance in Denmark

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ‘capable and experienced’ team offers comprehensive legal services for the insurance industry, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has extensive experience handling disputes and litigation, particularly in areas such as Directors and Officers (D&O) liability, product liability, and warranty and indemnity insurance. Team leader Jacob Møller Dirksen advises international and domestic insurance firms on complex litigation and arbitration matters. He is also client’s ‘preferred choice on difficult and high risk cases.’ Daniel Haue Jakobsson is another key member, noted for his experience in providing advice to global businesses.

Praxisleiter:

Jacob Møller Dirksen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Josephine Friis Schouenborg; Daniel Haue Jakobsson


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‘All the individuals I have worked with have been very accomplished lawyers which understand that legal issues very often are rooted in commercial considerations. The Accura individuals understand how to seamlessly combine the two elements, often resulting in the best result for their clients.’

‘High quality regarding property claims and claims on financial lines.’

‘Jacob Møller Dirksen is undoubtedly one of the best on insurance matters. He is very honest, approachable and handles any case or matter with great dedication and fairness. He is our preferred choice on difficult and high risk cases.’

Kernmandanten

Swiss Re Insurance


Allianz Insurance


Zurich Insurance


AXA Insurance


MSIG Insurance Europe AG


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  • Advised a global accounting firm and its liability insurer in a DKK90m lawsuit involving claims for damages related to professional negligence, brought by a bankruptcy estate.
  • Advised a former board member and founder of a large company on potential management liability concerning an expected claim exceeding DKK100m.
  • Advised a W&I insurer in connection with several warranty and indemnity claims totalling DKK130m, following the acquisition of one of Denmark’s largest construction and real estate development companies.

Bech-Bruun

The ‘highly skilled and talented’ team at Bech-Bruun delivers comprehensive services across the insurance sector, including insurance mediation, corporate and regulatory matters, reinsurance, as well as insurance claims and litigation. Under the leadership of the ‘highly proactive’ Anne Buhl Bjelke, the team brings expertise in litigation involving professional indemnity, D&O, all-risks insurance, marine insurance, and worker’s compensation. Bjelke is ‘highly regarded for her regulatory insurance work,’ advising international life and non-life insurance insurers on product compliance and cross-border activities. Camilla Søgaard Hudson is another key member, specialising in maritime insurance and dispute resolution, managing claims, lawsuits, and international arbitration.

Praxisleiter:

Anne Buhl Bjelke


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Camilla Søgaard Hudson; Johannes Grove Nielsen


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‘Johannes Grove Nielsen stands out for his contentious work, handling several large insurance claims, not least relating to offshore windmills. Anne Buhl Bjelke is highly regarded for her regulatory insurance work.’

‘Highly skilled and talented team that gives adequate and thorough advice. Tasks are delivered on time and with effortless communication. Up to date with practice and movements in the industry.’

‘Johannes Grove Niels is excellent at understanding complex claims, and he manages to provide a clear and easily understandable legal perspective. Johannes leads a formidable team of exceptional lawyers who are always ready to provide unwavering support and step in whenever needed.’

Kernmandanten

American International Group (AIG)


Danske Bank


Lloyd’s


Tryg Forsikring


Gjensidige Forsikring


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  • Advised ATP/AES in a portfolio of litigations involving judicial reviews of AES decisions on compensation (insurance coverage) for personal injuries.
  • Advised Howden Group on regulatory matters and legal due diligence in connection with its 2023 acquisition of Danish insurance broker North Risk.
  • Advised Danske Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Nordics, in successfully defending a Supreme Court case concerning a 1970s special pension scheme, raising novel legal issues and potentially impacting tens of thousands of individuals involved in similar schemes.

DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark‘s team is renowned for its ‘extensive knowledge of insurance,’ representing both Danish and international insurance companies, businesses, and intermediaries in matters related to insurance and liability disputes. The team is co-led by the ‘highly skilled’ Pernille Sølling, who specialises in life insurance and pension law, offering valuable assistance to foreign insurers and intermediaries navigating Danish insurance regulations. She is supported by Anders Julius Tengvad, praised for being ‘very skilful in all questions of insurance,’ who has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration with a specific focus on liability matters.


Praxisleiter:

Pernille Sølling; Anders Julius Tengvad


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‘My primary contact is Pernille Sølling. She is highly skilled at litigating in court. Pernille’s greatest strengths are that she is a proficient lawyer and advocate, and that she possesses extensive knowledge of the insurance industry in Denmark.’

‘DLA possesses extensive knowledge of insurance. They are experts in cases concerning policyholders’ claims for benefits from the insurance company. They also have substantial knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the companies. Their broad expertise on the subject is a significant strength.’

‘Anders Tengvad and his team are always highly qualified and very wise in the recommendation and advice they give. Anders finds the best employee for any task I ask for help with, and he always knows about any progress on the matter.’

Kernmandanten

AP Pension


PFA Pension


AIG


Plesner

Plesner‘s ‘competent and reliable’ team provides comprehensive advice to leading clients on a diverse insurance-related issues, including claims for increased pension payments, loss of earning capacity, workers’ compensation, and personal injury. The team, jointly led by Torben Bondrop and Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen, is also well-versed in reinsurance and insurance mediation cases. In addition to traditional insurance law, Bondrop specialises in reinsurance, D&O liability, and general commercial liability, while Iversen brings extensive experience in insurance law and regulatory matters, advising Danish and international insurance and pension companies as well as insurance intermediaries.

Praxisleiter:

Torben Bondrop; Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen


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‘Plesner has a deep bench of lawyers with strong expertise in key sectors such as M&A, banking & finance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Their experience in advising on complex cross-border matters makes them a preferred choice for multinational companies.’

‘Very competent, honest and reliable.’

‘Plesner is a full service law firm and is also one of the leading firms in my legal field: insurance and tort law. Plesner has a deep understanding of and experience with all aspects of these legal areas, and is well respected and renowned in the market. Plesner is first among peers concerning advising clients as well as legal proceedings in the courts of law as well as arbitration.’

Kernmandanten

Tryg


AXA XL


Swiss Re


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  • Advised AP Pension regarding alleged liability for incorrect information provided in connection with a large number of insureds’ change of pension product.
  • Advised PFA Pension and Danica Pension with a large number of disability insurance claims with suspicion of fraud.
  • Advised Sampo plc on its public exchange offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Topdanmark A/S not already owned by Sampo and the subsequent planned integration of Topdanmark into If P&C Insurance Ltd.

ARK Advokatpartnerselskab

The team at ARK Advokatpartnerselskab specialises in dispute resolution across all insurance industry sectors, providing counsel to Danish and international insurers, pension funds, public authorities, and financial institutions. Jesper Ravn, Allan Kvist-Kristensen, and Thomas Dall Jensen jointly lead the practice. Ravn, a co-founder of the firm, is an expert in insurance fraud and compliance; Kvist-Kristensen focuses on product liability and risk management, while Jensen leads the professional indemnity segment of the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Jesper Ravn; Allan Kvist-Kristensen; Thomas Dall Jensen


Kernmandanten

Tryg Forsikring/Alka Forsikring


AIG


AXA XL


Protector Forsikring


RiskPoint/Caplloyd


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  • Advised Topdanmark Forsikring in successfully defending a District Court case concerning a leasing company’s claim for coverage of 17 missing luxury cars linked to a large fraud schemes Denmark, resulting in a landmark ruling that cloned cars are uninsurable under Danish law.

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ‘very knowledgeable’ practice is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters, serving a broad range of Danish and international clients, including insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers, agents and sector intermediaries. The team is jointly led by Henriette Gernaa, who focuses on commercial litigation as well as international arbitration, and Morten Nybom Bethe, who leads the non-contentious side of the practice and advises all types of financial institutions on the establishment, operation, and conduct of financial businesses.

Praxisleiter:

Henriette Gernaa; Morten Nybom Bethe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lotte Eskesen; Peter Appel


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‘Depth and breadth of experience. Very knowledgeable in their field. They have their finger on the pulse of what’s moving.’

‘Lotte Eskesen is very easy to work with, she’s pragmatic and very trustworthy. She understands the context of her advice, which makes it easier to execute on the basis of it.’

‘Collaborative approach in complex cross-border insurance disputes.’

Kernmandanten

Deloitte Danmark​


PwC


Danske Bank​


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  • Advised PricewaterhouseCoopers in two cases about the sale and subsequent bankruptcy of the insurance company Qudos A/S.
  • Advised Hirtshals Yard A/S following the 17 August 2018 capsizing of its floating dock while repairing the HardHaus fishing trawler, resulting in damages exceeding NOK55m.
  • Advised Deloitte in bankruptcy proceedings initiated by multiple bankruptcy estates within the former OW Bunker group, involving 78 parties and addressing auditor liability related to the collapse of the world’s largest bunker supplier, valued at approximately $180m.

Horten

Led by Christina Steen, Horten‘s insurance team is highly experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly in complex cases involving D&O and professional liability, warranty and indemnity insurance, as well as property and coverage issues. The team specialises in commercial insurance disputes, often with a cross-border aspect. Steen advises insurers, brokers, and other commercial clients on professional liability, liability of executives and board members, and matters concerning insurance cover.

Praxisleiter:

Christina Steen


Kernmandanten

Zurich Insurance


Allianz Insurance (Europe)


AIG


Chubb


Kennedys

Kennedys‘ team is highly specialised in insurance law disputes, delivering comprehensive support across all aspects of insurance and reinsurance. Led by Heidi Bloch, who also serves as the partner-in-charge of Kennedy’s Copenhagen office, the team focuses on corporate and commercial insurance matters, including coverage, defence work, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bloch is recognised for her expertise in insurance and tort-related litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Heidi Bloch


Kromann Reumert

The team at Kromann Reumert specialises in all areas of insurance law, including pension, life and non-life insurance. The team, headed by Jakob Rosing and Jens Steen Jensen, represents domestic and international clients in coverage disputes with insurers, handling both in in-court and out-of-court matters. The ‘responsive and knowledgeable’ Rosing specialises in marine and transport insurance, as well as product, professional, and D&O liability. Meanwhile, Jensen brings extensive experience in M&A transactions involving both life and non-life insurance companies. Jakob Dahl Mikkelsen handles litigation arising out of product and management liability, among others.

Praxisleiter:

Jakob Rosing; Jens Steen Jensen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jakob Dahl Mikkelsen


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‘Jacob Rosing is very good to work with – he is responsive, knowledgeable, and gives clear and practical advice.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


AZA S.A.


Zurich Insurance


Chubb Insurance Company of Europe


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  • Advised Gjensidige Forsikring ASA with the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pensam Forsikring A/S from Pensam Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab.
  • Advised Gjensidige Forsikring ASA with their acquisition of Sønderjysk Forsikring’s commercial insurance portfolio.
  • Advising the Danish Chamber of Commerce in all insurance matters relating to the recent destruction by fire of Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange (Børsen).

Mazanti-Andersen

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.

Praxisleiter:

Rasmus Paus Torp; Morten Samuelsson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rasmus Kuhlmann; Simon Kristian Frøsig


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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.’

Kernmandanten

AIG Europe S.A.


Tryg


Codan


Alm


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  • 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.

Nielsen Nørager

Nielsen Nørager‘s ‘knowledgeable’ team draws on its interdisciplinary expertise to effectively manage complex insurance matters, including regulatory issues, in-court litigation, and arbitration. The team is co-led by Michael S. Wiisbye, who brings over two decades of experience in insurance and tort law, representing both domestic and international insurers before Danish and administrative courts. He is supported by Michael Kjær Lauritsen, who is an experienced insurance litigator, and Jan Presfeldt, who focuses on tort and insurance litigation, with emphasis on commercial, product, and construction liability.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Kjær Lauritsen; Michael S. Wiisbye; Jan Presfeldt


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‘Michael S. Wiisbye continues to be a beacon within Danish insurance law. Jan Presfeldt is known for his hands on approach to matters, while Michael Kjær Lauritzen has established himself as a name in professional liability disputes.’

‘The Nielsen & Nørager insurance team is close to all-round within the field of insurance law, being knowledgeable and with a high work ethic.’

‘The insurance team is highly regarded for their expertise and client-focused approach. The team excels in handling complex insurance matters, providing practical and solid solutions.’

Kernmandanten

Alm. Brand Insurance


Codan Insurance


Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith‘s ‘highly skilled’ team provides comprehensive advice across the entire insurance sector, covering not only insurance dispute resolution but also corporate and underwriting matters. Jacob Christian Sølling, described as ‘nothing less than brilliant,’ brings years of extensive experience in the insurance industry, managing high-profile cases before the Danish Supreme Court. Julie Bryske Møller Nielsen is another key member, noted for her experience in liability issues and insurance disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Jacob Christian Sølling


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Julie Bryske Møller Nielsen


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‘Highly skilled team, very proactive and strong on communication.’

‘Jacøb Sølling is nothing less than brilliant. What you get is a deeply trustworthy, thorough individual with a view of the big picture. As a client, I value trust and integrity above all when it comes to working with lawyers and with Jacob you get it always.’

‘Very good client handling; service is good, legally skilled and business perspective.’

Kernmandanten

Codan Insurance


AZA XL


Tryg Forsikring


CNA Hardy


Chubb


AP Pension


If Skadeforsikring


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  • Advised the Danish insurance companies Alpha Insurance, Qudos Insurance, and co-curator for Gefion Insurance, all of which primarily operated outside Denmark, with a focus on different European markets.
  • Advised RiskPoint A/S on the assessment of high-value claims from passengers and surviving relatives following the fatal train accident on 2 January 2019 on the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbroen), which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.
  • Advised CNA Hardy’s UK and Denmark offices on reviewing all Danish Professional Indemnity (PI) wording, including coverage for Lawyers, Accountants, D&O, and Media Liability.

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ‘proactive and diligence’ team has extensive experience in handling complex insurance disputes and providing advisory services, particularly in director and officer liability cases. Team leader Arianne Svardal-Stelmer brings deep experience in coverage disputes between policyholders, insureds, and insurance companies. Søren Lundsgaard is regarded by clients for his courtroom expertise.

Praxisleiter:

Arianne Svardal-Stelmer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Søren Lundsgaard


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‘Very proactive and diligent.’

‘The practice is unique due to the team always delivering best quality, on time – based on client needs and the skills of team.’

‘Søren Lundsgaard – best advisor, very experienced with the best skills (court cases).’