Renowned as a ‘market leader in Denmark,’ Bech-Bruun advises domestic and international clients in the shipping and transport sectors on both wet and dry shipping matters. The firm has also developed a specialised cross-border insolvency shipping team to work on complex industry insolvencies. Team head Johannes Grove Nielsen, praised as ‘a leader in the industry,’ brings extensive expertise in maritime law and international arbitration. The ‘responsive’ Camilla Søgaard Hudson focuses on cargo transportation, charter party agreements, and offshore matters. Regarded as a ‘top maritime lawyer,’ Lars Rosenberg Overby has significant experience drafting wind industry contracts and representing clients in litigation before Danish courts as well as in international arbitration proceedings.

Gorrissen Federspiel is renowned as a ‘leading shipping law firm’ with ‘in-depth knowledge and understanding of global shipping regulations and industry specific challenges.’ Led by Peter Appel, the team advises major Danish and international ship-owners, shipyards and ports, industry investors and financiers, as well as insurance companies. Appel is highly experienced in handling large transactions, financing arrangements, and setting up international operations, in addition to being a leading maritime litigator. Thomas Edelgaard Christensen is a notable expert in handling major marine casualties, both in Denmark and internationally, while Morten Hans Jakobsen specialises in aviation, air finance, and ship financing, with expertise in leasing, sales, purchases, and regulatory matters. Morten Berggreen is another key member.

Hafnia Law Firm is widely recognised as a specialist in transport law, maintaining close ties with Danish shipowners, charterers, operators, brokers, agents, and shipyards. This strong network enables the firm to frequently handle sale and purchase transactions and to advise on shipbuilding, conversion, and repair contracts. Under the leadership of Niels Jørn Friborg, the practice works closely with Danish and international marine insurers, including H&M, P&I, and FD&D insurers, and plays a significant role in the global bunker industry. Friborg brings over two decades of experience in shipping law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters across wet and dry sectors. Henrik Thal Jantzen and Andreas Oxholm are also key members, with Jantzen focusing on maritime and transport law, and Oxholm specialising in insurance and litigation.

DLA Piper Denmark advises clients in relation to traditional shipping and transport matters, including drafting, negotiation and preparation of shipping agreements and documents, terms of carriage, sale and purchase of vessels, and ship finance. Henrik Kleis, who brings over three decades of experience advising the Danish shipping industry, including close collaboration with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and Danish ports, leads the Aarhus team. He is supported by Christian Benedictsen-Nislev, who advises Danish and international companies on all aspects of shipping and transport. Key associate Peter Carlstedt Nørtved is a name to note in relation to litigation and arbitration proceedings within shipping, offshore and transportation law.

IUNO‘s practice is recognised for being ‘approachable and business minded,’ delivering comprehensive legal services in both contentious and non-contentious matters related to shipping and transport law, advising clients such as insurers, freight forwarders, shipowners, and airlines, with a particular reputation for ‘very broad knowledge of the aviation sector.’ Team leader Aage Krogh specialises in aviation and freight forwarding law, bringing expertise in the intricate contractual structures and regulatory challenges of multi-jurisdictional issues, including the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods and pharmaceuticals.

Kromann Reumert, renowned for their ‘high quality advice and pragmatic approach,’ covers all areas of shipping and other transport law on both contentious and contractual work, such as the sale and purchase of ships, newbuild contracts, M&A transactions, ship financing, and related dispute resolution. Team head Jakob Rosing brings over two decades of experience in shipping matters, specialising in marine and transport insurance and arbitration proceedings. Thomas Kaas and Natascha Pape are also key members of the team, with Kaas focusing on purchase and sale of ships, and Pape handling cargo recovery and defence of owners, carriers, and freight forwarders.

NJORD Law Firm‘s maritime and transport law department, led by Ulla Fabricius, is highly skilled in understanding the commercial aspects of the shipping and transport industry, with a particular emphasis on logistics, road transport, and the offshore sector. The department advises road hauliers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, ship owners, and charterers on non-contentious matters, including ship sales, financing, shipbuilding, and offshore project acquisitions. Fabricius, with over 30 years of experience in the shipping and transport industries, specialises in logistics, road transport, and offshore sectors. Key associate Lene Ishøj brings knowledge of international trade and transport law.

WSCO Advokatpartnerselskab specialises in shipping, maritime, and transport law, advising a broad spectrum of Danish and foreign clients on contentious matters before all Danish courts, and in Danish and international arbitration as well as in matters concerning the arrest of vessels, injunctions and other interim measures. Team leader Jesper Windahl brings over two decades of expertise in shipping and transport law, with a strong track record in managing complex litigation cases.

Andersen Partners is recognised for its ‘strong knowledge in relation to the transport business,’ assisting importers, exporters, freight forwarders and carriers of goods and passengers on Incoterms, transport and shipping law. Team leader Lissi Andersen Roost, renowned as ‘honest and very trustworthy,’ brings expertise in national and international private law regulations concerning the carriage of goods and passengers.

Mazanti-Andersen's ‘capable and approachable’ team assists banks, ship owners and a diverse range of clients on business-critical shipping M&A and financing matters, including complex cross-border transactions. Team leader Rune Aagaard, described as ‘highly dedicated,’ is well-versed in international shipping management as well as maritime contracts, shipping finance, corporate law, and M&A.

The ‘highly knowledgeable’ team at Nielsen Nørager offers expertise in matters of shipping, offshore, transportation and infrastructure to both Danish and international clients, such as the purchase or sale of vessels, charterparties, tender work, and negotiation of finance agreements. Practice head Gregers Gam has extensive experience in large and complex shipbuilding, charterparty and construction contracts.

Plesner brings expertise in ship finance and maritime transactions, offering guidance primarily in the shipping and offshore sectors. The team is co-led by Niklas Korsgaard Christensen, who is well-versed in the harbour sector, and Peter Fogh, who advices on international contracts concerning new building projects and ship financing. Esben Kjær departed to Moalem Weitemeyer in April 2025.

Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab supports clients in transitioning to sustainable maritime operations by assisting with emission reduction strategies, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. The practice is co-led by Jeremy Biggs and Jens V. Mathiasen, who advise clients on a broad range of complex shipping matters, including wet and dry shipping, shipbuilding, and the sale or purchase of vessels. Christian Thiele is another key member.