What the team is known for
Impressive practice representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings across a variety of industries. Particularly active in insurance, insolvency and professional liability disputes, often in the banking sector, representing companies as well as former board members. Also handles cases arising from breach or non-performance of contracts, offering additional knowledge in post-M&A disputes.

Strengths
A source remarks that "clients get a very high service level, and fast and always thoroughly thought-through advice."

Another source notes that the lawyers demonstrate "excellent negotiation skills and ability to reach solutions."

Work highlights
Acted for a former board member of Roskilde bank on a DKK1 billion claim for alleged mismanagement of the bank, which collapsed in 2008 due to the financial crisis.

Notable practitioners
Carsten Pedersen has experience in breach of duty claims and insurance cases as well as post-M&A disputes, being well equipped to assist clients with both litigation and arbitration proceedings. An interviewee notes his attention to clients' needs, adding that "he is very good at understanding the commercial aspects and advising on strategic matters."

Jes Anker Mikkelsen handles a broad area of disputes, including professional indemnity and product liability matters, having a particular focus on the insurance sector. He is praised for his results-oriented approach by a client who reports that "he is very responsive and gets things moving forward without unnecessary complications."

Chambers and Partners Europe, Dispute Resolution

Ranked: tier 1

Bech-Bruun's expertise across litigation, arbitration and mediation allows it to act on the implementation of decision enforcements and provide litigation risk assessment advice. The group is notably active in the construction sector and regularly acts in procurement, insolvency and post-M&A disputes. Practice head Jes Anker Mikkelsen has substantial expertise in litigation and arbitration matters, and is a key contact for maritime, transport and insurance disputes. Other key names include senior associate Mogens Gaarden, who has experience in financial mismanagement and post-financial crisis litigation; and Carsten Pedersen, who specialises in professional and directors liability disputes.

Legal 500, Dispute resolution