Mr Lasse Mikkelsen > Bruun & Hjejle > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Bruun & Hjejle offers extensive expertise across a wide range of dispute resolution matters and is frequently sought for Denmark’s largest and most complex disputes. The firm demonstrates strong industry knowledge, particularly in financial services and energy, and is active in commercial disputes, professional liability claims, competition matters, tax disputes, and state aid and public law issues. The team also has a growing track record in cross-border mandates and significant experience in white-collar crime cases. The practice is led by Karsten Kristoffersen, known for his work in banking, finance, capital markets, M&A, and energy disputes. Ole Spiermann is a trusted advisor to Denmark’s leading financial institutions, while Jakob Lentz focuses on professional liability and insurance disputes. Lasse Mikkelsen brings expertise in energy, infrastructure, and management liability disputes. Recently promoted to partner, Josefine Movin Østergaard brings extensive expertise representing Danish and foreign companies in litigation and arbitration with a focus on ESG-related issues and marketing and consumer law.

With ‘a unique ability to combine commercial savvy with unparalleled legal skills’, the energy and infrastructure practice at Bruun & Hjejle acts for major domestic clients on high-value project, regulatory, and financing mandates. Heading up the team, Karsten Kristoffersen and Lasse Mikkelsen have vast experience representing market-leading clients in energy and regulatory disputes concerning oil and gas commercial agreements, power infrastructure, and energy companies. Fellow practice co-head Lars Kongsgaard Hansen is notable for his expertise in acquisitions and divestments in the wind power segment.