Mr Jakob Lentz > Bruun & Hjejle > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile
Bruun & Hjejle Offices
NØRREGADE 21
1165 COPENHAGEN K
Denmark
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Mr Jakob Lentz
Work Department
Dispute Resolution and Construction
Position
Jakob Lentz is an experienced litigator who regularly represents professional advisers and major Danish banks in cases before the Danish courts. He has played a key role in the investigations into the now terminated portfolio of non-resident customers at Danske Bank’s Estonian branch. Jakob Lentz also has extensive experience with complex gas price arbitrations, involving a mixture of legal and financial issues, and with insurance matters.
Jakob Lentz helps large businesses manage the complex legal, commercial and reputational risks resulting from allegations of misconduct, financial crime and regulatory investigations. Jakob has vast experience conducting internal investigations on behalf of financial institutions, boards of directors and audit committees.
Career
2013: Admitted to the Danish Supreme Court
2012-: Partner, Bruun & Hjejle
2007: Certified arbitrator. Admitted to the Danish High Court
2003-2012: Attorney, Bruun & Hjejle (Hjejle Gersted Mogensen)
Languages
English and the Scandinavian languages.
Education
2003: Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen
Lawyer Rankings
Denmark > Dispute resolution
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.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Dispute resolution
- EU, competition and public procurement
- Real estate and construction