Jimmy Skjold Hansen > Plesner > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Plesner
37 AMERIKA PLADS
2100 COPENHAGEN
Denmark
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Work Department

Arbitration; Litigation

Position

Plesner is the powerhouse for arbitration in Denmark and for international arbitration cases involving assets or interests relating to Denmark. Jimmy heads our arbitration team, which handles some of the largest and most complex arbitration cases, and shares a passion for delivering services to our clients at the highest international standards.

Jimmy is highly specialised in handling domestic and international arbitration cases, including investor-state arbitrations. He frequently represents clients before several of the most renown arbitration institutions in the world, including the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris (ICC), the London Court of Arbitration (LCIA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington (ICSID), and the Scandinavian arbitration institutes. Jimmy is also involved in some of the largest litigation proceedings in Denmark.

Jimmy’s broad industrial experience covers renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, M&A, IPOs, private equity and alternative investments, banking and finance, telecoms and & IT, shipping, food and beverages, retail, IP and commercial contracts.

Jimmy holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and a LL.M. from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) in International Dispute Settlement. He is admitted to all Danish courts, including the Supreme Court of Denmark, and he is a certified arbitrator acting in both domestic and international cases. He also has experience from working at a law firm in Geneva, assisting leading international arbitrators in handling commercial and investment arbitration proceedings.

The team’s focus in all matters is to provide an efficient, honest and commercially oriented collaboration with Plesner’s clients, and, in doing so, the team draws on their diverse international backgrounds and vast experience.

Lawyer Rankings

Greenland > Foreign firms

Leveraging the firm’s wider experience in construction projects, Plesner regularly handles construction mandates in Greenland, particularly in the mining, infrastructure and energy industries, acting for developers, contractors and financial institutions. Construction and mining specialist Frants Dalgaard-Knudsen heads up the firm’s Greenland desk, while managing partner Niklas Korsgaard Christensen is a key contact for energy-related work, and Jimmy Skjold Hansen focuses on contentious matters.

Denmark > Dispute resolution

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Jimmy Skjold Hansen – Plesner

Plesner is renowned for handling some of the largest and most complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration cases involving Danish commercial interests. The team boasts an extensive track record before the Danish Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice, reflecting its expertise in high-stakes disputes. The practice is co-headed by Peter Schradieck, head of litigation and investigations, who specialises in commercial liability, M&A disputes, and contract disputes across various sectors, including construction. Jimmy Skjold Hansen, head of arbitration, is recognised for leading high-profile arbitrations, including significant international cases at the ICC and Danish Institute of Arbitration. Torben Bondrop brings substantial experience in litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on insurance and tort law, enhancing the team’s capabilities across key industries. Mrinalini Singh brings to the team specialised knowledge of and experience in international arbitration.