Kasper Mortensen > Poul Schmith > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Poul Schmith’s dispute resolution practice has significantly evolved, extending its reach beyond its renowned representation of Danish government entities to include a growing corporate client base. The team handles large, complex disputes and is well-equipped for intricate cross-border commercial litigation. While maintaining its position as the go-to advisor for Danish government entities, its expertise now spans European and Nordic jurisdictions, reflecting its reputation in high-stakes disputes. The practice is co-headed by Paw Fruerlund, sought after for high-profile public authority, commercial, and human rights disputes; Sune Fugleholm, noted for his work with the Danish government and the European Court of Justice; Tomas Ilsøe Andersen, an expert in commercial litigation and arbitration; Kasper Mortensen, specialising in construction, IT, infrastructure, and energy disputes; and Sune Riisgaard, focused on tax litigation. Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger strengthens the team with expertise in environmental law, financial services, insolvency, and pre-litigation investigations.

Poul Schmith, renowned for delivering ‘top level legal advice,’ specialises in handling large-scale and complex real estate, infrastructure, and construction matters for the Danish government and other prominent clients. The practice is co-led by Rikke Hoffensetz Andresen, who focuses on advising pension funds, major property investors, and large corporations on core transactions and development projects, including building conversions, land development, and the creation of new urban areas. She is supported by Rasmus Holm Hansen, who provides expertise in construction-related disputes for both public and private sector entities, and Kasper Mortensen, who is a construction law specialist with over 20 years of experience advising governmental bodies, state-owned companies, real estate developers, and construction firms. Ann Frølund Winther and Tobias Vieth joined the firm in early 2025.