Rune Derno > Poul Schmith > Copenhagen, Denmark > Lawyer Profile

Poul Schmith
Kalvebod Brygge 32
1560 København V
Denmark
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Work Department

Rune has 13 years’ experience representing public and private clients in all matters relating to insolvency law.
He is known for his depth of experience in debtor restructuring and in major financial sector bankruptcies, alongside notable expertise uncovering fraudulent business schemes and attendant matters, including attachment proceedings, bankruptcy administration and litigation.

Position

Partner, Attorney

Career

2016 –
Certified insolvency lawyer

2013 – 2015
Certified insolvency lawyer

2012
Partner, Poul Schmith

2010
Junior Partner, Poul Schmith

2003 –
Poul Schmith

Languages

Danish
English

Memberships

Rune is a member of the Association of Danish Insolvency Lawyers.

Education

2003
Master of law, University of Copenhagen

Lawyer Rankings

Denmark > Insolvency

(Leading partners)

Rune DernoPoul Schmith

The ‘market leading’ insolvency practice at Poul Schmith is highly regarded for its expertise in managing all aspects of insolvency and restructuring, including large-scale cross-border matters and advising Denmark’s public sector. Practice leader Boris Frederiksen, described as a ‘lawyer at the top of his game,’ is renowned for his exceptional negotiation skills in complex restructurings. The ‘wonderful litigator’ Cathrine Wollenberg Zittan specialises in debtor restructuring, bankruptcy administration, asset tracing, and debt collections, while Rune Derno offers expertise in financial sector bankruptcies, uncovering fraudulent business schemes. Mathias Juul Holter is a notable figure in cross-border insolvency matters, praised for ‘simplifying even the most complex legal issues.’