Poul Schmith

Sune is one of Denmark's most experienced and recognised public law attorneys. For more than 35 years, he has advised public bodies in matters where the law is complex, the stakeholders many and the consequences great. In particular, he provides assistance in critical matters where there is a need for legal precision, a strategic overview and an understanding of the administrative and political landscape in which decisions are made. Sune's advice combines deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach to solutions. He always works closely together with the client, from analysis and assessment to development and implementation of sustainable solutions. Sune provides advice on how to handle big related cases and related cases of general public importance, decisions and investigations with potential public or political attention and with a risk of litigation. His primary practice areas are complex administrative law and constitutional law issues, including compulsory acquisition, liability in damages and compliance, e-government, human rights, municipal law, climate and green transition. Sune has conducted more than 75 cases before the Danish Supreme Court in the field of public law, and over the years he has been an advisor in a significant number of complex cases and cases of general public importance on behalf of state, regional and municipal authorities. In particular, he has provided assistance in cases where litigation or other control is likely or such risk is likely. His advisory services range from legal assessments and assistance with decisions to structure procedures, preparatory legislative work and development of rules.

Partner, Attorney

2006
Christrup-Prisen 2006

2003 - 2007
Chairman of the firm's executive committee

1998 - 2017
Head of the firm’s department for constitutional and administrative law

1992 - NOW
Poul Schmith

1991 - 1992
Haight, Gardner, Poor & Havens, New York

1986 - 1990
Poul Schmith

Danish, English

Member of the board of directors of the Danish Supreme Court Bar Association (Højesteretsskranken)

Expert member of the Danish Electricity Regulatory Committee (Elreguleringsudvalget)

2016
Certificate, The Arbitrator Education by Danske Advokater (The association of Danish Law Firms)

2015
PRINCE2® certified

1996
Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court.

1991
LL.M. University of Michigan

1989
Admitted to practice law in 2006.

1986
Master of law, University of Copenhagen