Sundgaard Advokater > Copenhagen, Denmark > Firm Profile
Sundgaard Advokater Offices
Søtorvet 5
1371
Denmark
Sundgaard Advokater > The Legal 500 Rankings
Denmark > Insolvency Tier 3
Sundgaard Advokater’s ‘highly skilled’ team is praised for its ‘great knowledge of insolvency’ and sees frequent work across all aspects of insolvency, including turnarounds, restructuring, and as court-appointed administrators in liquidations, bankruptcy, and winding up proceedings. Gunvor Sundgaard Happe, Agnete Brus Krusell, Thomas Torré Christiansen and Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen head up the team between Copenhagen and Hillerød.Practice head(s):
Gunvor Sundgaard Happe; Agnete Brus Krusell; Thomas Torré Christiansen; Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen
Testimonials
‘A young, very skilled team with a deep knowledge of bankruptcies.’
‘Gunvor Sundgaard Happe and Agnete Bruss Krusell are both extremely skilled and very pleasant to work with.’
‘The team has shown great knowledge of insolvency, and they have been impressively consistent in their effort of creating the best possible solution for the client.’
‘They are skilful, work very hard (around the clock if needed), and they have the ability to understand the business of the client, which gives the best possible solution.’
‘Gunvor Sundgaard Happe and Agnete Bruss Krusell are experienced and skilled professionals.’
‘The team is professional and makes the client feel they are in safe hands.’
‘Agnete Bruss Krusell is skilled both as a litigator and in relation to handling restructuring proceedings.’
Key clients
The Maritim and Commercial court – fixed administrators
The Danish Debt Collection Agency
Early Warning
OXFORD RESEARCH A/S in bankruptcy
PetLux Group ApS in bankruptcy
Sans Souci ApS in bankruptcy
Euro Deli shops in bankruptcy
Frisør Pii (Restructering)
Taxivognmand Arne Christensen in bankruptcy
Momentum Markets ApS in bankruptcy
Ringkøbing Landbo Bank
Work highlights
- Representing PetLux Group ApS as the company underwent restructuring and later bankruptcy proceedings.
- Appointed the restructurer and later trustee in bankruptcy of Sans Souci restaurant in Copenhagen after it experienced difficulties and financial distress.
- Permanent administrator with the Danish Maritime and Commercial Court, which has the largest bankruptcy court in Denmark.
Sundgaard Advokater > Firm Profile
Boutique up-and-coming law firm specializing in insolvency and restructuring law
Sundgaard Advokater is a boutique law firm primarily focusing on restructuring and insolvency.
The law firm advises within all aspects of insolvency, including turnarounds, restructuring, and as court-appointed administrators/liquidators in liquidations, bankruptcy, and winding up proceedings. We also offer advice and services to creditors in general—secured and unsecured.
We have made a conscious and strategic choice to focus on insolvency and areas of law adjacent to insolvency. We believe that this strategy makes us less vulnerable to conflicts of interest, which would otherwise hinder our possibility to act independently. Furthermore, as a firm, we also have a strong profile in commercial law assisting clients of all sizes. We advise on litigation and dispute resolution, business and corporate matters, labour and employment law, real estate transactions, and various personal and corporate liability issues—including litigation of liability cases.
A firm undergoing steady expansion
Since our establishment, we have grown increasingly in both numbers of cases as well as employees. When the law firm was founded, it was represented by three partners and one assistant attorney. Since then, Sundgaard Advokater has more than doubled in numbers. Today, the firm consists of the three original partners, one associate partner as well as 11 employees including three assistant attorneys and several independent case handlers and legal trainees. We continue to steadily grow and look to take on more cases as well as employees in the future.
In addition to our Copenhagen office, we have opened an additional office in Hilleroed north of Copenhagen.
Paving the way for a higher representation of female partners in law
Sundgaard Advokater is proud to highlight that 66 pct. of our equity partners are women.
It is a vision for our female partners to show that with hard work, strong ambitions, and a supportive family you can make it to the top in a field that traditionally has been mainly represented by men.
In addition to the fact that our female partners have made it to the top at one of the biggest and most competitive law firms in Denmark, our partner Gunvor Sundgaard Happe has also obtained the position of permanent administrator at the Bankruptcy Division of the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court. Gunvor was and still is the youngest to hold that position out currently only 18 individuals in Denmark.
Beginning 2024 Agnete Brus Krusell has also received the appointment. This makes Sundgaard Advokater one of only three law firms in Denmark two hold two of the sought after positions.
Main areas of practice
Insolvency and restructuring: We provide advice on all aspects of the insolvency area. We take pride in thinking outside the box when finding solutions to secure assets and results. At Sundgaard we deal with close to 200 bankruptcies every year – making us one of the most experienced insolvency firms in the country.
Litigation: The task of litigating is at the core of the legal profession. We have great experience all questions regarding litigation, which is expressed, among other things, by the fact that our partner lawyer Gunvor Sundgaard Happe is represented on the board of the Danish Association of Litigation Attorneys. Furthermore: partner Thomas Torré Christiansen teaches the course on litigation for assistant attorneys in training at the University of Copenhagen
Corporate/commercial: We advise on most aspects of commercial and company law matters. Most of our clients are small and medium-sized companies, which we follow in all aspects of their business. When advising, we emphasize both the legal and business aspects, and deal closely with the specific circumstances relevant for the business and its stakeholders.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Insolvency, Restructuring, Litigation, Corporate/Commercial | Gunvor Sundgaard Happe | gsh@sundgaardadvokater.dk | +45 25 10 05 03 |
| Insolvency, Restructuring, Litigation, Labour law | Agnete Brus Krusell | abk@sundgaardadvokater.dk | +45 25 10 05 69 |
| Insolvency, Restructuring, Litigation, Labour law, Corporate/Commercial | Thomas Torré Christiansen | ttc@sundgaardadvokater.dk | +45 40 92 29 65 |
| Insolvency, Restructuring, Corporate/Commercial, International affairs | Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen | pmea@sundgaardadvokater.dk | +45 61 51 41 61 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen | Pierre Martin Ellegaard Adolfsen is an associate partner with Sundgaard Advokater, which… | View Profile |
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Mr Thomas Torré Christiansen | Thomas Torré Christiansen is a co-founding partner with Sundgaard Advokater and has… | View Profile |
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Mrs Gunvor Sundgaard Happe | Gunvor Sundgaard Happe is a founding partner at Sundgaard Advokater. She is… | View Profile |
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Mrs Agnete Brus Krusell | Agnete Brus Krusell is a co-founding partner with Sundgaard Advokater and has… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Employees : 16 and growingLanguages
Danish and the Scandinavian languages EnglishDiversity
Sundgaard Advokater is proud to highlight that 66 pct. of our equity partners are women. Both female partners have a background as former partners at the largest law firm in Denmark. It is a vision for our female partners to show that with hard work, strong ambitions, and a supportive family you can make it to the top in a field that traditionally has been, and still is, overrepresented by men.
Our youngest employee is less than 20 years old—and our oldest is more than 60.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone at Sundgaard Advokater is free to be themselves—without prejudice of age, gender, disability, race and ethnicity, sexuality, and social background.
Besides being committed, we also act—which our results can attest to.
International Capabilities
Sundgaard Advokater are specialized in insolvency. We offer advice concerning to distressed businesses and creditors – including regarding cross border matters.
In addition, Sundgaard Advokater specializes in litigation and conflict resolution as well as commercial and business law matters. Our core value is personal commitment, focus on cooperation, and finding the right solution for the client, which is why we make a great effort to know and understand the clients.
We advise both private and public actors, including small and medium-sized businesses, financial institutions, and public institutions. Advice is provided to clients throughout the country as well as to foreign clients.
Sundgaard are proud and active members of JCA, IR Global and INSOL Europe, which provides us with an international reach and network of trusted advisors.
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