Bruun & Hjejle’s dispute resolution team is a market leader, handling many of Denmark’s most significant and complex disputes across sectors including finance, energy, construction, insurance, and telecoms. The group is noted for its strength in commercial litigation, professional liability, competition, tax, state aid, and white-collar crime, and is increasingly active in major cross-border and arbitral proceedings. Practice head Karsten Kristoffersen leads on high-value financial and energy disputes, while Ole Spiermann is a go-to litigator for Denmark’s largest financial institutions. Lasse Mikkelsen and Johannes Hedegaard add strong expertise in infrastructure, insolvency, IT and international mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Large and specialised dispute team making it very agile - meaning that no matter the size or subject matter of a case, they'd have the right person to deal with it.’
- ‘Johannes Hedegaard is as diligent in the preparation of a case as he is a good guy - and that speaks volumes. I'd trust Johannes with handling as good as any dispute - and would always know that my interests would be looked after properly.’
- ‘We are very happy about the advice we received and the way the team we work with handle our cases.’
- ‘The team consistently delivers top‑tier results through partner‑led execution, rigorous quality control, and a business‑oriented mindset. The team combines deep subject‑matter expertise with cross‑border capability, offering clear strategy, rapid response, and practical solutions in high‑stakes transactions and complex disputes.’
- ‘Lasse Mikkelsen and Karsten Kristoffersen delivered outstanding services, combining sharp legal analysis with decisive courtroom strategy. Their command of the record, precise briefing, and persuasive advocacy consistently moved the court in our favour, while their calm under pressure and proactive case management kept the team aligned and deadlines on track.’
- ‘Bruun & Hjejle's dispute resolution team combines outstanding legal expertise with a deep understanding of client priorities and needs. The team's ability to deliver tailored and reliable strategies to resolve complex matters is in a league of its own.'
Key clients
- Danske Bank A/S
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Hesalight A/S in bankruptcy
- Bech-Bruun
- Ørsted A/S
- Jyske Bank
- Jyske Realkredit A/S
- Finans Danmark
- SEB Bank AB
- Nykredit and Totalkredit A/S
- Nets A/S
- Codan
Work highlights
Defended Bech-Bruun, one of Denmark’s largest law firms, through its professional liability insurer, against a claim for damages estimated at DKK 1.35 billion from the Danish tax authorities concerning legal advice provided by Bech-Bruun to a German bank, North Channel Bank, in 2014.
Acting in litigation counsel to Nordea in one of the largest AML criminal cases will begin in the Copenhagen City Court in May 2025 and is expected to run over the next 13 months, including 75 days in court. Nordea is charged with violating the Danish AML act, including double-digit billion worth of transactions.
Represented Kg BidCo ApS, which is owned by the major private equity fund FSN Capital, in proceedings before the Western High Court concerning a damage claim of approx. EUR 87 million against the Swedish private equity fund Procuritas, among others, in relation to the fraudulent sale of Danish company Gram Equipment in 2017.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Karsten Kristoffersen
Other key lawyers
Ole Spiermann; Lasse Mikkelsen; Johannes Hedegaard; Josefine Movin Østergaard