Poul Schmith handles numerous globally significant disputes for major private-sector corporates and governmental clients and is highly experienced in intricate cross-border litigation spanning multiple jurisdictions. The group is co-led by market-leading litigator Paw Fruerlund, renowned for high-profile disputes before all Danish courts and arbitral tribunals; Tomas Ilsøe Andersen, noted for major commercial and arbitration matters including IPO and warranty disputes; Kasper Mortensen, an expert in construction, IT, infrastructure and energy disputes; and Sune Riisgaard, a key adviser to the Danish government with experience before the ECJ. Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger adds further strength in financial services, environmental, and insolvency-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger, Regitze Aalyke Hansen, and Tomas Illsøe Andersen are all stars in the field of construction law disputes. They have fantastic industry knowledge and are able to advise on the nuances of Danish construction law.
- The Poul Schmith team is incredibly efficient, hard-working, and commercial. They give very clear advice, which considers not only legal issues but also the strategic and business issues that may be relevant for a client.
- ‘Possessing not only an in-depth understanding of our company and our way of working, but also the benefit of a long-standing relationship with Poul Schmith, they ensure that disputes in which we are involved are handled smoothly.'
- ‘All the partners, but also the associates we are in touch with, are technically very strong, solution-oriented, pragmatic and innovative. In addition, it is very pleasant to work with them.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and skilled legal advisers. They have very relevant experience and provide valuable counselling.'
- ‘Kasper Mortensen and Regitze Aalykke Hansen are highly competent advisers with extensive relevant experience. They provide support whenever needed, demonstrating exceptional flexibility and a collaborative approach.'
- ‘It's a team of very skilled and knowledgeable lawyers. They have extensive experience in the field of dispute resolution and use this experience to offer the best possible advice. They are very adept at adjusting the legal advice according to the situation you are in as a client (need for quick decision and prioritisation, or in-depth legal analysis of a situation).'
- ‘Poul Schmith is a very large firm and has a very large dispute practice. They are the tier 1 firm for us and have been for quite a while. They have special knowledge inside our industry, and they are known as the best dispute resolution firm.'
- ‘Highly skilled and dedicated jurists, who have a deep understanding of us as a client and of the realities we face in relation to disputes and infrastructure.’
Key clients
- Altor Fund II GP Ltd
- AP Pension
- Bertel O. Steen Power Solutions
- Center for Cybersecurity
- The Danish Agency for Education and Quality
- Dellner Hydratech Group AS
- Greenland Ministry of Minerals
- If A/S
- Ministry of Defence
- OW Lux S.ár. l
- Rail Net Denmark
- Saathvika A/S
- SOS International A/S
- The Working Environment Authority
Work highlights
Representing Altor Fund II GP Ltd. and OW Lux S.ár. l in a complex litigation before The Eastern High Court of Denmark – one of the highest matter values ever to be litigated inDenmark, part of which has gone all the way to The Supreme Court.
Representing the Governments of Greenland and Denmark in a very complex arbitration regarding the rights to mine mineral in Greenland – probably the largest matter in both Danish and Greenland dispute resolution history.
Representing the Ministry of Defence in a EUR 134 million (approx. GBP 114 million) dispute against the weapons manufacturer Nexter, which has received considerable media attention, with numerous commentators attributing the controversy surrounding it as a significant factor in the resignation of former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Jakob Elleman Jensen.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paw Fruerlund; Tomas Ilsøe Andersen; Kasper Mortensen; Sune Riisgaard
Other key lawyers
Christian Bo Kolding-Krøger; Regitze Aalykke Hansen; Sara Due Ilsøe