
Gorrissen Federspiel‘s ’very experienced’ restructuring and insolvency team is renowned for handling domestic and international restructuring and bankruptcy matters in Denmark, frequently representing banks, banking syndicates, and the Danish tax authorities. The team leader John Sommer Schmidt brings extensive experience in restructurings and insolvency-related matters, acting as a liquidator, restructuring administrator, and trustee for bankruptcy estates in Denmark. Morten Hans Jakobsen specialises in advising distressed companies, with particular emphasis on the transportation sector, while Preben Jakobsen is well-versed in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring law, including reorganisation proceedings and distressed M&A transactions. The ‘knowledgeable and respectable’ Kristian Gammelgaard Møller advises financial institutions and other clients on challenges arising from insolvent customers or suppliers, as well as claims involving bankrupt estates.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Sommer Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Morten Hans Jakobsen; Preben Jakobsen; Kristian Gammelgaard Møller



