Plesner's insurance practice boasts a ‘high level of expertise’ and represents clients in the insurance industry, as well as those active in construction and pension-related work. The team acts in a variety of matters, including restructurings, acquisitions, arbitrations, professional liability cases, and regulatory matters. Torben Bondrop and Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen co-lead the team; Bondrop brings experience in insurance litigation and arbitration, and a focus on reinsurance, product liability, and D&O liability, while Iversen brings experience and expertise in regulatory matters, both domestically in Denmark and in international matters. Alongside this, she has a focus on business formation, portfolio transfers, and acquisitions within the insurance industry.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Plesner is an extremely professional law firm with specialised expertise in many areas. In the field of insurance, the firm has conducted and won several landmark cases and is a leader in Denmark.’
- ‘High level of expertise, always accessible, with a focus on commercial aspects as well as legal matters.'
- 'Understands how to view the law from a commercial perspective and provides recommendations.’
- ‘The team knows the industry exceptionally well and understands how to navigate dilemmas related to clients, reputation, and legal matters.’
- ‘The employees are always available and resolve challenges quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- Codan Tryg Danica Pension PFA Pension PenSam LB Forsikring AXA XL HDI Global, Denmark Branch Swiss Re BNP Paribas Cardif AP Pension Alm. Brand Forsikring Dental Accident Appeal Agency Gjensidige Forsikring ETU Forsikring If Skadeförsäkring Topdanmark Forsikring
Work highlights
Assisted If P&C Insurance Ltd with its intragroup restructuring, including the cross-border merger between If Skadesförsäkring and Topdanmark Forsikring.
Assisted PFA Pension, Danica Pension, and AP Pension with a large number of disability insurance claims with a suspicion of fraud.
Assisted Max Matthiessen AB with its acquisition of RTM's non-life business, and the partial acquisition of Agency Group, COWINS International Forsikringsmæglerselskab, and CONECT Insurance Agency.
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Practice head
Torben Bondrop; Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen