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
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