Poul Schmith‘s ’highly skilled’ team provides comprehensive advice across the entire insurance sector, covering not only insurance dispute resolution but also corporate and underwriting matters. Jacob Christian Sølling, described as ‘nothing less than brilliant,’ brings years of extensive experience in the insurance industry, managing high-profile cases before the Danish Supreme Court. Julie Bryske Møller Nielsen is another key member, noted for her experience in liability issues and insurance disputes.
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Testimonials
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'Highly skilled team, very proactive and strong on communication.'
‘Jacøb Sølling is nothing less than brilliant. What you get is a deeply trustworthy, thorough individual with a view of the big picture. As a client, I value trust and integrity above all when it comes to working with lawyers and with Jacob you get it always.'
‘Very good client handling; service is good, legally skilled and business perspective.'
‘The team is extremely thorough and has a high legal standard. All written material has been of an extraordinarily high level.'
‘The people in the team are thorough in their work and skilled within their field. '
‘The individuals that I work with are skilled and we have great communication and I trust that the service I get is on a high level. I experience a close and ongoing collaboration with the individuals, in particular Jacob Christian Sølling and Julie Bryske Møller Nielsen.'
‘Highly skilled people, good business understanding, great and thorough work.'
‘Jacob Christian Sølling is exceptional skilled with great people and business understanding.'
Key clients
- Codan Insurance
- AZA XL
- Tryg Forsikring
- CNA Hardy
- Chubb
- AP Pension
- If Skadeforsikring
Work highlights
Advised the Danish insurance companies Alpha Insurance, Qudos Insurance, and co-curator for Gefion Insurance, all of which primarily operated outside Denmark, with a focus on different European markets.
Advised RiskPoint A/S on the assessment of high-value claims from passengers and surviving relatives following the fatal train accident on 2 January 2019 on the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbroen), which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.
Advised CNA Hardy’s UK and Denmark offices on reviewing all Danish Professional Indemnity (PI) wording, including coverage for Lawyers, Accountants, D&O, and Media Liability.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jacob Christian Sølling
Other key lawyers
Julie Bryske Møller Nielsen