Renowned as a ‘market leader in Denmark,’ Bech-Bruun advises domestic and international clients in the shipping and transport sectors on both wet and dry shipping matters. The firm has also developed a specialised cross-border insolvency shipping team to work on complex industry insolvencies. Team head Johannes Grove Nielsen, praised as ’a leader in the industry,’ brings extensive expertise in maritime law and international arbitration. The ‘responsive’ Camilla Søgaard Hudson focuses on cargo transportation, charter party agreements, and offshore matters. Regarded as a ’top maritime lawyer,’ Lars Rosenberg Overby has significant experience drafting wind industry contracts and representing clients in litigation before Danish courts as well as in international arbitration proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Market leader in Denmark.'
‘Large team with exceptionally skilled lawyers on all levels. Very easy to work with, reacts more or less immediately on enquiries. All in all, clearly the best in Denmark.'
‘Johannes Grove Nielsen is simply fantastic. The combination of first class substantive knowledge in the field combined with a practical and commercial mindset makes him stand out as the leading shipping lawyer in Denmark. Camilla Hudson also a very good lawyer and easy to work with. Very responsive.'
‘Bech-Bruun's shipping practice is the most versatile in Denmark, being able to provide services in all aspects of shipping and transport while also being able to provide expert and and in-depth advice on most specific subjects. ’
‘Johannes Grove Nielsen and Camilla Søgaard Hudson are outstanding, easy to work with, attentive, efficient, and give quality advice. Recent hire Lars Rosenberg Overby was a star at his previous firm, and has retained his star quality.'
‘Lars Rosenberg Overby is a top maritime lawyer. He responds quickly to the point and has a good market understanding. We have instructed him several times.'
Key clients
- Kuehne & Nagel A/S
- A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S
- Monjasa
- DHL Global Forwarding
Work highlights
Advised the P&I club representing the KARIN HØJ in a matter involving its collision with the SCOT CARRIER.
Advised third-party creditors, representing over 50% of all claims against Thor Shipping and Sofia Shipping, in securing Bech-Bruun’s appointment as trustee in a landmark maritime insolvency case.
Advised over 100 clients, including some of the world's largest shipping companies and P&I clubs, on matters related to the OW Bunker Group collapse.
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.
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
Johannes Grove Nielsen
Other key lawyers
Camilla Søgaard Hudson; Lars Rosenberg Overby; Malthe Hersom Kloft; Louise Lundsby Wessel