Kromann Reumert‘s shipping and transport team is home to team of lawyers equipped to handle a range of matters, including sale and purchase transactions, M&A deals, dispute resolutions, charter agreements, insurance, and contracts. Jakob Rosing and Thomas Kaas jointly head the team, and Rosing focuses largely on disputes resolution, through both litigation and arbitration, in matters revolving around cargo recovery, collisions, casualties, and insurance matters. Kaas focuses his practice on the transactional aspects of he shipping industry, including acquisitions, sales, and contract negotiations. Natascha Pape adds depth to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is knowledgeable and stands out in the market.’
- ‘Partner Jakob Rosing is proactive and straight-forward. He has vast industry knowledge in shipping and marine insurance matters.’
- ‘Mette Riber Rasmussen deserves particular credit, and her knowledge of closing deliverables and registry procedures around the world is outstanding.’
- ‘I can recommend Thomas Kaas without reservation - he is an exceptionally skilled lawyer.'
- ‘Jakob Rosing is extremely strong in all aspects of maritime and transportation law. He is always solid as a rock and always provides second-to-none advice.’
- ‘Thomas Kaas is one of the most skilled shipping financier lawyer in Denmark. He has represented our institution for the past 20 years, and no one compares to him. With a broad client base, he is extremely knowledgeable on market trends as well. ’
Key clients
- Danske Flådeskibe K/S
- Cadeler
- Ziton
- Esvagt A/S
- Britannia
- Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
- Norlax A/S
- Ørsted
- PensionDanmark
- OMT Group A/S
- Terma A/S
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
Work highlights
Acting as lead counsel to Danske Flådeskibe (Danish Naval Ships) on the multibillion DKK design, production, and construction of new patrol vessels to the Danish Navy.
Representing the owner of M/V ANN ROUSING and the insurers of the vessel in the landmark dispute concerning a total loss fire.
Acting as lead counsel to the Cadeler group in connection with their newbuilding program involving the acquisition of 7 newbuild wind turbine and foundation vessels from Chinese and South Korean yards.
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
Jakob Rosing; Thomas Kaas
Other key lawyers
Natascha Pape