Fenchurch Law benefits from the recent addition of Morten Christensen, and routinely represents clients across a variety of insurance matters.
Insurance in Denmark
Fenchurch Law
Principaux dossiers
Accura Advokatpartnerselskab
Based in Copenhagen, Accura Advokatpartnerselskab's insurance practice advises clients on insurance-related mandates across a range of industries, including transport, corporate finance, IT, and banking. Jacob Møller Dirksen heads the team and brings notable experience in insurance litigation, advising on financial insurance disputes for both domestic and international clients. Clients praise Dirksen as ‘very knowledgeable and reliable’, and the practice as ‘in tune with the local market’. The wider group assists clients with a range of matters, including post-closing M&A disputes, acquisitions within the insurance industry, and various W&I claims. Daniel Haue Jakobsson supports the team in disputes and arbitrations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacob Møller Dirksen
Autres avocats clés:
Daniel Haue Jakobsson
Les références
‘Daniel Haue Jakobsson and Jacob Møller Dirksen have been user friendly and clearly well in tune with the local market.’
‘Very responsive, good and thorough research, always coming up with useful recommendations for action.’
‘We have worked with Jacob Møller Dirksen for a number of years. He is very knowledgeable and reliable.’
Principaux clients
Swiss Re Insurance
Allianz Insurance
Alm. Brand Insurance
PFA
Zurich Insurance
Codan Insurance
Chubb Insurance
RiskPoint A/S
Crawford & Company
AXA Insurance
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a global accounting firm and its liability insurer in a DKK90m lawsuit concerning claims for damages (professional negligence) made against the accounting firm by a bankruptcy estate.
- Advised a former board member and founder of a large company on the potential liability of the management with an expected claim in excess of DKK100m.
Bech-Bruun
The insurance team at Bech-Bruun is well versed in a variety of insurance matters, including professional indemnity, product liability, workers' compensation, and life insurance and coverage disputes. Alongside litigation, the team is well-positioned to advise on regulatory matters at both the domestic and international levels. Spearheading the team is Anne Buhl Bjelke, who brings experience in working as defence counsel in professional liability, product liability, and D&O matters with a particular focus on regulatory work in the financial sector. Also in the team is Camilla Søgaard Hudson, ‘a star within the insurance sector’, who brings a focus in maritime insurance and dispute resolution, alongside international arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anne Buhl Bjelke
Autres avocats clés:
Camilla Søbjerg Nielsen
Les références
‘My experience of the Bech-Bruun team is that they have great speed of response, are pragmatic and resourceful in solving clients’ problems.’
‘Camilla Søbjerg Nielsen is outstanding in relation to insurance matters. High quality in material and fast deliveries.’
‘They have competence in our field – insurance brokering – and they offer clear advice.’
Principaux clients
Gjensidige
ATP
Gard Marine & Energy Insurance
IDA Forsikring Forsikringsformidling
FDM
Karnov Group Denmark
Lloyd’s
Vejdirektoratet
Velliv
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Røde Kors (Red Cross Denmark)
Söderberg & Partners
Tryg Forsikring
Max Matthiessen
Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S
QBE Europe NV
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as defence counsel to Tryg Forsikring and their client, a leading Danish law firm, in potential professional indemnity claims against the law firm.
- Representing ATP and AES in a portfolio of litigation concerning judicial review of decisions made by AES on compensation for personal injuries.
- Assisted Norton Rose Fulbright LLP (London office and Düsseldorf office) with several regulatory matters.
DLA Piper Denmark
DLA Piper Denmark's insurance team advises clients on a wide range of matters, including reinsurance, liability matters, reviews of insurance premiums, and the establishment of insurers within Denmark. Pernille Sølling leads the team alongside Anders Julius Tengvad, with clients praising the group's ‘deep understanding of insurance law, combined with sharp business insight’. Sølling specialises in life insurance and pensions law, tort cases, and general insurance litigation and arbitration, while Tengvad brings a wealth of experience in liability and insurance issues; in particular, crime insurance and consumers' liability insurance, W&I insurance, and buildings and contents insurance.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anders Julius Tengvad; Pernille Sølling
Les références
‘DLA Piper is a really good and polite firm. They have a very extensive knowledge, which is really helpful for us.’
‘Their availability and deep expertise.’
‘Outstanding skills in insurance-related law, and dedication.’
Principaux clients
Nordea Pension
Norli Pension
Garantifonden
AP Pension
Euclid Transactional
Forenede Gruppeliv
AIG
PFA Pension
ATP
Lockton
Industriens Pension
PensionDanmark
P+ Pensionskassen for Akademikere
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted a Danish insurance company with a case concerning whether the policyholder’s claim for coverage due to loss of earning capacity was previously adjudicated by the court, thereby preventing the case from being refiled.
- Represented a client in a case concerning a qualifying period clause, which stipulates that reduced pension coverage is conditional upon the insured becoming disabled during the qualifying period.
- Assisted a Danish insurance company with several principal cases concerning whether the company was entitled to amend the insurance terms in such a way that the group of beneficiaries entitled to death benefits was validly changed.
Plesner
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.
Responsables de la pratique:
Torben Bondrop; Charlotte Hasseriis Iversen
Les références
‘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.’
Principaux 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
Principaux dossiers
- 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.
ARK Advokatpartnerselskab
ARK Advokatpartnerselskab is home to a ‘great team with excellent expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry’. The department adeptly handles a range of matters, such as insurance fraud, cross-border claims, product liability cases, and tort claims. Allan Kvist-Kristensen, Jesper Ravn, and Thomas Dall Jensen jointly lead the team; Kvist-Kristensen brings expertise in national and international product liability and property damage, alongside environmental insurance matters and professional liability, Ravn brings a wealth of experience to the team in personal insurance work, with relevant expertise in personal and work-related injuries, and Jensen boasts expertise in advising on matters regarding director’s and officer’s liability.
Responsables de la pratique:
Allan Kvist-Kristensen; Jesper Ravn; Thomas Dall Jensen
Les références
‘Great team with excellent expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry.’
‘Great all around within insurance.’
‘Allan Kvist-Kristensen is very experienced, knows the insurance products very well, and is business oriented and exceptional to find solutions to complicated issues.’
Principaux clients
Topdanmark Forsikring (IF Insurance)
Tryg Forsikring (Alka Forsikring)
Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring
AIG
AXA XL
Protector Forsikring
QBE
HDI Global
HDI Specialty
Alm. Brand Group
Købstædernes Forsikring
The RiskPoint Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented AIG and Danish energy company Ørsted in a case before the Danish Supreme Court concerning employer liability during mandatory emergency drills.
- Represented German insurer Württembergische Versicherung in an ongoing matter concerning insurance coverage for damages arising from an alleged theft of a yacht.
- Represented Unicon in a environmental liability case before the Danish Supreme Court.
Gorrissen Federspiel
Based in Copenhagen, the insurance team at Gorrissen Federspiel offers clients a ‘combination of exceptional legal expertise, commercial understanding, and approachable style’. It is sought after by clients who are active across a range of industries, including banking and finance, shipping, construction, and fishing. Henriette Gernaa co-leads the team alongside Morten Nybom Bethe; the former brings a strong focus on arbitration and an impressive track record of taking cases to the Danish supreme court, having worked with blue-chip companies and professional service firms in matters of commercial litigation and international arbitration. The latter leads the non-contentious side of the practice, advising on the establishment and operation of financial businesses.
Responsables de la pratique:
Henriette Gernaa; Morten Bethe Nybom
Les références
‘Very good understanding of insurance claims. They know their stuff and are a safe pair of hands.’
‘Henriette Gernaa is a very qualified and esteemed attorney with very good personal skills and she speaks with authority and competence.’
‘A very strong team of lawyers.’
Principaux clients
AP Møller Maersk A/S
Deloitte
PwC
Danske Bank
Intact Financial Corporation
Skuld P&I
Gard Marine & Energy Insurance (EUROPE) AS
NorthStandard
West of England P&I
ITIC
Scandlines
Uni-Tankers
Fayard A/S
Ulykkesforsikringsforbundet for Dansk Søfart (The Danish Shipowners’ Accident Insurance Association)
Havtrygd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Deloitte on the OW Bunker litigation regarding auditor liability arising from the 2014 collapse, securing dismissal of two claims and Supreme Court affirmation reducing the aggregate claim to approximately DKK1.2bn.
- Advising Ulykkesforsikringsforbundet for Dansk Søfart on several industrial‑injury cases on fitness‑for‑duty, deductions for non‑industrial injuries, authorities’ powers, and compensation for seasonal workers, alongside broader insurance and regulatory advice (aggregate impact of approximately USD4m).
- Advised Topdanmark Forsikring A/S on a precedent‑setting all‑risk insurance coverage dispute concerning LEG 2 terms in a complex multi‑party flooding case.
HortenDahl
HortenDahl's insurance team is recognised for its ability to handle contentious work relating to D&O matters, professional liability, warranty and product liability, and coverage issues. Christina Steen leads the team and specialises in professional liability, liability of executives and board members, and in more general coverage matters. Steen has also argued cases before the Danish Supreme Court, including commercial disputes, patient injury cases, and professional liability cases. Sophus Bøgeskov Christensen adds value to the team, with experience in litigation, arbitration, and operational issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christina Steen
Autres avocats clés:
Sophus Bøgeskov Christensen
Principaux clients
AIG
PFA Pension
HDI
Chubb
The City of Copenhagen
Allianz
PureGym
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted the City of Copenhagen and the Municipality of Frederiksberg with legal proceedings regarding directors’ and officers’ liability.
- Represented the Appeals Board of the Patient Compensation Association in legal proceedings before the Danish Courts (city court, High Court, and the Supreme Court).
- Advised AIG on a D&O matter, including the representation before the Danish Courts.
Kennedys
Kennedys, based in Copenhagen, advises clients active across a range of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. Across these industries, the team advises on insurance litigation, including general liability, product liability, and recovery claims, as well as reinsurance matters and regulatory work. Heidi Bloch leads the team and brings a wealth of expertise in general insurance, specifically tort law and litigation, and is also admitted to the Supreme Court of Denmark. The team also handles contract-related work and professional indemnity matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Heidi Bloch
Les références
‘Competent team, good, broad understanding and experience with the type of cases we have.’
Principaux dossiers
Kromann Reumert
With a diverse range of industry capabilities, Kromann Reumert is well-equipped to assist clients with reinsurance work, regulatory matters, transactional mandates, pensions insurance matters, and arbitrations. Jens Steen Jensen jointly leads the team alongside Jakob Rosing; Jensen is renowned for his regulatory expertise, particularly in the finance sector, with recent work including large M&A deals. Meanwhile, Rosing brings in-depth knowledge of marine and transport insurance, especially regarding product and professional liability. The group also benefits from Jakob Dahl Mikkelsen, who has experience in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jakob Rosing; Jens Steen Jensen
Autres avocats clés:
Jakob Dahl Mikkelsen
Les références
‘Jacob Rosing is very responsive, good to work with, and provides clear advice.’
‘They don’t just handle cases—they actively work to resolve them.’
‘The team is made up of highly skilled and specialised professionals who approach each case with dedication, insight, and a genuine desire to find the best possible outcome.’
Principaux clients
AIG
AIP Management
Akademikerpension
Alm. Brand Group
AmTrust Europe
Arch Re Accident & Health
ATP Pension
Axa S.A.
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe
CNP assurances
Danica Pension
Domus Forsikring
ERGO Forsikring
Forsikring&Pension
Gjensidige Forsikring
Global Dental Insurance
If Forsikring
Industriens Pension
P+ Pension
Købstædernes Forsikring
LD Pension
Letpension
Lokal Forsikring
Norli Pension Livsforsikring
PensionDanmark
PFA Pension
PKA Pension
Sampension
Tryg Forsikring
Topdanmark
Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring
XL Insurance
Zürich Insurance
Greenval Insurance
Protector Insurance
Dahlberg Assurance Agentur A/S
Lockton Companies LLP
Societe Generale
One Health International
Arval
Optio
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Gjensidige Forsikring ASA with the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pensam Forsikring A/S from Pensam Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab.
- Assisted GGW Group GmbH with its acquisition of Dansk Arbejdsskadeforsikring A/S
- Advising the Danish Chamber of Commerce on all insurance matters relating to the destruction by fire of Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange (Børsen).
Mazanti-Andersen
Mazanti-Andersen's insurance practice advises clients on a range of matters, such as both domestic and cross-border insurance litigation, liability cases, interest rate disputes, and product liability matters. Clients praise the teams ‘deep expertise, pragmatic approach, and unwavering commitment to collaboration’. Rasmus Paus Torp and Philip S. Thorsen lead the team; Torp is an experienced litigator and offers clients advice on liability and insurance-related claims, alongside white-collar crime matters, while Thorsen brings experience in professional liability matters and breach of contract disputes. The team also benefits from Morten Samuelsson‘s experience.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rasmus Paus Torp; Philip S. Thorsen
Autres avocats clés:
Morten Samuelsson; Simon Kristian Frøsig
Les références
‘Deep industry knowledge. Insurance experts. Very flexible and quick responses.’
‘We have had the pleasure of working closely with Mazanti-Andersen, and what truly sets them apart is their deep expertise, pragmatic approach, and unwavering commitment to collaboration. The team consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic insight, which makes them an invaluable partner in complex legal matters.’
‘A strong understanding of both legal and commercial aspects, enabling tailored and effective advice.’
Principaux clients
Bregentved Group
Codan
Tryg
HDI Gerling
Allianz
Willis
Navigators Int.
Ib Mardahl-Hansen
Bunker Holding A/S
Eurotrade International Limited
AIG Europe S.A.
Vejle Idrætshøjskole og Idrætsefterskole
Gjensidige Forsikring
Principaux dossiers
- Representing AIG Europe in complex and high-profile cross-border litigation brought against former directors of O.W. Bunker A/S, arising from the collapse of O.W. Bunker A/S in 2014.
- Representing Tryg in a D&O liability case involving a group action brought by former investors in « Titus ».
- Representing Bregentved in a case before the Eastern High Court, concerning the market value of interest rate swaps brought against Nykredit.
Nielsen Nørager
Nielsen Nørager is home to a team of highly capable insurance lawyers, with Michael S. Wiisbye, Jan Presfeldt, Henrik Nedergaard Thomsen, and Jeanette Løfberg jointly heading the practice. The group is adept at handling product liability cases, compensation disputes, professional liability matters, and personal injury claims. Wiisbye is praised by clients ‘as one of the most knowledgeable practitioners within the area of insurance law’, and he also brings expertise in tort claims. Presfeldt is experienced in commercial litigation, Nedergaard Thomsen is well-versed in arbitrations, and Løfberg has expertise in transactions within the insurance industry.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael S. Wiisbye; Jan Presfeldt; Henrik Nedergaard Thomsen; Jeanette Løfberg
Les références
‘Henrik Nedergaard Thomsen and Michael S. Wiisbye are very good.’
‘Jeanette Löfberg and Henrik Nedergaard Thomsen stand out as a very professional, service minded and client oriented team.’
‘Nielsen Nørager Thomsen is still a guarantee for high quality legal assistance within insurance law.’
Principaux clients
If P&C Insurance
HDI Specialty
HDI Global
Topdanmark
ALKA Insurance
Alm Brand Insurance
Codan Insurance
Skuld Marine insurance
AXA Forsikring
Tryg Insurance
Lloyds’ Insurance Co
Aviva plc
Travelers Indemnity
Canopius
Sedgwick Denmark
Sedgwick Ireland
First
Fidelis Insurance Ireland
GarBo
Caplloyd
Liberty Specialty Markets Europe
GoCollective A/S
Danish Financial Supervisory Authority
Helvetia Global Solutions
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Danish trade association for insurance companies and pension funds F&P Insurance & Pension Denmark in a DKK100bn Supreme Court dispute.
- Representing insurance company, LB Forsikring, in High Court litigation concerning the scope of coverage for childbirth-related injuries under the EU directive on equal treatment.
- Instructed by First and Fidelis Insurance in a case before the High Court concerning coverage under latent defect insurance, including interpretation of statutory provisions.
Poul Schmith
The ‘highly skilled’ team at Poul Schmith boasts ‘in-depth knowledge’ and has developed a wide insurance practice, taking on clients for a range of matters, including insolvency of insurance companies, personal injury matters, liability litigation, and D&O cases. Jacob Christian Sølling leads the team, and clients note his ‘high level of legal competence, business understanding and correct level of involvement’. Sølling routinely advises clients on cross-border D&O cases, post-M&A disputes, arbitrations, and crime and recourse litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacob Christian Sølling
Les références
‘Excellent communication and ability to dig into the actual issue. Understand the personal impact on us as their clients.’
‘Jacob Christian Sølling is always searching to give the best advice given the concrete circumstances and does so with a high level of legal competence, business understanding and correct level of involvement.’
‘The insurance team at Poul Schmith consists of highly skilled jurists. We are involved in several disputes on a yearly basis and the insurance team deals with our cases in a very competent way.’
Principaux clients
AP Pension
Axa AX
Bygningsstyrelsen (Danish Building and Property Agency)
Civilstyrelsen (Civil Affairs Agency)
CNA Hardy
Per Aarslef A/S
RiskPoint A/S
Tryg Forsikring
Arch Insurance
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as sole curator in the insolvency proceedings of the Danish insurance companies Alpha Insurance and Qudos Insurance and co-curator in the insolvency proceedings of the Danish insurance company Gefion Insurance.
- Advising RiskPoint A/S on the assessment of high-value claims from passengers and surviving relatives following the train accident on 2 January 2019.
- Advising CNA Hardy’s offices in UK and Denmark on the review of all Danish PI wording, including wording regarding Lawyers, Accountants, D&O, and Media Liability.
Bruun & Hjejle
Leading the charge at Bruun & Hjejle is Amalie Kjær Hassager, who brings a wealth of expertise in tort and insurance matters. Clients praise Hassager as a ‘very skilled lawyer', as 'she is remarkably effective at providing clear and concise legal advice’. She regularly works with banks, pension funds, and regulated entities. The wider team handles matters surrounding professional liability claims, real estate insurance claims, and claims handling strategies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amalie Kjær Hassager
Les références
‘This team at Bruun & Hjejle consists of curated lawyers that always go above and beyond for my company and consistently provide well thought out advice adapted to my company.’
‘I have been working closely with Amalie Kjær Hassager on a number of matters and Amalie stands out to me. Besides being a very skilled lawyer she is remarkably effective at providing clear and concise legal advice.’
‘Amalie Kjær Hassager has an ability to distil complex legal issues into straightforward, actionable insights, which not only gives us confidence in her recommendations but also saves us valuable time. Amalie is an invaluable advisor, and someone we trust completely with our most important legal matters.’
Principaux clients
Bech-Bruun Law Firm
Danske Bank
Deloitte
Accura Law Firm
Kromann Reumert Law Firm
Grant Thornton
Waterland Private Equity
Howden insurance brokers
Principaux dossiers
- Representing two international insurance companies in a US arbitration against the international law firm Jones Day.
- Representing a former partner at Kromann Reumert and now partner at Accura, Accura law firm, and Kromann Reumert law firm in a lawsuit filed by the bankruptcy estate of Gefion Insurance.
- Advising Rambøll Danmark A/S on all legal aspects of the Regional Hospital Gødstrup project.
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab's insurance practice has a ‘high level of professionalism’ and consistently combines ‘deep expertise with a solution-oriented approach’. The group handles a variety of matters, including W&I insurance, general liability, D&O cases, and professional liability claims. Arianne Svardal-Stelmer leads the team and brings a great deal of experience to mandates involving many of the relevant insurance parties, including policyholders, insurers, and intermediaries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arianne Svardal-Stelmer
Les références
‘I have only had good experiences with Arianne Svardal-Stelmer. She handled the case very professionally and was very persistent throughout the entire process.’
‘Very good understanding of transactional liability insurance policies and claims. Very responsive, pro-active, and user-friendly.’
‘The team demonstrates a high level of professionalism, consistently combining deep expertise with a solution-oriented approach. They are dedicated to understanding client needs and delivering practical, effective results, even in complex situations.’
Principaux clients
Markel Insurance
AIG
CNA Hardy
Euclid Transactional