Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
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Email address
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+45 33 34 50 00About
Provided by Bruun & Hjejle
Department: Restructuring and Insolvency
Head of Department: Henrik Selchau Poulsen
No. of employees in department: 14
Our department is headed by Henrik Selchau Poulsen, one of the leading practitioners of insolvency in the Danish market. It also consists of 8 other qualified lawyers.
We have built a strong track record in the insolvency market in Denmark as a go-to-firm for complex high-end insolvency issues. We advise on some of the largest and most high-profile restructuring and insolvency cases and handle a vast majority of cases from different industries.
We work closely together with creditors, owners and other parties involved to ensure a very commercial approach. We are highly responsive and have a good understanding of the sensitivity associated with many insolvency matters often also involving a multitude of stakeholders.
We act as legal adviser on matters such as:
- Representation of creditors
- Representation of BoD and management
- In and out of court restructuring, often engaged by banks
- Trustee in bankruptcy estates
- Dispute resolution, e.g. D&O liability, avoidance, examination of claims, etc.
Chambers Review
Bruun & Hjejle has a highly active practice covering a range of complex restructuring and insolvency issues. The law firm is experienced acting as administrator in high-profile bankruptcy cases, across a broad range of sectors. The legal team assists with proceedings against former managers relating to allegations of fraud, alongside regular activity in transactions involving the sale of distressed real estate companies and assets. The department acts for several of the largest Danish banks as creditors and for companies in bankruptcy as trustee on domestic insolvencies as well as abroad.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The department has strong analytical capabilities and finds long-lasting solutions for complex and sophisticated matters. It quickly puts together a solution-driven team that has all the relevant expertise to solve the specific matter."
"The team is very fast and provides value-adding advice, covering all aspects."
"The department has strong analytical capabilities and finds long-lasting solutions for complex and sophisticated matters. It quickly puts together a solution-driven team that has all the relevant expertise to solve the specific matter."
"The team is very fast and provides value-adding advice, covering all aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Henrik Selchau Poulsen is a market-leading lawyer who handles significant bankruptcies in Denmark, and is often appointed as administrator. He is also frequently involved in related litigation.
"Henrik Selchau Poulsen provides an excellent service and with the highest quality."
"He's one of the best insolvency lawyers in Denmark."