PRACTICE AREAS

We offer expertise built on experience

We handle civil litigation before the District Courts, the High Courts, and the Supreme Court.

We assess litigation risks and financial implications and develop a focused strategy that supports the best possible outcome.

We continuously adjust the strategy to ensure the case is handled efficiently and with a focus on results – even when circumstances change.

We ensure that the case is fully clarified and well documented, so that decisions are made on a solid foundation.

We obtain and structure evidence — including court-appointed experts and expert reports, expert opinions, and technical assistance — to strengthen the case and support its effectiveness.

We prepare case budgets and assess costs and risks, ensuring clear visibility of the financial aspects of the proceedings at all times.

We act in proceedings before the courts at all instances, ensuring professional, efficient, and well-reasoned conduct throughout.

As part of our dispute resolution services, we also assist in arbitration proceedings before the Danish Institute of Arbitration, the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings in Denmark and abroad.

We assess procedural risks and financial considerations and develop a thorough, well-reasoned strategy for the arbitration case, aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.

We continuously analyse the case’s development, strengths, and weaknesses, and adapt the strategy to ensure the process remains efficient, focused, and results-oriented at all times.

We assist in ensuring the case is fully established and documented, so the arbitral tribunal can make its decision on a solid and well-founded basis.

We assist in planning and conducting the presentation of evidence — including assessing and using evidence, obtaining expert opinions, and engaging technical expertise.

We assess the financial risks and prepare a case budget that provides a clear overview of costs related to the arbitral tribunal, experts, and other expenses. This ensures a solid basis for evaluating the economics of the proceedings throughout the case.

We handle arbitration cases both nationally and internationally and manage the entire process from preparation to the final hearing. We ensure a professional, efficient, and well-argued execution, with a focus on quality and results at every stage.

We are highly specialised in tort law, advising and handling matters for companies, public authorities, and private clients in complex tort law issues.

We assist in complex professional liability cases involving, among others, lawyers, auditors, architects, engineers, and other professional service providers. We assess liability, causation, and quantification of loss, develop litigation strategies, and conduct proceedings before the courts and arbitral tribunals.

We advise companies on liability arising in the ordinary course of business, including potential errors and omissions committed by the company or its employees towards customers, business partners, and third parties. We assist with risk assessment, allocation of liability, handling and negotiation of claims – often in close cooperation with insurance companies and under commercial and product liability insurance coverage.

We advise board members, executive management, and companies in matters concerning potential liability for negligent management, breach of duties, inadequate risk management, and losses caused to the company, shareholders, or creditors. We assist with liability assessment, handling of claims, and coverage under Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) insurance, and conduct proceedings before the courts and in arbitration.

We advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other commercial operators in relation to product liability claims concerning personal injury, property damage, and pure economic loss arising from defective products – under both statutory product liability regimes and general principles of tort law. We assist with liability assessments, evidentiary matters, recourse claims, and the development of litigation strategies in both domestic and cross-border matters.

We advise on compensation in cases involving work-related injuries and occupational diseases, where harm arises in the course of employment and may give rise to liability on the part of the employer or third parties, in addition to statutory and insurance-based schemes. We provide assistance throughout the entire process – from the assessment of liability and compensation entitlements to negotiations with opposing parties and, where necessary, the conduct of litigation.

We advise and represent clients in matters involving property damage and pure economic loss arising outside a contractual relationship, where the establishment of liability, causation, and the quantification of loss often require detailed legal and technical analysis. We manage the taking of evidence, coordinate technical and expert investigations, and conduct proceedings before the courts and arbitral tribunals.

We advise and represent clients in claims for damages arising from breaches of contract, including delay, defects, and other forms of non-performance giving rise to significant economic loss. We assist with the interpretation of contractual terms, including limitations of liability and force majeure provisions, quantify claims, and develop litigation and negotiation strategies closely aligned with the client’s commercial and public interests.

We specialise in insurance law and provide advice and representation to policyholders, companies, and professional operators in relation to all types of insurance law matters.

We advise and represent companies in relation to liability claims arising from damage caused by products, services, or business operations. We assess liability, insurance coverage, and recourse claims, manage communications with insurers, and handle claims brought by customers, contractual counterparties, and third parties – from initial notification of loss through to the conduct of litigation or arbitration, where required.

We advise and represent consultants and other professionals where their professional acts or omissions give rise to claims for damages. We assess liability and insurance coverage, handle the quantification of loss and the interpretation of policy terms, and conduct disputes with claimants and insurers – with a particular focus on industry-specific standards and standards of professional care.

Within financial lines, we advise and represent clients in relation to insurance and liability associated with corporate management and companies’ financial affairs. This includes, inter alia, directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O), professional liability, crime insurance, and cyber-related cover. We assist with the establishment and assessment of claims, the interpretation of policy terms, notification of losses, and the handling of disputes.

We advise and represent clients in matters concerning the liability of public authorities, including liability arising from errors in administrative processing, the exercise of public powers, regulatory supervision, and administrative decisions. The area encompasses both tort law and administrative law issues. We assist with the assessment of the basis of liability, causation, and loss, as well as the handling of claims brought by and against public authorities.

We assist in matters concerning occupational injuries under the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act and private occupational injury insurance policies. Our advice covers the recognition of occupational injuries, the assessment of the degree of permanent impairment and loss of earning capacity, as well as dispute resolution where coverage or the assessment of workers’ compensation benefits is contested.

Within personal injury, we advise on compensation for injuries arising from accidents, negligent acts, or omissions. We assist with the quantification of damages, including permanent impairment, loss of earning capacity, and loss of earnings. Our advice covers both negotiation and dispute resolution, as well as coordination with third parties in pursuing personal injury claims.

We advise on private liability arising in connection with damage caused in a private capacity, including personal injury and property damage. We assess liability, insurance coverage, and recourse options, and conduct communications and negotiations with third parties.

We advise on building insurance matters in cases involving damage to real property caused by fire, water, storm, and other insured events. We ensure proper documentation and efficient claims handling. Our advice also includes the assessment of scope of coverage, interpretation of policy terms, loss adjustment, and the handling of disputes with third parties.

We assist businesses and private individuals in cases involving damage to or loss of contents as a result of, for example, fire, theft, or water damage. We advise on coverage and valuation, documentation requirements, and the assessment of loss, and conduct communications with third parties and handle any disputes with them to ensure proper and full compensation.

We assist in business interruption insurance matters where operations are affected by a loss event. We help assess business interruption losses, determine the indemnity period, establish causation, and manage the often complex communications and negotiations with, inter alia, the party responsible for the loss, insurers, and auditors – including disputes concerning the scope and quantum of the loss.

We assist in matters concerning motor liability, including personal injury and property damage arising from traffic accidents. Our advice covers the assessment of liability, quantification of damages, and coverage under the Danish Road Traffic Act. We conduct communications, negotiations, and dispute resolution with opposing parties, ensuring the proper assessment of compensation claims.

We assist companies and public authorities with compliance in the areas of insurance and liability. We help identify and manage legal and regulatory risks, develop and implement internal policies, governance and reporting frameworks, and ensure that processes and insurance coverage comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice.

With extensive experience in handling construction disputes and their resolution, we advise and assist stakeholders in the construction and civil engineering industry with the handling of industry-related disputes.

We assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of construction contracts – ranging from standard form agreements under AB 18, ABT 18, and ABR 18 to bespoke agreements. We advise employers, contractors, and consultants throughout the tendering process, with a focus on risk allocation, time schedules, financial arrangements, security, and liability, ensuring that projects are based on a robust and clearly defined contractual framework.

We assist in the handling of disputes relating to construction contracts, including the interpretation of agreements, breach of contract, the application of remedies, and the assessment of loss. We develop settlement and litigation strategies that balance commercial, timing, and financial considerations, ensuring the most appropriate resolution for the client.

We advise on matters concerning construction defects, delay, and claims for variations and additional works, which are often central issues in construction projects. We assist with the assessment of defects, notices of defect, remedial works, price reductions, and claims for liquidated damages, and assist in documenting and quantifying variations and changes to the project.

We assist with the assessment of contractors’ and consultants’ liability for errors and omissions, including technical failures and design or execution defects. We assess loss, analyse causation, and advise on both contractual and non-contractual liability, as well as the interplay with insurance – including all risks insurance, liability insurance, and project insurance policies.

We conduct construction disputes before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, the courts, and other dispute resolution forums. We develop procedural strategies, manage the taking of evidence – including expert determinations and inspections – and negotiate solutions, ensuring that disputes are resolved efficiently and with a focus on durable and commercially sustainable outcomes.

We provide ongoing legal support during the execution of construction and civil engineering projects to help prevent disputes and ensure smooth project delivery. We assist with the handling of notices, variations, extensions of time, and collaboration issues, and advise steering committees and project management teams to ensure that potential disputes are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

We also advise and assist companies and their management in the handling and resolution of disputes relating to occupational health and safety, employment law matters, and compliance in a broader sense.

We advise on all aspects of employment relationships, including the drafting and review of employment contracts, terms and conditions of employment, and termination procedures. Our expertise ensures that agreements are legally sound and help foster constructive employment relationships between employers and employees.

We assist with the development and implementation of internal policies designed to ensure a safe, healthy, and proper working environment. This includes advice on workplace risk assessments, conflict management, bullying, and discrimination, with a view to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and promoting employee well-being.

We advise on compliance with applicable legislation, including the GDPR, internal control procedures, and ethical guidelines. We assist companies in implementing effective compliance programmes, training employees, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

01
Litigation

We handle civil litigation before the District Courts, the High Courts, and the Supreme Court.

We assess litigation risks and financial implications and develop a focused strategy that supports the best possible outcome.

We continuously adjust the strategy to ensure the case is handled efficiently and with a focus on results – even when circumstances change.

We ensure that the case is fully clarified and well documented, so that decisions are made on a solid foundation.

We obtain and structure evidence — including court-appointed experts and expert reports, expert opinions, and technical assistance — to strengthen the case and support its effectiveness.

We prepare case budgets and assess costs and risks, ensuring clear visibility of the financial aspects of the proceedings at all times.

We act in proceedings before the courts at all instances, ensuring professional, efficient, and well-reasoned conduct throughout.

02
Arbitration proceedings

As part of our dispute resolution services, we also assist in arbitration proceedings before the Danish Institute of Arbitration, the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings in Denmark and abroad.

We assess procedural risks and financial considerations and develop a thorough, well-reasoned strategy for the arbitration case, aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.

We continuously analyse the case’s development, strengths, and weaknesses, and adapt the strategy to ensure the process remains efficient, focused, and results-oriented at all times.

We assist in ensuring the case is fully established and documented, so the arbitral tribunal can make its decision on a solid and well-founded basis.

We assist in planning and conducting the presentation of evidence — including assessing and using evidence, obtaining expert opinions, and engaging technical expertise.

We assess the financial risks and prepare a case budget that provides a clear overview of costs related to the arbitral tribunal, experts, and other expenses. This ensures a solid basis for evaluating the economics of the proceedings throughout the case.

We handle arbitration cases both nationally and internationally and manage the entire process from preparation to the final hearing. We ensure a professional, efficient, and well-argued execution, with a focus on quality and results at every stage.

03
Tort law

We are highly specialised in tort law, advising and handling matters for companies, public authorities, and private clients in complex tort law issues.

We assist in complex professional liability cases involving, among others, lawyers, auditors, architects, engineers, and other professional service providers. We assess liability, causation, and quantification of loss, develop litigation strategies, and conduct proceedings before the courts and arbitral tribunals.

We advise companies on liability arising in the ordinary course of business, including potential errors and omissions committed by the company or its employees towards customers, business partners, and third parties. We assist with risk assessment, allocation of liability, handling and negotiation of claims – often in close cooperation with insurance companies and under commercial and product liability insurance coverage.

We advise board members, executive management, and companies in matters concerning potential liability for negligent management, breach of duties, inadequate risk management, and losses caused to the company, shareholders, or creditors. We assist with liability assessment, handling of claims, and coverage under Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) insurance, and conduct proceedings before the courts and in arbitration.

We advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other commercial operators in relation to product liability claims concerning personal injury, property damage, and pure economic loss arising from defective products – under both statutory product liability regimes and general principles of tort law. We assist with liability assessments, evidentiary matters, recourse claims, and the development of litigation strategies in both domestic and cross-border matters.

We advise on compensation in cases involving work-related injuries and occupational diseases, where harm arises in the course of employment and may give rise to liability on the part of the employer or third parties, in addition to statutory and insurance-based schemes. We provide assistance throughout the entire process – from the assessment of liability and compensation entitlements to negotiations with opposing parties and, where necessary, the conduct of litigation.

We advise and represent clients in matters involving property damage and pure economic loss arising outside a contractual relationship, where the establishment of liability, causation, and the quantification of loss often require detailed legal and technical analysis. We manage the taking of evidence, coordinate technical and expert investigations, and conduct proceedings before the courts and arbitral tribunals.

We advise and represent clients in claims for damages arising from breaches of contract, including delay, defects, and other forms of non-performance giving rise to significant economic loss. We assist with the interpretation of contractual terms, including limitations of liability and force majeure provisions, quantify claims, and develop litigation and negotiation strategies closely aligned with the client’s commercial and public interests.

04
Insurance law

We specialise in insurance law and provide advice and representation to policyholders, companies, and professional operators in relation to all types of insurance law matters.

We advise and represent companies in relation to liability claims arising from damage caused by products, services, or business operations. We assess liability, insurance coverage, and recourse claims, manage communications with insurers, and handle claims brought by customers, contractual counterparties, and third parties – from initial notification of loss through to the conduct of litigation or arbitration, where required.

We advise and represent consultants and other professionals where their professional acts or omissions give rise to claims for damages. We assess liability and insurance coverage, handle the quantification of loss and the interpretation of policy terms, and conduct disputes with claimants and insurers – with a particular focus on industry-specific standards and standards of professional care.

Within financial lines, we advise and represent clients in relation to insurance and liability associated with corporate management and companies’ financial affairs. This includes, inter alia, directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O), professional liability, crime insurance, and cyber-related cover. We assist with the establishment and assessment of claims, the interpretation of policy terms, notification of losses, and the handling of disputes.

We advise and represent clients in matters concerning the liability of public authorities, including liability arising from errors in administrative processing, the exercise of public powers, regulatory supervision, and administrative decisions. The area encompasses both tort law and administrative law issues. We assist with the assessment of the basis of liability, causation, and loss, as well as the handling of claims brought by and against public authorities.

We assist in matters concerning occupational injuries under the Danish Workers’ Compensation Act and private occupational injury insurance policies. Our advice covers the recognition of occupational injuries, the assessment of the degree of permanent impairment and loss of earning capacity, as well as dispute resolution where coverage or the assessment of workers’ compensation benefits is contested.

Within personal injury, we advise on compensation for injuries arising from accidents, negligent acts, or omissions. We assist with the quantification of damages, including permanent impairment, loss of earning capacity, and loss of earnings. Our advice covers both negotiation and dispute resolution, as well as coordination with third parties in pursuing personal injury claims.

We advise on private liability arising in connection with damage caused in a private capacity, including personal injury and property damage. We assess liability, insurance coverage, and recourse options, and conduct communications and negotiations with third parties.

We advise on building insurance matters in cases involving damage to real property caused by fire, water, storm, and other insured events. We ensure proper documentation and efficient claims handling. Our advice also includes the assessment of scope of coverage, interpretation of policy terms, loss adjustment, and the handling of disputes with third parties.

We assist businesses and private individuals in cases involving damage to or loss of contents as a result of, for example, fire, theft, or water damage. We advise on coverage and valuation, documentation requirements, and the assessment of loss, and conduct communications with third parties and handle any disputes with them to ensure proper and full compensation.

We assist in business interruption insurance matters where operations are affected by a loss event. We help assess business interruption losses, determine the indemnity period, establish causation, and manage the often complex communications and negotiations with, inter alia, the party responsible for the loss, insurers, and auditors – including disputes concerning the scope and quantum of the loss.

We assist in matters concerning motor liability, including personal injury and property damage arising from traffic accidents. Our advice covers the assessment of liability, quantification of damages, and coverage under the Danish Road Traffic Act. We conduct communications, negotiations, and dispute resolution with opposing parties, ensuring the proper assessment of compensation claims.

We assist companies and public authorities with compliance in the areas of insurance and liability. We help identify and manage legal and regulatory risks, develop and implement internal policies, governance and reporting frameworks, and ensure that processes and insurance coverage comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice.

05
Construction law

With extensive experience in handling construction disputes and their resolution, we advise and assist stakeholders in the construction and civil engineering industry with the handling of industry-related disputes.

We assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of construction contracts – ranging from standard form agreements under AB 18, ABT 18, and ABR 18 to bespoke agreements. We advise employers, contractors, and consultants throughout the tendering process, with a focus on risk allocation, time schedules, financial arrangements, security, and liability, ensuring that projects are based on a robust and clearly defined contractual framework.

We assist in the handling of disputes relating to construction contracts, including the interpretation of agreements, breach of contract, the application of remedies, and the assessment of loss. We develop settlement and litigation strategies that balance commercial, timing, and financial considerations, ensuring the most appropriate resolution for the client.

We advise on matters concerning construction defects, delay, and claims for variations and additional works, which are often central issues in construction projects. We assist with the assessment of defects, notices of defect, remedial works, price reductions, and claims for liquidated damages, and assist in documenting and quantifying variations and changes to the project.

We assist with the assessment of contractors’ and consultants’ liability for errors and omissions, including technical failures and design or execution defects. We assess loss, analyse causation, and advise on both contractual and non-contractual liability, as well as the interplay with insurance – including all risks insurance, liability insurance, and project insurance policies.

We conduct construction disputes before the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board, the courts, and other dispute resolution forums. We develop procedural strategies, manage the taking of evidence – including expert determinations and inspections – and negotiate solutions, ensuring that disputes are resolved efficiently and with a focus on durable and commercially sustainable outcomes.

We provide ongoing legal support during the execution of construction and civil engineering projects to help prevent disputes and ensure smooth project delivery. We assist with the handling of notices, variations, extensions of time, and collaboration issues, and advise steering committees and project management teams to ensure that potential disputes are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

06
HR and Compliance

We also advise and assist companies and their management in the handling and resolution of disputes relating to occupational health and safety, employment law matters, and compliance in a broader sense.

We advise on all aspects of employment relationships, including the drafting and review of employment contracts, terms and conditions of employment, and termination procedures. Our expertise ensures that agreements are legally sound and help foster constructive employment relationships between employers and employees.

We assist with the development and implementation of internal policies designed to ensure a safe, healthy, and proper working environment. This includes advice on workplace risk assessments, conflict management, bullying, and discrimination, with a view to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and promoting employee well-being.

We advise on compliance with applicable legislation, including the GDPR, internal control procedures, and ethical guidelines. We assist companies in implementing effective compliance programmes, training employees, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

CONTACT

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Thomas Birch

Attorney-at-Law (Supreme Court)
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