Peter Schradieck
His practice is solely focused on preparing and handling some of largest litigation and arbitration proceedings in Denmark, and with experience from more than 150 main hearings, including before the Danish Supreme Court and arbitration tribunals constituted under institutions such as DIA, SCC and ICC, he is one of the most experienced and sought-after litigators in Denmark.
Peter is also, together with only a handful of other lawyers in Denmark, top-ranked by both Chambers Europe, Chambers Global and Legal 500.
He has worked for a broad range of both Danish and international blue-chip companies and specialises in managerial liability, securities litigation, post M&A disputes and contract law in general, particularly with international aspects. He has also focus on construction disputes and he has involved in major arbitrations concerning the construction of the Metro, among others.
Peter is a certified arbitrator and is regularly appointed as co-arbitrator and lead arbitrator.
In addition to his practice as an attorney-at-law, Peter has obtained a Master's degree in strategy, finance and corporate governance from Copenhagen Business School.
Peter is a member of Plesner's Board of Directors.
Selected cases
Lead counsel in group arbitration proceedings before DIA and ICC regarding the termination of agreements on delivery of marine engines – value of DKK 150 million
Lead counsel in arbitration proceedings before DIA regarding a post M&A dispute – value of DKK 300 million
Co-counsel in arbitration proceedings before DIA regarding the termination of an exclusive distribution agreement – value of DKK 1 billion
Lead counsel for a major Danish bank - lawsuit regarding the conclusion of SWAP agreements – value of plus DKK 100 million
Lead Counsel for Tromborg ApS in a case concerning ownership before the Supreme Court
Lead Counsel for Thomas Borgen, former CEO of Danske Bank, in both criminal and securities litigation proceedings
Trustpilot was exempted for liability and had not violated the Marketing Practices Act
Plesner has represented Morgan Stanley and Carnegie in reaching a settlement in the OW Bunker case complex
The Eastern High Court rules in favour of EET Group A/S in extensive transfer pricing case
Dismissal of claim for avoidance of approx. DKK 100m against Thornico
Danish Supreme Court finds for AP Pension in group action concerning change of pension schemes
The Eastern High Court upholds Sonion's preliminary injunction against Huawei and Sony
The Supreme Court finds in favour of the Ministry of Taxation in another "beneficial owner" case
Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S successful in extensive transfer pricing court case
Leading Supreme Court judgment: Collaboration on concept did not imply ownership in respect of the "Tromborg business"
Danish Supreme Court rules against tax payers in two "beneficial owner" cases regarding interest
Danish Eastern High Court rules that Danish courts have jurisdiction in actions against two French companies
The Danish Eastern High Court overturns decision from the Danish Competition Council
The Danish Supreme Court has given its judgment in the first two Danish "beneficial owner" cases
Danish insurance company Codan Forsikring successful in transfer pricing case before the Danish Eastern High Court
Employer was allowed to order a Seventh-day Adventist to work on a Saturday
Sonion successful in patent litigation against Huawei and Sony
Trade secrets exploited by competitor. Injunction granted, recall ordered and DKK 4 million awarded in damages
The Eastern High Court rules against the tax payers in two new "beneficial owner" cases
Nets successful in appeal proceedings against former Nets employee about sell back of employee shares
Plesner successful in leading case before the Supreme Court concerning valuation of minority shareholdings subject to compulsory redemption
The Eastern High Court rules in favour of NetApp in the "beneficial owner" cases
Dismissal of case due to lack of jurisdiction in Denmark
Peter Schradieck acts on criminal and commercial litigation, offering additional experience in international arbitration proceedings. He is praised by one client for being "extremely insightful, balanced and smart" (2022)
"He is really smart and hard-working"
"Peter handles very complex cases and gives good legal advice. He is solution-oriented"
"He is highly intelligent and always ready to go the extra mile. Peter is a dispute resolution partner in his own league. He is immensely personable, clever and wisely outflanks his opponents. He is indisputably the best of the best" (2024)